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Tournament Temple City

Name: LEGO Tournament Temple City 71814
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71814
Rating: 4.81 (141 reviews)

77 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB20243,489 pcsHigh agreement · 89%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

141

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 77.2 and owner ratings of 4.81 out of 5 across 141 buyers, the Tournament Temple City is a large, detailed, and feature-packed Ninjago set that delivers strong value at $0.072 per piece. The price is steep but the build, the 13 minifigures, and the interactive features make the investment feel earned."

The 71814 Tournament Temple City earns a BrickScore of 77.2 (Recommended), with high agreement between reviewers and strong owner validation: 141 buyers across all four major retailers averaged 4.81 out of 5, with LEGO.com value-for-money scoring 4.37 and play experience 4.56 out of 5. Reviewers consistently praised the set's impressive visual design and numerous interactive play features packed into 3,489 pieces at $249.99. The main hesitation is the steep price, which some buyers called their only real complaint, though most concluded it was justified by the build duration and content.

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LOVED (7)

01Stunning temple architecture with rich detail and clean, crisp edges on completion
02Numerous interactive features including moving battle platforms, water mill, secret doors, and falling rocks
0313 Ninjago minifigures plus a dragon and airship included
04Deeply satisfying multi-hour build (reported 11 hours by one parent-child duo)
05Clever building techniques and Easter egg details throughout
06Strong compatibility with the Tournament Battle Arena 71818
07Impressive display presence once assembled

CRITICIZED (5)

01Steep $249.99 price is the most frequently cited barrier
02Build can be frustrating in places, particularly early sections before the structure gains stability
03Recommended for ages 14+ due to small pieces, limiting younger independent builders
04One reviewer wished for additional temple structures mirroring the Dragons Rising show
05Nokt minifigure was absent at the time of the set's release (though a separate figure was later released)

What reviewers are saying

"I really like this set, and I honestly think it is one of the best temple/dojo sets from the Ninjago theme since LEGO Ninjago 70751 Temple of Airjitsu, with the perfect combination of building, landscaping, and playabili…"

The Brothers Brick

"Don't get me wrong, it looks stunning! But just how many temples does one girl need?"

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Ecosystem

70751 Temple of Airjitsu — The reviewer considers 71814 'one of the best temple/dojo sets from the Ninjago theme since' 70751, suggesting it is comparable in quality but not necessarily superior. The roof designs are 'similar to but much larger than' 70751.

71813 Wolf Mask Shadow Dojo — 71814 is significantly more structurally sound. The predecessor 71813 had two side sections held on with only 4 studs and 'fell off every time I moved it,' whereas 71814 can be picked up with one hand without anything falling off.

10193 Medieval Market Village — The waterwheel hammer mechanism 'also appeared in' this 2009 Castle set; it is a returning play feature, not new to this set.

Temple of Airjitzu (2015) — Positioned as spiritual successor but with caveats. Temple of Airjitzu had only 2033 parts vs this set's 3490, meaning excessive parts devoted to landscape. Reviewer notes: 'This set feels like it is trying to be a spiritual successor to the Temple of Airjitzu, and after 10 years it is probably about time for another large pagoda temple.' However, questions if high price and part count will prevent it achieving same classic status.

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Consensus

BUY

The Brothers Brick

Expert Video Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Exceptional structural sturdiness and rigidity; can be picked up with one hand without wobble
✓Clever and novel building techniques, particularly the Technic pin and axle connection method
✓Excellent combination of building, landscaping, and playability

Key Cons

✕Dragon head molded part is open underneath with only a molded line for the bottom jaw instead of an actual jaw piece
✕Build experience described as 'somewhat repetitive' due to left and right sides being exact opposites

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"Don't get me wrong, it looks stunning! But just how many temples does one girl need?"

Key Pros

✓Temple design is gorgeous with elegant SNOT windows and curved roofs
✓Moving away from classic red temple aesthetic provides fresh look
✓Autumn leaves, red bridge, and sand green/grey color scheme provides good visual balance

Key Cons

✕Around half the 3490 parts devoted to repetitive rockwork of hillside rather than main structure
✕Cave interiors are dull and don't justify part allocation

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Value drivers

The Brothers Brick: The 13 minifigures collectively add value, particularly the fully printed heroes and villains with alternate expressions, though no single minifig is called out as rare or exclusive.

Rebrickable Reviews: Minifig selection includes new Dragons Rising characters (Arin, Wyldfyre, Lord Ras, Jordana) and rare sleeve-less ninja variants in new colors, but reviewer notes missing Sora despite her pivotal tournament role, and questions inclusion of Mr. Pale over Frak.

Exclusivity

The Brothers Brick: Wide retail availability expected; available June 1st for US $249.99, CAN $329.99, UK £219.99, with third-party sellers such as Amazon and eBay also stocking it.

Rebrickable Reviews: Wide retail release across multiple regions and retailers at varying price points ($249.99 USD, £219.99 GBP, €249.99 EUR, AUD$399.99, etc.)

Resale

The Brothers Brick: Strong resale potential as a flagship Ninjago set, particularly given its structural engineering quality and the fact that it is compared favorably to the highly regarded Temple of Airjitsu set. Limited availability after release likely to support value retention.

Rebrickable Reviews: Uncertain. Reviewer states: 'Time will tell if this set will become another Ninjago classic like the Temple of Airjitzu, but sadly I think the high price point and part count will keep it from many people's shelves.' Implies limited appeal may restrain resale value growth despite potential future collectibility.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (28)

Mr. Pale

$29

Mr. Pale

$28

Temple Guard - Shoulder Armor

$11

Lloyd

$11

Nya

$10

Lloyd - Dragons Rising, Tournament Armor, Scabbard

$10

Nya - Dragons Rising, Tournament Armor, Scabbard

Temple Guard

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Reddish-orange flower elements
New reddish-orange color introduced in this year's Space subtheme LEGO sets (like LEGO Technic 42181 VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81), used as accents on the dragon's back and tail
Black rubber climbing cables
Used as rock climbing play feature allowing minifigures to slide down using rock climbing accessories
Round railing pieces attached to clips
Used for water wheel construction
Ingot tiles
Used to lock water wheel pieces together
Car fender element
Used on second level roof to allow more light through temple windows
Garage door elements
Used for fishing hut roof construction

What Owners Say · summarized from 34 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly love this set for its intricate design, engaging build experience, and impressive display value, though structural stability and high price are genuine concerns for some.

COMMON PRAISE

+Detailed, intricate build with hidden features and Easter eggs
+Tall, impressive display piece that looks amazing
+Long, satisfying, immersive building experience
+Great play features and minifigure selection

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Structural stability issues; pieces fall apart or come loose during building or moving
−High price point
−Some parts fragile or fiddly during assembly
−Water wheel feature is loose and poorly designed

Impressive displayEngaging long buildGreat play valueStructural fragilityPricey

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.9

43 reviews

93%