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The LEGO Ninjago Movie was a specific product line of LEGO construction sets available from August 2017 to December 2019, based on the 2017 film of the same name. The theme included 28 sets, a series of collectible minifigures, and several large, detailed display models like NINJAGO City.
Key Sets and Unique Features
The theme was known for its detailed set designs that aimed to capture the aesthetic of the film, which was distinct from the main Ninjago TV series product line.
NINJAGO City (70620): This large, highly detailed modular set was a key release, featuring 4,867 pieces and multiple levels (old world, the street, and high rise) with various themed rooms and sixteen minifigures.
Destiny's Bounty (70618): A large-scale model of the ninja's iconic airship, this set included 2,295 pieces and featured seven minifigures.
Green Ninja Mech Dragon (70612): A prominent mech build for the main character Lloyd, designed with intricate details and 544 pieces.
Fire Mech (70615) and Quake Mech (70632): Other large, character-specific mechs for Kai and Cole, which were heavily featured in the film and toy line.
Collectible Minifigures Series: A dedicated series (71019) of 20 unique "mystery bag" minifigures was released, featuring various versions of the main characters and background characters like the Sushi Chef or N-POP Girl.
Thematic Differences
The movie sets diverged from the long-running Ninjago TV series' aesthetic. The minifigures, for instance, used new hair pieces and two-piece masks to allow for more facial expression in the film's animation style. The sets also focused on large, specialized vehicles and mechs, a theme highlighted in the movie's narrative as a form of "inauthenticity" that the characters had to move beyond to find their inner strength.