How many minifigures come with The Golden Dragon 70503?

The set includes three minifigures from the core cast of the original Ninjago storyline.

What makes this set significant within the Ninjago range?

It recreates the poseable dragon from the finale of the original Ninjago story, finished in black and pearl gold.

How many pieces does the set have in total?

252 pieces across 84 unique elements, many of them dedicated to the dragon's movement and wings.

Ninjago

Golden Dragon

The Golden Dragon 70503 closes out the original Ninjago storyline with a poseable model of the dragon from its climactic finale. At 252 pieces, 3 minifigures and 84 unique elements, the set pairs a moving dragon figure with familiar characters from the show. Black and pearl gold give it a distinct, almost ceremonial colour identity within the range.

Set number: 70503
Year: 2013
Pieces: 252
Minifigures: 3
Theme: Ninjago
Different parts: 84

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 84

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (9)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 3

Lloyd / Golden Ninja (The Final Battle) fig-0014265 pieces × 1
Scout with Yellow Face fig-0029905 pieces × 1
Warrior (The Final Battle) fig-0030007 pieces × 1

Description

The climax of the first Ninjago story

As the finale set of the original Ninjago storyline, The Golden Dragon holds a particular place among fans, who tend to treat it as a collector's piece rather than a routine vehicle set. At 252 pieces, it's more compact than many later Ninjago sets, but it channels that piece count directly into a moving, poseable dragon figure rather than a large building or vehicle. That focus keeps the build manageable without diminishing the model's significance within the wider story.

A poseable dragon, not a vehicle

A large share of the 84 unique elements go into the head, wings, tail and joints of the dragon, which can be moved and posed across several axes. That construction approach differs noticeably from standard Ninjago vehicles and feels closer to a large-scale action figure shaped like a dragon. Working through the parts list makes it clear just how many pieces exist purely for mobility and wingspan rather than for surface decoration.

Black and pearl gold as a signature look

The combination of deep black and gleaming pearl gold is instantly recognisable within the Ninjago range and reinforces the dragon's near-mythical status in the storyline. Dark bluish grey and a touch of dark green round out the palette on details such as scales and ornamentation. That colour distribution is easy to trace on the parts list on this page, which is useful for anyone hunting down individual gold pieces for repairs or custom builds. Pearl gold in particular is not a given on older Ninjago sets, which adds to the appeal for collectors.

Three minifigures from the core cast

Three minifigures from the central Ninjago cast of this storyline come with the set, which turns the finale into a playable scene rather than just a static display piece. For collectors who already own other sets from the first Ninjago season, The Golden Dragon fills an important gap in the collection. The parts list also shows which accessories, such as weapons, belong to each minifigure and how they line up with other Ninjago sets.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with The Golden Dragon 70503?: The set includes three minifigures from the core cast of the original Ninjago storyline.
What makes this set significant within the Ninjago range?: It recreates the poseable dragon from the finale of the original Ninjago story, finished in black and pearl gold.
How many pieces does the set have in total?: 252 pieces across 84 unique elements, many of them dedicated to the dragon's movement and wings.