What two builds does set 70596 include?

It includes a disguised cave base and the mobile Samurai X mech as two separate builds.

How many pieces and minifigures does the set include?

The set contains 1,255 pieces, 367 unique elements and 8 minifigures.

Does the set include figures from both sides of the conflict?

Yes, the 8 minifigures cover both the ninja side and their opponents, so battle scenes can be acted out directly.

Ninjago

Samurai X Cave Chaos

Samurai X Cave Chaos is part of LEGO®'s Ninjago line and pairs a hidden cave hideout with the armoured Samurai X mech in a single set. With 1,255 pieces and 8 minifigures, it's one of the larger sets from its Ninjago season. Two distinct builds, the cave and the mech, are what make this particular set stand out.

Set number: 70596
Year: 2016
Pieces: 1,255
Minifigures: 8
Theme: Ninjago
Different parts: 367

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 367

As BrickLink list (XML)

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

Minifigures 8

Stone Swordsman fig-0017695 pieces × 1
Pythor P. Chumsworth, White (Day of the Departed) fig-0027543 pieces × 1
Nya in Honor Robes (Day of the Departed) fig-0027555 pieces × 1
Jay in Honor Robes with Hair (Day of the Departed) fig-0027566 pieces × 1
General Kozu fig-0027577 pieces × 1
General Cryptor fig-0027585 pieces × 1
Master Wu with Pearl Gold Hat fig-0027595 pieces × 1
Lloyd in Honor Robes with (Day of the Departed) fig-0027605 pieces × 1

Description

Two builds in one set

The set centres on two separate builds: a rock-disguised cave base with hidden rooms and mechanisms, and the mobile Samurai X mech, piloted by one of the minifigures. That pairing of a stationary hideout with a mobile combat mech is typical of many Ninjago sets, and it gives the set two distinct ways to play rather than just one. Builders who prefer hideout-based stories can focus on the cave, while those after more action can turn to the mech.

Colours for a hidden base

Black, Dark Bluish Gray, Tan and Light Bluish Gray define the palette, creating the impression of a natural rock formation concealing the base within. The 367 unique elements range from large rock-face panels used for camouflage to the technical parts needed for the moving mechanisms hidden inside the cave. That mix of landscape and functional pieces is characteristic of Ninjago hideout sets of this size, and it makes the cave an eye-catching build even without any figures placed inside.

Eight minifigures, two sides

With 8 minifigures, the set covers both the ninja side and opposing characters, making it possible to act out battles between the cave and the mech straight away. That split across both sides of the conflict is standard for Ninjago sets and means no figures need to be borrowed from elsewhere to build a complete scene. For collectors focused on individual Ninjago minifigures, that makes the set worth considering on its own, separate from the builds themselves.

Build size and parts list

At 1,255 pieces, the build splits noticeably between the two main models, which makes it easy to treat the cave and the mech as two separate building sessions rather than one long continuous build. The full parts list on this page lists all 367 elements with their colour and quantity, making it easier to find missing pieces or rebuild part of the mech or the cave entirely on its own.

FAQ

What two builds does set 70596 include?: It includes a disguised cave base and the mobile Samurai X mech as two separate builds.
How many pieces and minifigures does the set include?: The set contains 1,255 pieces, 367 unique elements and 8 minifigures.
Does the set include figures from both sides of the conflict?: Yes, the 8 minifigures cover both the ninja side and their opponents, so battle scenes can be acted out directly.

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