How many pieces does the Katana V11 have?

It has 257 pieces across 101 distinct parts, plus 2 minifigures.

Is the Katana V11 posable?

Yes, as a mech figure it moves at the arms, legs and hips, allowing for a range of dynamic poses.

Does it match other Ninjago sets?

Its red and black colour scheme pairs well with other mech and vehicle sets from the Ninjago range.

Ninjago

Katana V11

The Katana V11 is a mech build from the Ninjago range, made up of 257 pieces with 2 minifigures and released in 2018. Its bold red and black colour scheme with grey accents fits the theme's combative visual style. With 101 distinct parts, the compact set still manages a posable, play-friendly build.

Set number: 70638
Year: 2018
Pieces: 257
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Ninjago
Different parts: 101

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 101

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 (15)

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

Minifigures 2

Kai (Sons of Garmadon) fig-0028716 pieces × 1
Luke Cunningham fig-0028726 pieces × 1

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 8 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A posable mech, not a vehicle

Unlike a typical vehicle set, the Katana V11 builds a humanoid mech figure that can move at the arms, legs and hips, making it suited to dynamic poses in play scenes rather than static display alone. Red, black, dark and light bluish grey combine for the theme's familiar look, keeping the mech recognisable even at a distance. With 101 distinct parts across 257 pieces total, the build stays compact without giving up moving joints or surface detail.

257 pieces for a posable figure

The high share of 101 distinct parts among the set's 257 pieces points to plenty of specialised elements for joints, weapons and the cockpit area, rather than simple repeating basic bricks throughout the model. That makes the build noticeably more varied than many sets of similar size, with fewer long stretches of identical steps. The full parts list on this page shows exactly which shapes and colours are used, useful before buying or combining the set with other Ninjago mechs.

Two minifigures included

The set comes with 2 minifigures that suit the mech and work well for play scenes or display alongside other Ninjago sets already on the shelf, whether shown together or separately as standalone pieces. Since Ninjago minifigures often carry their own weapons and armour pieces, it's worth checking the parts list on this page in advance to see exactly which accessories are included and how they'd match figures already in a collection.

Who it suits

The Katana V11 suits anyone collecting posable mech builds from the Ninjago range or looking to add a compact action figure to an existing collection without a large investment of time or money. The 257-piece build stays manageable in a single sitting, while the 101 distinct elements keep it varied throughout the process. The parts list on this page gives an advance look at exactly which bricks and colours are included.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Katana V11 have?: It has 257 pieces across 101 distinct parts, plus 2 minifigures.
Is the Katana V11 posable?: Yes, as a mech figure it moves at the arms, legs and hips, allowing for a range of dynamic poses.
Does it match other Ninjago sets?: Its red and black colour scheme pairs well with other mech and vehicle sets from the Ninjago range.

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