How does the Ninja Nightcrawler move?

It walks on several articulated legs instead of wheels, giving it a spider-like gait.

Which side does the vehicle belong to in the story?

It's a ninja vehicle, built as a combat and escape machine during the Sons of Garmadon season of Ninjago.

How many pieces does set 70641 include?

The Ninja Nightcrawler is built from 552 pieces across 188 unique parts, with three minifigures included.

Ninjago

Ninja Nightcrawler

Set 70641 Ninja Nightcrawler is a LEGO® Ninjago vehicle built for the ninja's side during the Sons of Garmadon season, walking on multiple legs instead of wheels. With 552 pieces and three minifigures, it's built for chase scenes and skirmishes rather than standing display.

Set number: 70641
Year: 2018
Pieces: 552
Minifigures: 3
Theme: Ninjago
Different parts: 188

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 188

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 (26)

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

Minifigures 3

Ultra Violet with Oni Mask of Hatred fig-0024678 pieces × 1
Nya with Skirt fig-0024687 pieces × 1
Lloyd (Sons of Garmadon) fig-0024695 pieces × 1

Description

On the ninja's side of the fight

Where several sets from this Ninjago season focus on the villainous Sons of Garmadon and their vehicles, Ninja Nightcrawler firmly belongs to the ninja, built as a mobile combat and escape vehicle. That fits the wider story of this season, in which the ninja increasingly rely on improvised, unconventional transport to hold their own against a numerically superior enemy. For collectors, it pairs naturally with the darker opposing vehicles released in the same wave.

Legs instead of wheels

Rather than a conventional wheeled chassis, the Nightcrawler moves on several articulated legs, giving it a spider-like gait that sets it apart from most other Ninjago vehicles. Out of 552 pieces, a large share of the 188 unique parts goes into that leg mechanism, which is the most technically demanding part of the build. The result still leaves room for seating and combat gear for the ninja riding it, balancing mechanism against practical vehicle features. Builders who enjoy unconventional techniques will find more variety here than a standard wheeled build offers.

Green, lime and a dark undercoat

Green, black, lime and dark bluish grey combine classic ninja colours with a darker, more technical base tone. Green and lime supply the recognisable accents, while black and dark bluish grey form the leg mechanism and supporting structure underneath. Sorting the 188 parts by colour makes it easier to separate bodywork from the leg assembly before starting. The colour breakdown on this page shows exactly how the four shades are distributed across the build.

A crew of three, ready to move

Three minifigures crew the Nightcrawler, ready to be dropped straight into a chase scene, including a natural pairing against Killow's spider-legged machine from another set in the same wave. The full parts list on this page catalogues all 188 elements individually, useful for tracking down leg components or matching green and grey pieces for repairs or further Ninjago-style builds, and worth checking before buying loose bricks elsewhere.

FAQ

How does the Ninja Nightcrawler move?: It walks on several articulated legs instead of wheels, giving it a spider-like gait.
Which side does the vehicle belong to in the story?: It's a ninja vehicle, built as a combat and escape machine during the Sons of Garmadon season of Ninjago.
How many pieces does set 70641 include?: The Ninja Nightcrawler is built from 552 pieces across 188 unique parts, with three minifigures included.