How many minifigures come with Dragon Pit?

Nine minifigures are included, making this one of the more figure-heavy Ninjago sets at this size.

What colours make up most of the build?

Dark and light bluish grey dominate along with tan and dark tan tones, with colour accents coming mainly from the ninja and dragon elements.

Is this set more for play or for display?

Mainly for play. The multi-level base with platforms and hiding spots is clearly built for role play with several minifigures at once.

Ninjago

Dragon Pit

Dragon Pit 70655 is one of the larger Ninjago sets from 2018, built around a multi-level base connected to dragons and the ninja. With 1,669 pieces and nine minifigures, it's one of the more figure-heavy sets in the range.

Set number: 70655
Year: 2018
Pieces: 1,669
Minifigures: 9
Theme: Ninjago
Different parts: 389

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 389

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 (36)

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

Minifigures 9

Iron Baron fig-0019925 pieces × 1
Zane (Hunted) fig-0028016 pieces × 1
Jay with Shoulder Armor (Hunted) fig-0028036 pieces × 1
Heavy Metal / Faith with Hat fig-0029015 pieces × 1
Chew Toy fig-0029036 pieces × 1
Arkade fig-0029065 pieces × 1
Kai with Scabbard (Hunted) fig-0029076 pieces × 1
Cole with Orange Asian Symbol on Head Wrap (Hunted) fig-0029085 pieces × 1
Dragon Master / Master Wu (Hunted) fig-0029096 pieces × 1

Description

A multi-level base built for role play

At the centre of the set sits a tiered structure that works as a hideout and training ground for ninja and dragons alike. Dragon-pit-style builds in the Ninjago world typically combine lookout platforms, traps and hidden mechanisms with room for a large dragon figure, with the exact scene tied to whichever Ninjago season the set belongs to. What stays consistent is the focus on action and changeable role-play scenarios rather than a single static building, and the mix of platforms and hiding spots keeps play sessions varied over time.

Nine minifigures for group play

With nine minifigures included, Dragon Pit is one of the more figure-dense sets covered here, well suited to anyone who wants to run several ninja characters through a scene at once. At 1,669 pieces and 389 unique elements, there's still plenty of build depth in the base itself. The parts list on this page breaks down exactly which elements appear and how often, which is handy if you're topping up figures or parts for other Ninjago sets.

Earthy tones instead of typical ninja brights

Unlike many brightly coloured Ninjago sets, Dragon Pit leans heavily on dark and light bluish grey alongside tan and dark tan tones that read as rock and cave structures. That restrained palette lets the coloured ninja robes and dragon elements stand out more, and gives the set a less toy-bright feel than classic ninja bases built around red or blue. Builders after natural rock and earth-tone pieces for their own landscape projects will find this set an unusually useful source.

Who this set suits

Dragon Pit suits Ninjago fans who value a large cast of minifigures and a role-play-friendly base model more than collectors after a compact display piece. Thanks to the high piece count and the many earth-tone elements, it also works well as a parts source for rock or cave landscapes outside the Ninjago theme entirely. Anyone wanting to know exactly which colours and quantities are included before buying will find a reliable overview in the parts list on this page.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with Dragon Pit?: Nine minifigures are included, making this one of the more figure-heavy Ninjago sets at this size.
What colours make up most of the build?: Dark and light bluish grey dominate along with tan and dark tan tones, with colour accents coming mainly from the ninja and dragon elements.
Is this set more for play or for display?: Mainly for play. The multi-level base with platforms and hiding spots is clearly built for role play with several minifigures at once.