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Set 70723 Thunder Raider
Ninjago

Thunder Raider

The Thunder Raider is the armoured tracked vehicle from the 2014 LEGO® Ninjago range, known as Earth ninja Cole's ride in the television series. Set 70723 packs a sturdy ground vehicle and its three-minifigure crew into 334 pieces. Black, grey tones and pearl gold give the vehicle its distinctive look.

Set number
70723
Year
2014
Pieces
334
Minifigures
3
Theme
Ninjago
Different parts
116
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 116

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 (12)

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

Minifigures 3

Description

A tracked vehicle built for combat

334 pieces come together into a bulky ground vehicle on moving tracks, fitted with cannons and swivelling weapon arms typical of Ninjago vehicles from this era. Black and dark bluish grey form the main body, while light bluish grey adds technical detail throughout. Pearl gold accents pick out individual elements and give an otherwise dark vehicle a touch of contrast. This colour combination was shared across several Ninjago vehicles released in 2014, making the Thunder Raider instantly recognisable as part of that wider vehicle line-up.

116 parts for a detailed build

With 116 distinct elements, the set offers a decent amount of variety despite its modest overall piece count. Many parts go into the moving track links and the weapon stations, which can be aimed independently of each other. The full parts list on this page breaks every element down by colour, which helps if a piece goes missing or if you plan to rebuild the vehicle into your own diorama. The black and grey track links are generic enough to work well in other vehicle builds outside the Ninjago theme too.

Three minifigures as crew

Three minifigures ride along with the vehicle, ready for the kind of attack-and-defend play scenes typical of the Ninjago storyline. The crew can be seated inside the vehicle or stood beside it, since several seats and standing points are built into the design. For collectors who already own other Ninjago vehicles, the Thunder Raider adds a ground-based model to the fleet, whereas many other sets in the range lean towards flying or water vehicles instead.

Placing it within the 2014 Ninjago range

The Thunder Raider was released in 2014 during the Ninjago season that put Cole, the Earth ninja, at the centre of several vehicles. Fans familiar with the show will notice the heavy build and tracked design echoing earth and rock themes from the storyline. No knowledge of the series is needed to enjoy the set on its own terms, though: a sturdy, mobile vehicle with cannons, tracks and enough seating for spontaneous play scenes with its three included minifigures.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does the Thunder Raider (70723) include?
The set contains 334 pieces, made up of 116 distinct elements, plus three minifigures who crew the vehicle.
Which Ninjago character is the Thunder Raider linked to?
The Thunder Raider is known as Earth ninja Cole's vehicle and was released in 2014 as part of the matching Ninjago season.
What colours define the vehicle?
Black and grey tones form the base, with pearl gold accents that give the vehicle its distinctive contrast.

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