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Set 71699 Thunder Raider
Ninjago

Thunder Raider

The Thunder Raider is one of the larger Ninjago vehicles from 2020, built from 576 pieces. Its blocky, armoured shape leans on black and light bluish grey panelling, lifted by blue and shiny pearl gold trim. Five minifigures come along for the ride, so there's a full crew to place inside.

Set number
71699
Year
2020
Pieces
576
Minifigures
5
Theme
Ninjago
Different parts
173
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 173

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Minifigures 5

Description

A truck built for battle

The Thunder Raider follows the classic Ninjago playbook: a chunky, angular chassis in black and light bluish grey, broken up by blue panels and gleaming pearl gold highlights. At 576 pieces it sits in the upper-middle range for Ninjago vehicles, big enough for a proper building session but still manageable in an afternoon. The 173 unique parts keep the build varied, mixing large body panels with smaller specialised pieces for headlights, wheel arches and weapon mounts. Anyone who likes vehicles with visible texture rather than plain block shapes will find plenty to look at here, inside and out.

Room for a full five-strong crew

With five minifigures, the Thunder Raider carries more characters than many sets its size. That means more than a single driver's seat: there are extra spots and handholds built into the model, so small scenes with a changing cast are easy to set up. For collectors, it also means a wider mix of heads, hair pieces and armour elements that work just as well in other Ninjago builds. In an action theme like this, a vehicle that ships with a whole team rather than one lone pilot makes a real difference at play time.

Reading the parts list

The parts list on this page shows exactly which of the 173 unique elements make up the Thunder Raider and how often each one appears, which is handy if a piece goes missing or you want to order a replacement. It also gives a clear sense of how the model is engineered underneath the bodywork. The black, light bluish grey, blue and pearl gold colour scheme reappears across plenty of other Ninjago sets, so parts from this set slot easily into custom builds or extensions. For anyone growing a wider Ninjago collection, that makes this set a useful source of reusable pieces.

Built to be played with

Assembling the Thunder Raider mixes standard vehicle building with a few playful touches, such as fold-out sections and moving parts typical of Ninjago vehicles. Once finished, the model stays sturdy enough for genuine play rather than sitting purely as a display piece. For children who like to switch between building and playing afterwards, the set delivers both: a properly involved build and a robust result that holds up well to role play with all five minifigures on board.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Thunder Raider have?
Set 71699 contains 576 pieces, including 173 unique elements, and comes with five minifigures.
What colours make up the model?
The build is mostly black and light bluish grey, with blue sections and pearl gold details adding contrast.
Who is this set aimed at?
It suits Ninjago fans who enjoy larger vehicle builds with several minifigures and like details such as weapon mounts and moving parts.

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