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Set 71701 Kai's Fire Dragon
Ninjago

Kai's Fire Dragon

Kai's Fire Dragon pairs Ninjago's fire ninja with a dragon-shaped creature built almost entirely in reds and oranges. At 81 pieces with two minifigures, it's a quick build that leans into Kai's fire-based fighting style from the series.

Set number
71701
Year
2020
Pieces
81
Minifigures
2
Theme
Ninjago
Different parts
43
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 43

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 (4)

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

Minifigures 2

Description

Two minifigures, one conflict ready to play out

Alongside Kai, the set includes a second minifigure, which means a small confrontation scene is ready to go as soon as the model is built rather than requiring a second set. That makes it a good fit for shorter play sessions, whether that's two children playing together or one child running both sides of a story, and it keeps the set useful well beyond the initial build.

A creature build, not another vehicle

Rather than the mechs or vehicles common across much of Ninjago, this set builds a dragon-like creature with several moving joints. The head, legs and wings can all be repositioned after building, which keeps the model from feeling static once assembly is done. For a set of only 81 pieces, that's a decent amount of posability packed into a small build, and the finished pose can be changed again and again rather than staying fixed after the last brick goes in.

Reds, black and translucent orange

The colour scheme of red, black, dark red and trans-orange fits the fire theme directly, with the translucent orange pieces standing in for flame. Of the 81 pieces, 43 are unique shapes and colours, a high ratio for a set this size that points to a genuinely varied build rather than a lot of repeated basic bricks. Every part is listed individually on this page, which is worth checking before buying if you're matching colours against other dragons already in a collection.

A compact addition to a Ninjago collection

At 81 pieces, Kai's Fire Dragon sits among the smaller Ninjago sets, which makes it a reasonable entry point for younger fans or a colour-matched addition alongside the elemental dragons of other ninjas. It doesn't demand a long building session, but still delivers a posable model and a small scene once finished. The modest part count also means the build stays manageable for a first attempt without adult help, while still feeling like a proper Ninjago set.

FAQ

How many pieces does Kai's Fire Dragon (71701) have?
The set has 81 pieces, including 43 unique parts, plus two minifigures.
Can the dragon move after it's built?
Yes, the head, legs and wings can all be repositioned thanks to several moving joints.
Which minifigures come with the set?
Kai and a second minifigure are included, letting you play out a small scene straight away.

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