
Wu's Battle Dragon
Wu's Battle Dragon is a Ninjago set built around a poseable dragon that Master Wu rides into battle against his enemies. With 322 pieces, 2 minifigures and 104 different part types, it's a compact creature set with a clear focus on a single large model. This page lists every part and colour used in the build.
- Set number
- 71718
- Year
- 2020
- Pieces
- 322
- Minifigures
- 2
- Theme
- Ninjago
- Different parts
- 104
Parts list 104
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Bracket 1 × 2 - 1 × 2 Inverted
× 18
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Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small
× 15
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Brick Sloped 30° 1 × 1 × 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
× 15
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Tile Special Round 1 × 1 with Hollow Bar
× 10
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Plate Special 1 × 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs
× 9
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Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
× 8
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Tile Special 1 × 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges
× 8
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Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #3 - 157.5°
× 8
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Plate Special 1 × 2 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Socket
× 6
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Plate Special 1 × 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)
× 5
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Plate Special 2 × 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper)
× 5
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Plate 2 × 3
× 4
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Technic Axle 4
× 4
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Tile Special 2 × 2 Inverted
× 4
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Plate Special 1 × 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side
× 4
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Brick Curved 2 × 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]
× 4
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Plate Special 1 × 2 with 5.9mm Centre Side Towball
× 4
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Plate Special 1 × 1 with Vertical Tooth
× 4
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Plate Special 1 × 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)
× 4
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Wedge Plate 4 Stud 45° Angle Plate
× 4
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Plate Special 1 × 2 with Handles on Ends
× 4
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Plate Special 1 × 2 with Pin Hole Underneath
× 4
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Wedge Plate 2 × 2 Cut Corner
× 4
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Tile 2 × 2 with Groove
× 4
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Technic Axle 2 Notched
× 4
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Plate Special 1 × 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside]
× 4
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Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise
× 4
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Cone 1 × 1 [Top Groove]
× 4
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Plate Special 1 × 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip]
× 4
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Plate Special 1 × 2 with Clip Horizontal on End
× 4
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Brick Sloped 30° 1 × 2 × 2/3
× 4
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Plate Special 1 × 2, Top Clip [Split]
No longer produced · last seen 2021
× 4
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Plate 2 × 2
× 3
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Plate 2 × 6
× 3
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 3
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Plate Special 1 × 2 with 5.9mm Towball Socket and Towball
× 3
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Plate Special 2 × 2 with Only 2 studs
× 3
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Plate Special 1 × 1 with Tooth
× 3
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Brick Sloped 30° 1 × 1 × 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
× 3
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Brick Sloped 30° 1 × 1 × 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
× 3
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Bar 3L
× 3
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Bracket 1 × 2 - 2 × 2 Inverted
× 3
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Plate 2 × 2 Corner
× 2
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Plate 2 × 4
× 2
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Technic Brick 1 × 2 [1 Pin Hole]
× 2
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Plate Special 2 × 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Complete Underside Rib]
× 2
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Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle
× 2
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Brick Curved 2 × 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]
× 2
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Animal Body Part, Horn (Cattle) / Tentacle / Vine / Branch / Tongue - Long
× 2
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Brick Curved 2 × 2 × 2/3
× 2
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Brick Sloped 45° 2 × 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version]
× 2
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Tile Special Round 1 × 1 with Hollow Bar
× 2
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Tile Special 2 × 2 Corner with Cut Corner - Facet
× 2
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Plate Round Corner 3 × 3
× 2
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Torso Mechanical, Battle Droid
× 2
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Hinge Plate 1 × 2 Locking with 1 Finger On Top
× 2
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Technic Axle 2 Notched
× 2
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Technic Brick 1 × 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin
× 2
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Brick Special 1 × 1 × 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side
× 2
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Bracket 1 × 1 - 1 × 1 Inverted
× 2
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Spare parts (17)
These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.
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Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small
× 2
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Brick Sloped 30° 1 × 1 × 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
× 2
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Bar 3L
× 2
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Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
× 1
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 1
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 1
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Sports Roller Skate
× 1
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Animal Body Part, Horn (Cattle) / Tentacle / Vine / Branch / Tongue - Long
× 1
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Launcher Trigger, Weapon Gun Trigger
No longer produced · last seen 2021
× 1
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Tile Special Round 1 × 1 with Hollow Bar
× 1
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Tile Special Round 1 × 1 with Hollow Bar
× 1
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Brick Sloped 30° 1 × 1 × 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
× 1
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Brick Sloped 30° 1 × 1 × 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
× 1
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Brick Sloped 30° 1 × 1 × 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
× 1
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Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Bottom Ring
× 1
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Flame / Headwear Accessory Plume / Feather, Triple Point
× 1
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Minifig Neckwear Armour Shoulder Pads Spiky
× 1
Minifigures 2
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Gleck
× 1
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Master Wu / Hero Wu
× 1
Alternative models
Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.
- Transformer Manta Ray from LEGO Ninjago 71718: Wu's Battle Dragon
- Transformer Vector Prime from LEGO Ninjago 71718: Wu's Battle Dragon
- Transformer Falcon from Ninjago 71718: Wu's Battle Dragon
- LEGO Transformer White Lion from set 71718
- Transformer Dragon from LEGO Ninjago 71718: Wu's Battle Dragon
- Wu's Ikran
- Wu's Sail Barge
- Wu's battle beast
Description
A poseable dragon
At the heart of the set is a dragon with a moving head, tail and wings that can be arranged into dynamic battle poses. With 322 pieces across 104 part types, the focus is clearly on a single model rather than several smaller builds, which allows for a greater level of detail per part. The colour scheme of white, black, pearl gold and light bluish grey gives the dragon an elegant, slightly mystical look that fits Master Wu as a character. The moving joints keep the model interesting even after the build is finished, since the pose can be changed at any time. Anyone wanting to see exactly which parts make up the wings, head and body can check the full breakdown in the parts list on this page.
Two minifigures for the fight
The set includes 2 minifigures, likely Master Wu himself among them, each equipped for a battle scene against the dragon. The manageable piece count of 322 makes for a quick build that still produces a display-worthy result thanks to the poseable dragon model. Since no vehicle or building is included, all the building time goes into the dragon itself. For fans of Ninjago's creature builds, the appeal lies less in a vehicle or structure and more in the animal model itself, which works well as a standalone display piece too.
Who it suits
Wu's Battle Dragon suits builders who prefer creature and monster models over the more typical vehicle or building sets in the Ninjago line. At 322 pieces and 104 part types, it sits in the compact range, allowing a manageable build without giving up details like moving joints. The white, black, pearl gold and light bluish grey colour palette fits well with other Wu-related sets in the range. Checking the parts list on this page beforehand shows which part shapes make up the dragon's body. Thanks to its poseable parts, it also stands out well as a single display piece next to other creature sets.
FAQ
- What does the set depict?
- Wu's Battle Dragon shows a poseable dragon with moving wings, head and tail, ridden by Master Wu in battle.
- How many minifigures are included?
- The set includes 2 minifigures, equipped for a battle scene with the dragon.
- Can the dragon be posed?
- Yes, the wings, head and tail all move, so the dragon can be set into different battle poses.
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