Ninjago

Tournament of Elements

Tournament of Elements is a 2021 LEGO® Ninjago set built around an unusually high minifigure count for its size, packing seven characters into a competition-style scene. Its 292 pieces include 103 unique parts, all built around the elemental powers central to the Ninjago story.

Set number
71735
Year
2021
Pieces
292
Minifigures
7
Theme
Ninjago
Different parts
103
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 103

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Spare parts (18)

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

Minifigures 7

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

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Description

A set built for figures first

Seven minifigures in a 292-piece set is a notably high ratio for the Ninjago range, which points to a design built around the characters rather than a large structure. That makes it a strong pick for anyone collecting specific Ninjago figures, since a larger share of the pieces goes towards figure accessories and gear rather than scenery, which also tends to make the cost per figure fairly reasonable. That can matter for the resale value of individual figures from older or limited sets.

A compact arena setting

The 103 unique parts cover a small platform, barriers or tournament-style dressing around the scene, with structural pieces kept fairly efficient given how much of the set is devoted to the figures themselves. It's a good example of how piece count alone doesn't tell the whole story — a smaller build can still carry plenty of detail when much of it supports character variety instead of scale, rather than feeling like an afterthought.

A more formal colour scheme

Black and dark blue form the base, with pearl gold picked out as an accent colour that gives the set a more ceremonial, competition-ready look than the combat- or vehicle-focused sets elsewhere in the Ninjago range. Tan rounds out the palette for smaller detail pieces, adding warmth without competing with the gold accents. The parts list on this page shows exactly how those colours are spread across the build, piece by piece.

Built around elemental rivalry

The tournament framing ties directly into the elemental powers that drive much of the Ninjago story, and having seven figures on hand means multiple match-ups and groupings are possible rather than a single fixed hero-versus-villain pairing. That flexibility adds real replay value to what is otherwise a fairly compact set. Anyone repurposing pieces from this set for another build can use the parts list on this page to check exact colours and counts first.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with set 71735?
It includes 7 minifigures alongside 292 pieces and 103 unique parts.
What's the scene built around?
The name points to a tournament centred on the elemental powers from the Ninjago story, with several characters facing off.
What colours dominate the set?
Black and dark blue form the base, with pearl gold as an accent and tan for smaller details. The exact breakdown is in the parts list on this page.

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