Ninjago

Fire Dragon Attack

Set 71753 puts a fully poseable dragon at the centre of a Ninjago battle scene, with a jaw, neck and wings that all move. At 564 pieces and four minifigures, it sits in the mid-size range of the theme's creature-vehicle sets.

Set number
71753
Year
2021
Pieces
564
Minifigures
4
Theme
Ninjago
Different parts
149
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 149

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 4

Description

A creature build, not a vehicle

Unlike the mechs and speeders that dominate much of Ninjago, this set is built around an organic creature shape. The 564 pieces go mostly into the body, where small curved and hinged elements create a snaking silhouette rather than a boxy one. The jaw opens wide enough to hold a minifigure, and the wings swing out for a flying or attacking pose. If you enjoy builds that move rather than static display models, the dragon's construction is worth studying part by part, which the list on this page lets you do.

A fire-themed colour palette

Black, red, dark red and a bright orange give the model an unmistakable fire identity, distinct from the ice or earth dragons that appear elsewhere in the theme's history. The parts list on this page breaks down exactly how many pieces fall into each colour, which is useful if you are hunting for flame-coloured elements for your own creations or simply want to know how saturated the red-and-orange scheme really is before buying a second set for spares.

Four minifigures, one conflict

The set ships with four minifigures, enough to represent both a hero side and at least one opponent, so the scene plays out as a confrontation rather than a solo display piece. Smaller Ninjago vehicle sets like this one are usually designed to be playable straight out of the box, without needing extra sets to complete the story. If you are checking a second-hand set for completeness, the parts list on this page includes every minifigure element, making it easy to spot what is missing.

149 unique parts behind the scales

149 distinct part types is a high figure relative to the overall piece count, and it shows in the dragon's texture: scaled panels, spiked elements and curved plates give it real surface detail instead of a blocky outline. That part diversity is one reason the model reads as more elaborate than its mid-range piece count suggests. Builders hunting for specific specialty elements for their own projects can check the full list here before deciding whether this particular set is worth sourcing.

FAQ

How many pieces does set 71753 have?
The set contains 564 pieces across 149 unique part types.
How many minifigures are included?
Four minifigures are included, giving the set a hero side and at least one opponent for battle play.
Does the dragon actually move?
Yes, the jaw, neck and wings are all built to be poseable, so the dragon can be set in different attack or flying positions.

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