
Water Dragon
Water Dragon is one of the larger creature builds in the 2021 Ninjago line, turning 737 pieces into a poseable dragon model accompanied by five minifigures. With 191 unique elements, this page's parts list shows exactly which shapes make up the creature and how many of each.
- Set number
- 71754
- Year
- 2021
- Pieces
- 737
- Minifigures
- 5
- Theme
- Ninjago
- Different parts
- 191
Parts list 191
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Plate 1 × 2
× 40
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Brick Curved 2 × 2 × 2/3
× 26
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Plate Round 2 × 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud]
× 16
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Tile Round 1 × 1 Quarter
× 16
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Brick Curved 4 × 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges]
× 15
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Minifig Footwear Flipper [Thick]
No longer produced · last seen 2022
× 14
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Bracket 1 × 2 - 1 × 4 [Rounded Corners at Bottom, Square Corners at Top]
× 14
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Tile 1 × 1 with Groove
× 14
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Bracket 1 × 2 - 1 × 2 Inverted
× 14
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Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise
× 12
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Creature Body Part, Barb Large (Claw, Talon) with Clip
× 12
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Curled Decorative Ornament / Plant Vine with Bar
× 12
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Plate Special Round 1 × 1 with Hollow Stud and Horizontal Bar 1L
× 12
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Plate Special 1 × 2, Top Clip [Open O]
× 12
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Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Towball - Round Pin Hole
× 12
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Plate 2 × 4
× 11
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Plate Special 1 × 2 Side Handle [Free Ends]
× 10
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Flag 2 × 2 Trapezoid with Flat Area between Clips
No longer produced · last seen 2021
× 10
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Technic Brick 1 × 1 with Pin Hole
× 8
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Brick Curved 2 × 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]
× 8
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Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180°
× 8
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Technic Axle 2 Notched
× 8
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Plate 2 × 4
× 7
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Plate 1 × 2
× 7
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Plate 2 × 2
× 6
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Plate 1 × 1
× 6
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Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
× 6
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Brick Curved 2 × 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]
× 6
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Tile 2 × 2 Curved, Macaroni
× 6
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Bracket 1 × 1 - 1 × 1 Inverted
× 6
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Plate Special 1 × 1 with Tooth
× 6
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Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small
× 6
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Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation]
× 6
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Bracket 1 × 2 - 1 × 2 Inverted
× 6
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Bracket 1 × 2 - 1 × 2
× 6
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Brick Sloped 45° 1 × 1 × 2/3 Quadruple Convex [Pyramid]
× 5
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Technic Rotation Joint Ball Loop with Two Perpendicular Pins with Friction
× 5
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Technic Brick Special 2 × 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Socket
× 5
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Technic Brick Special 2 × 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Ball Half [Vertical Side]
× 5
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Technic Brick Special 2 × 2 with Ball Socket Wide and Axle Hole, No Arm Holes
× 5
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Plate 2 × 2 Corner
× 4
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Plate 4 × 4 Corner
× 4
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Brick 1 × 2
× 4
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Plate 2 × 2
× 4
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Hinge Plate 2 × 4 with Articulated Joint - Male
No longer produced · last seen 2023
× 4
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Hinge Plate 2 × 4 with Articulated Joint - Female
No longer produced · last seen 2021
× 4
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Technic Axle 10
× 4
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Minifig Footwear Flipper [Thick]
× 4
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Bar Holder with Clip
No longer produced · last seen 2023
× 4
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Brick Curved 2 × 2 × 2/3
× 4
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Brick Curved Inverted 2 × 1
× 4
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Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Axles
× 4
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Brick Sloped 45° 2 × 1 with 2/3 Inverted Cutout and no stud
× 4
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Tile 1 × 2 with Groove
× 4
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Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced
× 4
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Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #4 - 135°
× 4
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Bracket 1 × 1 - 1 × 1
× 4
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Wedge Plate 4 × 2 Right
× 4
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Wedge Plate 4 × 2 Left
× 4
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Technic Brick Special 2 × 2 with Ball and Axle Hole, with 6 Holes in Ball
× 4
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Spare parts (23)
These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.
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Plate 1 × 1
× 1
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Plate 1 × 1
× 1
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Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise
× 1
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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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Weapon Sword / Katana / Shamshir with Capped Pommel [Square Guard]
× 1
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Brick Sloped 45° 1 × 1 × 2/3 Quadruple Convex [Pyramid]
× 1
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Tile Round 1 × 1 Quarter
× 1
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Arm Mechanical with 2 Clips [Battle Droid]
× 1
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Tile 1 × 1 with Groove
× 1
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Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced
× 1
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Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced
× 1
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Plate Special Round 1 × 1 with Hollow Stud and Horizontal Bar 1L
× 1
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Plate Round 1 × 1 Swirled Top / Poo
× 1
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Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small
× 1
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Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small
× 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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Plant / Animal Body Part, Tree / Branch / Tail / Appendage / Tentacle with Pin
× 1
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Bar 3L
× 1
Minifigures 5
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Maaray Guard
× 2
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Nya - NRG
× 1
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Zane - Scuba (Seabound)
× 1
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Prince Kalmaar
× 1
Alternative models
Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.
- 71754 Tauros Hydropump Demolisher Mecha
- 71754 - Aqualia Mech
- 71754 (Sidebuild) R Type Booster for Water Dragon
- 71754 Alternative Build Water Fighter
- Water Dragon Mech
- Chonkie Water Dragon
- Nya's Water Dragon Mech
Description
A poseable dragon build
Creature models like this dragon rank among the more technically demanding builds in the Ninjago line, since the head, neck, wings and tail are usually built to move and can be arranged into a pose, much like an articulated action figure. At 737 pieces, Water Dragon sits in the upper-middle range for Ninjago sets, offering enough material to build each body section separately before the full creature comes together and is posed at the end. That structure naturally splits the build into stages such as head, body and wings.
Blue, grey and dark contrasts
Dark bluish grey, black, dark azure and medium azure define the model's colour scheme, creating an impression of water, scales and shimmering light on a creature closely tied to the element of water. These cooler blue tones stand out clearly from the warmer palettes used in many other Ninjago sets, giving the dragon a distinct, slightly mystical presence that is easy to pick out on a shelf. The exact colour breakdown across all 191 elements is set out in the parts list on this page.
Five minifigures meet the dragon
Five minifigures come with the set, leaving room for scenes between several characters and the dragon itself, whether as a rider or as an opponent in a larger confrontation between heroes and foes. With a creature model this size, it's worth checking how figures can be placed on the dragon or on a separate section of the build without affecting the movement of the neck and wings or getting in the way during posing.
191 parts full of specialised shapes
With 191 unique elements out of 737 pieces total, the set contains an above-average share of specialised shapes, typical of creature builds that rely on scale, claw and wing pieces rarely seen in vehicle-focused sets. Those parts are also useful for custom fantasy creatures beyond the finished dragon, especially alongside other creature models. Anyone searching for a specific shape or colour can check the full parts list on this page before starting a build of their own.
FAQ
- How many pieces does Water Dragon have?
- The set contains 737 pieces across 191 unique elements.
- How many minifigures come with it?
- Five minifigures are included with the set.
- What colours define the model?
- Dark bluish grey, black, dark azure and medium azure make up the dragon's main colours.



