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Set 71773 Kai's Golden Dragon Raider
Ninjago

LEGO® Kai's Golden Dragon Raider

Kai's Golden Dragon Raider centres on a dragon-shaped vehicle built for Ninjago's fire ninja, fitted with moving parts and seating for several minifigures at once. Released in 2022, the set totals 635 pieces and includes seven minifigures, more than most Ninjago sets of comparable size. The parts list below sets out exactly what's included in the build.

Set number
71773
Year
2022
Pieces
635
Minifigures
7
Theme
Ninjago
Different parts
181
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 181

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Spare parts (15)

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 vehicle shaped like a dragon

The centrepiece of the set is a vehicle built around a dragon silhouette, echoing Kai's long-standing connection to the elemental dragons of the Ninjago story. Moving parts such as the wings or head add play value beyond simply displaying the finished model. At 635 pieces, it's one of the larger vehicle builds in the range, with enough parts to add detail across the body and outer panelling. The design works from multiple angles rather than favouring a single display side.

Seven minifigures for bigger scenes

Seven minifigures make this one of the more figure-heavy Ninjago sets at this price point, well suited to acting out larger confrontations between several characters at once. The high figure count relative to the 181 unique parts shows the set leans towards play and storytelling rather than being purely a display build. Anyone with other Ninjago sets already on the shelf can mix these figures into other vehicles and locations without much trouble.

Gold and red as the defining look

Pearl Gold is the standout colour, giving the dragon a polished, valuable appearance, while red ties the vehicle to Kai as Ninjago's fire ninja through the franchise's established colour coding. Black and Dark Bluish Gray act as the neutral base and structural tones that let the gold and red accents stand out. The combination sets this vehicle apart from the generally darker or more metallic builds associated with other Ninjago characters. Exact quantities per colour are listed in the parts list further down the page.

181 parts, several distinctive pieces

Despite the relatively low number of unique parts, the model reads as detailed thanks to specialised pieces such as the wings and dragon-head elements. Those same specialised pieces work well outside the set too, for building original dragon or fantasy vehicles of your own. Anyone hunting specifically for gold or red pieces can use the parts list on this page to check what's available without searching through the whole set.

FAQ

How many pieces does Kai's Golden Dragon Raider have?
Set 71773 has 635 pieces made up of 181 unique parts, plus seven minifigures.
What colours define the vehicle?
Pearl Gold and red dominate the look, set against Black and Dark Bluish Gray as base colours.
Is this set built more for play or display?
The high minifigure count relative to the part count points to a set designed mainly for play scenes with several characters.

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