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Set 71786 Zane's Ice Dragon Creature
Ninjago

Zane's Ice Dragon Creature

Zane's Ice Dragon Creature is one of the larger Ninjago builds of its wave, translating a 984-piece parts count into an articulated dragon with moving wings, jaw and tail. Five minifigures come along for the ride, led by Zane, whose ice powers set the tone for the whole build. White, light bluish grey, light aqua and pearl gold combine into a frosted, crystalline look that suits a display shelf as much as active play.

Set number
71786
Year
2023
Pieces
984
Minifigures
5
Theme
Ninjago
Different parts
229
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 229

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 (22)

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

Minifigures 5

Description

Built around a posable skeleton

At 984 pieces, this is a mid-to-large Ninjago set, and a good share of that count goes into an internal frame that lets the wings, jaw and tail move independently. Among the 229 unique parts are curved cladding pieces and small detail elements that stand in for scales and claws. Builders who enjoy watching a model's structure come together will notice how the body is assembled in stages before the wings and head are attached last, giving the creature its final silhouette. The head itself carries a fair amount of detail, with an articulated jaw and small horn pieces that make the build stretch across a longer session.

Five minifigures, one storyline

The five included minifigures are led by Zane, whose elemental power of ice matches the set's colour scheme throughout. The rest of the cast is equipped for confrontation or rescue scenes, so the dragon can just as easily serve as a mount or an opponent in play. For anyone already collecting Ninjago creature and vehicle sets, this model adds a fantasy beast that pairs naturally with other elemental dragons from the theme. The saddle area is wide enough for more than one minifigure, which opens up flight scenes with a small crew riding together.

A cooler colour story

White and light bluish grey form the dragon's main body, while light aqua accents reinforce the icy theme without overwhelming it. Pearl gold pieces add deliberate highlights on the head and armour sections, setting this dragon apart from plainer white creature builds. That mix of matte and gold-toned elements also makes the parts useful beyond this set, for winter or fantasy builds that call for a bit of shine against a cool palette. The pearl gold in particular stands out from many other Ninjago sets, which more often rely on plain solid colours rather than metallic finishes.

Checking parts before you build

This page lists all 229 unique parts in the set, which is useful for reordering a missing piece or checking colours before starting the build. It's also a quick way to see whether specific elements already sit in your own collection, rather than relying on the total piece count alone. For a parts-dense model like this dragon, having the full breakdown to hand makes sorting bags and planning the build session considerably easier. It's an equally handy reference for tracking down the pearl gold or light aqua pieces specifically, should you need those exact tones for another project.

FAQ

How many pieces does Zane's Ice Dragon Creature have?
The set contains 984 pieces, including 229 unique part types used across the dragon's articulated body.
How many minifigures are included?
Five minifigures come with the set, led by Zane, whose ice element shapes the model's colour scheme.
Can the dragon move?
Yes, the wings, jaw and tail are all articulated, so the model can be posed for play or display.

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