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Set 71790 Imperium Dragon Hunter Hound
Ninjago

Imperium Dragon Hunter Hound

The Imperium Dragon Hunter Hound is a 198-piece Ninjago set built as an armoured, creature-styled war machine for the Imperium faction. Black, pearl gold, dark red and light bluish grey give it an aggressive, plated look. Three minifigures round out the set, ready for scenes straight out of the box.

Set number
71790
Year
2023
Pieces
198
Minifigures
3
Theme
Ninjago
Different parts
76
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 76

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Spare parts (5)

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

Minifigures 3

Description

An armoured creature-styled machine

The model follows Ninjago's habit of shaping vehicles like creatures rather than conventional machines, here taking the form of a hound-like construct with plated armour. At 198 pieces, the build stays compact while leaving room for moving parts such as joints or an articulated jaw, a common feature on similar Ninjago vehicles. For series fans, it's a manageable set that comes together quickly. Anyone already owning other creature-styled vehicles from the series will find a natural companion piece here. On its own, the bold silhouette also holds up well as a standalone display piece on a shelf.

Black, gold and dark red as faction colours

The mix of black, pearl gold, dark red and light bluish grey ties the model clearly to the Imperium faction from the Dragons Rising era. Gold trim highlights armour plating, while dark red and black carry the main structure. This palette pairs well with other sets from the same faction, useful for building a larger scene with several vehicles. Light bluish grey adds further contrast around the joints and mechanical detailing.

Three minifigures for play scenes

The set includes three minifigures, which together with the vehicle make for a ready-to-play scene straight out of the box. For younger Ninjago fans, that's often the main draw, while older collectors tend to focus more on the vehicle and its detailing. The figures combine easily with minifigures from other Ninjago sets, since factions frequently appear together. Three figures is already enough to stage a small conflict scene with more than one side.

76 parts worth reusing

76 distinct parts out of 198 pieces is a solid variety ratio for a set this size. Gold and dark red elements are less common across other themes, making them useful for custom Ninjago projects. The full parts list on this page breaks down every element by colour and quantity, handy for replacing a lost piece or hunting a specific colour. It's worth comparing the articulated joint pieces here before buying another vehicle for spares.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures come with this set?
198 pieces across 76 distinct parts, plus three minifigures.
Which faction does the vehicle belong to?
The black, gold and dark red colour scheme places it with the Imperium faction from Ninjago's Dragons Rising era.
Does it combine well with other Ninjago sets?
Yes, both the colours and the minifigures pair naturally with other sets from the same faction and series.

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