Ninjago

Young Dragon Riyu

Set 71810 Young Dragon Riyu is a 2024 Ninjago release with 132 pieces and three minifigures. The build centres on a posable dragon finished in sand blue and dark blue tones, reflecting Riyu's role in the Dragons Rising storyline. It's a compact set that still manages to pack in a full trio of characters.

Set number
71810
Year
2024
Pieces
132
Minifigures
3
Theme
Ninjago
Different parts
48
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 48

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 (2)

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

Minifigures 3

Description

Small piece count, big minifigure ratio

At 132 pieces, this is one of the smaller Ninjago sets on shelves, yet it still includes three minifigures – an unusually generous ratio for a set this size. With 48 distinct parts, there's enough variety to keep the build interesting without dragging it out, giving the dragon enough varied shapes that it never reads as a plain stack of bricks. That makes it a quick project for a spare afternoon, while still delivering enough characters for a proper Ninjago scene. Anyone after a manageable entry point into the current dragon wave will find a model that comes together fast.

A quieter colour palette

Sand blue, dark blue and two shades of grey give this dragon a calmer, more naturalistic look than the brighter tones typical of earlier Ninjago waves. The mix suggests scales and stone rather than flame and lightning, which fits Riyu's position as a young, still-developing dragon in the story. Builders who sort their Ninjago collection by colour family will find parts here that pair well with other blue-and-grey sets. The full parts list on this page breaks down exactly which colours appear and in what quantity, which makes targeted additions much easier to plan.

Who this set suits

The low piece count and straightforward instructions make 71810 a good fit for younger builders or as a quick addition to an existing collection, without demanding much time or budget. Three minifigures also make it useful for scenes with multiple characters at once. Builders planning custom creations can use the parts list as a reference for tracking down matching colours and shapes for other dragon or vehicle builds, making it easier to plan follow-up purchases with confidence.

Where it sits in the size range

Compared with large Ninjago flagship sets, some of which run into several thousand pieces and demand hours of build time, 71810 sits firmly in entry-level territory. Compact sets like this tend to appear alongside the larger models in a wave, aimed at anyone who wants to finish a build quickly or spread a budget across several smaller purchases. Builders planning to move on to bigger Ninjago dragons later will already be collecting matching colours and shapes with 71810, many of which reappear in more elaborate models. For a quick, self-contained build, though, this set works perfectly well on its own.

FAQ

How many pieces does set 71810 have?
Young Dragon Riyu contains 132 pieces and includes three minifigures.
Which Ninjago series does Riyu come from?
Riyu belongs to the 2024 Dragons Rising season of Ninjago, where young dragons play a central role.
What colours dominate the model?
The build relies mainly on sand blue, dark blue and two shades of grey – see the parts list on this page for the exact breakdown.

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