Ninjago

Tournament Temple City

Tournament Temple City is one of the larger 2024 Ninjago sets, recreating a whole temple complex used for tournaments in the Ninjago universe. At 3,490 pieces and 14 minifigures, it is one of the biggest builds in the theme that year. This page covers every part, colour and fact about the set.

Set number
71814
Year
2024
Pieces
3,490
Minifigures
14
Theme
Ninjago
Different parts
874
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 874

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (105)

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

Minifigures 14

Description

A whole arena, not just a building

Rather than a single structure, Tournament Temple City brings together several temple areas into one connected complex, the kind of setting used for tournaments and duels within the Ninjago storyline. Flagship sets in this theme tend to favour these larger, multi-section layouts over single vehicles or compact bases, and this one is no exception at 3,490 pieces. That scale gives you more building sessions and more surface area for minifigure scenes once it is finished. If you already collect Ninjago sets, this one works well as a central hub the smaller builds can gather around.

A stone-built colour scheme

Light bluish grey, dark bluish grey, reddish brown and dark blue give the model a worn-stone-and-timber look rather than the brighter colours seen on many Ninjago vehicles. With 874 unique part types among the 3,490 pieces, a lot of that character comes from varied wall textures, roofing and smaller tournament-area details rather than large single-colour panels. It is a more restrained palette than you might expect from the theme, closer to an ancient complex than a futuristic base. The parts list on this page shows exactly how those colours and shapes are distributed across the build.

Fourteen minifigures for tournament scenes

Fourteen minifigures puts this among the more generously staffed Ninjago sets, enough to field several competitors or opposing sides at once rather than a single hero and one rival. That works particularly well for a tournament setting, where you need more than two characters to make a match feel like an event. It also makes the set attractive to collectors chasing a fuller Ninjago line-up rather than just a vehicle and its pilot. Figures from this set slot in easily alongside minifigures from other Ninjago builds already on the shelf.

Who should consider this set

At close to 3,500 pieces, Tournament Temple City suits experienced builders and Ninjago collectors more than a first-time buyer looking for a quick build. The size works either as a display piece or as an active play set, depending on how the minifigure cast gets used once construction is done. Checking the parts list before buying helps gauge both the scope of the build and the colour mix, and it is a handy reference if you need to track down a specific piece later. Paired with other large Ninjago sets, it forms a solid centrepiece for a growing collection.

FAQ

What does Tournament Temple City represent?
It depicts a temple complex from the Ninjago universe used as a setting for tournaments and duels.
How many pieces and minifigures come with it?
The set includes 3,490 pieces, 874 of them unique part types, along with 14 minifigures.
Is it better for display or for play?
Both work well: the scale suits a display piece, while the large minifigure cast makes it equally good for staging tournament scenes.

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