How many minifigures come with 71829?

Two minifigures are included, forming a play scenario together with the dragon from the Ninjago world.

Is the dragon articulated?

Yes, like most Ninjago creatures it has moveable joints for the wings, head and claws.

Does it work alongside other Ninjago sets?

Yes, the dragon and minifigures combine easily with other Ninjago sets and fit into an existing collection.

Ninjago

Lloyd's Green Forest Dragon

71829 builds Lloyd's forest dragon as an articulated creature for the Ninjago world, paired with two minifigures for role play. At 128 pieces and 51 unique elements, it's a compact set that still delivers a complete play scenario.

Set number: 71829
Year: 2025
Pieces: 128
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Ninjago
Different parts: 51

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 51

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 (6)

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

Minifigures 2

Dragonian Scout, Shoulder Armor fig-0158305 pieces × 1
Lloyd - Dragons Rising Robes, Gold Shoulder Bracket fig-0158415 pieces × 1

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

71829: Lloyd's Millennium Dragon 114 pieces by MK4

View the idea at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

An articulated creature, not just a figure

At the centre of 71829 is a dragon linked to Lloyd, one of Ninjago's best-known ninja, with the forest theme carried through in its colours and shape. Built with articulation, the model includes typical Ninjago creature features such as wings, claws and a posable body that make it suitable for action poses and play scenes. That places it firmly within the long-running tradition of Ninjago creature builds that accompany every season of the story and give the range a recognisable identity.

Two minifigures bring the story

Alongside the 128 pieces, two minifigures give the set a direct link to the wider Ninjago narrative and allow for confrontation or teamwork during play. Unlike a pure creature or vehicle build, 71829 offers a complete mini scenario on its own: the dragon and figures work independently or together, and slot straight into an existing Ninjago collection without needing extra sets to create a play situation or to cover both sides of a scene.

Pearl gold, green and dark grey

Pearl gold, green, dark bluish grey and dark green reinforce the forest theme in the name, with the green shades likely covering the dragon's body and scales while pearl gold picks out horns, claws or decorative trim as a premium-feeling accent. Dark bluish grey rounds out the palette with neutral structural or joint pieces. The exact placement of each colour is shown in the parts list on this page, along with both minifigures' colours.

Suits collectors and newcomers alike

With 51 unique elements across 128 pieces, the set stays manageable for a single evening's build, making it approachable for children new to Ninjago as well as a useful addition to an existing collection. The mix of creature and minifigures makes it flexible to use, whether displayed on its own or combined with larger Ninjago sets from the same or earlier seasons of the range for bigger play scenes. It also works well as a standalone gift, without requiring any other set.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with 71829?: Two minifigures are included, forming a play scenario together with the dragon from the Ninjago world.
Is the dragon articulated?: Yes, like most Ninjago creatures it has moveable joints for the wings, head and claws.
Does it work alongside other Ninjago sets?: Yes, the dragon and minifigures combine easily with other Ninjago sets and fit into an existing collection.