Ninjago

The Guardian Dragon

The Guardian Dragon belongs to the 2025 Ninjago storyline and depicts a large, buildable dragon that acts as a protector or guardian within the plot. With 1,650 pieces and one minifigure, the focus sits clearly on the posable dragon model itself, built for action-packed play scenes.

Set number
71847
Year
2025
Pieces
1,650
Minifigures
1
Theme
Ninjago
Different parts
411
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 411

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (56)

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

Minifigures 1

Description

A dragon as the main subject

Dragons are a recurring motif throughout the Ninjago range, and this model uses an especially posable construction, with joints at the neck, wings and tail that allow for a range of different poses. Creature sets like this differ technically from buildings, since organic movement takes priority over rigid facades. The guardian naming suggests the dragon plays a protective or watchful role within the current season, likely tied to an important location or object. For fans of posable creature sets, the model is a central collectible for the current season.

Green dragon colours

Green forms the main scale colour and underlines the dragon's nature-bound, guardian-like role, while tan provides accents for the belly or underside. Light bluish grey and dark bluish grey add claws, teeth and further detailing that give the model extra structure. With 411 distinct parts, the model includes plenty of small scale and joint pieces that together enable its posable construction. That colour choice sets the Guardian Dragon apart clearly from the darker or more fiery dragons of earlier Ninjago seasons.

One figure as a rider

The single minifigure likely sits on the dragon's back, acting as a rider or companion within the scene. That's typical of large creature sets, where the figure plays a supporting role compared with the main model. For collectors following the current Ninjago storyline, this set is a welcome addition alongside other characters and vehicles from the same season. That makes it possible to fold the dragon directly into scenes built around earlier sets.

Parts list for Ninjago fans

The full parts list on this page shows which posable specialist pieces were used for joints, scales and claws, useful for anyone building a similar creature model or hunting for a specific replacement part. It also makes it easier to compare against earlier dragon sets from the Ninjago range in terms of colour and scale. Joint pieces in particular are worth double-checking, since they're easy to lose while building.

FAQ

Is this set part of the current Ninjago season?
Yes, it belongs to the 2025 Ninjago storyline and depicts a guardian dragon from the current plot.
How many minifigures are included?
The set includes one minifigure, likely serving as a rider on the dragon.
How many pieces does the set have?
It has 1,650 pieces made from 411 unique parts.

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