Which character is the focus of the set?

The dragon Riyu from the Ninjago range is the centrepiece, surrounded by four minifigures.

How many pieces does the set have?

It has 347 pieces in total, 110 of them unique.

What colours define the dragon?

Dark blue and black dominate, complemented by sand blue and dark bluish grey for texture detail.

Ninjago

Ninja Dragon Riyu's Battle

Ninja Dragon Riyu's Battle puts the dragon Riyu from the Ninjago range at the centre of a battle scenario. With 347 pieces and four minifigures, the set leaves plenty of room for team and duel scenes.

Set number: 71855
Year: 2026
Pieces: 347
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Ninjago
Different parts: 110

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 110

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 (14)

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

Minifigures 4

Arin (Draconus Robes) fig-0171245 pieces × 1
Loyalist fig-0171524 pieces × 1
Mutation Monster, Tentacles fig-01715315 pieces × 1
Nya (Draconus Form) fig-01715510 pieces × 1

Description

A dragon at the centre of the action

Riyu ranks among the better-known dragons in the Ninjago story and often accompanies the ninja heroes at key moments. 110 unique parts create a posable dragon body with wings, head and tail, suited to dynamic poses rather than a single fixed stance. That sets the model clearly apart from purely vehicle-based sets and puts Ninjago's fantasy side front and centre. For fans of the series, Riyu is also one of the more emotionally significant characters, with a bond to the ninja heroes that plays a role across several seasons.

Building experience with dragon and scenery

At 347 pieces, the set has enough content to build smaller scenery or equipment elements for the four minifigures alongside the dragon itself. Alternating between creature building and detail work on accessories keeps the process varied. Building the dragon first and the scenery afterwards creates two distinct stages with their own character, making the overall build more engaging than one continuous model. For children who like to pause between stages, that split is practical, since each stage ends with a tangible result.

Colours with fantasy character

Dark blue and black form a bold base, while sand blue and dark bluish grey add further texture detail across scales and wings. That cool, slightly mystical colour combination suits a mythical creature and differs from the warmer fire tones often seen on other Ninjago dragons. That gives Riyu a distinctive, somewhat mysterious look compared with other dragon models in the range. Anyone who already owns other Ninjago dragons will quickly notice the contrast with warmer colour schemes.

Who it suits

With four minifigures, the set works well for children who like to act out larger team scenes with several ninja characters and a mythical creature. At 347 pieces, the build time sits in the middle range for more experienced young builders. The parts list shows every colour, useful for reusing pieces in other creature builds or further Ninjago customisations. It also fits well into an existing Ninjago collection with several vehicles and figures.

FAQ

Which character is the focus of the set?: The dragon Riyu from the Ninjago range is the centrepiece, surrounded by four minifigures.
How many pieces does the set have?: It has 347 pieces in total, 110 of them unique.
What colours define the dragon?: Dark blue and black dominate, complemented by sand blue and dark bluish grey for texture detail.

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