Why is this called the 15th Anniversary set?

Ninjago first launched in 2011, so this 2026 release marks 15 years of the theme.

How many minifigures come with the set?

24 minifigures are included, more than most other Ninjago sets in a single box.

What part of Ninjago City does it show?

It depicts the old town district as a multi-building street scene built from 4,852 pieces.

Ninjago

LEGO® The Old Town 15th Anniversary

The Old Town 15th Anniversary marks 15 years of Ninjago with one of the theme's densest city-district builds. It packs 4,852 pieces and 24 minifigures into a model of Ninjago City's oldest quarter. For long-time fans, it works as a nostalgic tour through familiar streets and faces.

Set number: 71861
Year: 2026
Pieces: 4,852
Minifigures: 24
Theme: Ninjago
Different parts: 1,018

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 1,018

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 (118)

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

Minifigures 24

Loyalist Leader fig-0171334 pieces × 1
Loyalist fig-0171524 pieces × 1
Mystake fig-0171714 pieces × 1
Master Wu fig-0171735 pieces × 1
Statue, First Spinjitzu Master fig-0171744 pieces × 1
Chuck the Carpenter fig-0171754 pieces × 1
Kai fig-0171775 pieces × 1
Garmadon fig-0171785 pieces × 1
Nya fig-0171804 pieces × 1
Jay fig-0171826 pieces × 1
Acronix fig-0171834 pieces × 1
Mailman fig-0171845 pieces × 1
Administration Agent fig-0171854 pieces × 1
Faith fig-0171874 pieces × 1
Dr. Saunders fig-0171884 pieces × 1
Zane fig-0171905 pieces × 1
Cole fig-0171925 pieces × 1
Dr. Julien fig-0171934 pieces × 1
Krux fig-0171964 pieces × 1
Garmadon, Young fig-0171984 pieces × 1
First Spinjitzu Master fig-0171994 pieces × 1
Young Wu fig-0172014 pieces × 1
Lloyd fig-0172145 pieces × 1
Kabuki Harumi fig-0172164 pieces × 1

Description

A district full of history

The set recreates the oldest part of Ninjago City, with narrow alleys, overhanging roofs and houses stacked untidily across several storeys. Reddish brown, black and both greys give the district a lived-in, slightly worn look rather than a polished new-build feel. With 24 minifigures included, there is room for a full cast of residents, traders and familiar characters, so several small scenes can play out across the different buildings at once. The rooflines vary noticeably in shape and pitch, which gives the whole district its irregular, lived-in silhouette.

How the build is structured

The 4,852 pieces are split across several connected buildings, each built on its own before locking together into one continuous street. With 1,018 unique parts, the model offers far more shape variety than a typical vehicle set, since every roof, bay window and façade needs its own solution. Builders who like working in stages can finish one building at a time before the whole old town comes together as a single diorama. That keeps visible progress at every stage, even though the full ensemble is realistically a project spread across several evenings.

Colours and reusable parts

Reddish brown carries most of the timber and brickwork, while light and dark grey cover stone bases, paving and rooftops, with black picking out windows and lanterns. That fairly muted palette works well for other city or fantasy builds outside the Ninjago setting. The parts list on this page breaks down all 1,018 elements individually, making it easy to pull out matching roof or façade pieces for a different project. Smaller accessories such as lanterns or shutters are just as quick to track down there.

Who the anniversary set suits

With 24 minifigures, this set leans more toward play and scene-building than a pure display model, which suits both collectors and builders who want to act out stories. The sheer number of figures also makes it a useful pickup for anyone expanding an existing Ninjago collection. At nearly 4,900 pieces, though, it calls for some building experience, since several structures need tracking at once. Anyone who already owns other Ninjago city sets can connect this old town district onto an existing layout without much trouble.

FAQ

Why is this called the 15th Anniversary set?: Ninjago first launched in 2011, so this 2026 release marks 15 years of the theme.
How many minifigures come with the set?: 24 minifigures are included, more than most other Ninjago sets in a single box.
What part of Ninjago City does it show?: It depicts the old town district as a multi-building street scene built from 4,852 pieces.

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