How many minifigures come with the set?

Set 71871 includes four minifigures.

How many pieces make up the whole set?

It has 1,017 pieces in total, including 307 unique elements.

What are the dominant colours?

Tan and black form the base, with light bluish grey and dark tan for detail; see the parts list for the full breakdown.

Ninjago

Battle at the Dragon's Blade

Set 71871 recreates another Ninjago battle scene, this time centred on a dragon-themed blade weapon. It uses 1,017 pieces and 307 unique elements across the build, with four minifigures included.

Set number: 71871
Year: 2026
Pieces: 1,017
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Ninjago
Different parts: 307

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 307

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

1 item has no matching BrickLink number or colour – please check it after uploading.

Spare parts (44)

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

Minifigures 4

Mira fig-0176335 pieces × 1
Oni Warrior fig-0176345 pieces × 1
Jin fig-0176356 pieces × 1
Master Ivo fig-0176364 pieces × 1

Description

A weapon and its setting

Tan and black form the main colours, with light bluish grey and dark tan filling in rock formations and structural detail. At 1,017 pieces, the scenery is large enough to give the titular blade a believable setting rather than standing it alone as a small isolated element. Pairing a central weapon with surrounding landscape gives the set a clear focal point that the rest of the build is arranged around. That gives the model a strong visual anchor from a distance, rather than reading as a loose collection of separate parts.

307 parts for a detailed build

With 307 unique parts, this is one of the more part-diverse sets in this range relative to its total piece count, pointing to a wide range of shapes rather than a lot of repeated elements. The parts list on this page breaks every piece down by colour, which is especially useful for a set with this much variety when you are looking for something specific or checking how the blade itself was assembled. For a large, flat feature like the blade, the list also shows how few base shapes were combined to create a convincing overall impression.

Rock, structure and detail

Beyond the blade and the figures, the set clearly invests in the surrounding landscape: uneven rock formations, small platforms and transitions between build sections. That keeps the finished model from feeling like a single isolated scene, and instead gives it the feel of a slice cut from a larger world. For collectors combining several Ninjago sets, this landscaping style leaves room to connect further builds of their own. Even small additions at the edges of the scenery can be attached without disrupting the set's overall look.

Four minifigures for the scene

Four minifigures allow the confrontation to involve several characters without overcrowding the set. That works well both for anyone who wants to act out a scene and for those who plan to display the finished build. At just over a thousand pieces, it remains a multi-session project on its own, before the four figures ever take their places around the finished scene. Owners of other Ninjago battle sets can also combine several builds into one larger landscape on a shelf.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with the set?: Set 71871 includes four minifigures.
How many pieces make up the whole set?: It has 1,017 pieces in total, including 307 unique elements.
What are the dominant colours?: Tan and black form the base, with light bluish grey and dark tan for detail; see the parts list for the full breakdown.

Reviews

No reviews yet. Build the set and tell others how you liked it.

Only signed-in users can write reviews, one per set. We check every review against our rules before it is published; we do not check whether the set was bought or built.