Welcome to this week’s spotlight on a previously retired LEGO set. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at the S.O.G. Headquarters, set number 70640 from the Ninjago theme. The S.O.G. Headquarters retired on January 16th, 2019, making it a sought-after collector’s item for fans of the Ninjago series. Let’s dive into the details and features of this exciting set with our in-depth review and analysis.
Ninjago Action and Adventure
The S.O.G. Headquarters from the Ninjago theme is an action-packed set with 4124 pieces, first released in late 2017. This set features the Lloyd Spinjitzu spinner and includes 5 minifigures: Lloyd, Snake Jaguar, Ultra Violet, Nails, and Skip Vicious. The dojo itself is packed with movable sides for dynamic action play, featuring an explode-function entrance with the Oni Mask of Hatred element, a ramp, spinning blade, spinning wheel, spinning hammers, ATM, and a bike workshop with an Oni Bike. The Spinjitzu spinner, a key element of the set, comes with a buildable LEGO brick handle and a rip cord for spinning or rolling. Additionally, weapons such as shurikens, katanas, and sai are included, along with the unique feature of an Oni Mask of Hatred transformation element for the Ultra Violet minifigure. Designed for ages 8-14, the S.O.G. Headquarters measures over 5” (13cm) high, 12” (32cm) wide, and 8” (21cm) deep, and 27” (71cm) wide when opened out fully, while the Oni Bike measures over 1” (4cm) high, 4” (12cm) long, and 1” (3cm) wide. This set offers fans the opportunity to recreate and role-play epic scenes from the NINJAGO Masters of Spinjitzu TV show, providing hours of adventurous play.
Ninjago Nostalgia: The S.O.G. Headquarters Legacy
The S.O.G. Headquarters set from the Ninjago theme was released in 2018, during the height of the Ninjago television series’ popularity. The set received mixed reviews upon release, with many praising the inclusion of exclusive minifigures, a spinner, and playability features. However, some reviewers expressed disappointment with the size of the set in relation to its price and the lackluster terrain build. Nonetheless, the set holds a special place among Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs) who are dedicated fans of the Ninjago series, and it is remembered for its significant inclusion of exclusive minifigures and diverse play features, including a spinner and a motorcycle for the S.O.G. members.
Fan Reactions
The reviews for the S.O.G. Headquarters set vary in their assessments. One positive review notes, “This is an amazing set for the price. it is actually bigger compared to the 50 dollar Killow vs samurai x. Even the box size! you get great figures, great parts, and a spinner if you don’t want to get the other spinners.” – Skela. Another reviewer comments, “This set is definitely worth your money if you are a big Season 8 fan. The exclusive minifigures, as well as the inclusion of a spinner, will make it worth your time.” – adutt17. However, a less positive review criticizes, “The end result is not impressive – the terrain seems lackluster and not cohesive. Also the set seems small for the price – at least half of the box volume is air.” – lego_team.
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: S.O.G. Headquarters Reviews
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In this week’s spotlight, we delved into the action-packed world of Ninjago with the renowned retired set, S.O.G. Headquarters (Product Number: 70640). As we continue our weekly series featuring previously retired LEGO sets, be sure to check back in next week for another exciting installment.
