Welcome to another edition of The Brick Stand’s Weekly Retired Set Spotlight! This week, we’re diving into the world of Ninjago with the retired LEGO set, Jay’s Elemental Dragon (Product Number: 70602). Released as part of the popular Ninjago theme, this set took its final flight off the shelves in mid-2017. Let’s take a closer look at what made this set a beloved addition to the Ninjago universe.
Unleash the Power of Ninjago – Jay’s Elemental Dragon Set in Review
The Jay’s Elemental Dragon set from the Ninjago theme is an impressive display of LEGO craftsmanship, featuring a total of 4124 pieces. The set includes two minifigures: Jay and Cyren, along with Monkey Wretch. Jay’s Elemental Dragon boasts a unique ball-joint system for maximum posability, along with snapping jaws, spring-loaded shooters, and intricate Ninja details. The set also features a pirate flyer with a six-shooting rapid shooter and adjustable wings. A standout piece in the set is the translucent blue Djinn Blade with the ‘trapped Nya’ element. Designed for recreating scenes from the NINJAGO: Masters of Spinjitzu TV show, this set captures the action and adventure of the series. Jay’s Elemental Dragon measures over 4” (11cm) high, 12” (31cm) long, and 11” (30cm) wide, while the pirate flyer measures over 4” (11cm) high, 3” (8cm) long, and 3” (9cm) wide. The set was available starting from January 2016, with a price range of £24.99 / 34.99 € / $29.99 US / $39.99 CAD.
Ninja Legacy: Uncovering the Jay’s Elemental Dragon Legacy
The Jay’s Elemental Dragon set is part of the Ninjago theme in the LEGO history. It was released as part of the Skybound series in 2016. The set introduced a dragon designed around the character Jay and received mixed reviews upon release. The dragon design, while visually striking with its blue and gold color scheme, was critiqued for having a small and underwhelming tail by several enthusiasts. However, some fans appreciated the dragon’s playability and unique parts, such as the use of dark blue Metalbeard’s beard as the dragon’s jaw. Although the set showcased creative features and interesting minifigures, it faced some criticism for repetitive dragon offerings in the Ninjago theme. Despite the mixed reception during its release, the set has found a standing among Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs) as a well-designed dragon set with distinct character representations, making it a sought-after collectible among enthusiasts and collectors.
Fan Buzz
The reviews for the Jay’s Elemental Dragon set have been mixed. Hylocera, in the article “Where’s the Tail?” states, “Yes, the dragon’s tail is way too small. Is the set still worth buying as a whole, though? … Despite all that criticism, the finished dragon + plane thing (which, by the way, has comparatively fewer faults) look quite good. When I display the dragon, I put it in the back corner relative to the rest of my Skybound sets, and from that angle most of the problems are invisible, and it looks pretty awesome.” Faefrost, in the article “A nice mid sized Ninjago Dragon at a good price point,” expresses, “What used to be a rare delight now overwhelm the shelves. But with that said, this is a really nice brick built dragon. It’s got a lot of pop and style to it. It feels very swooshable.” Conversely, digi_raptor, in the article “A GREAT Jay dragon,” exclaims, “This is an amazing Jay dragon for Ninjago the only thing I don’t like is the random white protruding pieces coming from the dragon’s head in the set, the side build is cool, the dragon is one of the best Jay dragons, the figures are great, it comes with the tiger widow venom in a blow dart, it uses metal beards beard in blue as a jaw and it shoots spring-loaded missiles from its wings. This is a great dragon and I definitely recommend getting it if you can find it at a good price nowadays.” These reviews highlight the diverse opinions surrounding the set, with some focusing on specific design criticisms and others highlighting the overall playability and value.
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Jay’s Elemental Dragon Reviews
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In this week’s spotlight, we’ve taken a closer look at the retired LEGO set, Jay’s Elemental Dragon from the Ninjago theme, with the product number 70602. This set bid adieu to the market on June 16, 2017. Be sure to join us next week as we feature another previously retired set in our weekly series.
