Welcome to The Brick Stand’s weekly spotlight on retired LEGO sets! This week, we’re delving into the world of Ninjago with the celebrated set, Stormbringer. Bearing the product number 70652, this electrifying set was retired on December 10, 2019. Join us as we explore the details and marvel at the excitement this set brought to LEGO enthusiasts.
Unleash the Power of the Ninjago Lightning Dragon
The LEGO Ninjago set “Stormbringer” is an impressive and action-packed set that includes 4124 pieces. One of the highlights of this set is the Lightning Dragon, which is highly posable and comes with a removable minifigure saddle, swiping tail function, and spring-loaded ‘lightning bolt’ shooters. The dragon also features attachment points for the Dragon Hunter Daddy No Legs to hook the dragon. In addition to the dragon, the set includes a pedestal to hold the collectible Dragon Chestplate element, as well as 4 LEGO NINJAGO minifigures: Jay, Zane, Daddy No Legs, and Muzzle, each equipped with assorted weapons to enhance role-play battles. The set also offers opportunities to recreate epic ninja action scenes from the NINJAGO Masters of Spinjitzu TV show. With its detailed design and versatile features, “Stormbringer” is a must-have for fans of the Ninjago theme.
Retiring the Classics
The LEGO set Stormbringer belongs to the Ninjago theme and was released as part of the Ninjago wave. Upon its release, it gained quite a positive reception among fans and collectors, particularly for its impressive dragon build and the inclusion of four detailed minifigures, which added to its playability and value for money. The set introduced a fairly large dragon, equipped with play features such as spring-loaded missiles and a swinging tail. Additionally, it included two pieces of the golden dragon armor. Stormbringer received high ratings for its parts, playability, and value for money, making it a popular choice among fans. The set also stands as an attractive display piece, with its striking color scheme and well-designed dragon build. It remains a sought-after set among Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs) for its unique design and detailed minifigures, making it a valuable addition to any Ninjago or dragon-themed collection.
Building Buzz
The Stormbringer LEGO set from the Ninjago theme has received positive feedback from reviewers. DutchFlyer, in his review, praised the set for its significant size and play features, stating, “The dragon is fairly big, slightly shorter than the Green Ninja Mech Dragon. It also has borrowed a number of features from that set (the swiping tail the most obvious), and IMHO also some of the looks… Overall, I think the price for this set is quite reasonable” (DutchFlyer). Another reviewer, digi_raptor, highlighted the impressive design and playability of the dragon, commenting, “The dragon itself is quite impressive for the price, it has printed eyes and has spring-loaded missiles that fire out of its mouth… It is also very articulated with ratchet joints and ball joints” (digi_raptor). Additionally, BK_Reviews pointed out the set’s worth, emphasizing its playability and value for money by saying, “Overall, this is an awesome set that for its size and playability and is definitely worth the $40 US dollars” (BK_Reviews). These reviews collectively show an appreciation for the set’s design, play features, and value, making it a favorable choice for LEGO enthusiasts and Ninjago fans.
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Stormbringer Reviews
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In this week’s spotlight, we delved into the world of Ninjago with the retired set, Stormbringer (Product Number: 70652). As part of our new weekly series showcasing previously retired sets, be sure to check back in next week for another exciting blast from the past.
