This week, we are shining a spotlight on the retired LEGO set, the Temple of Resurrection (Set Number: 70643) from the Ninjago theme. The Temple of Resurrection was officially retired in December 2018, making it a sought-after gem for collectors. Join us as we take a closer look at this iconic set in our weekly spotlight on previously retired LEGO sets.
Unearthing The Temple of Resurrection
The Temple of Resurrection set from the Ninjago theme is a highly detailed set with a piece count of 4124. It features an entrance gangway, opening walls, spider prison, revolving walls with hidden Oni masks, and 2 trapdoor functions. The set also includes a roof with a good-to-evil transformation function and Lord Garmadon’s resurrection chamber. This construction toy comes with 7 minifigures: Cole, Lloyd, Harumi, Hutchins, Mr. E, Chopper Maroon, and Lord Garmadon, as well as a ‘mysterious baby’ element for role-playing battle scenes. The set measures over 10” (26cm) high, 7” (19cm) wide, and 6” (17cm) deep, and it is designed for fans to recreate and role-play epic scenes from the NINJAGO Masters of Spinjitzu TV show. The set was first made available in late 2017, priced at £59.99 / 69.99 € / $69.99 US / $89.99 CAD.
Legacy Fun: Unearth the Ninjago Nostalgia
The Temple of Resurrection set, part of the Ninjago theme, was released as a part of the Sons of Garmadon wave. It is renowned for being a substantial set, featuring a multi-level temple and cave, and stands out with its innovative play features such as movable roof, trap doors, and rotating sections. The set was well-received by fans and AFOLs due to its intricate design and an impressive selection of minifigures – including unique characters like Harumi and Hutchins along with resurrected Garmadon. The set has retained its status as a sought-after collector’s item with high playability and display value, solidifying its place among the popular LEGO sets.
Community Buzz
The Temple of Resurrection received positive reviews from the LEGO community. According to NinjaMaster1209, “The set is built nicely and has some cool play features! The minifigures look cool, and it’s nice that the set includes both Good guys, and Villains” (NinjaMaster1209). DutchFlyer highlighted, “I like the amount of minifigures, and although not all of them stand out, Harumi is a standout” (DutchFlyer). ArchieJ expressed, “This is still a great set. And if you find it at a toy store or somewhere and you can afford it, buy it” (ArchieJ). Toa_tahu mentioned, “The rock shaping is phenomenal and the minifig selection is amazing. The set has decent play features and was an absolute steal with that $70 price tag” (Toa_tahu). Lastly, Spruce added, “I am so glad that I got this set before its price skyrocketed! It’s the perfect Sons of Garmadon set, and I really have no problems with this” (Spruce).
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Temple of Resurrection Reviews
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We hope you enjoyed this look back at the iconic Temple of Resurrection, set number 70643 from the Ninjago theme. Remember, this is just the beginning of our new weekly series where we’ll be shining a spotlight on more retired LEGO sets. Be sure to check back in next week for another trip down memory lane to rediscover some of the greatest sets in LEGO history.
