We’ll highlight interesting parts and colors as we go along, but to whet your appetite, here’s a close-up of the unique 2×3 banner tile for this set. I really like this design, even if the head shape doesn’t actually look like the Fire Dragon in this set. But as a general-use bit of printed art, it’s pretty swanky. Kai’s Fire Dragon EVO comes with three minifigures: heroic ninja Kai, and two snake-themed foes. If you count the accessories, then the snakes are both unique to this set, but the base Boa Destructor and Cobra Mechanic figures do appear in other sets in the theme. Kai also has unique detailing for the theme, but can also be acquired in the 71765 Ninja Ultra Combo Mech and 71767 Ninja Dojo Temple. Flame and Burnt Fish are the only two creatures to be able to survive inside the Fire Temple's magma pools. [5] LEGO® NINJAGO® Legacy playset featuring Kai and his Fire Dragon from season 1 of the TV series for epic battles against Lord Garmadon. This cool toy for kids will help them learn to build with confidence. The dragon also gets a flame element to finish off the tail. I kidded the Thunder Dragon that it just missed going “full Charmander” with its tail topper, but I suppose there’s no escaping that comparison this time.

Ultimately, this new wave of Ninjago Core sets are designed primarily for kids, so I was keen to really put these sets to the test, to see how my 5-year old would play with them. The ball-jointed limbs and tail, combined with the posable jaw, do give you a lot of options for charismatic stances, at least. I have to note, though, that the bar on the long ankle joint on the front legs feels ripe for a sports-related sprain or break. Kryptarium Prison Breakout · 70593 The Green NRG Dragon · 70594 The Lighthouse Siege · 70599 Cole's Dragon · 70600 Ninja Bike Chase · 70601 Sky Shark · 70602 Jay's Elemental Dragon · 70603 Raid Zeppelin · 70604 Tiger Widow Island · 70605 Misfortune's Keep Of course, given the option, I think I’d rather take home the “top of the line” 71766 Llyod’s Legendary Dragon. As a return to “Core” Ninjago concepts, the EVO wave has done a great job of adding three new dragons into the lore. Admittedly, the 6+ models aren’t as complex (or expensive) as the dragon aimed squarely at the older fans. But they hold their own quite nicely and add some interesting variations into the Ninjago Draconomicon. Seen side-by-side with the Thunder Dragon, you can see that the Fire Dragon is at a higher price-point judging by the bulkier feel and bigger wings. Will the allure of a flaming red dragon wins the hearts of unconvinced six-year-olds? Will it tempt the possibly more important demographic of their elders who will likely be paying for the LEGO set? I’m not really qualified to answer either of those questions, but it seems like a pretty safe bet to me.

Details

From the side, it has a similar profile to the Thunder Dragon, except that it’s slightly taller, and longer. The dragon starts out small, but the you can lengthen it, and add on a seat, as well as lightning bolts for the tail.

For sets aimed at younger builders, where playability is the name of the game, it doesn’t get much better than these EVO Dragons. If you’re buying this for a younger Ninjago-obsessed builder, you simple won’t go wrong, and kids will have a blast with the new EVO Dragons. The final form of the fire dragon is likely going to be your preferred option, with added armour, a saddle, bigger wings and a jet of flame bursting out of the tail. From the pearl gold pieces to the exclusive banner design, every aspect plays into the dragon’s colour scheme and design, helping to accentuate its most important features. Cole's Speeder Car · 71707 Kai's Mech Jet · 71708 Gamer's Market · 71709 Jay and Lloyd's Velocity Racers · 71710 Ninja Tuner Car · 71711 Jay's Cyber Dragon · 71712 Empire Temple of Madness · 71713 Empire Dragon Katana V11 · 70639 Street Race of Snake Jaguar · 70640 S.O.G. Headquarters · 70641 Ninja Nightcrawler · 70642 Killow vs. Samurai X · 70643 Temple of Resurrection · 10755 Zane's Ninja Boat PursuitAt some point, dragon pens were carved into the mountain underneath the Monastery of Spinjitzu and Flame began living there under the care of the ninja.