LEGO NINJAGO summer 2024 mech isn’t the new normal
This summer’s new LEGO NINJAGO mech may be an oddity in the theme for the foreseeable future as a designer has explained.
Of the LEGO NINJAGO summer 2024 sets, 71821 Cole’s Titan Dragon Mech is debuting as the biggest mech in LEGO NINJAGO and an undoubtedly ambitious model for the theme. Despite the many posing options and the detailed appearance of the 1,055-piece mech, you probably shouldn’t expect this model to be the new normal.
After explaining why only one minifigure is included in 71821 Cole’s Titan Dragon Mech, concept designer Niek van Slagmaat has explained on X (formerly Twitter) that this set is a specific entry into the theme and will not be the new standard for mechs to come.
Future Ninjago Mechs, unless intended for the 12+ age range, will be more in line with our previous mechs and will prioritize play. The Cole Mech is a special offering intended for a different audience and a different experience.
— Toothdominoes (Niek) (@Toothdominoes) May 21, 2024
71821 Cole’s Titan Dragon Mech is labelled as being suitable for ages 12 and up while other LEGO NINJAGO mechs range between being suitable for ages four to nine, depending on the size and complexity.
As explained by Slagmaat, this is a unique entry into LEGO NINJAGO and you shouldn’t expect all future LEGO NINJAGO mechs to be overtly similar to 71821 Cole’s Titan Dragon Mech. Whether there could be more LEGO NINJAGO mechs in the 12 and up age range in the future is unknown, but the possibility appears to be on the table.
At least we can look forward to 71821 Cole’s Titan Dragon Mech‘s launch in a couple of weeks on June 1, or August 1 for the US. You can take a look at how the set compares to other massive mechs in the theme by clicking here.
Every LEGO NINJAGO set confirmed and rumoured for 2024
| LEGOset | Price | Pieces | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30674 Zane’s Dragon Power Vehicles | $4.99 | 55 | January 1, 2024 |
| 30675 Tournament Training Grounds | $4.99 | TBC | TBC 2024 |
| 40703 Micro NINJAGO City | TBC | TBC | March 1, 2024 |
| 40704 Micro NINJAGO Docks | TBC | TBC | April 1, 2024 |
| 40705 | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 40706 | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 71801 Kai’s Rising Dragon Strike | £8.99 / $9.99 / €9.99 | 24 | January 1, 2024 |
| 71802 Nya’s Rising Dragon Strike | £8.99 / $9.99 / €9.99 | 26 | January 1, 2024 |
| 71803 Arin’s Rising Dragon Strike | £8.99 / $9.99 / €9.99 | 27 | January 1, 2024 |
| 71804 Arin’s Battle Mech | £12.99 / $15.99 / €14.99 | 104 | January 1, 2024 |
| 71805 Jay’s Mech Battle Pack | £8.99 / $9.99 / €9.99 | 78 | January 1, 2024 |
| 71806 Cole’s Elemental Earth Mech | £17.99 / $19.99 / €19.99 | 235 | January 1, 2024 |
| 71807 Sora’s Elemental Tech Mech | £17.99 / $19.99 / €19.99 | 209 | January 1, 2024 |
| 71808 Kai’s Elemental Fire Mech | £24.99 / $29.99 / €29.99 | 322 | January 1, 2024 |
| 71809 Egalt the Master Dragon | £59.99 / $69.99 / €69.99 | 532 | January 1, 2024 |
| 71810 Young Dragon Riyu | £12.99 / $15.99 / €14.99 | 132 | March 1, 2024 |
| 71811 Arin’s Ninja Off-Road Buggy | £44.99 / $49.99 / €49.99 | 267 | March 1, 2024 |
| 71812 Kai’s Ninja Climber Mech | £59.99 / $69.99 / €69.99 | 623 | March 1, 2024 |
| 71813 Wolf Mask Shadow Dojo | £104.99 / $119.99 / €119.99 | 1,190 | March 1, 2024 |
| 71814 Tournament Temple City | £219.99 / $249.99 / €249.99 | 3,489 | June 1, 2024 |
| 71815 Kai’s Source Dragon Battle | £31.99 / $37.99 / €37.99 | 120 | March 1, 2024 |
| 71816 Zane’s Ice Motorcycle | £8.99 / $9.99 / €9.99 | 84 | June 1, 2024 |
| 71817 Lloyd’s Elemental Power Mech | £17.99 / $19.99 / €19.99 | 253 | March 1, 2024 |
| 71818 Tournament Battle Arena | £44.99 / $49.99 / €49.99 | 659 | June 1, 2024 |
| 71819 Dragon Stone Shrine | £104.99 / $119.99 / €119.99 | 1,212 | March 1, 2024 |
| 71820 Ninja Team Combo Vehicle | £79.99 / $89.99 / €89.99 | 576 | June 1, 2024 |
| 71821 Cole’s Titan Dragon Mech | £89.99 / $99.99 / €99.99 | 1,055 | June 1, 2024 |
| 71822 Source Dragon of Motion | £129.99 / $149.99 / €149.99 | 1,716 | June 1, 2024 |
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