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Lightning Dragon Battle

2521 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Lightning Dragon Battle

Name: LEGO Ninjago Spinners Lightning Dragon Battle
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 2521-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.80 (34 reviews)

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2521 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Lightning Dragon Battle

LEGO 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle is a Ninjago set from 2011 currently valued at $2,760 for new and sealed sets. Originally retailing for $79.99, the set has gained 3351% in value since retiring in November 2011, with annual appreciation averaging 16.58%. On the used market, values range from $498 to $821 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $2,365 and $3,750.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Lightning Dragon Battle since June 2016. Very high accuracy

LEGO 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle is a Ninjago set released in 2011, containing 645 pieces and 4 minifigures. The set builds a Lightning Dragon and a helicopter with snapping jaws and flick missiles. Minifigures include Jay, Sensei Wu, Frakjaw, and Kruncha. The model stages a confrontation between the ninja and the Skeleton Army, with Jay’s lightning-themed dragon.

A new and sealed Lightning Dragon Battle is currently valued at around $2,760, with annual growth of about 11.1% that is expected to level off to around 10.6% in the coming year. The average used price is $684 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $2,475 to $3,750. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $2,921 within the next year.

All regions

All regions 8
United States 8

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) NINJAGO Lightning Dragon Battle 2521 Complete Set 645 Pieces Exclusive	BrickEconomy Choice $2,099.00
	(US) Ninjago Lightning Dragon Battle Set 2521 - 100% Verified Authentic and New	$2,850.00 +3.3%
	(US) Amazon listing for Lightning Dragon Battle	$2,898.22 +5.0%
	(US) Ninjago: Lightning Dragon Battle - New/Sealed- 2521	$3,450.00 +25.0%
	(US) NINJAGO: Lightning Dragon Battle (2521) Brand New Sealed Rare	$3,499.99 +26.8%
	(US) NINJAGO 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle [NEW/SEALED]	$3,799.99 +37.7%
	(US) NINJAGO 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle [NEW/SEALED]	$3,999.99 +44.9%
	(US) NINJAGO: Lightning Dragon Battle (2521) Mint Condition	$4,000.00 +44.9%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle.

Minifigs

Lightning Dragon Battle contains 4 minifigs. The minifigure is exclusive to this set.

Sets in Ninjago / Spinners


	2520 Ninjago Battle Arena Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners Year 2011 Pieces / Minifigs 463 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay StockX Bricklink	Retail $49.99 Value $133.73 Growth +167.5% Annual growth 5.5% I own this set I want this set

	2519 Skeleton Bowling Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners Year 2011 Pieces / Minifigs 371 / 7 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon ebay Bricklink	Retail $29.99 Value $334.33 Growth +1014.8% Annual growth 12.7% I own this set I want this set

	2518 Nuckal's ATV Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners Year 2011 Pieces / Minifigs 174 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $24.99 Value $296.92 Growth +1088.2% Annual growth 11.5% I own this set I want this set

	2257 Spinjitzu Starter Set Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners Year 2011 Pieces / Minifigs 57 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $19.99 Value $181.67 Growth +808.8% Annual growth 11.7% I own this set I want this set

	2173 Nuckal Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners Year 2011 Pieces / Minifigs 26 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $9.99 Value $50.56 Growth +406.1% Annual growth 7.2% I own this set I want this set

	2174 Kruncha Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners Year 2011 Pieces / Minifigs 24 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $32.99 Growth +230.2% Annual growth 8.2% I own this set I want this set

	2175 Wyplash Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners Year 2011 Pieces / Minifigs 23 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $9.99 Value $30.43 Growth +204.6% Annual growth 7.9% I own this set I want this set

	2256 Lord Garmadon Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners Year 2011 Pieces / Minifigs 23 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $50.16 Growth +402.1% Annual growth 9.3% I own this set I want this set

	2116 Krazi Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners Year 2011 Pieces / Minifigs 22 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $40.64 Growth +306.8% Annual growth 5.8% I own this set I want this set

	2171 Zane DX Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners Year 2011 Pieces / Minifigs 22 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $9.99 Value $73.93 Growth +640.0% Annual growth 9.8% I own this set I want this set

	2115 Bonezai Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners Year 2011 Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $40.99 Growth +310.3% Annual growth 8.0% I own this set I want this set

	2170 Cole DX Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners Year 2011 Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $9.99 Value $51.72 Growth +417.7% Annual growth 9.4% I own this set I want this set

	2172 Nya Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners Year 2011 Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $74.66 Growth +647.3% Annual growth 8.0% I own this set I want this set

	2114 Chopov Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners Year 2011 Pieces / Minifigs 20 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $44.99 Growth +350.4% Annual growth 7.3% I own this set I want this set

	2255 Sensei Wu Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners Year 2011 Pieces / Minifigs 20 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $69.95 Growth +600.2% Annual growth 10.0% I own this set I want this set

	2111 Kai Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners Year 2011 Pieces / Minifigs 19 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $190.94 Growth +1811.3% Annual growth 11.4% I own this set I want this set

	2112 Cole Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners Year 2011 Pieces / Minifigs 19 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $9.99 Value $56.12 Growth +461.8% Annual growth 9.7% I own this set I want this set

	2113 Zane Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners Year 2011 Pieces / Minifigs 19 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $117.21 Growth +1073.3% Annual growth 10.5% I own this set I want this set

	853106 Ninjago Battle Arena Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners Year 2011 Minifigs 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $19.99 Value $79.47 Growth +297.5% Annual growth 10.4% I own this set I want this set

My Collection

I own this set

I want this set

Set Details

Set number

2521-1

Name

Lightning Dragon Battle

Theme

Ninjago

Subtheme

Spinners

Year

2011

Released

August 24, 2011

Retired

November 12, 2011

Availability

Retired

Pieces

645 (PPP $0.12)

Minifigs

4 (Value $123.47)

(1 exclusive)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$79.99

New/Sealed

Value

$2,760.21

Growth

+3350.69%

Annual growth

+16.58%

Rolling growth

+6.90% (Previous 12 months)

Future growth

+10.57% (2-3 year outlook)

Used

Value

$684.08

Range

$498.00 - $820.89

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$2,099.00

Highest price

$4,000.00

Amazon

Buy

Price

$2,898.22

StockX

Buy

Buy/bid price

$2,850.00

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$2,760.21

1 year forecast

$2,920.71+5.81%

5 year forecast

$4,133.23+49.74%

$4,013

$4,245

2521 Lightning Dragon Battle is projected to be valued between $4,013 - $4,245 within five years.

Insights

Released in 2011 during Ninjago's initial wave, Lightning Dragon Battle (2521) carries early-series nostalgia with core characters like Jay and Sensei Wu, and sealed supply is thin, supporting collector interest while recurring blue-dragon remakes introduce substitution risk.

Set Facts

The Lightning Dragon Battle set consists of a Lightning Dragon, a helicopter with snapping jaws and flick missiles, and 4 minifigures: Jay, Sensei Wu, Frakjaw, and Kruncha.

Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)

United States

$79.99

United Kingdom

£61.99

Canada

$99.99

Europe

€79.99

Australia

$129.99

Barcodes

UPC

673419144964

EAN

5702014734715

Lightning Dragon Battle Reviews

34 reviews

4.8

Collectors

Investors

Brickipedia

“The dragon has two hands just like the Fire Dragon, chains attached to the head, just like the Ice Dragon, so the other end of the chain attaches to Jay's hands, the same seat for the minifigure, just like the Fire Dragon but with barrels attached to the sides, two long... More spears mounted on the wings, two flags in the body part of the dragon, just like the Earth Dragon, and something like the Fire Dragon's tail only blue.”

Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com

Brickset

“The Ninjago Lightning Dragon Battle is probably the most eye pleasing Ninjago set I've seen. The Lightning dragon sits on top of a stand up shelving structure in my brother's bedroom, and boy does it looks good! It's head piece is magnificently painted while it's massive... More wingspan makes it looks like the king of beasts!”

Full review at brickset.com

Subtheme Analysis

Ninjago / Spinners

Sets

Years

2011 - 2012

Lifespan

7 mos (this set 3 mos)

Annual growth

+8.25% (this set +16.58%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Lightning Dragon Battle currently ranks #13 out of the top most owned sets in Ninjago Spinners.

#1Sensei Wu

#2Spinjitzu Starter Set

#3Kai

#4Training Set

#5Skeleton Bowling

#13Lightning Dragon Battle

#14Lloyd ZX

#15NRG Cole

About Ninjago Spinners

The LEGO Ninjago Spinners theme, associated with the broader LEGO Ninjago line, introduced sets that focus on spinning-top like toys. Each set typically includes a minifigure, a spinner, and various accessories. Players can place the minifigure on the spinner, launch it, and have battles or challenges with others. The concept adds a game-like interactive element to the standard building experience.

Spinners consists of 37 sets that ran from 2011 to 2012. As of today, 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle is the most valuable Spinners set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $2,760.

Summary

Ninjago Spinners Lightning Dragon Battle set 2521 was released on August 24, 2011, retailing for $80, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $2,760, used ones can be found for $684.

Fly the Lightning Dragon to rescue Sensei Wu!

Frakjaw and Kruncha have captured Sensei Wu and stole the nunchucks of lightning with their helicopter. Help Jay and the fearsome Lightning Dragon to rescue him and retrieve the golden weapon before they escape into the Underworld! Beware of the helicopter’s snapping jaws and flick missiles! Includes 9 weapons and a spinner.

Includes 4 minifigures: Jay, Sensei Wu, Frakjaw and Kruncha
Weapons include: 2 golden spears, 2 large spears, silver mace, sword, golden blade, staff and nunchucks of lightning
Spit lethal lightning balls with the Lightning Dragon!

Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$2,760.21

Value (in a year)

$3,217.96

Value (in 2 years)

$3,676.97

Accuracy

0.961100 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$1,363.35

Value (in a year)

$1,514.69

Value (in two years)

$1,666.44

Accuracy

0.460626 Low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$684.08

Value (low range)

$498.00

Value (high range)

$820.89

Accuracy

0.906100 High

To learn more about how we calculate pricing and forecasting, check out our article on BrickEconomy’s Approach to LEGO Pricing and Future Value Predictions.

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