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2521 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Lightning Dragon Battle
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2521 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Lightning Dragon Battle
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LEGO 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle is a Ninjago set from 2011 currently valued at $2,341 for new and sealed sets. Originally retailing for $79.99, the set has gained 2827% in value since retiring in November 2011, with annual appreciation averaging 15.66%. On the used market, values range from $794 to $1,014 based on condition. It has eased as more copies are listed for sale, which outweighs the faster growth seen in similar retired sets.

Lightning Dragon Battle Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Lightning Dragon Battle since November 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.

Lightning Dragon Battle has climbed about 15.7% a year since retirement and is worth around $2,341 sealed. If the forecast is right, it keeps going, to about $3,391 in five years. The average used price is $845 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $2,417 to $3,550. The 4 included minifigs account for approximately 15% of the set's total value.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) NINJAGO 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle Masters of Spinjitzu 645pc Box
BrickEconomy Choice
$2,000.00
(US) Lightning Dragon Battle from BrickLink seller Jeffro $2,299.99
-1.8%
(US) NINJAGO 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle Masters of Spinjitzu 645pc Box $2,400.00
+2.5%
(US) NINJAGO: Lightning Dragon Battle (2521) Brand New & Sealed - Good Condition $2,499.99
+6.8%
(US) Ninjago: Lightning Dragon Battle - New/Sealed- 2521 $3,450.00
+47.4%
(US) NINJAGO: Lightning Dragon Battle (2521) Brand New Sealed Rare $3,499.99
+49.5%
(US) NINJAGO 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle [NEW/SEALED] $3,549.99
+51.6%
(US) NINJAGO 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle [NEW/SEALED] $3,999.99
+70.8%

Market Momentum

Bearish
The value of 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle has eased over the last three months, while more copies are being listed for sale. The set has grown faster than similar retired Ninjago Spinners sets over the past year. Member interest remains very high and steady as the cheapest listing falls.
DemandUpper half in Ninjago
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Ninjago
Listings up 20% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+61% typical for Spinners
+63% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:63% bearish·27% neutral·10% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Lightning Dragon Battle Minifigs

Lightning Dragon Battle contains 4 minifigures. Frakjaw - is exclusive to this set.
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Frakjaw -
Frakjaw with red shoulder spikes, wearing armor, an aviator cap, and goggles - njo030
Exclusive
Value $9.75
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Jay DX
Jay DX wearing Dragon eXtreme Suit, Golden Weapons - njo016
2 sets
Value $310.86
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Kruncha
Kruncha minifigure equipped with vertical hand clips - njo024
3 sets
Value $18.42
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Sensei Wu
Sensei Wu in a black robe, wielding the Golden Weapons - njo026
3 sets
Value $16.66

Compared with other Spinners sets

#2 of 37
By growth since retail, +2,827%
+191%+2,891%
In the top quarter of the group.
$3.63 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$3.63
Typical
$1.76
About twice the group's typical value per piece.
#4 of 37
Used value as a share of new, 36%
4%56%
In the top quarter of the group.
#1 of 37 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 3 times the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
19572 NRG Cole+2,891%
22521 Lightning Dragon Battle+2,827%
39574 Lloyd ZX+2,680%

Sets in Ninjago / Spinners

2520 Ninjago Battle Arena

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 463 / 2
Availability Retired
2520 LEGO Spinners Ninjago Battle Arena
Retail $49.99
Value $274.16
Growth  +448.4%
Annual growth 8.5%

2519 Skeleton Bowling

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 371 / 7
Availability Retired
2519 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Skeleton Bowling
Retail $29.99
Value $491.57
Growth  +1539.1%
Annual growth 14.3%

2518 Nuckal's ATV

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 174 / 2
Availability Retired
2518 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Nuckal's ATV
Retail $24.99
Value $298.75
Growth  +1095.5%
Annual growth 12.2%

2257 Spinjitzu Starter Set

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 57 / 2
Availability Retired
2257 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Spinjitzu Starter Set
Retail $19.99
Value $250.00
Growth  +1150.6%
Annual growth 12.7%

2173 Nuckal

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 26 / 1
Availability Retired
2173 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Nuckal
Retail $9.99
Value $115.33
Growth  +1054.5%
Annual growth 10.1%

2174 Kruncha

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 24 / 1
Availability Retired
2174 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Kruncha
Retail $9.99
Value $40.13
Growth  +301.7%
Annual growth 9.6%

2175 Wyplash

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 23 / 1
Availability Retired
2175 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Wyplash
Retail $9.99
Value $35.00
Growth  +250.4%
Annual growth 8.9%

2256 Lord Garmadon

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 23 / 1
Availability Retired
2256 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Lord Garmadon
Retail $9.99
Value $49.99
Growth  +400.4%
Annual growth 9.4%

2116 Krazi

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 22 / 1
Availability Retired
2116 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Krazi
Retail $9.99
Value $44.99
Growth  +350.4%
Annual growth 6.1%

2171 Zane DX

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 22 / 1
Availability Retired
2171 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Zane DX
Retail $9.99
Value $146.62
Growth  +1367.7%
Annual growth 13.3%

2115 Bonezai

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1
Availability Retired
2115 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Bonezai
Retail $9.99
Value $39.84
Growth  +298.8%
Annual growth 7.9%

2170 Cole DX

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1
Availability Retired
2170 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Cole DX
Retail $9.99
Value $101.60
Growth  +917.0%
Annual growth 13.1%

2172 Nya

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1
Availability Retired
2172 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Nya
Retail $9.99
Value $122.48
Growth  +1126.0%
Annual growth 10.5%

2114 Chopov

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 20 / 1
Availability Retired
2114 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Chopov
Retail $9.99
Value $39.51
Growth  +295.5%
Annual growth 6.8%

2255 Sensei Wu

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 20 / 1
Availability Retired
2255 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Sensei Wu
Retail $9.99
Value $80.00
Growth  +700.8%
Annual growth 10.9%

2111 Kai

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 19 / 1
Availability Retired
2111 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Kai
Retail $9.99
Value $179.48
Growth  +1696.6%
Annual growth 11.2%

2112 Cole

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 19 / 1
Availability Retired
2112 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Cole
Retail $9.99
Value $61.64
Growth  +517.0%
Annual growth 9.7%

2113 Zane

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 19 / 1
Availability Retired
2113 LEGO Ninjago Spinners Zane
Retail $9.99
Value $101.13
Growth  +912.3%
Annual growth 10.0%

853106 Ninjago Battle Arena

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Spinners
Year 2011
Minifigs 1
Availability Retired
853106 LEGO Spinners Ninjago Battle Arena
Retail $19.99
Value $93.48
Growth  +367.6%
Annual growth 10.8%

Lightning Dragon Battle Questions

How much is LEGO 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle worth today?

Sealed in its box, Lightning Dragon Battle is currently valued at $2,341. That is down 18% on three months ago. Used copies are worth about $845.

Is LEGO 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle still available?

No. LEGO retired Lightning Dragon Battle in November 2011 after 3 months on store shelves, 2 months shorter than the typical Spinners set. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

How has LEGO 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle performed since its release?

Since it sold for $79.99 in shops, Lightning Dragon Battle has risen 2,827% in value, or roughly 15.7% a year on average. It has outgrown the Spinners average of 9.6% a year by a clear margin.

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle?

By this time next year, the forecast has Lightning Dragon Battle near $2,567, about 10% more than today. That is the view for the year ahead. In the short term the market reads bearish. Demand, supply and price signals are leaning downward. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

What comes in LEGO 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle?

Lightning Dragon Battle has 645 pieces ($0.12 a piece at its retail price), and 4 minifigures: Frakjaw -, Jay DX, Kruncha and Sensei Wu. Together the minifigures are worth about $356, about 15% of the set's value, and Jay DX is the most valuable at $311. Frakjaw - is exclusive to this set.

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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

About Ninjago Spinners

Spinners were the battle game of the first two years of Ninjago. Each pack held a minifigure, a spinner that the figure stands on, weapons and game cards. Players spun their spinners into each other in an arena, and the one left standing won the battle and the weapon cards of the loser.

Spinners consists of 38 sets that ran from 2011 to 2027. As of today, 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle is the most valuable Spinners set with an estimated new/sealed value of $2,341.
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 $2,341, used ones can be found for $845.
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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!
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