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70622 LEGO Ninjago The Hands of Time Desert Lightning
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70622 LEGO Ninjago The Hands of Time Desert Lightning
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LEGO 70622 Desert Lightning is a Ninjago set valued at $181 for new and sealed sets, up 804% from an original retail price of $19.99. The set retired in November 2017 with annual appreciation averaging 15.97% since. Used copies are valued between $18 and $40 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $162 and $200. Momentum has settled into a steady pattern, with a value that has held level.

Desert Lightning Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Desert Lightning since November 2017. Very high accuracy
LEGO 70622 Desert Lightning is a Ninjago The Hands of Time set released in 2017, containing 201 pieces and 3 minifigures. It includes Jay, Commander Blunck, and Tannin minifigures. The set’s main build is Jay’s blue desert bike featuring stud-shooting headlight elements, foldout lightning bolt boosters, large wheels, and golden ninja blades. A Vermillion Racer side build with a minifigure seat and tracks is also included, along with Commander Blunck’s Vermillion axe.

At around $181 for a sealed copy, Desert Lightning has averaged 16.0% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $254 within five years. The average used price is $22 for those in good overall condition. The 3 included minifigs account for approximately 29% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $175 to $200. The set was available for 10 months, from January 2017 to November 2017.
Collector and Investor Standing
Tannin and Jay in his Hands of Time outfit give Desert Lightning its collector appeal, since neither figure appears in another set. Commander Blunck and the bike's lightning bolt boosters make the chase feel distinctly Ninjago. Collectors have a steady reason to care, while the theme's record and broad interest put it in a stronger investor position.
61/100
Collector
A steady following
Tannin and Jay are exclusive here
80/100
Investor
Among the strongest
Hands of Time has held value well
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (DE) 70622 Desert Lightning MISB NEW Ninjago EOL The Hands of Time $145.85
-19.3%
(KR) NINJAGO 70622 Desert Lightning Jay Time Blade 201pcs NEW Factory Sealed $158.99
-12.0%
(US) NINJAGO: Desert Lightning (70622)
BrickEconomy Choice
$175.00
-3.2%
(US) NINJAGO: Desert Lightning Retired LEGO Set New Sealed (70622) $179.00
-1.0%
(US) Ninjago 70622 Desert Lightning Jay Minifigure Hands of Time Set New Sealed $185.00
+2.3%
(TW) NINJAGO: Desert Lightning (70622) $187.00
+3.5%
(US) NINJAGO: Desert Lightning (70622) $199.99
+10.6%
(US) (SEALED) LEGO NINJAGO: Desert Lightning (70622) $200.00
+10.6%
(US) [Ninjago] - Desert Lightning Building Set - The Hands of Time Series (7062 $299.99
+66.0%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 70622 Desert Lightning.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 70622 Desert Lightning.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set is outpacing its theme and listings are thinning out, but momentum is holding level for now.
DemandTop 25% in Ninjago
Very high demand and rising
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Ninjago
Listings down 20% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+35% typical for The Hands of Time
+51% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:7% bearish·60% neutral·33% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Desert Lightning Minifigs

Desert Lightning contains 3 minifigures. Two of the minifigures are exclusive to this set.
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Commander Blunck
Commander Blunck - njo293
2 sets
Value $12.14
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Jay
Jay - Hands of Time - njo281
Exclusive
Value $30.34
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Tannin
Tannin - njo295
Exclusive
Value $9.96

Compared with other The Hands of Time sets

Desert Lightning has outgrown similar sets over the last twelve months and it launched at a fraction of the price of most sets below it. That is why it sits in the upper part of The Hands of Time sets.

#3 of 8
By growth since retail, +804%
+282%+1,334%
In the top half of the group.
$0.90 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.90
Typical
$0.60
About 50% above the group's typical value per piece.
#8 of 8
Used value as a share of new, 12%
12%41%
Used copies keep the least of their new value in the group.
#8 of 9 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 25% below the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
170626 Dawn of Iron Doom+1,334%
2853687 Accessory Set+957%
370622 Desert Lightning+804%

Sets in Ninjago / The Hands of Time

70627 Dragon's Forge

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / The Hands of Time
Year 2017
Pieces / Minifigs 1,137 / 6
Availability Retired
70627 LEGO Ninjago The Hands of Time Dragon's Forge
Retail $79.99
Value $406.39
Growth  +408.1%
Annual growth 12.1%

70626 Dawn of Iron Doom

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / The Hands of Time
Year 2017
Pieces / Minifigs 704 / 6
Availability Retired
70626 LEGO Ninjago The Hands of Time Dawn of Iron Doom
Retail $59.99
Value $860.00
Growth  +1333.6%
Annual growth 19.8%

70625 Samurai VXL

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / The Hands of Time
Year 2017
Pieces / Minifigs 428 / 4
Availability Retired
70625 LEGO Ninjago The Hands of Time Samurai VXL
Retail $49.99
Value $191.04
Growth  +282.2%
Annual growth 11.1%

70623 Destiny's Shadow

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / The Hands of Time
Year 2017
Pieces / Minifigs 360 / 3
Availability Retired
70623 LEGO Ninjago The Hands of Time Destiny's Shadow
Retail $29.99
Value $217.43
Growth  +625.0%
Annual growth 14.6%

70624 Vermillion Invader

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / The Hands of Time
Year 2017
Pieces / Minifigs 313 / 3
Availability Retired
70624 LEGO Ninjago The Hands of Time Vermillion Invader
Retail $29.99
Value $156.94
Growth  +423.3%
Annual growth 13.4%

70621 The Vermillion Attack

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / The Hands of Time
Year 2017
Pieces / Minifigs 83 / 3
Availability Retired
70621 LEGO Ninjago The Hands of Time The Vermillion Attack
Retail $9.99
Value $71.39
Growth  +614.6%
Annual growth 14.4%

30426 Stealthy Swamp Airboat

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / The Hands of Time
Year 2017
Pieces / Minifigs 38 / 1
Availability Retired
30426 LEGO Ninjago The Hands of Time Stealthy Swamp Airboat
promotional
Value $9.99
Annual growth 6.0%

853687 Accessory Set

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / The Hands of Time
Year 2017
Pieces / Minifigs 26 / 3
Availability Retired
853687 LEGO Ninjago The Hands of Time Accessory Set
Retail $14.99
Value $158.41
Growth  +956.8%
Annual growth 21.2%

Desert Lightning Questions

What does LEGO 70622 Desert Lightning sell for now?

A new, sealed copy of Desert Lightning is worth about $181 today, and most sealed copies sell for between $162 and $200. A used copy in good condition goes for about $22.

When did LEGO 70622 Desert Lightning retire?

Desert Lightning left LEGO's shelves in November 2017 after a run of 10 months, about as long as the typical The Hands of Time set. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

Is LEGO 70622 Desert Lightning worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Desert Lightning is now worth 804% more than its $19.99 retail price, about 16% a year. That edges past the The Hands of Time average of 12.9% a year.

Will LEGO 70622 Desert Lightning go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. By this time next year, the forecast has Desert Lightning near $196, about 9% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. The market signals are balanced for now. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How many pieces does LEGO 70622 Desert Lightning have, and which minifigures are included?

Desert Lightning is built from 201 pieces, about $0.10 each at retail. The 3 minifigures included are Commander Blunck, Jay and Tannin. As a group the minifigures are valued at around $52, about 29% of the set's value, led by Jay at $30. Jay and Tannin cannot be found in any other set.

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Desert Lightning Reviews

21 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
“This is going to be a fun way for fans of the LEGO Ninjago TV series to play out the "Hands of Time" storyline, which is all about controlling time. With this set, fans can control the action and get creative recreating scenes from the show or making up their own adventures... More for Jay.”
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About Ninjago The Hands of Time

Sets in The Hands of Time are based on the seventh season of Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu. These sets saw the ninja's fighting the Vermillion faction and Acronix and Krux. The sets mostly consisted of locations, and Vermillion vehicle and Time Blades were the collectable items.

The Hands of Time was introduced in 2017 and currently consists of 9 sets. As of today, 70626 Dawn of Iron Doom is the most valuable The Hands of Time set with an estimated new/sealed value of $860.
Summary
Ninjago The Hands of Time Desert Lightning set 70622 was released on January 2, 2017, retailing for $20, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $181, while used sets sell around $22.
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Beat Commander Blunck’s Vermillion racer to claim the Slow-Mo Time Blade with Jay’s Desert Lightning bike, featuring stud-shooting headlight-style elements, foldout lightning bolt booster elements and big wheels.

Includes three minifigures: Jay, Commander Blunck and Tannin.

Desert Lightning features a minifigure seat, big wheels, stud-shooting translucent headlight-style elements, foldout lightning bolt booster elements and golden-colored ninja blades. Vermillion racer features a minifigure seat and tracks. Includes the translucent-blue Slow-Mo Time Blade. Also includes Commander Blunck’s Vermillion axe.
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