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70678 LEGO Ninjago Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu Castle of the Forsaken Emperor
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LEGO 70678 Castle of the Forsaken Emperor is a Ninjago set valued at $503 for new and sealed sets, up 403% from an original retail price of $99.99. The set retired in December 2020 with annual appreciation averaging 18.31% since. On the used market, values range from $141 to $214 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $425 and $599. Over the last three months, the set's value has climbed as fewer copies are listed for sale.

Castle of the Forsaken Emperor Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Castle of the Forsaken Emperor since December 2020. Very high accuracy
LEGO 70678 Castle of the Forsaken Emperor is a Ninjago Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu set released in 2019, containing 1218 pieces and 7 minifigures. The build centers on an ice fortress with the Ice Emperor’s throne, flanking towers including a stud-shooting crossbow, a separate ice tower with a spring-loaded shooter, and an opening ice prison. Minifigures include Lloyd Forbidden Spinjitzu, Cole, Akita, Ice Emperor, General Vex, Blizzard Sword Master, and Blizzard Archer. It ties to the Season 11 Never-Realm storyline and launched in most regions on June 1, 2019, with a later release in the United States and Canada on August 1, 2019.

A sealed Castle of the Forsaken Emperor is worth about $503. It has grown by roughly 18.3% a year since retiring, and our forecast adds another 9% or so next year. The average used price is $170 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $490 to $593. The 7 included minifigs account for approximately 59% of the set's total value. The set was available for 18 months, from June 2019 to December 2020.
Collector and Investor Standing
The ice castle puts the Ice Emperor's throne at the center of a Ninjago battle, with an ice prison and a posable dragon adding to the scene. Collectors have particular reason to seek out Lloyd FS and Akita, while the theme's track record and active secondary trading give investors confidence.
60/100
Collector
Average collector appeal
Lloyd FS and Akita are exclusive here
85/100
Investor
Top of the field
Ninjago's track record meets active secondary trading
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) 70678 NINJAGO: Castle of the Forsaken Emperor (New Sealed In Box)
BrickEconomy Choice
$480.00
(FR) Castle of the Forsaken Emperor from BrickLink seller Cliss1975 $382.28
-24.0%
(DE) Castle of the Forsaken Emperor from BrickLink seller Broda. $387.78
-22.9%
(PT) Castle of the Forsaken Emperor from BrickLink seller greenaddict555 $398.80
-20.7%
(DE) Castle of the Forsaken Emperor from BrickLink seller sjimon_stas $408.89
-18.7%
(GB) Castle of the Forsaken Emperor from BrickLink seller emcgrath632 $410.92
-18.3%
(US) Castle of the Forsaken Emperor from BrickLink seller Ganraeln $479.99
-4.5%
(US) NINJAGO: Castle of the Forsaken Emperor (70678) $489.99
-2.5%
(US) 70678 NINJAGO: Castle of the Forsaken Emperor (New Sealed In Box) $489.99
-2.5%
(DE) Castle of the Forsaken Emperor from BrickLink seller tomte $493.94
-1.7%
(US) Ninjago Castle of the Forsaken Emperor with Ice Dragon 70678 NEW $499.95
-0.5%
(US) Castle of the Forsaken Emperor from BrickLink seller EspA $549.00
+9.2%
(US) 70678 NINJAGO: Castle of the Forsaken Emperor (New Sealed In Box) $559.00
+11.2%
(AU) Castle of the Forsaken Emperor from BrickLink seller brick.warehouse $597.97
+19.0%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 70678 Castle of the Forsaken Emperor.

Market Momentum

Bullish
70678 Castle of the Forsaken Emperor has grown faster than similar retired sets over the past year. Its value has risen over the last three months, while more copies are being listed for sale.
DemandTop 25% in Ninjago
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Ninjago
Listings down 20% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+27% typical for Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu
+69% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:10% bearish·20% neutral·70% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu sets

Two things count for Castle of the Forsaken Emperor in this group. Sellers list fewer copies of it than of most sets ranked lower and it has outgrown similar sets over the last twelve months.

#1 of 9
By growth since retail, +403%
+131%+403%
The best performer in the group.
$0.41 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.41
Typical
$0.30
About 35% above the group's typical value per piece.
#5 of 9
Used value as a share of new, 34%
24%45%
In the top half of the group.
#1 of 9 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About twice the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
170678 Castle of the Forsaken Emperor+403%
270671 Lloyd's Journey+334%
370674 Fire Fang+292%

Sets in Ninjago / Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu

71860 Lloyd's Titan Mech 15th Anniversary

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu
Year 2026
Pieces / Minifigs 1,293 / 3
Availability Retail
71860 LEGO Ninjago Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu Lloyd's Titan Mech 15th Anniversary
Retail $129.99
Available at retail

70677 Land Bounty

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 1,178 / 9
Availability Retired
70677 LEGO Ninjago Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu Land Bounty
Retail $129.99
Value $357.01
Growth  +174.6%
Annual growth 13.5%

70676 Lloyd's Titan Mech

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 876 / 6
Availability Retired
70676 LEGO Ninjago Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu Lloyd's Titan Mech
Retail $79.99
Value $244.46
Growth  +205.6%
Annual growth 9.8%

70674 Fire Fang

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 463 / 4
Availability Retired
70674 LEGO Ninjago Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu Fire Fang
Retail $39.99
Value $156.62
Growth  +291.6%
Annual growth 17.5%

70675 Katana 4X4

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 450 / 5
Availability Retired
70675 LEGO Ninjago Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu Katana 4X4
Retail $49.99
Value $124.99
Growth  +150.0%
Annual growth 10.8%

70673 Shuricopter

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 361 / 3
Availability Retired
70673 LEGO Ninjago Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu Shuricopter
Retail $29.99
Value $95.26
Growth  +217.6%
Annual growth 13.7%

70672 Cole's Dirt Bike

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 212 / 3
Availability Retired
70672 LEGO Ninjago Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu Cole's Dirt Bike
Retail $19.99
Value $64.24
Growth  +221.4%
Annual growth 15.9%

70671 Lloyd's Journey

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 81 / 2
Availability Retired
70671 LEGO Ninjago Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu Lloyd's Journey
Retail $14.99
Value $65.00
Growth  +333.6%
Annual growth 19.3%

40342 Minifigure Pack

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 59 / 4
Availability Retired
40342 LEGO Ninjago Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu Minifigure Pack
Retail $12.99
Value $30.03
Growth  +131.2%
Annual growth 9.7%

Castle of the Forsaken Emperor Questions

What is LEGO 70678 Castle of the Forsaken Emperor worth?

Sealed in its box, Castle of the Forsaken Emperor is valued at $503, with most sales landing between $425 and $599. Its value has climbed 19% over the last 90 days. A used copy in good condition goes for about $170.

Is LEGO 70678 Castle of the Forsaken Emperor still available?

No. Castle of the Forsaken Emperor left LEGO's shelves in December 2020 after a run of 18 months, 2 months longer than the typical Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu set. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

How much has LEGO 70678 Castle of the Forsaken Emperor gone up in value?

Castle of the Forsaken Emperor has gained 403% on its original retail price of $99.99, or roughly 18.3% a year on average. That beats the Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu average of 12.4% a year by a clear margin.

What will LEGO 70678 Castle of the Forsaken Emperor be worth next year?

BrickEconomy's forecast puts Castle of the Forsaken Emperor near $547 in twelve months, about 9% more than today. In the short term the market reads bullish too. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces and minifigures are in LEGO 70678 Castle of the Forsaken Emperor?

The set contains 1,218 pieces, about $0.08 each at retail, with 7 minifigures: Akita, Blizzard Archer, Blizzard Sword Master, Cole, General Vex, Ice Emperor and Lloyd FS. As a group the minifigures are valued at around $296, about 59% of the set's value, led by Akita at $188. Akita and Lloyd FS are exclusive to this set.

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Castle of the Forsaken Emperor Reviews

20 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
“It includes the Ice Emperor, Lloyd FS, Armor Cole, Akita in her human form, General Vex, a Blizzard Archer, a Blizzard Sword Master, Boreal, Lloyd's Forbidden Spinjitzu Tornado, Zane's scepter with a Scroll of Forbidden Spinjitzu, a watchtower with a prison underneath, and a... More large crossbow on top and a segment of the Castle of Ice.”
Full review at ninjago.fandom.com
“The Castle of the Forsaken Emperor (70678-1) is a playset rather than an architectural marvel. It has a main build with some play features, a secondary tower with a massive crossbow and an impressive white and blue dragon. The dragon is great build and very impressive for a... More brick-built beast. Akita isn’t the only great minifig though, there are several well-designed villains in the set, along with Lloyd and Cole.”
Full review at www.brickcentral.net
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About Ninjago Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu

Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu is based on the eleventh season of Ninjago. Sets in the theme are based on the ninja's new vehicles from this season and focused on either the Desert of Doom or the Never-Realm with the collectable items being the Scrolls of Forbidden Spinjitzu. This was the first set wave to feature Spinjitzu-Slam spinners.

Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu was introduced in 2019 and currently consists of 10 sets. As of today, 70678 Castle of the Forsaken Emperor is the most valuable Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu set with an estimated new/sealed value of $503.
Summary
Ninjago Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu Castle of the Forsaken Emperor set 70678 was released in June 2019, retailing for $100, but has since been retired. New, unopened Castle of the Forsaken Emperor sets are valued at $503, while used sets can be found for $170.
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Role-play epic ninja battles with an ice castle toy playset for kids!
Play out ninja battles against the Ice Emperor, General Vex and the Blizzard Samurai warriors with this ice castle toy playset for boys and girls. The LEGO® NINJAGO® 70678 Castle of the Forsaken Emperor building features the Ice Emperor’s throne with a throne-reveal function, 2 towers—1 with a stud-shooting crossbow—and a separate ice tower with a spring-loaded shooter and an opening ice prison. Kids will love recreating scenes from the NINJAGO TV show and role-playing their own stories with 7 minifigures, a posable Ice Dragon toy and lots of cool weapons and accessory elements, including the Ice Emperor’s Scroll of Forbidden Spinjitzu weapon and Lloyd FS’s new-for-June-2019 tornado spinner toy.

This castle toy playset includes 7 new-for-June-2019 LEGO® NINJAGO® minifigures: Lloyd FS (Forbidden Spinjitzu), Cole, Akita, Ice Emperor, General Vex, Blizzard Sword Master and Blizzard Archer.
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