LEGO Ninjago / Core

Core is a subtheme of Ninjago that was introduced in 2022 and currently consists of 22 sets. Most sets were released in 2023 which accounted for 11 sets. As of today, the average annual growth of all the sets in Ninjago Core is around 26.6% but this should level out to around 16.0% in the coming years. This change in annual growth is primarily due to the initial retirement of these sets.

Most valuable LEGO Core set
71767 Ninja Dojo Temple - $99.99

Highest growth Core set
30592 Mini Thunder Raider - 86.17%

The Ninjago Core theme is devoted to introducing young children into Ninjago by reimagining some of Ninjago's older concepts. Core introduced shorts called The Virtues of Spinjitzu that reused some concepts of this subtheme. Core sets are inspired by the original sets and recreates it in a new way with new characters and vehicles. Core is actually the third Ninjago subtheme, the first two being The LEGO Ninjago Movie and Ninjago Legacy.

LEGO Ninjago, also known as Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu, theme was introduced in 2011 and included sets that are based off of original storylines, a TV series and The LEGO Ninjago Movie, a movie based on the theme. The main premise of the Ninjago universe is based around six teenage Ninja, Kai, Jay, Cole, Zane, Nya, and Lloyd, who have been trained by their master Sensei Wu, fighting forces of evil to protect the land of Ninjago.