LEGO 2011 / Ninjago / Spinners Sets

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.

2011 LEGO Sets

2011 introduced Ninjago, which quickly became one of LEGO’s most successful original themes and the foundation of a long-running multimedia franchise. Other launches included Pirates of the Caribbean, coinciding with Disney’s On Stranger Tides, the sci-fi Alien Conquest, and Master Builder Academy, a design-focused building program. LEGO also experimented with digital-physical integration through Life of George, an early augmented reality experience. Collectible Minifigures Series 3–5 strengthened LEGO’s growing collector market, while internal employee-exclusive sets like Moulding Machines became prized rarities. Several themes concluded this year, including Harry Potter, Ben 10, Power Miners, Toy Story, Prince of Persia, Space Police III, and BrickMaster.