LEGO 2012 / Ninjago / Spinners Sets

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.

2012 LEGO Sets

2012 was a landmark year highlighted by LEGO’s 80th anniversary and major licensed expansions. LEGO The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit joined the lineup alongside Marvel and DC Super Heroes, establishing enduring partnerships with both comic universes. LEGO Friends debuted, introducing mini-doll figures and Heartlake City, becoming one of LEGO’s most successful modern themes. Other launches included Monster Fighters, Disney Princess, and Dino. Alien Conquest, Atlantis, Pharaoh’s Quest, Kingdoms, and Harry Potter retired, though Harry Potter would later return in 2018.