The now iconic Ninjago theme is based on the popular animated series that first landed on Television in the year 2011. Launched in the same year, the Ninjago Spinner theme allowed fans to not only buy their favorite characters in affordable minifigure form, but also to compete with friends in head to head battles.
A Ninjago minifigure and a few bricks to build the spinner are all included in the LEGO Ninjago Spinner series of sets, along with several weapons and character/battle cards.
There are multiple sets that make up the series from individual blister packs, double packs, arenas and more. Read on for the full list!
LEGO Ninjago Kai 2111
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 19
Minifigures: 1
First launched in 2011, the first ever spinner set of the series included none other than one of the leading characters from the show. Despite featuring Kai’s character, the pack contained a total of just 19 bricks and one minifigure making it a rather small offering for fans of the series. It also came with three of his weapons and five battle cards.
LEGO Ninjago Cole 2112
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 19
Minifigures: 1
The collection continued with an inclusion of Cole’s character. This time, featuring his trademark and unique green color scheme. Like the first ever spinner in the series, the overall brick quantity matched at just 19 total pieces.
LEGO Ninjago Zane 2113
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 19
Minifigures: 1
This spinner was based entirely on Zane’s character, incorporating the recognizable ice white and blue colors he is most associated with. It included the same 19 pieces as the spinners before and retired after just 3 months on the market in the U.S..
LEGO Ninjago Chopov 2114
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 20
Minifigures: 1
Chopov was next to be featured and would be the first spinner for a Skulkin army character. Unlike previous additions, this set contained printed skulls on the spinner and one more piece than the previous ones. Many fans considered this character to be the worst fighter in the series and was not the most popular spinner in the series. Another common complaint was that his headgear didn’t come with the spinner. However, overall the set stayed on shelves for a sizable 11 months in the U.S. before retiring.
LEGO Ninjago Bonezai 2115
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 21
Minifigures: 1
Introducing yet another member of the Skullkin army, it was clear the LEGO group were trying to create a broad and inclusive set of characters within the Ninjago Spinners series. However, without other sets to compliment this one, many fans believed there was no playability to be had. It came with the usual three weapons, playing cards and exclusive Bonezai minifigure.
LEGO Ninjago Krazi 2116
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 22
Minifigures: 1
The last member of the Skullin army for a while was Krazi. Unlike the previous Skullin characters, this minifigure came with a striking blue and black armor piece which caused him to become a fan favorite at the time. The weapons, however, lacked this time with just a simple bone and a double bladed weapon with limited reach.
LEGO Ninjago Cole DX 2170
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 21
Minifigures: 1
Pausing the Skullkin army additions for now, the LEGO group next introduced a fan favorite to the series. The Cole DX set was based on the dragon ninja version of the character and so only made sense to include intricate dragon detailing for his suit and have his spinner colored in an impressive gold. His weapons were also well received by fans making for an overall very likeable, sought after spinner.
LEGO Ninjago Zane DX 2171
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 22
Minifigures: 1
Following on from Cole DX, Zane’s character was next to be featured as the dragon ninja version which allows him to ride the Ice Dragon. With an equally detailed dragon suit to Cole DX and another printed gold colored spinner, this set was favored by fans too. It came with 22 pieces and the usual 3 weapons and 5 battle cards.
LEGO Ninjago Nya 2172
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 21
Minifigures: 1
Nya is the Elemental Master of Water which might be why this set has been considered as one of the best spinners in the entire series. She has two golden daggers with an impressive amount of reach, one staff, a double printed face, a bright orange spinner and the standard 5 battle cards, she also comes with a character card. The set came with 21 total pieces at the usual price point of $9.99.
LEGO Ninjago Nuckal 2173
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 26
Minifigures: 1
Returning to the Skullkin army characters, Nuckal was next to be released and is none other than the lightning general of the entire army. In comparison to the previous sets on this list, this spinner arguably stands out with its bright white and blue colors as well as the large, eye-catching molded headpiece. With a total of 26 pieces, this is the highest amount for an individual spinner. It was on shelves for over 5 months in the U.S. before retiring, giving it a fairly short lifespan.
LEGO Ninjago Kruncha 2174
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 24
Minifigures: 1
Kruncha is the earth general of the Skullkin army and that much is clear when taking a look at the design of this set. We start with the spinner which is appropriately colored in light green while the additional bricks are a contrasting reddish brown. This set didn’t include much of a build unlike its predecessors but thanks to the detailed and accurate armor, this spinner was still appreciated by fans of Ninjago.
LEGO Ninjago Wyplash 2175
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 23
Minifigures: 1
Wyplash is, perhaps surprisingly, the Skullkin army general of ice. His spinner is of a light blue color creating a pleasing effect when spun, while his minifigure sports a simple white and black pattern which is true to the series. This was also the first set in the Ninjago spinner series to include a hat. Many fans argued this set was fantastic in terms of quality and likeness but sadly fell short due to not being able to spin very well. It was on shelves for just over 5 months in the U.S. before being retired.
LEGO Ninjago Sensei Wu 2255
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 20
Minifigures: 1
Arguably one of the most liked characters in the entire Ninjago TV Series, Sensei Wu quickly became an icon for the show. In this set, no detail was left out. Although not featured in the series, this minifigure came with a special kimono which is meant to protect him from evil. It also only made sense for the Sensei to have strong cards and weapons included which could be why this offering from the LEGO group was deemed one of their best for the spinner series despite only being on the US market for just a surprisingly low 4 months.
LEGO Ninjago Lord Garmadon 2256
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 23
Minifigures: 1
The 14th set in the spinner series featured the powerful master of destruction – Lord Garmadon. The stand out part for this set is that it comes with a metallic golden bolt and a bright purple spinner to be in keeping with this theme. Compared to previous sets on the list, his torso isn’t particularly detailed but his expressive face printing makes up for this as well as his chunky helmet with a bone piece on top. For all these reasons, this offering was considered particularly worth the retail price of $9.99.
LEGO Ninjago Spinjitzu Starter Set 2257
RRP: $19.99 | £12.99
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 57
Minifigures: 2
Despite being a bigger set compared to the previous individual spinners, there wasn’t much of a build in this set except for a frame constructed using technic pieces. It was the ideal introduction to Spinjitzu and those new to the Ninjago spinner series as a whole. It came with a Jay ninja and Frakjaw minifigure to go into combat with. This set contains ten cards and an array of weapons to suit each respective character. It had a total of 57 pieces and retired in 2012 after a year on the U.S. market.
LEGO Ninjago Spinner Battle Arena 9456
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 418
Minifigures: 2
This set was a truly epic addition to the series when it came to battle arenas. It was jam packed with features including large brick built models of a red dragon and green snake situated at the side of the arena and peering in. It came with yet more weapons such as spears, daggers and staffs, two spinners and two minifigures including the Kendo version of Kai.
The set retired December 2012 in the U.S. but still sells on the secondary market for double its original retail price of $39.99.
LEGO Ninjago Starter Set 9579
RRP: $19.99 | £12.99
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 73
Minifigures: 2
This fun set included new booster packs and weapons, two spinners/crowns, an armored Cole ZX and Rattla minifigure. The arena itself was constructed from technic pieces again making for not much of an overall building experience and instead relying heavily on the playability factor. It contained a total of 62 pieces and was on shelves for just 2 months and 15 days in the U.S. before finally being retired.
LEGO Ninjago Battle Arena 853106
RRP: $19.99 | £20.99
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 3
Minifigures: 1
This is the most expensive set on the list at a price point of $19.99 for a total of three pieces and one minifigure, Yes, that’s right. The reason this set is priced so highly is because it included a large plastic area with slightly raised edges which allowed two spinners to go head to head in battle. It also featured an exclusive Ninjago graphic on the floor to simulate a 3D effect and had a length of 30cm.
LEGO Ninjago Training Set 9558
RRP: $19.99 | £14.99
Year Released: 2012
Pieces: 219
Minifigures: 1
As the name suggests, this set acted as training ground for the Kendo Kai minifigure included and his many weapons. With the combination of both spinners and a more detailed set, this offering was a lot more well received and considered well worth the value for its $19.99 retail price.
Featuring a snake with a printed head piece, the bright green brick built model meant the spinners used needed to avoid the protruding tail in order to not go off course.
It retired in early November 2012, giving it just nine months and thirty days on the shelves.
LEGO Ninjago Kai ZX 9561
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2012
Pieces: 21
Minifigures: 1
This was the first spinner released in the year 2012 and came with a new, fresh look. The spinner was now composed of a unique blade shaped piece known as the crown that could be added on top to make a more substantial element while the Kai minifigure was far more detailed and kitted out than before in his ZX robes. The detailed torso printing was now accompanied by gold armor with a sword holder while his mask adorned the same gold color. This set was on the shelves for just over one month before retiring which is rather shocking considering his popularity.
LEGO Ninjago Lasha 9562
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 21
Minifigures: 1
In contrast to the previous Ninja offering, Lasha is a minor character that is part of the Venomari snake tribe. In other words, this set provided someone for the Ninjas to battle against in this 2012 wave. Featuring a vibrant green body and detailed headpiece along with a purple and green spinner, three weapons and the usual 5 battle cards – this set could certainly be deemed the brightest of the bunch.
LEGO Ninjago Kendo Zane 9563
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 22
Minifigures: 1
Although this set came with Zane in his Kendo gear (mask and samurai armor) this spinner seemed noticeably more plain than others in the series. Featuring a simple and somewhat boring color scheme of grey and white with just slight hints of blue printing on the spinner itself as well as simple sword like weapons – this could be the reason the set wasn’t even on the U.S. market for a full month and had a comparatively lower rating to previous releases.
LEGO Ninjago Snappa 9564
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 20
Minifigures: 1
Snappa kicked things up a notch as he was a Scout for the Fangpyre tribe. The spinner crown in this set included the incredible detailed printing of a snake head on all four corners and the minifigure had a striking white outfit, helping the vivid red head and middle torso printing to stand out that much more. It also came with a crown to “power up the minifigure”. While still popular, this spinner was on shelves for 2 months and one week before retiring.
LEGO Ninjago Samurai X 9566
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2011
Pieces: 23
Minifigures: 1
This set was one of the more popular ones despite featuring a very simple, standard samurai character (the alias of Nya at the time). It was clear the color scheme was well thought out as it included a very consistent grey and red pattern throughout. The weapons were popular with some being exclusive just to the set and never seen before. The minifigure appears understated but remains accurate with its new at the time gun metal armor partly covering the impressive detailing on the torso below. Overall, this release was highly commended by fans of the franchise.
LEGO Ninjago Fang-Suei 9567
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2012
Pieces: 19
Minifigures: 1
Just like Snappa, Fang Suei is a Serpentine soldier from the Fangpyre tribe. He came with possibly the best crown of the series thanks to its elaborate yellow snake pattern design underneath the red spinner, a distinctive red snake headpiece and also featured a golden snake shaped weapon. This was a welcomed addition to the series from Ninjago fans and was on the shelves for just over one month before retiring.
LEGO Ninjago Spitta 9569
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2012
Pieces: 20
Minifigures: 1
Spitta is another Serpentine soldier of the Venomari tribe. Unlike Lasha, Spitta had mixed green colors on his body of dark green and lime green but with a dark green snake molded headpiece. He included a trans green spinner and a unique blue snaked headed crown to match the same colored snake shaped weapon. This set had a longer time on the market than others at 5 months and 2 days.
LEGO Ninjago NRG Jay 9570
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2012
Pieces: 20
Minifigures: 1
NRG, portraying the word energy, is a way to represent when the ninja unlocks their true potential, producing energy by transforming their dominant element. This can be seen by looking at the triangle shape on top of Jay’s mask, matching his entirely blue suit. The bricks included and spinner are also a bright blue color while the crown is a shiny silver. With how powerful this Ninja is, it’s really no wonder this set was an extremely popular one with many fans who could not wait to get their hands on one.
LEGO Ninjago Fangdam 9571
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2012
Pieces: 20
Minifigures: 1
Fangdam is a fierce, brutish Fangpyre who is also Fangtom’s sidekick. The unique aspect of this set is the notable sculpted red headpiece which included two snake heads, one higher than the other. Both the spinner and crown were red in color. His weapons are pretty standard for such a set but even though that was the case, this spinner was also very popular but only lasted a short one month and twenty seven days on the shelves.
LEGO Ninjago NRG Cole 9572
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2012
Pieces: 20
Minifigures: 1
Another member of the true potential Ninjas was the highly powerful Cole. His outfit incorporated a black base decorated with orange and yellow electric printing all across. The spinner is a golden color with a gold crown to go on top but his three weapons are rather simple and basic in comparison to the rest of the set. Despite this, the minifigure was enough to persuade many to buy this spinner as well as the power he possessed within the game.
LEGO Ninjago Slithraa 9573
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2012
Pieces: 20
Minifigures: 1
Slithraa is a Serpentine Warrior of the Hypnobrai tribe. The minifigure features a dark blue, light grey and vibrant yellow printing throughout which is even included across the unique, snake molded headpiece. A blue and golden serpent shaped weapon are also part of the set as well as the in-keeping trans blue spinner and crown.
LEGO Ninjago Lloyd ZX 9574
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2012
Pieces: 23
Minifigures: 1
Kitted out in his ZX robes, this version of Lloyd was highly popular and even went into back order, just days after its release in 2012. Wearing all green robes accompanied by dark green armur, this minifigure created a strong impression within the LEGO community. He came with a yellow-ish spinner with a green crown and a weapon with the most reach out of any spinner set ever released. This set did remarkably well but was on the shelves for far little time at 1 month and 8 days in the U.S..
LEGO Ninjago NRG Zane 9590
RRP: $9.99 | £7.49
Year Released: 2012
Pieces: 20
Minifigures: 1
The third member of the true potential Ninjas was the highly powerful Cole. His clothing consisted of a light blue base with white and grey electric printing all over it. The spinner itself was of a blue color with an interesting transparent crown to accompany it. His weapons included a buildable scythe, a golden chain and a standard sword. This set was popular within the Ninjago fanbase, providing yet another powerful character to battle with.
This stayed on shelves for 2 months and 3 days in the U.S..
LEGO Ninjago Weapon Pack 9591
RRP: $19.99 | £12.99
Year Released: 2012
Pieces: 73
Minifigures: 2
This was a unique set in that it primarily included weapons to complement the many other Ninjago characters of the series. Among the selection of weapons were shields and blades for the spinners, flames, swords and more. As it was a double pack, it also came with two minifigures including Chokun and Kai with their respective trans-colored spinners and some trading cards as per usual.
It had a total of 73 pieces and retired in November 2012.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, there can be no question whether this series is unique and has a lot to offer. With all sorts of interesting characters to battle with, it’s no wonder that Ninjago fans got behind the theme and enjoyed the game as both the characters, spinners and trading cards progressed through the years. If you enjoyed this article, check out this other one on Every LEGO Lord of the Rings Set Ever Released!
