LEGO's success with licensed themes like Star Wars and Harry Potter is undeniable. However, their original creations have a more inconsistent track record. Remember LEGO Hidden Side? Its reliance on an app ultimately led to its demise. The newer LEGO Dreamzzz line hopes to avoid a similar fate, but creating a visually appealing theme and achieving commercial success are two very different challenges.
One LEGO theme that consistently defies this challenge is Ninjago. Blending martial arts and LEGO's signature humor, Ninjago has thrived for nearly 15 years, boasting two successful TV shows, a movie, video games, theme park attractions, and over 500 sets.
Here are some of the best LEGO Ninjago sets available in 2025:
Top LEGO Ninjago Sets for 2025

A bustling, vertically-stacked city with a cable car, karaoke club, sushi bar, bakery, and 22 minifigures. The densely packed design creates a unique atmosphere.

A large mech transformable into a car, jet, dragon, and Zane minifigure. Includes six minifigures and offers diverse play options.

A visually striking four-in-one vehicle: glider, car, and two motorcycles. Features unique wheel/tread combination and four hero minifigures (plus two villains).

A mech with climbing hooks, large katana swords, and four minifigures (Kai, Jay, Wyldfyre, and Jordana).

A highly detailed and expressive dragon design, showcasing impressive detail for its price point.

A great gift for younger builders, featuring spinning battle toys and a temple arena.

A unique, detailed shrine with a water-spouting dragon and cherry blossom tree, offering a different aesthetic from typical Ninjago sets.

A large set based on the show's second season, featuring battle platforms, city elements (water mill, blacksmith's forge), and a prominent pagoda.

A massive, poseable dragon designed like a tank, including a saddle and smaller "spirit dragons."

A powerful, poseable mech with a large hammer and two minifigures (Cole and a Wolf Mask Warrior).
Number of LEGO Ninjago Sets:
As of January 2025, LEGO lists 56 Ninjago sets. The franchise's longevity, spanning from the original 2011-2022 TV show to the current Ninjago: Dragons Rising (2023) series (with a third season expected Spring 2025), showcases its enduring appeal. More sets and expanded storylines are likely on the horizon.