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LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle set 2521-1 box

LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle (2521-1)

The Lightning Dragon Battle (2521-1) is a LEGO Ninjago set that was released in August 2011 and retired in December 2011 with a shelf life of 4 months 26 days.

This LEGO set has 645 pieces and had a RRP of $79.99 (£61.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.12c (0.10p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 1,285.5% and now has a value of $1,108.23 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Jan 22 $293.16 1
Feb 22 $294.92 1
Mar 22 $293.16 4
Apr 22 $294.92 0
May 22 $296.67 4
Jun 22 $300.18 7
Jul 22 $296.67 1
Aug 22 $373.91 2
Sep 22 $417.80 3
Oct 22 $484.50 3
Nov 22 $424.82 3
Dec 22 $452.91 1
Jan 23 $512.59 0
Feb 23 $572.28 0
Mar 23 $631.96 0
Apr 23 $691.65 0
May 23 $753.09 2
Jun 23 $719.73 0
Jul 23 $686.38 0
Aug 23 $654.78 2
Sep 23 $677.60 0
Oct 23 $700.42 0
Nov 23 $723.24 0
Dec 23 $742.55 2
Jan 24 $719.73 0
Feb 24 $696.91 0
Mar 24 $674.09 0
Apr 24 $651.27 0
May 24 $628.45 0
Jun 24 $602.12 2
Jul 24 $858.41 1
Aug 24 $851.39 0
Sep 24 $844.37 0
Oct 24 $837.35 0
Nov 24 $830.33 0
Dec 24 $825.06 1
Jan 25 $944.43 0
Feb 25 $1,063.80 1
Mar 25 $1,032.20 0
Apr 25 $1,000.61 2
May 25 $1,137.53 0
Jun 25 $1,274.45 0
Jul 25 $1,413.14 1
Aug 25 $1,427.18 0
Sep 25 $1,439.47 1
Oct 25 $1,371.00 1
Nov 25 $1,386.80 0
Dec 25 $1,402.60 0
Jan 26 $1,420.16 2
Feb 26 $1,690.50 1

Minifigures

This set contains 4 minifigures with a combined value of $108.87. 1 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.

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Monthly sales

We have recorded 49 sales of the Lightning Dragon Battle set since Jan 22. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.

Value breakdown

The current value of Lightning Dragon Battle is $1,108.23

The 4 minifigures in this set make up 10% of the total set value.

The Jay DX minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 7% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Lightning Dragon Battle

Theme: Ninjago

Set number: 2521-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 14 years, 4 months

Pieces: 645

Minifigures: 4

Released:
US Flag Aug 24, 2011
UK Flag Aug 5, 2011
CA Flag Aug 24, 2011
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2011
UK Flag Dec 31, 2011
CA Flag Dec 31, 2011
EU Flag Dec 31, 2011

Shelf life: 5 months

RRP:
US Flag $79.99
GB Flag £61.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.124c
GB Flag 0.096p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $1,108.23

Increase from RRP: 1,285.5%

Yearly ROI: 89.7%

Set rating

This set has been given an average rating of 6.0 / 10 based on 4 ratings. Below is a breakdown of the votes.

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Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Jay DX
Least expensive:
Wu Sensei - Black Kimono with Gold Symbols, Dark Bluish Gray Sash, Tan Asian Hat, White Beard
% of set value:
10%

Set colors

The Lightning Dragon Battle has 645 pieces and is ranked 1758 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Black

The most common part in this set is Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3

Stats

Faded medal
1758th biggest LEGO set ever made
Faded medal
79th biggest LEGO Ninjago set
Faded medal
153rd most valuable LEGO set
Gold medal
1st most valuable LEGO Ninjago set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle (2521-1) worth?

The LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle is currently worth $1,108.23 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $79.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle?

The LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle (2521-1) contains 645 pieces, making it the 1758th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle retired?

Yes, the LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle has been retired. It was retired in December 2011 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.

How many minifigures are in the LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle?

The LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle contains 4 minifigures, 1 of which is exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Jay DX, Frakjaw - Armor, Helmet, Kruncha, Wu Sensei - Black Kimono with Gold Symbols, Dark Bluish Gray Sash, Tan Asian Hat, White Beard.

When was the LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle released?

The LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle (2521-1) was released in August 2011 as part of the Ninjago theme.

Is the LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle has increased in value by 1,285.5% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 89.7%.

Price data last updated: Feb 26

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