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LEGO Desert Lightning (70622-1)

The Desert Lightning (70622-1) is a LEGO Ninjago set that was released in December 2016 and retired in December 2017 with a shelf life of 1 year 1 day.

This LEGO set has 201 pieces and had a RRP of $19.99 (£14.99 / 19.99€) which equates to a price per piece of 0.10c (0.07p / 0.10€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 234.4% and now has a value of $66.85 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Jul 22 $39.07 1
Aug 22 $51.49 0
Sep 22 $62.15 1
Oct 22 $15.98 1
Nov 22 $76.35 1
Dec 22 $67.48 2
Jan 23 $65.70 0
Feb 23 $63.92 0
Mar 23 $62.15 0
Apr 23 $60.37 0
May 23 $58.60 0
Jun 23 $56.82 0
Jul 23 $55.05 0
Aug 23 $53.27 0
Sep 23 $55.05 1
Oct 23 $69.25 0
Nov 23 $81.68 1
Dec 23 $72.80 1
Jan 24 $60.37 2
Feb 24 $56.82 1
Mar 24 $63.92 0
Apr 24 $71.03 0
May 24 $76.35 4
Jun 24 $74.58 0
Jul 24 $72.80 0
Aug 24 $71.03 0
Sep 24 $71.03 3
Oct 24 $71.03 0
Nov 24 $71.03 0
Dec 24 $71.03 0
Jan 25 $71.03 0
Feb 25 $71.03 0
Mar 25 $71.03 0
Apr 25 $71.03 0
May 25 $67.48 1
Jun 25 $71.03 0
Jul 25 $74.58 0
Aug 25 $78.13 0
Sep 25 $81.68 0
Oct 25 $85.23 0
Nov 25 $88.78 0
Dec 25 $95.89 1
Jan 26 $87.01 1
Feb 26 $87.01 2

Minifigures

This set contains 3 minifigures with a combined value of $21.54. 2 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 24 sales of the Desert Lightning set since Jul 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 Desert Lightning is $66.85

The 3 minifigures in this set make up 32% of the total set value.

The Jay - Hands of Time minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 14% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Desert Lightning

Theme: Ninjago

Set number: 70622-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 8 years, 4 months

Pieces: 201

Minifigures: 3

Released:
US Flag Jan 2, 2017
UK Flag Dec 30, 2016
CA Flag Jan 2, 2017
EU Flag Dec 31, 2016
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2017
UK Flag Dec 31, 2017
CA Flag Dec 31, 2017
EU Flag Dec 31, 2017

Shelf life: 1 year, 1 month

RRP:
US Flag $19.99
GB Flag £14.99
EU Flag 19.99€
PPP:
US Flag 0.099c
GB Flag 0.075p
EU Flag 0.099€

Set value

Confidence: Medium

Current value: $66.85

Increase from RRP: 234.4%

Yearly ROI: 28.1%

Set rating

This set has been given an average rating of 7.0 / 10 based on 1 rating. Below is a breakdown of the votes.

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Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Jay - Hands of Time
Least expensive:
Tannin
% of set value:
32%

Set colors

The Desert Lightning has 201 pieces and is ranked 5238 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 Technic, Axle 2L Notched

Stats

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5238th biggest LEGO set ever made
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207th biggest LEGO Ninjago set
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5073rd most valuable LEGO set
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178th most valuable LEGO Ninjago set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Desert Lightning (70622-1) worth?

The LEGO Desert Lightning is currently worth $66.85 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $19.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Desert Lightning?

The LEGO Desert Lightning (70622-1) contains 201 pieces, making it the 5238th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Desert Lightning retired?

Yes, the LEGO Desert Lightning has been retired. It was retired in December 2017 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 Desert Lightning?

The LEGO Desert Lightning contains 3 minifigures, 2 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Jay - Hands of Time, Commander Blunck, Tannin.

When was the LEGO Desert Lightning released?

The LEGO Desert Lightning (70622-1) was released in December 2016 as part of the Ninjago theme.

Is the LEGO Desert Lightning a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Desert Lightning has increased in value by 234.4% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 28.1%.

Price data last updated: Feb 26

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