LEGO has unveiled a new 15th‑anniversary Ninjago set: the X‑1 Ninja Charger arrives August 1, 2026, as a 691‑piece, 2‑in‑1 model that conceals a deployable motorcycle and will retail for $89.99. The release, announced at Toy Fair in New York, is designed to appeal to longtime Ninjago fans while offering display-worthy detail for older builders.
What the set includes
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The X‑1 revisits a fan‑favorite from the mid‑2010s with updated parts and play features. LEGO positions this as a collector‑oriented kit with active play functionality rather than a purely display model.
- Set name: X‑1 Ninja Charger (15th Anniversary)
- Piece count: 691 pieces
- Format: 2‑in‑1 build with a hidden, deployable motorcycle
- Minifigures: Three, including an exclusive Elemental Master of Shadow
- Age guidance: 14+
- Price and availability: $89.99, on sale August 1, 2026
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Design and play
The remake keeps the signature “vehicle inside a vehicle” trick from the earlier 70727 release but refines its mechanics for smoother deployment. Builders can lift the hood to reveal the motorcycle, which ejects from the main chassis in a single, satisfying action—part of the set’s focus on kinetic play.
With a suggested age of 14 and up and a mid‑range price point, the model sits in LEGO’s space for sets that are detailed enough to display yet engineered for interaction. That balance reflects the brand’s broader approach this year: marrying nostalgia with more modern engineering.
Collectibility
Included in the box are three minifigures, the headline being an exclusive anniversary character billed as the final collectible in this series: an Elemental Master of Shadow not available elsewhere. For collectors tracking the 15th‑anniversary lineup, that exclusivity adds clear appeal.
Reworking a design from 2014 gives the set historical resonance for fans who followed Ninjago from its launch in 2011 through the TV seasons and toy waves that followed. This release intentionally taps that legacy while using newer parts and colorways.
Where this fits in LEGO’s 2026 slate
LEGO’s early 2026 calendar has mixed experimental moves—like the rollout of Smart Play—and high‑profile licensed packs, notably several Star Wars releases. The X‑1 Ninja Charger shows the company is still investing in its original IPs, updating classic models for today’s builders rather than leaving them in the past.
That matters because it signals how LEGO intends to balance innovation with heritage: interactive features and digital initiatives alongside refreshed takes on established themes.
Availability begins nationwide on August 1, 2026; collectors and builders should expect standard retail distribution through LEGO’s channels and major toy retailers.
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