15th Anniversary Edition Original Ninja Village (LEGO 71861)

About this set

This is the 15th anniversary Legacy set of the original Ninja Village, LEGO 71861 from NINJAGO, with 4851 pieces and a 4/5 difficulty rating. The build centers on a Chinese-style paifang gate, a tower with upturned eaves, a cherry blossom tree, a tea shop and a vending cart, with red, black, gold, white, green and pink parts spread across roofs, banners and eaves. Several minifigures are included, among them a winged character, and they can be placed around the gate, tower and tea shop once the model is done. Start with the gate and tower core to lock in the eave angles and layering, then add the tree, tea shop and cart as loose detail work; the 4/5 difficulty comes mostly from repeated eave positioning and sorting many small parts, so sorting by color before you start saves time. At 4851 pieces this is a multi-session build rather than a single sitting. It suits NINJAGO fans who want the original village theme, and builders who enjoy Chinese architecture and colorful roof work; anyone who has tackled large location sets will find the gate and eave sequence easier to follow.