LEGO Set 2509 Earth Dragon Defense: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	2509
Release year	2011
Piece count	227
Minifigures	2
Theme	Ninjago
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2509 Earth Dragon Defense, released in 2011 as part of the Ninjago line, has 227 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 98 different lots, across 20 colors.

Inventory of set 2509

The inventory of set 2509 lists 227 pieces, spare parts excluded: 98 different lots (one shape in one color) for 94 part shapes. The box also contains 2 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 2509

Main color: dark bluish gray, making up 30% of the parts, followed by reddish brown (25%) and light bluish gray (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
Dark Bluish Gray	69	30%
Reddish Brown	57	25%
Light Bluish Gray	24	11%
Black	21	9.3%
Dark Tan	19	8.4%
White	8	3.5%
Tan	5	2.2%
Red	4	1.8%
Sand Green	4	1.8%
Flat Silver	3	1.3%
Other colors (10)	13	5.7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	25	11%
Bricks Sloped	24	11%
Bricks Wedged	20	8.8%
Plates Special	17	7.5%
Technic Connectors	12	5.3%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	11	4.8%

Most common parts in set 2509

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Dark Tan	10
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Bluish Gray	9
Brick Wedged, Sloped 4 x 4 Fractured Polygon Top 64867	Reddish Brown	9
Brick Wedged, Sloped 45° 2 x 4 Triple 47759	Reddish Brown	7
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Solid Ball and Axle Hole 57909a	Dark Bluish Gray	7
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 2 [X Opening] 32064b	Dark Bluish Gray	6
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] 3660	Reddish Brown	6
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Reddish Brown	5
Plate 2 x 6 3795	Reddish Brown	5
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Cross 4150	Dark Tan	5

81 of the 94 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 2509

2 part shapes in set 2509 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 3 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Creature Body Part, Dragon Head Upper Jaw with Scales and Teeth, Sand Green Stripes, and White Teeth Print 93071pr0001	Reddish Brown
Creature Body Part, Dragon Head Lower Jaw with White Teeth and Sand Green Spines Print 93072pr0002	Dark Bluish Gray

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 2509 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 2509 within its line

With 227 pieces, set 2509 ranks #209 out of 396 Ninjago sets in our database, which have an average of 470 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #98. That is less than half the average Ninjago set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2509 Earth Dragon Defense have?

LEGO set 2509 Earth Dragon Defense has 227 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the Ninjago theme.

What year was LEGO set 2509 released?

Set 2509 Earth Dragon Defense was released in 2011 and belongs to the Ninjago theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2509?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 2509 Earth Dragon Defense: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2509?

The instructions for LEGO set 2509 Earth Dragon Defense can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2509.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2509?

Dark bluish gray, with 69 out of 227 pieces, or 30%. Next come reddish brown (25%) and light bluish gray (11%).

How many different parts does set 2509 contain?

Set 2509 has 98 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 94 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin in dark tan, with 10 copies.

Does LEGO set 2509 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Creature Body Part, Dragon Head Upper Jaw with Scales and Teeth, Sand Green Stripes, and White Teeth Print.