LEGO Ninjago 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle

Specifications
| Set number | 2521 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2011 |
| Piece count | 645 |
| Minifigures | 4 |
| Theme | Ninjago |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle, released in 2011 as part of the Ninjago line, has 645 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 203 different lots, across 22 colors.
Inventory of set 2521
The inventory of set 2521 lists 645 pieces, spare parts excluded: 203 different lots (one shape in one color) for 173 part shapes. The box also contains 17 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 2521
Main color: black, making up 23% of the parts, followed by white (18%) and dark blue (14%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 148 | 23% | |
| White | 115 | 18% | |
| Dark Blue | 93 | 14% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 76 | 12% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 40 | 6.2% | |
| Medium Blue | 35 | 5.4% | |
| Pearl Gold | 28 | 4.3% | |
| Trans-Medium Blue | 23 | 3.6% | |
| Yellow | 19 | 2.9% | |
| Reddish Brown | 16 | 2.5% | |
| Other colors (12) | 52 | 8.1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks Sloped | 90 | 14% | |
| Plates | 81 | 13% | |
| Plates Special | 73 | 11% | |
| Hinges, Arms and Turntables | 42 | 6.5% | |
| Animal / Creature Body Parts | 28 | 4.3% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 27 | 4.2% |
Most common parts in set 2521
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) 3794b | Dark Blue | 23 |
| Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200 | Trans-Medium Blue | 23 |
| Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200 | Medium Blue | 18 |
| Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580 | Dark Blue | 18 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Yellow | 16 |
| Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly] 73983 | Black | 16 |
| Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small 53451 | Pearl Gold | 12 |
| Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] 59900 | White | 12 |
| Plate 2 x 3 3021 | Dark Bluish Gray | 10 |
| Plate 1 x 6 3666 | Dark Blue | 10 |
149 of the 173 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 2521
2 part shapes in set 2521 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, 5 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Creature Body Part, Dragon Head Lower Jaw with White Teeth and Yellow Spines Print 93072pr0003 | Dark Bluish Gray |
| Creature Body Part, Dragon Head Upper Jaw with Dark Blue Sections and Yellow Lightning Print 93070pr0004 | Medium Blue |
No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 2521 relies on a little-shared assortment.
Size of set 2521 within its line
With 645 pieces, set 2521 ranks #89 out of 396 Ninjago sets in our database, which have an average of 470 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #36.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle have?
LEGO set 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle has 645 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the Ninjago theme.
What year was LEGO set 2521 released?
Set 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle was released in 2011 and belongs to the Ninjago theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 2521?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 2521?
The instructions for LEGO set 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2521.
What is the main color of LEGO set 2521?
Black, with 148 out of 645 pieces, or 23%. Next come white (18%) and dark blue (14%).
How many different parts does set 2521 contain?
Set 2521 has 203 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 173 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) in dark blue, with 23 copies.
Does LEGO set 2521 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Creature Body Part, Dragon Head Lower Jaw with White Teeth and Yellow Spines Print.
See also
Sets from the same theme
2505 Garmadon's Dark Fortress2011 · 518 pieces
2506 Skull Truck2011 · 515 pieces
2520 Battle Arena2011 · 463 pieces
2504 Spinjitzu Dojo2011 · 373 pieces
2519 Skeleton Bowling2011 · 371 pieces
2263 Turbo Shredder2011 · 298 pieces
2509 Earth Dragon Defense2011 · 227 pieces
2508 Blacksmith Shop2011 · 189 pieces












