LEGO Set 30422 Kai's Mini Dragon: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	30422
Release year	2016
Piece count	40
Minifigures	1
Theme	Ninjago
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 30422 Kai's Mini Dragon, released in 2016 as part of the Ninjago line, has 40 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 28 different lots, across 11 colors.

Inventory of set 30422

The inventory of set 30422 lists 40 pieces, spare parts excluded: 28 different lots (one shape in one color) for 26 part shapes. The box also contains 6 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 30422

Main color: red, making up 30% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (15%) and pearl gold (15%).

Color	Parts	Share
Red	12	30%
Light Bluish Gray	6	15%
Pearl Gold	6	15%
Trans-Red	3	7.5%
Black	3	7.5%
Dark Bluish Gray	2	5%
Yellow	2	5%
Trans-Orange	2	5%
Orange	2	5%
Dark Red	1	2.5%
Other colors (1)	1	2.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates Special	11	28%
Bricks Sloped	8	20%
Energy Effects	3	7.5%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	3	7.5%
Minifig Upper Body	3	7.5%
Tiles Special	2	5%

Most common parts in set 30422

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Socket 14704	Light Bluish Gray	2
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 Triple with Inside Stud Holder 15571	Red	2
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges 15712	Pearl Gold	2
Plate Special 1 x 2 with End Towball 22890	Dark Bluish Gray	2
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] 2540	Red	2
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Red	2
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth 49668	Red	2
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Trans-Orange	2
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Orange	2
Wave / Flame Rounded Large with Marbled Trans-Yellow Pattern 85959pat0003	Trans-Red	2

21 of the 26 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

No part in set 30422 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 30422 from another set

Share of the parts of set 30422 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
30535 Fire Flight	25%	54	2019

No similarly sized set goes above 25%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 30422 within its line

With 40 pieces, set 30422 ranks #374 out of 396 Ninjago sets in our database, which have an average of 470 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2016, it ranks #428. That is less than half the average Ninjago set size.

Included minifigures

Kai (Skybound)Quantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 30422 Kai's Mini Dragon have?

LEGO set 30422 Kai's Mini Dragon has 40 pieces. It was released in 2016 as part of the Ninjago theme.

What year was LEGO set 30422 released?

Set 30422 Kai's Mini Dragon was released in 2016 and belongs to the Ninjago theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 30422?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 30422 Kai's Mini Dragon: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 30422?

The instructions for LEGO set 30422 Kai's Mini Dragon can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 30422.

What is the main color of LEGO set 30422?

Red, with 12 out of 40 pieces, or 30%. Next come light bluish gray (15%) and pearl gold (15%).

How many different parts does set 30422 contain?

Set 30422 has 28 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 26 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Socket in light bluish gray, with 2 copies.

Does LEGO set 30422 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 30422?

Set 30535 Fire Flight, released in 2019: it supplies 25%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.