LEGO Set 70500 Kai's Fire Mech: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	70500
Release year	2013
Piece count	102
Minifigures	2
Theme	Ninjago
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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Kai's Fire Mech, set 70500, depicts a fire mech associated with Kai in the Ninjago theme. Released in 2013, the model contains 102 pieces and includes 2 minifigures for a compact action scene.

Within Ninjago, Kai's Fire Mech focuses on Kai and a small fire-themed combat machine. Its subject is therefore not a building or location, but a character-driven model intended to frame a direct encounter between the included figures.

The build is centred on Kai’s mech, a single main model designed around minifigure play.

This set suits Ninjago collectors looking for a small Kai-focused model, as well as builders who want a simple play piece to combine with other Ninjago sets. In the wider theme, it works as a supporting model for collections of ninja vehicles, mechs and minifigures.

Inventory of set 70500

The inventory of set 70500 lists 102 pieces, spare parts excluded: 51 different lots (one shape in one color) for 50 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 70500

Main color: red, making up 27% of the parts, followed by black (25%) and pearl gold (25%).

Color	Parts	Share
Red	28	27%
Black	26	25%
Pearl Gold	25	25%
Dark Bluish Gray	12	12%
Trans-Orange	5	4.9%
Trans-Yellow	1	1%
Pearl Titanium	1	1%
Reddish Brown	1	1%
Light Bluish Gray	1	1%
Yellow	1	1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks Sloped	14	14%
Plates Special	11	11%
Plates	9	8.8%
Minifig Upper Body	9	8.8%
Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools	8	7.8%
Large Buildable Figures	8	7.8%

Most common parts in set 70500

Part	Color	Quantity
Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thick Support] 98313	Pearl Gold	7
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Solid Ball and Axle Hole 57909a	Dark Bluish Gray	6
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] 59900	Trans-Orange	5
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	4
Brick Curved 2 x 2 with Lip, No Studs 30602	Red	4
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Pearl Gold	4
Brick Sloped 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate 61409	Red	4
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb with Ball Sockets 90622	Black	4
Large Figure Limb Cover, Size 3, Armor with Ball Joint Socket 90641	Red	4
Weapon Scythe / Crescent Blade Serrated with Bar 98141	Pearl Gold	4

40 of the 50 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 70500

3 part shapes in set 70500 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.

Part	Color
Sticker Sheet for Set 70500-1 12605
Torso Robe with Red and Gold Sash Print, Red Arms, Black Hands 973c22h03pr2185	Black
Hips and Black Legs with Red Sash, Gold Buckles and Red Knee Wrapping Print 970c03pr0417	Black

Rebuilding set 70500 from another set

Share of the parts of set 70500 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
70503 Golden Dragon	26%	252	2013

No similarly sized set goes above 26%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 70500 within its line

With 102 pieces, set 70500 ranks #269 out of 396 Ninjago sets in our database, which have an average of 470 parts. Among the 356 sets released in 2013, it ranks #198. That is less than half the average Ninjago set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 70500 Kai's Fire Mech have?

LEGO set 70500 Kai's Fire Mech has 102 pieces. It was released in 2013 as part of the Ninjago theme.

What year was LEGO set 70500 released?

Set 70500 Kai's Fire Mech was released in 2013 and belongs to the Ninjago theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 70500?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 70500 Kai's Fire Mech: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 70500?

The instructions for LEGO set 70500 Kai's Fire Mech can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 70500.

What is the main color of LEGO set 70500?

Red, with 28 out of 102 pieces, or 27%. Next come black (25%) and pearl gold (25%).

How many different parts does set 70500 contain?

Set 70500 has 51 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 50 part shapes. Most common part: Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thick Support] in pearl gold, with 7 copies.

Does LEGO set 70500 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Sticker Sheet for Set 70500-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 70500?

Set 70503 Golden Dragon, released in 2013: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Which minifigures are included with Kai's Fire Mech?

The set includes Scout with Yellow Face and Kai (The Final Battle). These names follow the supplied reference data.

Is Kai's Fire Mech a location-based Ninjago set?

No, the main subject is a fire mech associated with Kai. It is better understood as a character action model than as a fixed setting.