LEGO Set 70503 Golden Dragon: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	70503
Release year	2013
Piece count	252
Minifigures	3
Theme	Ninjago
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Ninjago set 70503, “Golden Dragon”, is a 2013 model focused on a golden dragon associated with Lloyd. It belongs to the Ninjago theme and contains 252 pieces, with a character selection tied to “The Final Battle”.

“Golden Dragon” sits within the Ninjago theme and presents a golden dragon as its central build. Lloyd appears as the Golden Ninja, which gives the set a clear narrative position within the Ninjago storyline. The minifigure names connect the contents to “The Final Battle”, making the set a focused scene rather than a generic creature model.

The build is centered on the dragon, while the figures provide a straightforward conflict setup.

The set is relevant to Ninjago collectors, especially those following Lloyd variants, and to builders who want a compact creature based model. For display, its appeal comes from the dragon subject and the Golden Ninja figure. Within the wider Ninjago range, it fits among story driven sets that pair a main character with opponents from a defined narrative moment.

Inventory of set 70503

The inventory of set 70503 lists 252 pieces, spare parts excluded: 101 different lots (one shape in one color) for 96 part shapes. The box also contains 10 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 70503

Main color: black, making up 26% of the parts, followed by pearl gold (24%) and dark bluish gray (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	65	26%
Pearl Gold	61	24%
Dark Bluish Gray	29	12%
Dark Green	23	9.1%
Red	20	7.9%
Dark Tan	16	6.3%
Light Bluish Gray	11	4.4%
Trans-Green	8	3.2%
Blue	4	1.6%
Tan	4	1.6%
Other colors (5)	11	4.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	36	14%
Bricks Curved	24	9.5%
Plates Special	21	8.3%
Technic Bricks	16	6.3%
Bricks Sloped	11	4.4%
Tiles Round and Curved	11	4.4%

Most common parts in set 70503

Part	Color	Quantity
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin 32064a	Black	14
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Tan	12
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Two Studs and Curved Slope End 47457	Pearl Gold	8
Brick Curved 3 x 1 No Studs 50950	Pearl Gold	8
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Green	8
Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thick Support] 98313	Pearl Gold	8
Plate 2 x 3 3021	Dark Green	7
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Dark Bluish Gray	6
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small 53451	Black	6
Propeller 1 Blade 2 x 16 with Axle 98135	Pearl Gold	6

79 of the 96 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 70503

2 part shapes in set 70503 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
Creature Body Part, Dragon Head Lower Jaw with Teeth, and Dark Green Spines Print 93072pr0005	Pearl Gold
Creature Body Part, Dragon Head Upper Jaw with Scales and Teeth with Dark Green Stripes Print 93071pr0003	Pearl Gold

Rebuilding set 70503 from another set

Share of the parts of set 70503 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
70505 Temple of Light	26%	565	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 70503 within its line

With 252 pieces, set 70503 ranks #197 out of 396 Ninjago sets in our database, which have an average of 470 parts. Among the 356 sets released in 2013, it ranks #119.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 70503 Golden Dragon have?

LEGO set 70503 Golden Dragon has 252 pieces. It was released in 2013 as part of the Ninjago theme.

What year was LEGO set 70503 released?

Set 70503 Golden Dragon was released in 2013 and belongs to the Ninjago theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 70503?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 70503 Golden Dragon: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 70503?

The instructions for LEGO set 70503 Golden Dragon can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 70503.

What is the main color of LEGO set 70503?

Black, with 65 out of 252 pieces, or 26%. Next come pearl gold (24%) and dark bluish gray (12%).

How many different parts does set 70503 contain?

Set 70503 has 101 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 96 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin in black, with 14 copies.

Does LEGO set 70503 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Creature Body Part, Dragon Head Lower Jaw with Teeth, and Dark Green Spines Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 70503?

Set 70505 Temple of Light, released in 2013: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Which Lloyd minifigure is included in this set?

The set includes Lloyd / Golden Ninja (The Final Battle), linking the model directly to that version of the character.

Is the set built around a location or a creature?

It is built around a creature, the golden dragon, with minifigures included to frame the confrontation.