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LEGO Ninjago 70622 Desert Lightning

2017201 pieces3 minifigures

LEGO 70622 Desert Lightning

Specifications

Set number70622
Release year2017
Piece count201
Minifigures3
ThemeNinjago
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 70622, “Desert Lightning”, belongs to the Ninjago theme and depicts a vehicle connected with Jay in the Hands of Time setting.

“Desert Lightning” is part of the Ninjago theme and fits into the Hands of Time context. The main subject is a desert vehicle, giving the set a clear action focus with Jay and opposing characters. Rather than presenting a static location, it provides a compact vehicle based scene within the wider Ninjago range.

This set suits Ninjago collectors who want a Hands of Time model featuring Jay. For display, it can sit alongside other Ninjago vehicles while remaining identifiable through its desert vehicle subject and figure selection.

Inventory of set 70622

The inventory of set 70622 lists 201 pieces, spare parts excluded: 95 different lots (one shape in one color) for 91 part shapes. The box also contains 10 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 70622

Main color: black, making up 28% of the parts, followed by red (16%) and dark bluish gray (15%).

ColorPartsShare
Black5728%
Red3216%
Dark Bluish Gray3115%
Light Bluish Gray136.5%
Blue136.5%
Dark Blue115.5%
Pearl Gold105%
Pearl Titanium94.5%
Trans-Dark Blue63%
Yellow63%
Other colors (5)126%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates Special2613%
Plates2110%
Technic Connectors199.5%
Technic Pins178.5%
Technic Axles136.5%
Bricks Curved105%

Most common parts in set 70622

74 of the 91 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 70622

One part shape in set 70622 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

PartColor
Sticker Sheet for Set 70622-1 28952

Rebuilding set 70622 from another set

Share of the parts of set 70622 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
70624 Vermillion Invader25%3132017

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 70622 within its line

With 201 pieces, set 70622 ranks #226 out of 396 Ninjago sets in our database, which have an average of 470 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2017, it ranks #207. That is less than half the average Ninjago set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 70622 Desert Lightning have?

LEGO set 70622 Desert Lightning has 201 pieces. It was released in 2017 as part of the Ninjago theme.

What year was LEGO set 70622 released?

Set 70622 Desert Lightning was released in 2017 and belongs to the Ninjago theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 70622?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 70622 Desert Lightning: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 70622?

The instructions for LEGO set 70622 Desert Lightning can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 70622.

What is the main color of LEGO set 70622?

Black, with 57 out of 201 pieces, or 28%. Next come red (16%) and dark bluish gray (15%).

How many different parts does set 70622 contain?

Set 70622 has 95 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 91 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Axle 2 Notched in red, with 8 copies.

Does LEGO set 70622 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 70622-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 70622?

Set 70624 Vermillion Invader, released in 2017: it supplies 25%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Which minifigures are included with LEGO 70622 “Desert Lightning”?

The set includes Commander Blunck, Tannin and Jay (Hands of Time). Their inclusion defines the set as a Ninjago confrontation scene.

Is 70622 “Desert Lightning” mainly a vehicle set?

Yes, the main build is the Desert Lightning vehicle. The included minifigures give it an immediate story context within Ninjago.

Set number70622
Release year2017
ThemeNinjago
Piece count201
Minifigures3
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30