LEGO Set 70740 Airjitzu Jay Flyer: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	70740
Release year	2015
Piece count	46
Minifigures	1
Theme	Ninjago
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 70740 Airjitzu Jay Flyer, released in 2015 as part of the Ninjago line, has 46 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 31 different lots, across 8 colors.

Inventory of set 70740

The inventory of set 70740 lists 46 pieces, spare parts excluded: 31 different lots (one shape in one color) for 31 part shapes. The box also contains 2 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 70740

Main color: black, making up 33% of the parts, followed by pearl gold (30%) and blue (17%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	15	33%
Pearl Gold	14	30%
Blue	8	17%
Dark Bluish Gray	4	8.7%
Trans-Dark Blue	2	4.3%
Trans-Clear	1	2.2%
Trans-Light Blue	1	2.2%
Flat Silver	1	2.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools	7	15%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	6	13%
Plates Special	6	13%
Plates	4	8.7%
Bricks Special	3	6.5%
Bars, Ladders and Fences	3	6.5%

Most common parts in set 70740

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 2 x 3 3021	Dark Bluish Gray	4
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Pearl Gold	3
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted 99780	Black	3
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 99781	Black	3
Weapon Sword / Katana / Shamshir with Capped Pommel [Square Guard] 21459	Pearl Gold	2
Brick Curved 2 x 2 with Lip, No Studs 30602	Blue	2
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] 4740	Trans-Dark Blue	2
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side 87087	Black	2
Weapon Throwing Star / Shuriken with Textured Grips 93058b	Pearl Gold	2
Weapon Scythe / Crescent Blade Serrated with Bar 98141	Pearl Gold	2

24 of the 31 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 70740

3 part shapes in set 70740 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
Minifig Head Jay, Dark Azure Eyebrows, Mouth, Eyes with Lightning Print [Hollow Stud] 3626cpr1676	Blue
Hips and Black Legs with Dark Azure and Silver Lightning 970c03pr0859	Black
Torso Blue Lightning / Energy and Asian Character Print, Blue Arms and Hands 973c28h28pr3023	Black

Rebuilding set 70740 from another set

Share of the parts of set 70740 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
70742 Airjitzu Zane Flyer	56%	43	2015
70739 Airjitzu Kai Flyer	54%	47	2015
70741 Airjitzu Cole Flyer	50%	48	2015
70744 Airjitzu Wrayth Flyer	33%	44	2015
70743 Airjitzu Morro Flyer	33%	47	2015

No similarly sized set goes above 56%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 70740 within its line

With 46 pieces, set 70740 ranks #359 out of 396 Ninjago sets in our database, which have an average of 470 parts. Among the 448 sets released in 2015, it ranks #388. That is less than half the average Ninjago set size.

Included minifigures

Jay in Airjitzu Outfit (Possession)Quantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 70740 Airjitzu Jay Flyer have?

LEGO set 70740 Airjitzu Jay Flyer has 46 pieces. It was released in 2015 as part of the Ninjago theme.

What year was LEGO set 70740 released?

Set 70740 Airjitzu Jay Flyer was released in 2015 and belongs to the Ninjago theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 70740?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 70740 Airjitzu Jay Flyer: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 70740?

The instructions for LEGO set 70740 Airjitzu Jay Flyer can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 70740.

What is the main color of LEGO set 70740?

Black, with 15 out of 46 pieces, or 33%. Next come pearl gold (30%) and blue (17%).

How many different parts does set 70740 contain?

Set 70740 has 31 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 31 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 2 x 3 in dark bluish gray, with 4 copies.

Does LEGO set 70740 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Minifig Head Jay, Dark Azure Eyebrows, Mouth, Eyes with Lightning Print [Hollow Stud].

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 70740?

Set 70742 Airjitzu Zane Flyer, released in 2015: it supplies 56%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.