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All LEGO Nexo Knights sets

69 setsfrom 2016 to 2018

LEGO set representative of the theme Nexo Knights

The LEGO Nexo Knights theme brings together 69 sets released from 2016 to 2018, including 36 in 2016 alone, and features 30 minifigure characters. It offers castles, Jestro's lairs and battle vehicles, from 30 to 1,426 pieces.

69 knight and monster sets between 2016 and 2018

LEGO Nexo Knights pits the knights of the kingdom of Knighton against the jester Jestro and his army of monsters. The theme includes 69 sets, released from 2016 to 2018. 2016 brings 36 sets, against 27 in 2017 and 6 in 2018, which makes for a very busy start followed by a gradual tightening.

Fortresses, lairs and battle vehicles

The largest sets are strongholds. 70357 Knighton Castle (2017) reaches 1,426 pieces, ahead of 70323 Jestro's Volcano Lair with 1,186 pieces and 70317 The Fortrex with 1,140 pieces, both released in 2016. 70352 Jestro's Headquarters follows with 840 pieces.

At the other end, 853516 Monsters Army-Building Set has 30 pieces and 271717 Rock Speeder has 31 pieces. A set averages 261 pieces, against 389 for the whole LEGO catalogue. The 2018 sets, from 72001 Lance's Hover Jouster to 72006 Axl's Rolling Arsenal, continue the line of battle vehicles.

30 characters and a palette of bluish grays and black

The minifigures cover 30 characters. Aaron Fox appears in 11 sets and Lance Richmond in 10, followed by Macy Halbert and Ash Attacker with 8 sets each. Jestro and Crust Smasher each appear in 5 sets.

As for colours, Black (17%) and Dark Bluish Gray (17%) dominate, ahead of Light Bluish Gray (14%), Blue (8%) and Dark Blue (7%). Trans-Neon Orange, at 6%, adds a vivid touch to armour and machines that are mostly dark.

Nexo Knights in figures

Number of sets69
Release years2016-2018
Peak year2016 (36 sets)
Total pieces18,040
Average pieces per set261
Catalog-wide average389
Largest set70357 Knighton Castle (1,426 pieces)
Smallest set853516 Monsters Army-Building Set (30 pieces)
Newest set72001 Lance's Hover Jouster (2018)
Minifigure characters30

Nexo Knights sets year by year

YearSetsAverage pieces
201636237
201727261
20186409

Dominant colors

Color breakdown of the pieces across all Nexo Knights sets, minifigures included.

ColorPiecesShare
Black3,08117%
Dark Bluish Gray3,00217%
Light Bluish Gray2,51614%
Blue1,3917.7%
Dark Blue1,1986.7%
Trans-Neon Orange1,0505.8%
Red7824.3%
Flat Silver6053.4%

Minifigures

All minifigures

2018 6 sets

2017 27 sets

2016 36 sets

Frequently asked questions

How many LEGO Nexo Knights sets are there?

The theme has 69 sets, released from 2016 to 2018, including 6 from 2018.

What types of models are in the Nexo Knights theme?

It includes castles and fortresses such as 70357 Knighton Castle and 70317 The Fortrex, lairs such as 70323 Jestro's Volcano Lair, vehicles such as 70322 Axl's Tower Carrier and 70355 Aaron's Rock Climber, and giant creatures such as 70356 The Stone Colossus of Ultimate Destruction. Small sets such as 271715 Lance's Micro Limo (34 pieces) round out the range.

How did the theme evolve between 2016 and 2018?

The release pace slows: 36 sets in 2016, 27 in 2017, then 6 in 2018. The largest 2018 set, 72006 Axl's Rolling Arsenal, has 604 pieces, against 1,426 for 70357 Knighton Castle in 2017.

Which characters appear most often in the sets?

Aaron Fox is the most frequent with 11 sets, followed by Lance Richmond with 10 sets. Macy Halbert and Ash Attacker each appear in 8 sets, Clay Moorington and Axl in 7 sets.

What makes Nexo Knights sets visually distinctive?

Their palette is dominated by Black, Dark Bluish Gray and Light Bluish Gray, with Blue and Trans-Neon Orange for accents. This universe of knights facing Jestro and his monsters also comes through in lairs, fortresses and battle vehicles.

What is the largest LEGO Nexo Knights set?

It is 70357 Knighton Castle (2017): 1,426 pieces.

Which year has the most Nexo Knights sets?

In 2016: 36 sets, more than any other year.

How many minifigure characters does the Nexo Knights theme have?

30 characters in total. The most frequent in sets are Aaron Fox, Lance Richmond and Macy Halbert.