LEGO® NINJAGO The Guardian Dragon #71847 is expected to retire around December 2026, about 18 months after its June 2025 launch. It is still at retail for $149.99.
Expected to leave LEGO.com around December 2026
Eighteen months is short for a display set
The Guardian Dragon belongs to NINJAGO Legends, the 14+ display line LEGO® started in 2025 to give the theme's older fans something other than mechs and playsets. It launched in June 2025 and Brickset already tracks its expected exit for December 2026. Sets under $100 turn over that fast all the time. A $150 display model usually gets two to three years, so the short window here is worth knowing about if you have been meaning to buy one.
The demand pattern is the interesting part. 1,597 Brickset members own it and 1,474 want it, which is close to a one-to-one ratio. Most sets have several owners for every person still wanting one; this dragon has nearly as many people waiting as buying, and that pressure is what gives it a Heat Index of 90.1 despite modest ownership. Owners rate it 4.6 out of 5, in the same range as Rivendell.
The set file
1,650 pieces at $149.99 is 9.1 cents per piece, a fair rate for a licensed-free display set with this much articulation. The dragon has a posable head, arms and scales, large wings and a halo, and stands about 48 cm tall on a base with a pond, a floating sword, lanterns and a gate. The one minifigure is Master Wu. I rounded up every LEGO® dragon at major retailers on the blog (linked below) and this is the one built for a shelf rather than a floor.
Buying before it goes
Retail is $149.99 until stock runs out. NINJAGO sets get discounted more reliably than Star Wars or Icons in their last months, so patience through the holiday sales can pay. After the exit, a short-run display set with a near-even want-to-own ratio is the profile that disappears from marketplaces quickly. We do not publish resale prices; the search below shows today's listings.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does LEGO® 71847 The Guardian Dragon retire?
Brickset tracks its expected exit for December 2026, which would end an 18-month run that started in June 2025. This page refreshes from that data nightly.
How much is the LEGO® Guardian Dragon?
$149.99 US at retail. At 1,650 pieces that is 9.1 cents per piece.
What is NINJAGO Legends?
A NINJAGO sub-line launched in 2025 for builders aged 14 and up, focused on display models rather than play sets. The Guardian Dragon is part of its Monstrosity series.
Which minifigure comes with the Guardian Dragon?
One: Master Wu, standing on the display base. The dragon itself is brick-built and posable at the head, arms, wings and scales.
Retirement dates are community-tracked expectations, not official LEGO® announcements, and can change without warning. Market information is provided for general interest and should not be considered financial advice. Values fluctuate.
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Data updated: September 15, 2026