LEGO NINJAGO Rumoured January 2026 Sets

2026 marks 15 years of the ever-popular LEGO NINJAGO theme, becoming one of the most successful and long-standing homegrown LEGO themes. A total of 23 sets are rumoured to be released throughout the year, branded under the NINJAGO theme. These sets will once again be spread across three separate waves: January, March and June.

Amongst these 23 brand new models, 11 sets will be launching on the 1st of January 2025. The wave includes the usual mix of brand new 'gimmick' models, multiple-sized mechs and vehicles alongside some of the most unique, detailed and expensive sets likely ever seen in the unlicensed LEGO theme. 71861 The Old Town and 71866 NINJAGO 15th Anniversary Display will be of particular interest to fans, with the former of these including over 4,000 pieces!

71849 Nya vs Elemental Monster Spinner Battle

The brand new Winter 2026 wave for LEGO NINJAGO kicks off with two 'gimmick' sets. The first of these is 71849 Nya vs Elemental Monster Spinner Battle, which sees the ninja Nya go head-to-head with an Elemental Monster using unique spinner moulds. The 6+ model includes just 49 pieces retailing for $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99.

Set Name - Nya vs Elemental Monster Spinner Battle

Set Number - 71849

Age Range - 6+

Piece Count - 49

Price - $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99

Release Date - 1st January 2026

71850 Lloyd vs Elemental Monster Spinner Battle

71850, meanwhile, will include the Minifigure of Lloyd against an Elemental Monster in another Spinner Battle. Once again, a spinner platform will be included for each character along with a couple of ninja-themed accessories to add further value to the 52-piece set.

Set Name - Lloyd vs Elemental Monster Spinner Battle

Set Number - 71850

Age Range - 6+

Piece Count - 52

Price - $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99

Release Date - 1st January 2026

71851 Kai's Dragon Mech Battle Pack

At the end of this year, 2024's 71805 Jay's Mech Battle Pack will be leaving shelves, but this will luckily be swiftly replaced by a brand new LEGO NINJAGO Battle Pack: 71851 Kai's Dragon Mech Battle Pack. The 2026 model again retails for $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99, but this time with 85 pieces to create a very simple and blocky mech for Kai alongside a couple of Minifigures.

Set Name - Kai's Dragon Mech Battle Pack

Set Number - 718

Age Range - 6+

Piece Count - 85

Price - $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99

Release Date - 1st January 2026

71854 Cole's Mission Mech & Dragon Zane

Nothing screams LEGO NINJAGO more than a mech or a dragon, and 71854 is packed full with both of them. Retailing for $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99, the 7+ model includes a brick-built mech for Cole alongside a brick-built dragon for Zane. Both ninjas will be included as Minifigures alongside the possibility to combine the mech and dragon for added playability and customisation.

Set Name - Cole's Mission Mech & Dragon Zane

Set Number - 71854

Age Range - 7+

Piece Count - 364

Price - $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99

Release Date - 1st January 2026

71855 Ninja Dragon Riyu's Battle

The mountain dragon Riyu has appeared plenty of times in LEGO NINJAGO playsets, both as a unique and cute mould and as a fully brick-built character. In 2026, the dragon will return in 71855 Ninja Dragon Riyu's Battle, which will likely see the most detailed brick-built version of the ninja companion so far. The rest of 347 pieces will be used to create the fierce battle which she ends up engaged in.

Set Name - Ninja Dragon Riyu's Battle

Set Number - 71855

Age Range - 7+

Piece Count - 347

Price - $TBC / €TBC / £TBC

Release Date - 1st January 2026

71856 Jay's Transforming Car

71856 Jay's Transforming Car is going to be an expensive model, yet the latest of many cool and action-packed LEGO NINJAGO vehicles. With 387 pieces, the 8+ model will likely be able to transform from a sleek blue coloured car to a battle-ready mech. Jay will be included as a Minifigure in the $54.99 set, along with one to two other characters.

Set Name - Jay's Transforming Car

Set Number - 71856

Age Range - 8+

Piece Count - 387

Price - $54.99 / €54.99 / £49.99

Release Date - 1st January 2026

71857 Ninja Vehicle Tree House Battle

Even though it's only likely to be a side build, 71857 is the first set in this rumoured list to include an actual location build rather than a mech or a vehicle. The small treehouse hideout is included in the 7+ models 642 pieces, which will almost definitely focus more on a ninja-themed vehicle or mech rather than an exciting and immersive forest lookout. Just like 71856, 71857 Ninja Vehicle Tree House Battle has a harsh price-to-piece ratio, retailing for $79.99 / €79.99 / £69.99.

Set Name - Ninja Vehicle Tree House Battle

Set Number - 71857

Age Range - 7+

Piece Count - 642

Price - $79.99 / €79.99 / £69.99

Release Date - 1st January 2026

71858 Four Weapons Blacksmith

All four of the remaining sets on this are reportedly anniversary sets, which will likely include unique LEGO NINJAGO 15th anniversary branding. 71858 and its highly detailed workshop dedicated to forging legendary weapons, is also rumoured to include an exclusive collectable Minifigure. With 1,259 pieces included, expect an extremely detailed set featuring a blacksmith's forge, weapon displays, multiple Minifigures and possibly the golden weapons which appeared in the first season of the show.

Set Name - Four Weapons Blacksmith

Set Number - 71858

Age Range - 14+

Piece Count - 1,259

Price - $89.99 / €89.99 / £79.99

Release Date - 1st January 2026

71859 The Dragon of Life

71859 The Dragon of Life will add to the ever-growing collection of extremely detailed brick-built dragons, released under the NINJAGO brand. January 2026's one comes in a unique green, brown and dark grey colour scheme, whilst also including wings made out of large leaves. The source of life and nature theme continues with the $109.99 model, as the dragon also includes large horns that resemble tree branches.

Set Name - The Dragon of Life

Set Number - 71859

Age Range - 8+

Piece Count - 1,050

Price - $109.99 / €99.99 / £89.99

Release Date - 1st January 2026

71861 The Old Town

Ongoing rumours suggest that 71861 The Old Town is the latest edition to the LEGO NINJAGO City series - a line of detailed and expensive modular buildings aimed at older NINJAGO fans. Even though it won't be as large as 71799 NINJAGO City Markets, we can still expect a heavily detailed and Minifigure-friendly 14+ model, possibly referencing some of the most iconic moments from the theme's 15-year history.

Set Name - The Old Town

Set Number - 71861

Age Range - 14+

Piece Count - 4,851

Price - $309.99 / €309.99 / £279.99

Release Date - 1st January 2026

71866 NINJAGO 15th Anniversary Display

Last but not least is 71866, which is reportedly a rare LEGO NINJAGO model aimed at display rather than play. The 8+ model, including 447 pieces, will pay homage to the themes 15th Anniversary with what's expected to be a very unique ninja-themed model. Just like all the anniversary sets, another exclusive collectable Minifigure will be included in 71866.

Set Name - NINJAGO 15th Anniversary Display

Set Number - 71866

Age Range - 8+

Piece Count - 447

Price - $TBC / €TBC / £TBC

Release Date - 1st January 2026

All 11 of these rumoured LEGO NINJAGO sets release on the 1st of January 2026, but what do you think? How many of these rumoured models will you be purchasing at the start of 2026? What's your favourite and least favourite set of the Winter wave? What do you hope to see included in the 15th anniversary branded sets? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.