Raid Zeppelin

If you're a regular Ninjago fan, this will be a good one for the collection, but probably nothing special. The balloon parts are great to have, but there's only seven of them, not eight for a full one. The parts included are pretty great, and if you're not a huge Ninjago fan like me, then the parts are a brilliant addition. There's only five of these moulds in existence, with each colour only being in one set each, so they're very cool to have. The purple and white from a Friends set, and the red and black from a City Police Station set. It's quite a collectible set considering the parts. more less

Ninjago fans can use the Raid Zeppelin and included minifigures to dream up, and play out, an air-pirate-themed adventure. The pirates and Ninja Zane are enemies, which provides two opposing groups, with vehicles, in one set. more less

As the title would show, I feel like this set is really creative and fun. The way LEGO has created the hot air balloon look is very creative. I really like the new mini figs this series has to offer, especially the armor only being on one shoulder. The villains in this series are pretty epic. I currently have this set flying above my LEGO city on a couple clear stands I stole from my Star Wars droids. Looks awesome! Can't wait for the summer sets! more less

For my response to this, I shall paraphrase Douglas Adams: It is held up in the air because it is aesthetically pleasing, artistically right. It is, after all, a toy, based on a fantasy story, made into a cartoon. I do not let issues of comic book physics prevent me from enjoying the look of a craft. more less

All in all, this is a fantastic little set. Of course, it helps if you're a fan of the Ninjago theme, or — like me — a fan of Steampunk and anything with the word “Zeppelin" in it. Still, this is a solid set, and a fantastic playset. Kids of all ages will get a kick out of swooshing the zeppelin around, and it's quite sturdy enough to withstand a great deal of sky shenanigans. more less