LEGO Ninjago is a series of LEGO brick sets and an accompanying animated TV series that debuted in 2011. It tells the story of a group of young ninjas, Kai, Cole, Jay, Zane, Lloyd and Nya, who, led by Master Wu, fight against various forces of evil to defend their homeland, the Land of Ninjago. The series combines elements of classic ninja stories with modern themes such as robots and technology. Ninjago is one of the longest-running and most popular themes in LEGO history, with numerous sets, spin-offs and accessories.
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- Debut: The LEGO Ninjago series was officially launched in 2011, offering unique sets of bricks and a story about the ninja world.
- Main characters: Six young ninjas - Kai, Cole, Jay, Zane, Lloyd and Nya - are the main characters of the series. Each of them represents a different element: fire, earth, lightning, ice, energy and water.
- Master Wu: He is a wise teacher and mentor to young ninjas. His goal is to impart the knowledge and skills needed to fight evil.
- Antagonists: Over the years of the Ninjago series, the heroes have faced many enemies, such as Lord Garmadon, Nindroids, Ghosts, Snake Tribes, and others.
- Spinjitzu: This is a special fighting technique learned by the characters in Ninjago. Spinjitzu involves spinning in a whirlwind, and each ninja has a unique style.
- Animated series: "Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu" is an animated series that expands the story presented in the LEGO sets. The series was very popular and had many seasons.
- Evolution: The initial sets focused on the traditional ninja look, but over the years modern themes such as robots, complex machinery and advanced technology have been introduced.
- Computer games: The LEGO Ninjago series also lived to see several computer games that allowed fans to take on the roles of their favorite characters and experience their adventures in a virtual world.
- Variety of sets: From small sets to large constructions, Ninjago offers a wide range of products, including vehicles, temples, cities and more.
- Durability of the series: Ninjago is one of the longest-running themes in LEGO history. Its popularity has led the series to be renewed and developed many times, bringing new stories and characters.
Trivia
- Inspiration from different cultures: Although Ninjago has clear references to Japanese culture, many elements, including architecture and mythology, are inspired by various Asian cultures.
- Originally intended to be temporary: Ninjago was originally intended to be a short-lived series, but due to its enormous popularity, it was extended and became one of LEGO's main themes.
- Sister and brother: Few know that Nya, one of the main characters, is the sister of one of the ninjas - Kai. Their relationship is a key element of many seasons of the series.
- Zane is...: Spoiler for those who don't know the story! Zane discovers that he is a Nindroid (ninja robot), which adds depth to his character and is an important turning point in the series.
- Lord Garmadon: It is interesting that Lord Garmadon, the main antagonist of the series, is Lloyd's father, which leads to many emotional conflicts in the story.
- Actual references: The name "Ninjago" is a combination of the words "Ninja" and "Go," which is a popular cry in Japanese culture, often used in the context of fighting or sports.
- "Day of the Departed": This is a special episode where the characters have to face the ghosts of former antagonists. It's an interesting role reversal, where the past comes back to cause chaos.
- Influence of fans: Due to the popularity of the series, many ideas and suggestions from fans were incorporated into later sets and episodes of the series.
- Elements of : While there were originally five ninjas, each representing their element, over time more elements and characters were introduced to represent them, enriching the Ninjago universe.
- "The LEGO Ninjago Movie".: In 2017, the feature-length film "The LEGO Ninjago Movie" was released, although it had a different tone and was loosely based on the original series, it became the next step in popularizing Ninjago in mass culture.