The Temple of Celebrations — A- · The Brick Drop Score
A-
The Drop Score
The Temple of Celebrations
4002021-1 · Ninjago
Early read · 2 reviews
Twelve minifigs in a single set is a flex, and The Temple of Celebrations delivers the whole crew plus a build that feels like Ninjago at its most festive. The B+ lands because this is one of those sets where the sum outpaces any individual part.
Is the price fair?AFair for what it is, but you're paying the secondary-market premium for exclusivity.
Will you love it?BNinjago fans get the full crew and a build that feels like a party — hard not to smile at this one.
Holds its value?C+Exclusive origin helps, but the C+ says don't bank on major appreciation.
True ValueA
$221
Street price
$386
Parts value
175%
Ratio
The parts alone are worth about 175% of the street price — the basis for this A price read.
What you get
Plain bricks
$83
Printed & detailcalc
$3
Functional piecescalc
$11
Figures (×12)
$290
BargainThe parts alone are worth more than you pay — $386 of parts for $221.
The Full Take
The Temple of Celebrations is a LEGO® employee gift set, which means it was never meant for shelves at retail — and that insider origin gives it a particular charm. Twelve minifigs is a staggering number for any set this size, and for Ninjago fans, it reads as a greatest-hits lineup. The build itself leans celebratory: colorful, layered, and packed with little nods that reward a second look. At 1312 pieces it's a satisfying afternoon build without overstaying its welcome. The price grade lands at a B — fair but not a bargain, especially given secondary market sourcing. Where it earns the B+ overall is in the combination: strong minifig haul, a build that actually looks like something, and the novelty of owning something most fans never got a shot at.
