The Nightcrawler looks mean in the box, but $40 for a Ninjago car in 2018 was a stretch — and the build doesn't quite back up the price tag.
The parts alone are worth about 85% of the street price — the basis for this D+ price read.
FairParts are worth about 85% of the price — close to what the set is worth.
The Ninja Nightcrawler has the right aesthetic energy: sleek, dark, and aggressive enough to fit the Ninjago universe. But at $40, you're getting a vehicle build that wraps up fast and leaves you wanting more substance. Three minifigs is a decent haul, and Lloyd fans will appreciate the inclusion, but the overall package feels like it's coasting on the theme's popularity. The build is competent without being inventive — nothing here will make a seasoned builder stop and say 'oh, that's clever.' It's a C set in a theme that has produced genuine A-tier moments, which makes it feel more disappointing than it probably deserves. Buy it discounted and it becomes a fair Ninjago fix; at full retail, the math never quite worked.
This grade blends these community reviews with set facts and market pricing, and updates as new reviews come in.