Temple of Resurrection — C+ · The Brick Drop Score
C+
The Drop Score
Temple of Resurrection
70643-1 · Ninjago
Based on 26 reviews · thin
Nine minifigs sounds like a win until you realize you're paying $70 for a Ninjago set that hits a C+ and calls it a day — the temple looks decent on shelf but the price tag stings for what you get.
Is the price fair?D+Flagship price for a mid-tier build — the value gap is real.
Will you love it?B-Nine minifigs and a temple that looks the part carry it to a B-.
Holds its value?C-Retains modestly but don't expect a dramatic climb after retirement.
True ValueD+
$238
Street price
$200
Parts value
84%
Ratio
The parts alone are worth about 84% of the street price — the basis for this D+ price read.
What you get
Plain bricks
$83
Printed & detailcalc
$3
Functional piecescalc
$33
Figures (×9)
$82
Premium you pay
Premium over parts
$37
FairParts are worth about 84% of the price — close to what the set is worth.
The Full Take
Temple of Resurrection is one of those Ninjago sets that does enough right to keep you from feeling burned, but not enough to make you feel smart about the purchase. The nine-minifig haul is a genuine draw — that roster has real play appeal and a few shelf-worthy characters in the mix. The temple itself builds up with decent presence, though the design leans more functional than inspired; you won't stop mid-build to marvel at a technique. At $69.99 it's asking flagship money for a set that plays more like a solid mid-tier release, and that gap between price and payoff is hard to ignore. Ninjago fans who need this chapter of the story will find enough here to enjoy — everyone else might want to wait for a sale.
