Castle of the Forsaken Emperor — A · The Brick Drop Score
A
The Drop Score
A for you · A- overall
Great for a display collector
Castle of the Forsaken Emperor
70678-1 · Ninjago
Early read · 0 reviews
That dark fortress silhouette earns an A on the shelf — the layered stonework and gate structure give it real architectural weight, not the flat-facade problem that plagues a lot of castle sets.
Is the price fair?A+Seven minifigs and a full castle for $99.99 — the math is embarrassingly good.
Will you love it?B-Dark fortress energy, stacked roster, satisfying build — hard not to love.
Holds its value?C-Retains some value but don't bank on it appreciating meaningfully.
The Full Take
Castle of the Forsaken Emperor is one of those sets that justifies Ninjago's staying power. Seven minifigs for a hundred bucks is a deal that most themes can't touch, and the castle itself has genuine shelf presence — dark stone aesthetic, layered architecture, and enough going on visually to hold attention from across the room. The build lands somewhere between display piece and playset, which is a harder balance to strike than it sounds. At 1223 pieces the experience is substantial without overstaying its welcome. The A+ on price is well-earned, and the overall A- reflects a set that delivers across almost every dimension. The one honest caveat: don't expect this to become a retirement windfall — it's a set you buy because it's great, not because the secondary market will reward you later.
