LEGO NINJAGO Kai's Ninja Race Car EVO 71780 Building Set

Put Kai behind the wheel and bring high-speed ninja action to life with the LEGO NINJAGO Kai's Ninja Race Car EVO 71780 Building Set — a compact, versatile LEGO vehicle that can be transformed from an off-road vehicle into a street racing car simply by changing its wheels.

With 94 pieces, a Kai minifigure, an opening cockpit and distinctive golden rear wing, this set delivers a focused LEGO building and play experience for NINJAGO fans aged 6 and up. The set was released in 2023 as part of the LEGO NINJAGO range.

🏎️ Kai's Ninja Race Car

The centrepiece is Kai's compact red ninja race car, designed with a sporty profile and distinctive NINJAGO styling.

The vehicle combines the appearance of an off-road machine with the proportions of a street racer, allowing builders to change its character by swapping the four wheels.

Key vehicle features include:

• Opening cockpit
• Space for Kai minifigure
• Four interchangeable wheels
• Large golden rear wing spoiler
• Compact racing-inspired body
• Off-road configuration
• Street-racing configuration

The wheel-swapping feature is the defining play element of the set, allowing children to upgrade the vehicle and create two different configurations from the same build.

🔄 Transform the Vehicle

The EVO concept gives the vehicle a simple but effective transformation feature.

Start with the car in its off-road configuration, then swap its four wheels to convert it into a more streamlined street racing car.

This gives children an interactive reason to rebuild and modify the vehicle rather than simply completing it once and leaving it unchanged.

The transformation can be incorporated into imaginative stories — Kai can use the off-road setup for rough terrain before switching to the street-racing configuration for a high-speed chase through NINJAGO City.

🛞 Two Wheel Configurations

The set includes two different wheel configurations.

The four wheels can be swapped to change the vehicle's appearance and intended use:

Off-road setup → swap all four wheels → street racing setup

This makes the set particularly appealing to children who enjoy LEGO vehicles and like experimenting with different configurations.

Rather than requiring a separate vehicle, the same LEGO build can take on two distinct roles.

🏁 Golden Rear Wing

A prominent golden wing spoiler sits at the rear of the vehicle.

The large spoiler gives Kai's car a distinctive silhouette and reinforces its racing-inspired appearance.

The gold detailing also contrasts strongly with the predominantly red vehicle, giving the finished model an unmistakable Kai-inspired look.

🥷 Kai Minifigure Included

The set includes one Kai minifigure, giving the vehicle an immediate character and driver.

Kai comes equipped with two golden katana weapons, allowing him to take part in action scenes away from the car as well as while driving it.

The opening cockpit provides a dedicated position for Kai behind the wheel.

This makes the set ready for imaginative play immediately after construction:

Build the car → place Kai in the cockpit → choose the wheel setup → race into action.

⚔️ Two Golden Katanas

Kai is equipped with two golden katana accessories.

The weapons allow him to switch between driving and ground-based ninja action, making the minifigure more versatile during play.

They can also be used to recreate ninja battles or create completely original NINJAGO adventures.

🧱 94-Piece Building Experience

The set contains 94 LEGO pieces, making it a relatively quick and approachable build for its recommended 6+ age group. LEGO's official product information confirms both the 94-piece count and 6+ recommendation.

Despite the modest piece count, the completed model incorporates several play features, particularly the opening cockpit and interchangeable wheels.

This gives the set a satisfying progression:

Build → Drive → Upgrade → Race → Reconfigure → Play Again

The compact construction also makes it an excellent choice for younger builders who want a LEGO vehicle without committing to a much larger set.

📏 Compact Display Size

Once built, Kai's Ninja Race Car measures approximately:

• 5 cm high
• 14 cm long
• 10 cm wide

LEGO lists the vehicle as measuring over 5 cm high, 14 cm long and 10 cm wide.

This compact footprint makes the model easy to display on a shelf, desk or alongside other LEGO NINJAGO vehicles.

Its small size also makes it convenient to pick up and use for hands-on play.

📱 LEGO Builder App

The set is supported by the LEGO Builder app, giving builders access to an interactive digital building experience.

The app allows builders to:

• Zoom in on the model
• Rotate the model in 3D
• Follow digital building instructions
• Track building progress
• Save their sets

This provides an additional way for younger builders to follow the construction process and understand how the individual components come together.

🎮 Featured in LEGO 2K Drive

LEGO officially promoted Kai's Ninja Race Car EVO 71780 as appearing in the LEGO 2K Drive video game, adding an extra connection between the physical LEGO model and LEGO's digital racing world.

For children who enjoy both LEGO vehicles and racing games, this gives the set additional appeal beyond traditional brick-building play.

⭐ Why LEGO 71780 Stands Out

🔄 2-Way Vehicle Configuration

Swap the four wheels to transform the model from an off-road vehicle into a street racing car.

🏎️ Compact Racing Design

The red vehicle has a sporty profile, golden rear wing and distinctive NINJAGO styling.

🥷 Kai Included

The set comes with a dedicated Kai minifigure equipped with two golden katanas.

🛞 Interchangeable Wheels

The four wheels can be changed to give the vehicle a different appearance and configuration.

🏁 Opening Cockpit

Kai can be placed directly behind the wheel, making the vehicle ready for immediate play.

🧱 94 Pieces

A manageable build for children aged 6+, while still producing a complete playable vehicle.

📏 Easy to Display

At approximately 14 cm long, the finished car has enough presence to stand out while remaining compact and easy to store.

📦 Product Specifications

The specifications above are based primarily on LEGO's official product information, with the 2023 release and 94-piece/1-minifigure details cross-checked against Brickset.

🎁 A Great LEGO NINJAGO Gift

The LEGO NINJAGO Kai's Ninja Race Car EVO 71780 is an excellent choice for young LEGO and NINJAGO fans who enjoy cars, racing, ninja characters and hands-on building.

Its compact size makes it an easy addition to a growing LEGO collection, while the interchangeable wheels give the model an extra layer of play value.

Whether Kai is tackling rough terrain in the off-road configuration or switching to the street-racing setup for maximum speed, the vehicle provides plenty of opportunities for imaginative racing and ninja adventures.

It also works particularly well as a smaller NINJAGO gift or as an addition to a larger collection of LEGO NINJAGO EVO vehicles.

🏁 Build It. Upgrade It. Race It.

The LEGO NINJAGO Kai's Ninja Race Car EVO 71780 delivers a straightforward but highly effective LEGO play experience.

Build Kai's red ninja car, place him inside the opening cockpit and choose your preferred wheel configuration. Use the off-road setup for rugged adventures, then swap the wheels and transform the vehicle into a street racer.

With 94 pieces, an included Kai minifigure, two golden katanas, an opening cockpit, interchangeable wheels and a striking golden rear wing, this compact NINJAGO set packs plenty of character and play value into a small build.

Build Kai's ride. Swap the wheels. Upgrade the racer. Hit the streets of NINJAGO.