LEGO SET 71718 - Alternate build | Wu's Battle Dragon

Unleashing the Power of Wu’s Battle Dragon: Alternative Builds to Spark Your Imagination

From the moment you lay eyes on Wu’s Battle Dragon (71718-1), you’re swept into a world of elemental magic and high-octane battles. But within those sleek white and blue panels and fierce dragon wings lies something even more extraordinary: a treasure trove of parts just waiting to be reimagined. Imagine the roar of the dragon morphing into the mechanical hum of a futuristic beast, its sinuous form bending and twisting into something entirely new. Visualize tribal sages harnessing its power to construct a majestic sail barge that glides across pixelated seas, or a graceful manta ray soaring through an ocean of endless possibility.

This set’s ingenious combination of curved slopes, wing elements, and technic connectors isn’t simply about recreating a single iconic build—it’s an invitation to explore the full narrative potential of each component. By deconstructing the dragon’s armor plates and dual-jointed limbs, builders can channel the same energy into creating robotic creatures that stand guard over your cityscape or ethereal winged mounts that patrol your sky realm. Every hinge, every claw, every ornamental flourish becomes a brushstroke in your personal LEGO masterpiece.

Whether you’re a seasoned builder seeking to hone your technique or a newcomer eager to dive into the art of MOC (My Own Creation), these alternative builds showcase how one set can blossom into countless new adventures. Dive into the possibilities below and discover how Wu’s Battle Dragon can transcend its origins, unleashing a wave of creativity that knows no bounds.

Alternative Builds & Modifications

Transformer Dragon

Designer: alanyuppie
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-55685/alanyuppie/transformer-dragon-from-lego-ninjago-71718-wus-battle-dragon/

LEGO Transformer White Lion

Designer: alanyuppie
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-71674/alanyuppie/lego-transformer-white-lion-from-set-71718/

Transformer Vector Prime

Designer: alanyuppie
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-97773/alanyuppie/transformer-vector-prime-from-lego-ninjago-71718-wus-battle-dragon/

Transformer Falcon

Designer: alanyuppie
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-85652/alanyuppie/transformer-falcon-from-ninjago-71718-wus-battle-dragon/

Wu’s Sail Barge

Designer: Nodrap
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-73531/Nodrap/wus-sail-barge/

Transformer Manta Ray

Designer: alanyuppie
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-141597/alanyuppie/transformer-manta-ray-from-lego-ninjago-71718-wus-battle-dragon/

Wu’s Battle Beast

Designer: Ninjago_rules_22496
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-155830/Ninjago_rules_22496/wus-battle-beast/

Wu’s Ikran

Designer: I-like-soup
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-222542/I-like-soup/wus-ikran/

With these inspiring builds — you’ll see how Wu’s Battle Dragon is more than a single model: it’s a toolkit for boundless exploration. Which one will you build first?