About
The build is more accessible than the 9+ age mark suggests. There is some Technic structure inside, mainly to reinforce the torso and legs, but nothing that becomes too complex or frustrating. The building flow is very natural: you start with Lloyd’s small flyer, then move on to the mech’s torso, which quickly takes shape with some interesting techniques, and only then you build the legs, arms and, finally, details like shoulder armor and the “helmet”.
The finished model is a large mech, well proportioned and with a very strong presence. The legs use Technic bars to suggest a knee joint, but as usual with Ninjago, there’s no real articulation there. Even so, the “snow boots” create a very stable base and allow for wider stances without fear of the mech tipping over. The arms articulate enough for dynamic poses, and the use of wheel rims and Technic pieces is well hidden under the armor.
The flyer is an interesting style like bird-like wings. When attached to the mech’s back, it visually works almost like a “halo”, adding impact to the silhouette. The spring-loaded shooters are nicely integrated and reinforce the play side.
Minifigure review
The set includes 6 minifigures: Lloyd, Zane FS and four Blizzard villains. Zane FS is exclusive to this set, which already makes it attractive for character collectors. Lloyd comes with very nicely printed torso and legs, with subtle detailing and two different facial expressions, one more serious and one more confident.
With the villains, you can see a clever reuse of elements. With a single leg type, two torsos and three heads, the set manages to create four distinct characters. The dual-moulded armor and helmets in gunmetal and dark red, especially on General Vex and the Blizzard Warrior, give them a strong presence and help create a small, cohesive army. There are fun details on the heads as well, like the expressions of having been hit in the face with a snowball, which fits the icy theme nicely.
Box design
The box is NINJAGO in its purest form: dramatic icy setting, energy explosions, the Titan Mech in a big heroic pose in the centre and the villains completing the action scene. In a few seconds the artwork communicates two key things, the ice battle theme and the scale of the mech. Just by looking at the front you know you’re dealing with a big set.
Instruction manual
Even though it’s rated 9+, the manual is very friendly for younger builders who already have some LEGO experience. The steps are well spaced and clear, without many moments where you’re left confused trying to figure out what changed from one page to the next. The Technic section is explained simply, and the moments when you have to click joints and connections together are intuitive, without requiring a lot of force or extreme precision.
Stickers
Stickers in this set appear in the right quantity. There aren’t so few that the mech looks too “bare”, nor so many that they become a nightmare to apply. They work very well to add detail on armor panels and surfaces, reinforcing the idea of a customized combat machine without covering too much of the large solid colour areas that are also important for the model’s readability.
So…
Set 70676 Lloyd’s Titan Mech is a large, stable and visually striking mech that hits a very good balance between play and display. The detachable flyer adds another layer of play value, the minifigures give great value overall, with an exclusive Zane FS that weighs heavily in the buying decision, and the overall design fits the ice/arctic theme very well without losing impact on the shelf. One of the best mechs out there!
