About
The book does what it promises, large photography, short descriptions, and fact boxes that make browsing quick. The structure makes it easy to jump between ninjas, villains, gear, and timeline, and it doubles as a useful reference when you are building displays or identifying variants. Limitations are the expected ones for a compact encyclopedia, some eras and special characters receive less space than veteran fans might want, and a few blurbs read a bit promotional. Overall, the 2023 edition is the version to choose today thanks to its updated coverage and the included bonus figure.
Minifigure review
The pack-in is an exclusive Lloyd for this edition, often described by fans as a “Samurai Lloyd” variant. Printing is crisp and the parts combination does not appear in regular sets. The minifigure comes bagged inside the book, which protects the prints, and it adds real value for minifigure collectors. For AFOLs it helps complete shelf lineups or themed photography, and for younger readers it ties the book directly to instant play.
