Ninjago
Movie
9+
Quake Mech
Release date:
Dec 2, 2017
LEGO 70632 Quake Mech rolled out on 1 December 2017 as part of the second wave of The LEGO Ninjago Movie sets. With 1 202 pieces and an age mark of 9-14, it launched at €79.99 / £79.99 / $89.99, keeping cost-per-piece under seven euro-cents—impressive for a licensed mech of this scale.
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Minifigure review
Five characters accompany the build: Cole (njo322) in his black band-shirt garb with an earth hammer; Misako (njo412) wielding bow, quiver and a new olive tunic print; TV reporter Fred Finley (njo421) with microphone; and Shark-Army henchmen Crusher (njo422) and Mike the Spike (njo379) armed with fish-weapons. Misako and Fred were both exclusive at launch, giving the line-up solid collector appeal even if the shark thugs had near-twins in cheaper sets.
About the
set
Cole’s earth-shaking machine stands roughly 33 cm tall and balances on a single Technic-reinforced wheel, giving it a silhouette unlike any other NINJAGO mech. An opening cockpit, fully articulated arms, rotating fists and flip-up shoulder “sub-woofers” that fire flick-missiles deliver real play value, while the black-and-orange colour scheme echoes the character’s earth element. Reviewers praise the sturdy Technic spine and the satisfying build flow, though they note that the narrow elbow joints limit extreme poses and the big wheel can skid on smooth surfaces. Overall, the model mixes display presence with plenty of mechanical fun.
Box design
The set ships in a 48 × 37.8 × 9.4 cm box—the same footprint LEGO uses for many €80 starships—showing the Quake Mech blasting sonic waves across NINJAGO City. Bold speaker graphics and a low-angle render make the mech look even bulkier than it is, while the generous depth keeps fragile joints protected in transit.
Instruction manual
Stickers
Would printed elements have been nicer? Always—but given LEGO’s current trend of offloading graphics to stickers, this sheet feels like a best-case scenario: limited in number, accurate in colour, and essential to completing the mech’s rock-concert persona without overwhelming the build. If you’re on the fence because of decal anxiety, rest easy: the Quake Mech’s stickers enhance rather than hinder, and they won’t leave you wishing for a spare sheet when the last one goes on.
So…
For its original RRP the Quake Mech delivered bulk, novelty and five distinctive figures—value that still holds on today’s aftermarket. Articulation quirks and a learning curve when balancing on the big wheel stop it short of perfection, but as a centre-piece it stands out among NINJAGO’s mech fleet. Fans of Cole or anyone who missed the 2017 release will find this earthquaking bruiser worth hunting down, especially before secondary-market prices climb further.
