Micro NINJAGO City

The Micro NINJAGO City set 40703-1 was released by the LEGO Group in 2024 as part of a series of promotional micro-scale recreations of iconic modular buildings. This set specifically draws its inspiration from the massive, multi-tiered NINJAGO City (set 70620), which was originally designed by Nicolaas Vás and Christopher Leslie Stamp to celebrate the vibrant, hyper-detailed aesthetic of the 2017 animated film. The micro-scale version serves as a compact tribute to that architectural milestone, distilling the intricate verticality and color palette of the original into a desktop-sized display model.

Designers for this micro series aimed to capture the dense, layered spirit of the full-scale original while navigating the practical constraints of a much smaller piece count. By using specialized techniques to represent the complex rooflines, canals, and traditional architectural elements at a reduced scale, the designers managed to maintain the signature look of the source material. Upon its release, it was well received by the community for its ability to provide a sophisticated display piece that remains accessible to fans who may not have space for the larger, more expensive modular sets.