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DIY Light Bundle for LEGO® NINJAGO The Guardian Dragon #71847

 

Learn how to transform your LEGO® NINJAGO The Guardian Dragon #71847 with Light My Bricks™! In this video tutorial, our expert lighting designer walks you through the installation of DIY lighting components. Each step is clearly explained with an easy-to-follow video tutorial, making it simple to elevate your LEGO® set to the next level. Whether you’re new to lighting or a seasoned builder, this guide will help you bring your LEGO® creation to life with a brilliant glow.

Lighting your LEGO® Displays with Light My Bricks™

Looking to light up your LEGO® set without waiting for an official kit? The Light My Bricks™ DIY Light Bundles are the perfect solution! Curated by our in-house lighting design team, these bundles are tailored for specific LEGO® sets and combine a selection of our DIY components. 

Each bundle includes everything you need to bring your build to life with realistic, aesthetic lighting—perfect for display. With just one click, you can add the entire bundle to your cart directly from our website at a great discount. These bundles help us get lighting solutions into your hands faster, while also inspiring more builders to explore our versatile DIY range and learn common lighting techniques that will support you throughout your LEGO® lighting journey.

The DIY Bundle for the LEGO® Palace Cinema includes:

 

From the Designer

Hi, I’m Brett—a lighting designer at Light My Bricks. When I saw The Guardian Dragon set, I knew it had epic potential for lighting—it’s a majestic display-piece, full of detail and drama. Working on something that powerful and imposing was a fantastic challenge, especially since it’s part of the same series as the Fire Knight Mech. This kit was a perfect opportunity to bring the dragon to life with flame, glow, and atmosphere—while bonding it visually with its fiery counterpart.

Lighting Inspiration

The goal was to make the Guardian Dragon feel like a true protector—majestic, powerful, and mystical. I began with the base, installing two Astro Large Warm White Spotlights to illuminate the shrine and floating sword. To highlight the ambient environment, I added two Astro Large Cool White lights inside the lanterns and a third beneath the magical sword itself.

Moving up to the dragon, I used two more Warm White spotlights to create dramatic wing illumination—filtered through translucent green bricks for a glowing, ethereal effect. To replicate the creature’s inner magic, an Astro Regular Flicker Effect Warm White light was placed in both her chest crest and over the dragon’s head, suggesting pulsing energy. The dragon’s held flame is represented by an Astro Large Cool White Light under a trans-green stud, mirroring her animated flame colour in the Legends Monstrosity short.

This lighting scheme maintains a cohesive visual language with the Fire Knight Mech by using the same mix of lights and parts, creating a unified aesthetic across both models.

Feature Highlights

Flickering Flame on Crest

My favourite feature of this lighting setup is the flickering light in the dragon’s head crest and chest. I used Light My Bricks’ Astro Regular Flicker Effect Warm White Light, housed directly under the trans orange pieces.

This effect simulates the dragon’s fiery core, giving her a living, breathing presence. The gentle flicker dances through the transparent plastic, creating a pulsating glow that feels magical and untamed. It’s subtle, powerful, and brings a storybook-like life to the build—turning a static dragon into a glowing guardian with energy and soul.

Bringing your LEGO® to Life with Lights by Light My Bricks™

Lighting the LEGO® NINJAGO® The Guardian Dragon was a journey in contrast, colour, and scale. By combining warm and cool lighting with delicate flicker effects, the model exudes power, mysticism, and grandeur—just as it’s meant to. Whether paired with the Fire Knight Mech or standing alone, this glowing Guardian Dragon is a stunning display piece that commands attention—and I’m thrilled with how it turned out.

Whether you're enhancing your build or exploring the possibilities of our DIY range, this project is a perfect example of how lighting can truly transform your LEGO® creations. Start your LEGO® lighting journey today and see your bricks in a whole new light.

Explore More DIY Light Bundles

The LEGO® NINJAGO The Guardian Dragon #71847 DIY Light Bundle is part of our DIY LEGO® Lighting Tutorial series, designed to help builders bring their favourite sets to life. Our team of LEGO® lighting experts walks you through the process with video tutorials crafted for specially curated light bundles.

From vehicles and streetscapes to iconic structures, our DIY bundles make it easier than ever to create immersive, lit-up displays that stand out.

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We're passionate about empowering LEGO® fans and creators to build realistic, cinematic scenes. We can't wait to see how you light up your next masterpiece!

Alex Vann
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