LEGO Ninjago Magazine Issue 145: Dragon Cole Plus a Bonus Gift Still Under Wraps

What makes one monthly Ninjago magazine worth tracking down when a new one lands every few weeks? Usually it comes down to the gift, and LEGO Ninjago magazine issue 145 has an interesting one: two free items rather than the usual single figure, with Dragon Cole as the named headline and a second, deliberately mysterious Ninjago bonus alongside him.

How This Issue Differs From the Recent Run

Our recent Ninjago coverage has followed the dragon-form line-up through our Ninjago collection: Dragon Jay, Dragon Lloyd, Dragon Nya, Dragon Kai and Dragon Zane have all had their turn as covermount gifts. Dragon Cole is the next name in that sequence, so issue 145 reads as a continuation for anyone who has been collecting the set one issue at a time. What changes the picture is the second gift. The retailer listing describes it only as a mysterious bonus Ninjago gift, and we have not been able to confirm what it is, so we will not guess.

Spotlight on Dragon Cole

Cole is the team's Earth ninja, and the dragon-form figures have given each ninja a stand-out look that differs from their standard minifigures. For a collector, the appeal is straightforward: a Dragon Cole completes the dragon-form roster for those who have followed the earlier issues, and it is a figure that does not sit in a regular retail box. We have not seen a confirmed piece count, set number or packaging type for this gift, so check the sealed pack or the seller's description before you buy if those details matter to your collection.

What Else Is in the Issue

Like the rest of the line, this Immediate Media title is built around kids' activities: puzzles and competitions, stickers, posters and plenty of things to do between builds. It is the sort of magazine a young Ninjago fan will read cover to cover while a collector keeps the gift sealed. If you want a fuller picture of the line, our LEGO Ninjago magazine guide explains how the series works from issue to issue.

Why It Is Worth Adding to a Collection

Three reasons stand out. First, the figure belongs to a run people are actively completing, which tends to keep demand steady for the later entries. Second, a double-gift issue gives you two items for one pick-up, and the unnamed second gift adds a small element of surprise. Third, these magazines are UK retail exclusives, so the gifts are not available through standard LEGO channels. That is exactly why specialist shops like ours stock them for collectors outside the UK.

A Practical Collecting Tip

If you are filling out the dragon-form set, buy the issue you are missing while it is still easy to find, rather than waiting until it has dropped off shelves. Keep the gift in its original pack if you care about condition, and store the magazine flat so the cover stays clean. For a side-by-side view, look at LEGO Ninjago magazine issue 145 next to the earlier dragon-form issues and see which ones you still need.

Where to Find It

Brickheads brings these UK-exclusive issues to collectors who cannot find them locally. Browse the full range in our LEGO magazines collection, and check availability for LEGO Ninjago magazine issue 145 and the neighbouring issues before they sell through.

Details are drawn from retailer listings and may be updated as more information about the bonus gift emerges.