LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech 71796-1
LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech (71796-1) is worth about $164 on the secondary market today, against a $130 retail price. It has 1,038 pieces, belongs to the Ninjago theme and was released in 2023.
Kids can stage battles from the NINJAGO® Dragons Rising TV series with this playset featuring an upgradable dragon, a posable mech and 6 minifigures.
- Set number
- 71796-1
- Theme
- Ninjago
- Subtheme
- Dragons Rising Season 1
- Year
- 2023
- Pieces
- 1,038
- Minifigures
- 6
- RRP
- $130
- Market value
- $164
- Used value
- $57
- Released
- 2023
- Retirement
- Retired in 2024
Minifigures in LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech
What you are paying for
Its 6 priced minifigures are worth about $28 together, roughly 17% of the set's value — low for Ninjago sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 44%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech (71796-1) worth?
LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech is worth approximately $164 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech retired?
Yes — Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech (71796-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech gone up in value?
Yes. Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech launched at $130 and now trades around $164, an increase of 26.1%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech?
At its $130 retail price across 1,038 pieces, Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech works out to about $0.125 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech a good investment?
Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech currently trades 26.1% above its $130 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech so expensive?
Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech was released in 2023 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.