LEGO Knuckles' Guardian Mech 76996-1
LEGO Knuckles' Guardian Mech (76996-1) is worth about $41 on the secondary market today, against a $35 retail price. It has 276 pieces, belongs to the LEGO® Sonic the Hedgehog™ theme and was released in 2024. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set en
Video game characters and action for LEGO® Sonic the Hedgehog™ fans in this Knuckles’ Guardian Mech set, with a mech, glider and 2 gaming characters.
- Set number
- 76996-1
- Theme
- LEGO® Sonic the Hedgehog™
- Subtheme
- Modern Games
- Year
- 2024
- Pieces
- 276
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $35
- Market value
- $41
- Released
- 2024
- Retirement
- Retired in 2025
Minifigures in LEGO Knuckles' Guardian Mech
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $21 together, roughly 52% of the set's value — high for sets with minifigures, so most of what you pay for is the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Knuckles' Guardian Mech (76996-1) worth?
LEGO Knuckles' Guardian Mech is worth approximately $41 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Knuckles' Guardian Mech retired?
Yes — Knuckles' Guardian Mech (76996-1) 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 Knuckles' Guardian Mech gone up in value?
Yes. Knuckles' Guardian Mech launched at $35 and now trades around $41, an increase of 16.7%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Knuckles' Guardian Mech?
At its $35 retail price across 276 pieces, Knuckles' Guardian Mech works out to about $0.127 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Knuckles' Guardian Mech a good investment?
Knuckles' Guardian Mech currently trades 16.7% above its $35 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 Knuckles' Guardian Mech so expensive?
Knuckles' Guardian Mech was released in 2024 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.