LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech (71796-1)
The Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech (71796-1) is a LEGO Ninjago set that was released in May 2023 and retired in December 2024 with a shelf life of 1 year and 7 months 21 days.
This LEGO set has 1,038 pieces and had a RRP of $129.99 (£94.99 / 104.99€) which equates to a price per piece of 0.13c (0.09p / 0.10€). Since it retired it has gone down in value by -29.9% and now has a value of $91.16 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23 | $99.44 | 4 |
| Sep 23 | $120.75 | 2 |
| Oct 23 | $101.21 | 2 |
| Nov 23 | $124.30 | 3 |
| Dec 23 | $134.95 | 3 |
| Jan 24 | $104.77 | 2 |
| Feb 24 | $147.38 | 1 |
| Mar 24 | $147.38 | 1 |
| Apr 24 | $104.77 | 1 |
| May 24 | $127.85 | 2 |
| Jun 24 | $129.63 | 0 |
| Jul 24 | $129.63 | 3 |
| Aug 24 | $108.32 | 0 |
| Sep 24 | $88.78 | 3 |
| Oct 24 | $94.11 | 0 |
| Nov 24 | $99.44 | 1 |
| Dec 24 | $124.30 | 2 |
| Jan 25 | $118.97 | 20 |
| Feb 25 | $110.09 | 6 |
| Mar 25 | $142.06 | 1 |
| Apr 25 | $104.77 | 3 |
| May 25 | $117.20 | 6 |
| Jun 25 | $104.77 | 3 |
| Jul 25 | $133.18 | 3 |
| Aug 25 | $124.30 | 5 |
| Sep 25 | $115.42 | 2 |
| Oct 25 | $113.64 | 2 |
| Nov 25 | $126.07 | 6 |
| Dec 25 | $110.09 | 8 |
| Jan 26 | $134.95 | 4 |
| Feb 26 | $127.85 | 4 |
| Mar 26 | $133.18 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 6 minifigures with a combined value of $44.53. 1 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 104 sales of the Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech set since Aug 23. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.
Value breakdown
The current value of Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech is $91.16
The 6 minifigures in this set make up 49% of the total set value.
The Imperium Guard minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 14% of the set value .
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Set details
Name: Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech
Theme: Ninjago
Set number: 71796-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 1 year, 4 months
Pieces: 1,038
Minifigures: 6
May 11, 2023
May 10, 2023
May 11, 2023
May 12, 2023
Dec 31, 2024
Dec 31, 2024
Dec 31, 2024
Dec 31, 2024
Shelf life: 1 year, 8 months
$129.99
£94.99
104.99€
0.125c
0.092p
0.101€
Set value
Confidence: High
Current value: $91.16
Increase from RRP: -29.9%
Yearly ROI: -22.4%
Set rating
This set has been given an average rating of 6.4 / 10 based on 5 ratings. Below is a breakdown of the votes.
Minifigures
Set colors
The Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech has 1038 pieces and is ranked 827 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.
The most common colour in this set is Black
The most common part in this set is Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech (71796-1) worth?
The LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech is currently worth $91.16 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $129.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech?
The LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech (71796-1) contains 1,038 pieces, making it the 827th biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech retired?
Yes, the LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech has been retired. It was retired in December 2024 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.
How many minifigures are in the LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech?
The LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech contains 6 minifigures, 1 of which is exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Imperium Guard, Empress Beatrix, Lord Ras, Jay - Dragons Rising, Zane - Dragons Rising.
When was the LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech released?
The LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech (71796-1) was released in May 2023 as part of the Ninjago theme.
Is the LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech has decreased in value by 29.9% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 22.4%.
Price data last updated: Mar 26
