LEGO Knuckles' Guardian Mech (76996-1)
The Knuckles' Guardian Mech (76996-1) is a LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog set that was released in December 2023 and retired in December 2025 with a shelf life of 2 years 25 days.
This LEGO set has 276 pieces and had a RRP of $34.99 (£29.99 / 34.99€) which equates to a price per piece of 0.13c (0.11p / 0.13€). Since it retired it has gone down in value by -21.1% and now has a value of $27.60 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24 | $42.02 | 1 |
| Feb 24 | $36.77 | 7 |
| Mar 24 | $36.77 | 1 |
| Apr 24 | $35.02 | 1 |
| May 24 | $35.02 | 0 |
| Jun 24 | $35.02 | 0 |
| Jul 24 | $35.02 | 2 |
| Aug 24 | $31.51 | 0 |
| Sep 24 | $29.76 | 1 |
| Oct 24 | $26.26 | 0 |
| Nov 24 | $24.51 | 3 |
| Dec 24 | $36.77 | 3 |
| Jan 25 | $35.02 | 1 |
| Feb 25 | $36.77 | 1 |
| Mar 25 | $35.02 | 0 |
| Apr 25 | $33.26 | 0 |
| May 25 | $31.51 | 0 |
| Jun 25 | $29.76 | 0 |
| Jul 25 | $28.01 | 0 |
| Aug 25 | $26.26 | 1 |
| Sep 25 | $28.01 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | $29.76 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | $29.76 | 1 |
| Dec 25 | $36.77 | 3 |
| Jan 26 | $36.77 | 1 |
| Feb 26 | $45.52 | 1 |
| Mar 26 | $33.26 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 2 minifigures with a combined value of $23.70. 1 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 29 sales of the Knuckles' Guardian Mech set since Jan 24. 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 Knuckles' Guardian Mech is $27.60
The 2 minifigures in this set make up 86% of the total set value.
The Knuckles minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 44% of the set value .
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Set details
Name: Knuckles' Guardian Mech
Theme: Sonic the Hedgehog
Set number: 76996-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 5 months
Pieces: 276
Minifigures: 2
Dec 6, 2023
Dec 6, 2023
Dec 6, 2023
Dec 6, 2023
Dec 31, 2025
Dec 31, 2025
Dec 31, 2025
Dec 31, 2025
Shelf life: 2 years, 1 month
$34.99
£29.99
34.99€
0.127c
0.109p
0.127€
Set value
Confidence: High
Current value: $27.60
Increase from RRP: -21.1%
Yearly ROI: -21.1%
Set rating
This set has been given an average rating of 4.5 / 10 based on 2 ratings. Below is a breakdown of the votes.
Minifigures
Set colors
The Knuckles' Guardian Mech has 276 pieces and is ranked 4146 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.
The most common colour in this set is White
The most common part in this set is Plate 1 x 2
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Knuckles' Guardian Mech (76996-1) worth?
The LEGO Knuckles' Guardian Mech is currently worth $27.60 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $34.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Knuckles' Guardian Mech?
The LEGO Knuckles' Guardian Mech (76996-1) contains 276 pieces, making it the 4146th biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Knuckles' Guardian Mech retired?
Yes, the LEGO Knuckles' Guardian Mech has been retired. It was retired in December 2025 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 Knuckles' Guardian Mech?
The LEGO Knuckles' Guardian Mech contains 2 minifigures, 1 of which is exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Knuckles, Rouge.
When was the LEGO Knuckles' Guardian Mech released?
The LEGO Knuckles' Guardian Mech (76996-1) was released in December 2023 as part of the Sonic the Hedgehog theme.
Is the LEGO Knuckles' Guardian Mech a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Knuckles' Guardian Mech has decreased in value by 21.1% from its original retail price.
Price data last updated: Mar 26
