LEGO dropped the Gamer's Market (71708) in 2020 as part of the Ninjago Prime Empire collection — a smaller set that's great for a quick session at 218 pieces with a retail price of $29.99. You get 9 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
At $0.138 per piece, it runs a bit higher — but that often reflects larger or more specialized elements.
It's a straightforward, well-designed set that does what Ninjago does best.
Key Features
218 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
9 minifigures — Great character selection from the Ninjago universe
$0.138 per piece — Better value than the Ninjago average
Prime Empire subtheme — A popular subcategory within Ninjago
Released 2020 — Ninjago sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Gamer's Market falls under the LEGO Ninjago theme, sitting in the Prime Empire subtheme — one of LEGO's most established and popular product lines. Launched in 2020 at $29.99, it sits in the accessible end of Ninjago. Price-per-piece comes in at $0.138, which is reasonable for what Ninjago typically runs.
The Prime Empire subcategory within Ninjago has its own collector base, and sets in this range tend to hold interest well after retirement. Worth keeping on the radar if you're building a Ninjago collection.
Why This Set Is Special
167% above retail. Now trading at $80.00, up 167% from $29.99 RRP — a 24% annualized return over 4.6 years since retirement.
Part-out value 5.3x retail — The individual parts are worth $159.95 on BrickLink — 5.3x the $29.99 retail price. Exceptional part-out value.
Frequently Asked Questions
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