LEGO dropped the Zane's Power Up Mech EVO (71761) in 2022 as part of the Ninjago Core collection — a smaller set that's great for a quick session at 95 pieces with a retail price of $9.99. You get 2 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
The price-per-piece works out to $0.105, which is solid for what you're getting.
It's a straightforward, well-designed set that does what Ninjago does best.
Key Features
95 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
2 minifigures — Collectible characters from Ninjago
$0.105 per piece — Better value than the Ninjago average
Core subtheme — A popular subcategory within Ninjago
Released 2022 — Ninjago sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Zane's Power Up Mech EVO falls under the LEGO Ninjago theme, sitting in the Core subtheme — one of LEGO's most established and popular product lines. Launched in 2022 at $9.99, it sits in the accessible end of Ninjago. Price-per-piece comes in at $0.105, which is reasonable for what Ninjago typically runs.
The Core 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
226% above retail. Now trading at $32.59, up 226% from $9.99 RRP — a 71% annualized return over 2.2 years since retirement.
Strong part-out value at 1.7x — Parts are worth $16.51 vs $9.99 retail (1.7x ratio). Theme average is 2.0x.
Frequently Asked Questions
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