LEGO dropped the Lloyd and Arin's Ninja Team Mechs (71794) in 2023 as part of the Ninjago Dragons Rising Season 1 collection — a quick but satisfying build at 764 pieces with a retail price of $79.99. The set includes 5 minifigures, adding play and display value.
You're looking at $0.105 per piece, which holds up well against other Ninjago sets.
For the price point, the Lloyd and Arin's Ninja Team Mechs delivers a clean Ninjago build that's easy to recommend.
Key Features
764 pieces — A well-balanced build that hits the sweet spot
5 minifigures — Collectible characters from Ninjago
$0.105 per piece — Better value than the Ninjago average
Dragons Rising Season 1 subtheme — A popular subcategory within Ninjago
From 2023 — Modern LEGO design and packaging quality
Theme Background
As a 2023 addition to Ninjago, part of the Dragons Rising Season 1 subcollection, the Lloyd and Arin's Ninja Team Mechs slots into the more affordable side of Ninjago. Ninjago is consistently one of the top-performing LEGO themes, and at $79.99 this set is priced accordingly. Price-per-piece comes in at $0.105, which is reasonable for what Ninjago typically runs.
Collectors following Ninjago specifically should note the Dragons Rising Season 1 subtheme — it's a category that tends to draw attention and hold value, especially as sets in this tier age out of production.
Why This Set Is Special
Strong appreciation at +50%. Market value of $119.79 represents a 50% premium over its $79.99 retail price.
Strong part-out value at 1.6x — Parts are worth $127.53 vs $79.99 retail (1.6x ratio). Theme average is 2.0x.
Frequently Asked Questions
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