71738 LEGO NINJAGO Zane’s Titan Mech Battle | Unleash the warrior within with LEGO NINJAGO Zane’s Titan Mech Battle – Grab a 33% discount before there are none left!
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LEGO NINJAGO has taken over the world one plastic brick at a time. The wildly popular toy line that began in 2011 has since spawned a successful TV show, board games and several feature films. Filled with action-packed adventures, thrilling battles, and untold secrets, NINJAGO LEGO always keeps its audience on the edge of their seats. In Series 5, the frenzy around LEGO NINJAGO heated up further with the release of the fan-favourite LEGO® NINJAGO® Zane's Titan Mech Battle. This set is packed with plenty of features and creative additions that make for a fun and engaging experience and has quickly become a fan favourite for its attention to detail and awesome movable parts. With a legion of fans eagerly anticipating every new LEGO NINJAGO release, it's safe to say that this toy phenomenon is here to stay.
Set Details
Unleash your imagination and dive into action-packed scenes from season 5 of the LEGO® NINJAGO® TV series with Zane's Titan Mech Battle (71738) from the Legacy collection. This 840 piece set features a Titan Mech with posable legs and arms, equipped with a sword and a spinning chainsaw. It also includes two spring-loaded shooters and a cockpit for the ninja minifigures. Speaking of minifigures, you'll find four in this set: Zane and Jay Legacy, along with the formidable Ghost Warriors Ghoultar and Soul Archer. Each minifigure is armed with awesome weapons like bows, arrows, and a scythe, ensuring endless NINJAGO battling fun. To celebrate a decade of NINJAGO, this set also includes the special golden collectible minifigure, Jay Legacy.
Set Details
| Model Name | Zane's Titan Mech Battle |
| Model Number | 71738 |
| Theme | Ninjago |
| Sub Themes | Possession |
| Pieces | 840 |
| Minifigures | 4, 1 unique to this set |
| Launch Date | 01/01/2021 |
| Availability | Retired |
| Retirement Date | 31/07/2023 |
| RRP | $65 |
Investment Potential
Due to retire soon and currently available at £39.99 at Smyths Toys (a 33% discount to its £59.99 RRP). It has recently sold out on LEGO’s own site having been discounted to £41.99.
So, is this a must have NINJAGO LEGO set to add to your collection?
| Launch RRP | 65 |
| 5th Year Value | $64 |
| Theme Growth | 12% |
| Sub Theme Growth | 0% |
Theme Analysis
The LEGO NINJAGO theme is historically a solid if unspectacular performer returning annualised growth of 10%. Some good examples from the theme include LEGO NINJAGO Temple of Light (70505) which has nearly doubled it £60 RRP (annualised growth 8%) and LEGO NINJAGO Attack of the Morro Dragon (70736) which has nearly trebled it £60 RRP (18% annualised growth).
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 70505 | Temple of Light | 31/12/2014 | $70 | $159 | 127% | 9% |
| 70653 | Firstbourne | 31/12/2019 | $70 | $131 | 87% | 14% |
| 70725 | Nindroid MechDragon | 20/03/2015 | $90 | $156 | 73% | 6% |
| 70736 | Attack of the Morro Dragon | 31/12/2016 | $70 | $258 | 269% | 18% |
Comparable Set Analysis
The picture is even stronger within the LEGO NINJAGO Possession sub-theme with average annualised growth of 14% and some very strong performers amongst the retired sets.
The most comparable set is LEGO NINJAGO Titan Mech Battle which retired in 2016 with an RRP of £40 and its value is approaching £200 delivering annualised growth of 26%. Another strong performer is LEGO NINJAGO Attack of the Morro (70736) which has almost trebled its RRP since retiring at the end of 2016 (annualised growth of 18%).
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 70734 | Master Wu Dragon | 31/12/2016 | $40 | $112 | 180% | 14% |
| 70735 | Ronin R.E.X. | 31/12/2016 | $50 | $118 | 136% | 12% |
| 70736 | Attack of the Morro Dragon | 31/12/2016 | $70 | $258 | 269% | 18% |
| 70737 | Titan Mech Battle | 31/12/2016 | $60 | $179 | 198% | 15% |
Conclusion
A solid reliable theme and some very strong performance in the sub-theme make this a positive investment for us, even more so at the current 33% discount available at Smyths and retirement imminent. Snap it up at the £40 price point.
Author: Daniel Moore
Daniel has worked in e-commerce and retail operations for over 15 years, specialising in product lifecycle management. His AFOL journey began when he inherited a box of mixed bricks from a relative and decided to rebuild classic Castle sets from memory. That nostalgic project grew into a deep appreciation for LEGO’s medieval and fantasy themes. Daniel’s favourites include Castle, Knights, and early Fantasy Era sets, and he writes about how storytelling and world-building influence collectability.
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