Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech EARLY Review! LEGO Ninjago Dragons Rising Set 71796

This is an early review of LEGO Ninjago set 71796 Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech! This set officially releases on June 1st, 2023 as a part of the Ninjago: Dragons Rising wave, and contains 6 minifigures: Dragons Rising Jay, Dragons Rising Zane, Sora, Empress Beatrix, Lord Ras, and an Imperium Guard, as well as Baby Riyu, the baby dragon!
Official LEGO Description:
Ninja fans aged 9+ can recreate an epic showdown from the NINJAGO® Dragons Rising TV series with Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech (71796). The building set features fearsome dragon Jiro, who can be upgraded by adding golden blade wings and stud shooters from a flyer vehicle to take on the Empress’s posable golden mech, who is wielding a large sword.
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The impressive playset includes 6 minifigures. Jay, Sora and Zane each come with 2 golden katanas to defeat the trio of Lord Ras with his hammer, Empress Beatrix with her Imperium sword and an Imperium Guard with a staff. There’s also a yellow dragon power element for the characters to battle over, and kids can collect 4 more in different colors and 4 golden dragon energy core elements in other NINJAGO sets.
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Dragon and mech playset - Kids aged 9+ can play out an epic showdown from the NINJAGO® Dragons Rising TV series with the Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech (71796) set
6 minifigures - Jay, Sora and Zane, who come with 2 golden katanas each to take on Lord Ras and his hammer, Empress Beatrix with her Imperium sword and an Imperium Guard with a staff
Flyer vehicle - The ninja can take to the skies in a flyer armed with golden blade wings and powerful shooters that can fire 4 studs
Upgradable ninja dragon - The dragon Jiro can be upgraded into a bigger and more imposing model by adding the golden blade wings and stud shooters from the flyer
Collectible yellow dragon power element - The ninja and Empress Beatrix are fighting over this power source, and kids can collect 4 more power elements in different colors in other LEGO® NINJAGO® sets
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[@cryokinesis420]

SpInJiTzU

[@dertson4646]

Sora’s transforming mech bike

[@martinreekie582]

When does the embargo for markets lift?

[@The_ocarina_1012]

The dragon core temple

[@octav1600]

@@The_ocarina_1012 Second on the temple.

[@cjbricks422]

I think there’s a reason they included Sora and Riyu in the set. I think they are included for the sake of the combination feature making sense. Basically, Riyu empowers Sora to use her powers to separate the parts of Jay’s vehicle to use as armor and weapons for the dragon

[@giantmonkey28]

Nice idea

[@cjbricks422]

@@giantmonkey28 Thanks!

[@giantmonkey28]

@@cjbricks422 np bro

[@brucejohns4932]

That's cool I think that could happen in the show

[@okrainz]

@@brucejohns4932and it did lol

[@timebomb42]

I think this is the best set of the wave, not only does it come with quite a lot of pieces but it's just a good play set. To have builds for both sides in the same set is a rarity, let alone to this extent. Definitely one of the best sets they've come out with in a while.

[@judithmurphy324]

Yeah I also think Dragons Rising has some of the best sets in recent years

[@craftmastr]

Honestly this set looks well worth the price. Not only do we get a massively impressive massive dragon, but a very decent Mech and side build that could exist as sets on their own, but are very nicely bundled with the dragon

[@nategoodliff3205]

Sounds like every other ninjago set ever made

[@bizarrion]

Knees!

[@paleospino4956]

@@nategoodliff3205 No, definitely not. Lol

[@Dezz259]

The dragon just SLAPS by itself, it's probably one of the best dragons I've seen from Ninjago and while the wings are not cloth, I understand the choice (the pointy bits would have flopped downward), and the mech just brings out some hardcore 2023 Exo-Force vibes

[@mrmateusz5188]

This set has one of the best lego small mechs ive ever seen, wish the hero mech sets used this as a base instead of the previous ones

[@TheBrixHub]

This really feels like one of the Ancient Dragons from Farum Azula in Elden Ring. Something about the very jagged shape of the face, the general bodyshape/stance and the four limbs, lightning-bolts and huge wings just feel so similar, and it's made me wonder if the designers were inspired somewhat by them :)

[@greivoud7113]

Thought the same thing

[@Nick_2102]

Imagine having 4 wings!

[@TheBrixHub]

@@Nick_2102 yeah! That'd be the only change the set needs! :D

[@ReeseHosgood]

Even though this set costs $130 USD I really like it and considering how good the set is and that it’s the only set from the wave I plan on picking up, I don’t mind the price that much.

[@aidanbblp4308]

I gotta say, the price actually doesn't look as bad as I thought. $130 is still far from good, but $110-$120 wouldn't actually be half bad. I think that just speaks to how great a set this is.

[@bobdabuildar69]

Idk why its so expensive in the us here i can already get it for 85€

[@Sierra-058]

@@bobdabuildar69 wait so how much is the heatwave dragon?

[@bobdabuildar69]

@@Sierra-058 the cheapest is 42€ and msrp is 53€

[@Sierra-058]

@@bobdabuildar69 goddayum

[@GunnarTobus]

That has got to be the most gorgeous Lego lightning dragon to date.

[@DEADLYSTORM22]

That is completely right 👍

[@Chillz011]

This is hands down the best lightning dragon we’ve ever gotten. The mech is nice too, but I feel like they could’ve done more for the villains in this wave other than just side builds and one twenty dollar set. Amazing set, I might pick it up if I wasn’t gonna be broke after purchasing Ninjago City Markets.

[@ApexHarbringer]

Could probably make a dalek moc out of that dome head piece

[@Commander_Furty]

Chima will probably return or something like that because Ras is not the only anthropomorphic amimal. In the trailers you can see a humanoid frog or lizard Awesome set but probably won't buy it until its like 100€ or 90€

[@makoto1234]

ninjago rarely does bipedal dragons these days, so this one is quite nice and unique

[@aegis84]

The thing I find really interesting about this set is that even though Jiro is a lightning dragon, and Jay rides him in the set, he is in fact Nya's dragon predominantly. Which I think is a really clever mix-up and I really like the idea of the ninja riding dragons that don't necessarily correlate to their elemental powers.

[@DarrenAizebeokhai-qf4ic]

They are well designed and the mech has better legs than the Evo mechs. Either way, great set😊

[@TTHBLOX_]

I love the mech!! Looks very steampunky! The villains are once again slaying their designs!!!

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

Id say its dieselpunk (dark, industrial/pipe, decopunk lines) mixed with a little cyberpunk (lights, techblade) and steampunk (gold), very cool

[@TTHBLOX_]

​@@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369 yes that was the words i was looking for. Still great!!!

[@legendary6935]

ok so this is my favorite set of the wave but I just really wish we had a dragon like this for Cole…

[@Brickpit-d9p]

This is probably my fav set this wave I love the dragon build and the mech!!

[@green-legacy]

makes sense considering this is people introduction to the new series so when people get these, these will be there first sets so it makes sense to have incredible designs and figures

[@S_kattz]

We NEED zanes spinjitzu car 🙂

[@hawkmoon993]

As someone who has started collecting the actually good dragons last yr, I hope the futures ones are like this or better

[@wszystkooakwarium]

I remember Lloyd's legendary dragon from last year (he was helpful) Zane's dragon from this year was great too, I've been collecting dragons for a while and they're getting better, I'm buying this one in a few days and I can't wait to build it! ps. I'm Polish, I write it from the translator

[@superchristopher]

To answer your Bionicle question, they were called Zamor spheres/launchers. Enemies used theirs for mind control while the heroes has theirs made fo neutralize the mind control. The piece was then used in Midak Light blasters later.

[@laminate31]

2:49 zamor something 😂 Edit:Zamor spheres

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

I really like this set except the neck/chest disconnect, and it looks really stable for the scale the flyer is unexpectedly cool

[@detectivestudios7699]

I would be tempted to get the set, but the problem I have is that I really don’t care for the dragon in it because I’ve been collecting Ninjago since 2011, but I adore the mech. It has such a cool design and the scale is perfect.

[@jamesliamdyson2583]

Temple of the Dragon energy core

[@Nexusknight-ki9bs]

More like Godzilla rather than a t rex

[@Localiii]

can you do the Lloyd mech next? and after your done reviewing all the sets you should do a video on which to buy

[@energymaster2484]

Aside from the City Markets, this is the set I am looking forward to the most. 😄

[@AquaSloth345]

WHOAH. WHO IS THE NEW DESIGNER FOR THE SETS BECAUSE THE BUILD OF THAT DRAGON LOOKS AMAZING

[@Songal18]

I cannot wait to see this in the show! Not a set I'll be getting, mainly because I don't like the design of this dragon, but it still is a very cool set. Also I love the guy with the pan on his head XD

[@TTHBLOX_]

In one of the teasers we can see this dragon in a prison cell

[@goldenninja218]

Arm printing is awesome, Soras Mech and Kai’s Race Car sets are my definite buys

[@user-no5eq5ku5r]

Did you notice this dragon really suits with jay core minifig??

[@vincentsbricks]

The reveal of the how crazy the price is was like a plot twist.

[@user-li7qu6gj6k]

I think the top helmet piece of the ninja suit without the neck part could be a swimming cap

[@TAIJINYANMoe]

12:03 Jiro: JUST YOU AND ME SCOURGE Empress Beatrix : I'M NOT SCOURGE!

[@starriser2600]

Very fast these reviews love how quick you do it

[@catbio9084]

This is the review I’ve been waiting on for this wave other than NCM

[@Jiro927]

For a new LEGO set I think it is a worthy price

[@kirbo-jw8xs]

I didnt expect this thing to be THAT big

[@bricktaco67]

WAKE UP WAKE UP IT’S A NEW DRAGONS RISING SET REVIEW

[@Artist_Unbound]

24:30 I heard Ras is a humanoid tiger. He has to be from Chima, their thing was literally human like animal people.

[@starriser2600]

Yep your probably right

[@Artist_Unbound]

@@starriser2600, thank you. I hope so. I miss Chima

[@emmanuellopez9859]

I think Ras is from Chima, cause in posession one ir the realms Lloyd and Moro fight in Is the Chima World.

[@Jayclapscheeks]

You should put all 3 gimmick sets in one video

[@octav1600]

Lovely set. My favorite so far (from Mind reviews - waiting for the temple

[@willow9697]

Amazing ninjago set 71796 bricks by mind

[@paleospino4956]

Man after seeing that Lego Ninjago unboxing video you made a few days ago I was just checking to see if you made this review (as I had my eyes on the set) and I didn’t see it and suddenly a few hours later I get the notification that you uploaded it! Amazing timing! Anyway, great review! The set looks pretty good! I hope to get it as a birthday gift this upcoming Friday! (My birthday is on May 26 :) )

[@Marconi011]

16:51 *island wave is crying* 😭

[@Marcrozma]

I think this is the best Lightning Dragon in Ninjagos history, cant wait to get this one

[@Brickfilmer125]

Bricks By Mind coming in clutch with the reviews 🙏 Comment 🙏 if you also enjoy Bricks By Mind reviews

[@BoltIsCool]

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[@JJfov1_FiveNightsAtFreddys]

The big giant hat is just hilarious!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Bracket4040]

The Bionicle ball is called a zamor sphere

[@KSJZ_videos]

Hey love your vids😁💯 and can you do kais lava dragon

[@1acym460]

Haven't seen the "Mom I threw up" pose in a looooooong time

[@emiliadmartinez4100]

This set is my favorite of all dragons rising sets the elemantal dragon vs the empress mech rock's

[@Edward-uu3uc]

The dragons cores remind me sort of like bowling balls. I’m not sure if it’s because of the detail on it but yeah

[@NickIrons]

Fun fact the dragons name is jiro if you don't know or seen the show yet

[@ravenspurplebeats5412]

set looks nice also do like how dragon is posed on 2 feet and detail of mech & dragon are loverly.

[@chadcostello1407]

That robot hat peice would be perfect for a embo custom

[@Matoro0902_The_Wise]

Jiro the new Lightning Dragon, I want it so bad(although it’s also yellow)!

[@ArcstoneBionicle]

NERD TIME The typical Lego ball pieces, which were indeed created for Bionicle, are called Zamor Spheres.

[@nichsster]

Not a fan of modern ninjago sets but this one is a 10/10 maybe might cop

[@Mr.Snappy2646]

You know that Empress 's Mech Reminds me some character You see The golden claw The Flaming Sword Her Name Her Armies The Imperial guard Well

[@TheTsarofKLV]

Her mech design does remind me exactly of the Emperor of Mankind from Warhammer 40k. Plus, the sci-fi-esque setting of Imperium really does gave 40k vibes, with the Imperium Claw Hunters kinda looking like either the Custodes or the Space Marines. I guess one of the designers are secretly Warhammer 40k fans themselves...

[@tricerosefrosty]

Wow that’s a big dragon and a big mech!

[@riolugaming5017]

I feel like the finally surpassed wisp the og lightning dragon

[@therealcroman]

Amazing set. I'm not a big fan of Ninjago but the sets are usually really good and always interesting.

[@Jbread456]

Wish we would have gotten at least a pair of those golden guards...But overall amazing set will pick it up june 1st:)

[@normanpaschke52]

"Only" 105€ in germany, if it gets discounted it will be around 75-80€ which I'm fine with.

[@haspet7848]

Sora’s transforming mech bike, or transforming lava dragon

[@Lordodragonss]

This and +4 set are only ones I care about.

[@OOF1234sabodagoat]

This looks so cool

[@Chokun-Gaming]

The "Bionicle ball piece" was called a zamor sphere

[@ethanpower1212]

Wild that they managed to put hip dips on a mech😂

[@ClTHtiB]

Although I will not be returning to ninjago until the prices are lowered (1,000 pieces for $130 is god awful) crystallized and dragon rising have been beautiful waves. There’s a range of characters that we used to see in the 2010s.

[@sebchambers7140]

Would really like to see the team mechs next!

[@ayeshat1722]

Wow this is probably the first set im gonna buy cuz it looks soooo good

[@Terrance_the_ugandan_knuckles]

if I would need to chose one set I would defently pick this set cuz the dragon is amazing and the figures are cool

[@MazenH-H]

7:48 you just read my mind 😅 Edit: 7:52AHAHAHA

[@fioletovium7801]

Might need to cop as much as it’s super expensive. This seems well worth the price finally imo

[@jpuggy6793]

this is how big the overlord dragon shouldve been

[@rohanroldan495]

This is exactly the best types of dragons imo, not talking about how it looks im saying its posture imo the best posture, its standing up with a little bent posture, cuz imo(the 3rd time i said imo) if the dragon is quadrepedile it kinda limits the possibility

[@jocecastleman450]

I might get this one for my birthday

[@GenesisBlader5565]

I have a question: as there are new version of each ninja, will you do a new every ninja video?

[@juni4505]

This is the only set I'm picking up in this wave. I know its bit pricey but this dragon looked too good to pass on.

[@genericlegonerd1671]

Can you compare the lava dragon with the Kai’s legacy fire dragon?

[@arsenicsulfide7549]

2:40 Zamor spheres.

[@paulpranay4135]

In England you can get it for just 75- 90 pound

[@RobertSmith-tu7rl]

Being a moc builder myself i do not build sets .... im noticing the master builders are starting to adapt building techniques that we Mocists have been using for years

[@centurosproductions8827]

The dragon here is so cool I’m not even mad I had to buy it to get at the mech.

[@ledgend_treebelt4035]

so when I got Zane's ice dragon creature for my birth day and built it up my first thought is elder dragon, I mean it just looks like an elder dragon with the big bottom jay and the ice coming out of its head, it just gives of the elder dragon vibe, then when i took the dragon back to my room I saw jays lightning dragon Evo and I emidiantly thought a young elder dragon that is still growing so when I saw this review I thought it evolved in to the dragon you just reviewed, do ya get what I mean? it is like it has reached it's own true potential and as is as powerful as it can be, any way COLOSAL fan keep up the good work, hope i can be on the ambassador network one day. seya

[@colesworld2382]

How many channels do you have?

[@andreustrike102]

imma get this for christmas!

[@dominix_zero]

christmas is 6 months away budy

[@Ibens_Inferno]

After watching the show, I have a really hard time understanding why they put Jay in the set over someone who fits the scene like Lloyd or Arin. We saw that Jay isn’t around, and including him for the sole reason of it being a lightning dragon just doesn’t make sense to me.

[@dvqjacks7735]

With Dragons like Flame, or Ultra, it's understandable, but I hate that Dragons like Jiro, Heatwave, and Firstbourne come with saddles. They're wild Dragons. Not tamed

[@Eek132]

This is such a good set, the dragon and mech are really cool

[@Blazearrow]

I'm I the only one that empress reminds me of Dann from Fast and the furious:Spy racers

[@Melody_Ninjago_Lover]

This set looks so sick!

[@Lloyd1728]

Im gonna get this for my birthday

[@pepperhead7589]

Love my Jay dragons. This is a jay dragon, I will fight. My favorite dragon was Jay’s cuber dragon buuut this might be a step up…I need to rebuild the original to know if it is a step up