Sora gets a slick mech and a B overall — solid Ninjago entry that punches above its price point in fun without being a must-own.
The parts alone are worth about 104% of the street price — the basis for this C+ price read.
BargainThe parts alone are worth more than you pay — $21 of parts for $20.
Sora's Elemental Tech Mech lands in that sweet spot Ninjago does well: just enough personality in the build to keep a fan engaged without overstaying its welcome. The mech silhouette is clean, poseable, and recognizable on a shelf — not a showstopper, but it looks like something. Two minifigs for under twenty bucks is a fair deal in today's LEGO® market, even if the $19.99 sticker still feels slightly stretched for 209 pieces. The build itself is a quick afternoon — nothing groundbreaking, but the techniques are tidy and the color palette cohesive. It's a B set: fun to build, fun to play with, forgettable as a collectible. If you're a Ninjago household, this one quietly earns its spot in the lineup.