LEGO Reviews Ninjago71792

Sora's Transforming Mech Bike Racer

Name: LEGO Sora's Transforming Mech Bike Racer 71792
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71792
Rating: 4.8 (733 reviews)

75 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2023384 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

Expert reviews

4analyzed

Owner ratings

733

Consensus

WAIT FOR SALE

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Sora's Transforming Mech Bike Racer delivers an entertaining transformation feature and a must-have minifigure lineup for Dragons Rising fans, supporting a BrickScore of 75.4 and a near-perfect 4.8-star owner average, though the $47.99 price tag for 384 pieces was a sticking point that follows the set into the aftermarket now that it is retired."

Sora's Transforming Mech Bike Racer (71792) earns a BrickScore of 75.4 and a Recommended verdict, underpinned by an exceptionally strong owner response: 4.8 out of 5 across 733 ratings, with 97% recommending it at LEGO.com. Reviewers and owners consistently highlighted the smooth mech-to-bike transformation, the appealing color scheme centered on Sora, and the strong minifigure selection covering most new Dragons Rising characters. The primary criticism across all sources is price, with $47.99 for 384 pieces at $0.125 per piece drawing repeated objections. This set is now retired from retail.

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LOVED (7)

01Smooth, easy-to-execute mech-to-bike transformation play feature
02Appealing purple and pink color scheme for Sora
03Strong minifigure lineup covering key new Dragons Rising characters
04Included Imperium side build adds meaningful value
05New mold elements including ninja hood pieces, enemy sword, and baby dragon
06Looks impressive in both mech and bike configurations
07Fun and engaging for a wide age range including younger builders

CRITICIZED (5)

01Price of $47.99 widely considered too high for 384 pieces at $0.125 per piece
02Arm and leg joints can feel loose, requiring careful handling
03Build completes in under an hour, which feels short for the price
04Arin's grappling hook accessory is inaccurate to the show
05Arin's in-set ninja suit does not match his show appearance

What reviewers are saying

"71792 Sora's Transforming Mech Bike Racer is what happens when you combine both into an incredibly fun symphony that ranks as one of my favourite LEGO Mechs that I've ever built"

Jay's Brick Blog

"this color scheme is fantastic and it has very strong uh 80 late 80s to early 90s good Japanese Mecca anime Vibes to it"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"I'm a sucker for a mech, this one transforms into a bike."

Rebrickable Reviews

"While slightly less impressive than I hoped, Sora's transforming mech is satisfying"

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

Lloyd's Titan Mech — Sora's Racer is more compact and sub-US$50, positioned as a different size class; Lloyd's Titan Mech is the reviewer's favourite Ninjago mech overall

75973 D.Va & Reinhardt — Similar design philosophy (Overwatch hero inspiration) and size, but 5-year gap demonstrates LEGO shrinkflation; Sora's set represents worse value despite similar quality

D.Va's mech / Hulkbuster (play-scale) — Size and class comparison; compact mechs are equally satisfying when done well

LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett Starship — The Ninjago set has a little bit more mass in total than the Boba Fett set; price-to-volume comparison is competitive between the two

NinjagoTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 4

Avg score

Consensus

WAIT FOR SALE

Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"71792 Sora's Transforming Mech Bike Racer is what happens when you combine both into an incredibly fun symphony that ranks as one of my favourite LEGO Mechs that I've ever built"

Key Pros

✓New Sora and Arin minifigures are a great addition to Ninjago
✓Rapton's sword is exceptional
✓Transforming function is super fluid

Key Cons

✕Inflation and LEGO's increased set pricing is really apparent here
✕Feels overpriced at full retail

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

"this color scheme is fantastic and it has very strong uh 80 late 80s to early 90s good Japanese Mecca anime Vibes to it"

Key Pros

✓Striking, high-contrast color scheme (dark blue, white, coral) with strong 1980s-90s Japanese mecha anime aesthetics
✓Engaging transformation mechanic between mech and bike/racer forms
✓Good balance of colors maintained across both forms

Key Cons

✕Pre-bent knees with no additional articulation severely limit posing options
✕Significant gap visible on the side of the canopy from certain angles (described as 'shockingly bad' initially)

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Rebrickable Reviews

Editorial Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"I'm a sucker for a mech, this one transforms into a bike."

Key Pros

✓Fantastic mech mode design
✓Excellent color scheme (Coral and Dark Blue)
✓Great minifigure selection with exceptional graphics

Key Cons

✕Wheel connection lacks stability (Technic axle pin and bush insufficient)
✕Arms undersized due to transformation mechanism compromise

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"While slightly less impressive than I hoped, Sora's transforming mech is satisfying"

Key Pros

✓Clever and quick transformation
✓Interesting vehicle design
✓Excellent minifigures

Key Cons

✕Fragile motorcycle mode
✕Arms easily dislodged with only single connection point behind cockpit

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Dimensional Analysis

Investment Layer

Buy now (1)Wait for sale (3)

Value drivers

Jay's Brick Blog: Sora and Arin as new main characters for Dragons Rising season; Rapton as exclusive villain; Baby Riyu as new creature element

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Sora with unique dual-molded hood and high-quality printing; Rapton with new dual-molded sword piece and alternate face; coral-colored hair piece (if included) would be valuable

Exclusivity

Jay's Brick Blog: Exclusive new minifigures (Sora, Arin, Rapton, Riyu mould); Ninjago Dragons Rising wave exclusive

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Standard Ninjago retail release

Resale

Jay's Brick Blog: Unclear from review; reviewer does not explicitly address aftermarket or resale expectations

Rebrickable Reviews: Reviewer recommends waiting for sale; expect moderate appreciation if new hood element becomes iconic

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Sora

Arin

Rapton

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Rapton's trans-orange swordValue
Massive menacing weapon made from trans-orange elements injected into hilt, exceptionally cool design; reviewer notes Ice Planet faction would be jealous of modern LEGO weapon quality
Riyu baby dragon mouldValue
New, well-designed creature element predicted to be popular with Ninjago and creature-collecting communities
New dual-molded sword pieceValue
Carried by Rapton; represents newly designed element for this set
Whip with ax head piece (grappling hook weapon)Value
New dual-molded flexible rubber whip piece with double-bladed ax head at the end; flexible, playable, and more fun than a traditional stud shooter, though doesn't visually read as a grappling device
Transparent dark pink tiles for shooters
Eight total tile shooters in the set with spare tiles included; color is distinctive
Offset ball joint shoulders
Widely offset shoulder joints provide maximal articulation but look awkward from the back

What Owners Say

Sora's Transforming Mech Bike Racer is a well-loved play set for kids and Ninjago fans, praised for its transformation feature, vibrant colors, and solid minifigure selection, with the main criticism being the price feels high relative to the piece count.

COMMON PRAISE

+Satisfying and easy transformation between mech and bike modes adds genuine play value and replay appeal
+Vibrant color scheme and attractive visual design that appeals to both kids and adult fans of the series
+Good minifigure selection including most of the new Dragons Rising characters plus a baby dragon
+Quick, enjoyable build experience suitable for younger builders with clear instruction bags

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Price-to-piece ratio feels poor to many buyers, with $47.99 cited as too high for the piece count
−Some joints, including the leg and arm connections, are loose and can cause instability during play

transformation featurekids play setNinjago charactersoverpriced concerncolorful design

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

710 reviews

86%

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