Ninjago

Lloyd's Mech Battle EVO

Lloyd's Mech Battle EVO is a 234-piece set from the LEGO® Ninjago range, built around a posable battle mech. With 2 minifigures and 85 distinct parts, it is a compact set designed for fast-paced battle scenes. White, light grey, black and pearl gold give the mech a sleek look that nods to Lloyd's usual colours without repeating them exactly.

Set number
71781
Year
2023
Pieces
234
Minifigures
2
Theme
Ninjago
Different parts
85
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 85

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (6)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 2

Description

A mech built for play, not display

At 234 pieces, the mech is modest in size but designed as a posable model rather than a static one. Having 85 distinct parts within that total shows how many elements appear only a few times each, which is typical of a jointed build: arms, legs and weapon mounts each need their own dedicated pieces instead of large repeating panels. The result is a mech that can be posed and dropped straight into battle scenes right after building, with no further modification needed, unlike vehicle or building sets whose shape stays fixed once assembled.

White, gold and grey instead of plain green

Rather than the green usually associated with Lloyd, this set leans on white, light bluish grey and black, lifted by pearl gold accents. That combination feels sleeker and more technical than a typical Ninjago colour scheme and underlines the EVO label, which usually marks an upgraded version of an existing mech or vehicle. The parts list on this page shows exactly how many pieces are pearl gold, a colour that appears less often across sets and is worth noting for collectors.

Two minifigures for battle scenes

Two minifigures come with the set, one of them likely Lloyd himself as the mech's pilot. Pairing a mech or vehicle with matching figures is typical for Ninjago sets, and it means battle scenes can be acted out straight out of the box without needing any other set. Both figures can also be removed from the mech individually and placed into other Ninjago scenes.

Checking the parts list before a rebuild

With 85 distinct parts across 234 pieces, it is worth checking the full parts list on this page before replacing a missing joint piece or taking the mech apart for a custom build. The pearl gold elements and the jointed connector pieces in particular are not found in every set, which makes them useful for other mech or robot builds too, and worth tracking down deliberately for anyone building their own Ninjago creation.

FAQ

Who comes with this set?
The set is built around Lloyd and his mech. The instructions confirm the exact minifigures, while the facts on this page confirm 2 minifigures in total.
Does the mech move?
Yes, the model is designed as a jointed mech, which is typical for this kind of Ninjago set. The exact points of articulation are shown in the building instructions.
What does EVO mean in the name?
EVO appears on several Ninjago sets to mark an upgraded version of an existing mech or vehicle. Further specifics go beyond the facts listed here.

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