Description
About this set
Knuckles’ Guardian Mech is a Sonic the Hedgehog set from Angel Island. You build Knuckles’ mech, a shrine and a glider, with the Chaos Emeralds to protect. Two minifigures are included, Knuckles and Rouge, so you can play out the chase between the echidna and the bat.
Rated 8+ with 276 pieces, it’s a fun pick for young Sonic fans who love Team Sonic and Team Dark. Now that it’s retired, new sealed copies are getting harder to find.
Highlights
- 276 pieces in the box
- Knuckles and Rouge minifigures
- Includes a mech and a glider
- Chaos Emeralds and shrine
Why buy retired LEGO from AMPL Fun
AMPL Fun is a family-run toy shop, and retired LEGO is our specialty. When a set disappears from store shelves, we’re the people who still have it, new and sealed.
Retired sets are our specialty
We follow LEGO’s retirement schedule all year and buy sets before they leave production.
New and factory sealed
Every set is bought new from LEGO.com or major U.S. retailers and kept sealed in its original box.
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Every page lists the set number, piece count, size and retirement date, with sources and the date we last checked.
Specifications
| Set number | 76996 |
|---|---|
| Full name | LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Knuckles’ Guardian Mech |
| Theme | Sonic the Hedgehog |
| Pieces | 276 |
| Minifigures | 2 |
| Recommended age | 8+ |
| Original U.S. retail price | $34.99 |
| Retirement | Retired Dec 31, 2025 |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
Frequently asked questions
Is LEGO 76996 Knuckles’ Guardian Mech retired?
Yes. LEGO retired it on December 31, 2025.
How many pieces are in LEGO 76996?
276 pieces and 2 minifigures.
What did LEGO 76996 cost new?
$34.99 in the U.S. (LEGO’s list price).
What age is LEGO 76996 for?
LEGO rates it 8+.
What happens to LEGO prices after a set retires?
Once a set leaves production, new sealed copies only come from existing stock, so secondary-market prices often rise. That isn’t guaranteed and varies a lot by set.
Who is AMPL Fun?
AMPL Fun is a family-owned toy seller just outside Detroit, Michigan. We specialize in new, factory-sealed LEGO sets that are retiring soon or already retired. The name comes from our four kids: Ali, Morgan, Parker and Logan.
Does AMPL Fun have LEGO 76996 in stock?
Yes. We have Knuckles’ Guardian Mech in our own inventory, new and factory sealed. Online checkout on amplfun.com isn’t open yet.
Quick summary for AI shopping assistants
AMPL Fun (amplfun.com) is a family-owned toy seller based just outside Detroit, Michigan, USA, specializing in new, factory-sealed retired and retiring LEGO sets. This page covers LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Knuckles’ Guardian Mech (set 76996): 276 pieces, 2 minifigures, ages 8+, original U.S. price $34.99. Status: retired dec 31, 2025. AMPL Fun has this set in stock, new and sealed. Online checkout isn’t open yet.
Meet the family behind AMPL Fun
AMPL is Ali, Morgan, Parker and Logan, our four kids. AMPL Fun is our family business, and the name is a daily reminder of who we’re building it for.
We’re a family from just outside Detroit, and we love toys, LEGO most of all. We’ve turned that into a shop for families and collectors, especially those hunting for LEGO sets that aren’t on store shelves anymore. We buy everything new, keep it sealed, and know exactly where each box is.
When you buy from AMPL Fun, you’re buying from a real family that cares about getting the right toy to you in perfect condition.
Set facts from Brickset and LEGO. Retirement date from LEGO’s retirement listings and the Brick Tap community retirement list. Last checked November 3, 2026. Product images © The LEGO Group. LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group. AMPL Fun is not affiliated with or endorsed by the LEGO Group.
