Preview: LEGO Monkie Kid (2020) – available soon!
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LEGO is proud to officially Monkie Kid (not Monkey Kid), an all-new 2020 theme based on the 500-year-old legend of Sun Wukong, or better known to Western audiences as Monkey King.
It’s a fresh new take on one of the most enduring Chinese legends, that was captured in the 16th century novel Journey to the West. The tale has been adapted in all mediums, from manga, a popular Hong Kong TVB drama series and is also the inspiration behind Dragon Ball.
Monkie King will start with eight LEGO sets, and will launch worldwide tomorrow (!), 16 May on LEGO.com, and in LEGO Brand Retail Stores, Legolands and LEGO Certified Stores.
Here’s a look at the eight Monkie Kid sets!
80006 White Dragon Horse Bike
259 pieces. US$34.99 / AU$49.99 / EUR 29,99
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80007 Iron Bull Tank
430 pieces. US$49.99 / AU$79.99 / EUR 44.99
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80008 Monkie Kid’s Cloud Jet
529 pieces. US$59.99 / AU$79.99 / EUR 49.99
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80009 Pigsy’s Food Truck
832 pieces. US$69.99 / AU$99.99 / EUR 59.99
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80010 Demon Bull King
1,051 pieces. US$89.99 / AU$129.99 / EUR 79.99
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80011 Red Son’s Inferno Truck
1111 pieces. US$119.99 / AU$169.99 / EUR 99.99
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80012 Monkey King Warrior Mech
1629 pieces. US$149.99 / AU$229.99 / EUR 99.99
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80013 Monkie Kid’s Team Secret HQ
1959 pieces. US$169.99 / AU$259.99 / EUR 169.99
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So my initial thoughts. I think it’s really cool to see LEGO adapt Chinese folklore. It aligns very well with their push and focus into the Chinese market, which they need to nail to ensure that their growth is sustained, followed by stagnation in Western markets.
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I think the theme is really well executed, and some of the designs, especially the Monkey King Mech are downright incredible.
I’m glad there isn’t an app or a gimmick attached to this one.
I don’t know if it’ll stand out enough, especially in the Western market. It kinda looks like a Ninjago sub-theme that they decided to spin off into its own theme, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing but I would’ve liked a bit more of a unique twist to it, and the inclusion of some larger structures, instead of a large tubgoat as the flagship set.
I think the prices are horrendous, and it’s going to be very difficult to justify paying full price for these sets – especially in this economic climate.
I will definitely pick some of these sets up, especially the Monkey King Mech and maybe the Demon Bull King, but man, completing this entire theme is going to torch a massive hole in your wallet.
LEGO Monkie Kid launches worldwide tomorrow, the 16th of May 2020!
What do you think of this theme? Do you think LEGO is Monkeying around with these prices, or will you go bananas over them?