Does this set include minifigures?

No, like most LEGO® Technic sets, the Monster Jam Dragon has no minifigures and focuses entirely on the vehicle build.

What does the set depict?

It recreates the Dragon monster truck from the licensed Monster Jam series, known for its jumps over wrecked cars at live shows.

How many pieces does the set have?

The model has 217 pieces across 53 distinct shapes, mostly in black, blue and green.

Technic

Monster Jam Dragon

Technic set 42149 recreates the Dragon monster truck from the licensed Monster Jam series. With 217 pieces and no minifigures, LEGO® Technic focuses here on mechanical function rather than a figure-driven play scene. The parts list on this page shows the 53 distinct shapes that make up the model.

Set number: 42149
Year: 2023
Pieces: 217
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 53

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 53

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.

Description

A licensed monster truck

Monster Jam is a real motorsport series featuring oversized trucks that leap over car wrecks at live shows, and the Dragon is one of its better-known vehicles. LEGO® Technic tends to recreate licensed vehicles like this with functional detail rather than pure display value – large wheels, a reinforced chassis and dragon-themed bodywork define the model. For fans of the Monster Jam series, this set is one of the few ways to rebuild a favourite truck in miniature. Licensed vehicles like this appear regularly in the Technic range and appeal both to fans of the real sport and to LEGO® Technic collectors in general.

Technic over minifigures

Like many Technic sets, this model skips minifigures entirely, putting the focus on the construction itself: axles, reinforcements and moving elements that keep the vehicle stable and functional. The 217 pieces break down into 53 distinct shapes, a ratio typical of technically focused sets with many repeated functional parts, such as axles, connectors and chassis elements. That makes the build feel more mechanical than a typical figure-based scene.

Colours matching the real truck

Black and blue form the base colours of the chassis, while green adds an accent that echoes the dragon-themed look, and light bluish grey covers technical details such as axles or connectors. This combination is typical of Monster Jam trucks, whose real-world counterparts are often painted in bold liveries featuring fantasy creatures. The full parts list shows exactly which colours appear and in what quantity, useful if you are hunting for specific Technic parts.

Who the set suits

The compact scale of 217 pieces makes this a manageable Technic project, suited even to newcomers to the range without the complexity of larger, motorised Technic models. Anyone who already owns other Monster Jam sets can add the Dragon as another vehicle in a small collection. For builders looking to reuse Technic parts in their own vehicle designs, the parts list on this page offers a clear overview.

FAQ

Does this set include minifigures?: No, like most LEGO® Technic sets, the Monster Jam Dragon has no minifigures and focuses entirely on the vehicle build.
What does the set depict?: It recreates the Dragon monster truck from the licensed Monster Jam series, known for its jumps over wrecked cars at live shows.
How many pieces does the set have?: The model has 217 pieces across 53 distinct shapes, mostly in black, blue and green.