What does set 43184 depict?

It depicts Sisu, the water dragon from Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon, as a posable model, together with a minifigure of Raya.

How many pieces does 43184 have, and why so many unique ones?

The set has 217 pieces, 106 of them unique, a high ratio driven mainly by the joint pieces that make the dragon poseable.

Can Sisu actually be posed in this set?

Yes, the head, neck and legs all move, allowing several different poses.

Disney

Raya and Sisu Dragon

Set 43184 from the LEGO® Disney range centres on Sisu, the water dragon from the animated film Raya and the Last Dragon. Its 217 pieces build a posable dragon figure, paired with a minifigure of Raya herself.

Set number: 43184
Year: 2021
Pieces: 217
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Disney
Different parts: 106

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 106

As BrickLink list (XML)

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

Minifigures 1

Raya fig-0111054 pieces × 1

Description

A posable creature model, not a minifigure scene

43184 doesn't revolve around a classic minifigure build but a larger, articulated model of the dragon Sisu. The head, neck and legs all move, so you can pose the figure standing tall or crouched for a leap. That focus on one poseable creature sets it apart from many other Disney sets, which tend to lean on multi-figure scene building instead. Sisu was one of the film's central characters, so giving her a dedicated, detailed build makes sense. The build itself focuses on assembling the jointed skeleton first, before scale and wing pieces are layered on afterwards.

Turquoise, white and gold define the look

The colour mix of medium azure, white, pearl gold and dark turquoise mirrors Sisu's film design: a shimmering blue-white body with gold accents picking out the mane and finer details. That combination is unusual within the wider LEGO® range, which makes the parts here worth a look for anyone planning their own fantasy or water-themed builds. That colour mix also yields unusual parts for anyone building their own fantasy or water-creature models, rarely found together in any other LEGO® set.

106 unique parts for a lot of movement

Out of 217 pieces, 106 are unique, an unusually high ratio for a set this size. That comes down to the number of joint and connector pieces needed to make the dragon articulate properly. The parts list on this page reflects that mix, with plenty of specialised hinge pieces alongside the more ordinary bricks that build up the body. For parts collectors, that makes the set more rewarding than the raw piece count alone would suggest. Taking the dragon model apart later leaves you with a wide selection of joint pieces useful for other posable creatures or fantasy builds.

Raya as the sole minifigure

With just one minifigure included, the set is clearly built around the dragon as its main attraction. Raya, the film's title character, rounds things out as a play figure who can be posed on or beside Sisu. For fans of the film, this is less a construction piece and more a character model built for collecting and acting out scenes. Even without any vehicles or side scenes, the set offers enough play value for children mainly interested in acting out the film's lead character.

FAQ

What does set 43184 depict?: It depicts Sisu, the water dragon from Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon, as a posable model, together with a minifigure of Raya.
How many pieces does 43184 have, and why so many unique ones?: The set has 217 pieces, 106 of them unique, a high ratio driven mainly by the joint pieces that make the dragon poseable.
Can Sisu actually be posed in this set?: Yes, the head, neck and legs all move, allowing several different poses.