Monkie Kid

LEGO® Monkie Kid's Cloud Jet

Monkie Kid's Cloud Jet is a flying vehicle from LEGO's Monkie Kid theme, which launched in 2020 and draws loosely on the Chinese tale Journey to the West. With 529 pieces, 181 unique elements and four minifigures, it sits among the larger sets from the theme's first wave.

Set number
80008
Year
2020
Pieces
529
Minifigures
4
Different parts
181
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 181

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Minifigures 4

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

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Description

A vehicle built around cloud mythology

Cloud Jet takes the cloud imagery associated with the Monkey King legend and turns it into a modern-looking flying vehicle. At 529 pieces it falls in the mid-size range for Monkie Kid's 2020 launch wave, but its 181 unique elements give it above-average part variety for a set that size. That mix makes the build noticeably more varied than sets with a similar piece count but fewer distinct elements. The full breakdown of exactly what is included sits in the parts list on this page, useful for judging how many specialised pieces go into the wings, undercarriage and cockpit before starting.

Red, black and yellow as signature colours

The red, black, yellow and dark bluish grey colour scheme is typical of the early Monkie Kid range and gives the vehicle a bold, comic-style look. Red and yellow carry the eye-catching accents, while black and dark grey handle the structural and mechanical parts of the hull. That combination runs through several early sets in the theme, making them easy to recognise even lined up side by side.

Four minifigures for play

Four minifigures come with the set, enough to recreate scenes from the show, from the jet's crew to opposing characters. That makes Cloud Jet as much a play set as a building project, since the finished vehicle can be dropped straight into a scene. For anyone following the series, the minifigure lineup is as much a draw as the build itself.

Parts worth reusing

With 181 unique elements, Cloud Jet leaves plenty of useful material beyond the finished model, particularly for other flying vehicles or custom builds. The technical connector pieces and the set's distinctive red and yellow tones combine well with parts from other sets. Minifigure accessories such as weapons and headgear are also worth keeping for other Monkie Kid characters. The parts list on this page shows exactly what is included and in what quantity before starting any custom project.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does Monkie Kid's Cloud Jet have?
Set 80008 has 529 pieces across 181 unique elements, plus four minifigures.
What is the Monkie Kid theme based on?
It draws on the Chinese tale Journey to the West, reworked into a modern, original storyline.
What colours dominate the set?
Mainly red, black, yellow and dark bluish grey – full detail is in the parts list on this page.

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