Monkie Kid

Dragon of the East

Dragon of the East is a Monkie Kid set with 880 pieces and four minifigures, built around a mythical dragon as the main model. Rather than the more technical vehicles typical of the series, this is an organic-looking creature with a bold, almost festive colour scheme running throughout.

Set number
80037
Year
2022
Pieces
880
Minifigures
4
Different parts
274
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 274

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (31)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 4

Description

A dragon rather than a vehicle

880 pieces is a solid amount for a creature build, pointing towards an elongated, segmented body typical of dragon figures, often with moveable sections, wings and a detailed head. With 274 unique parts, the build stays varied throughout, since organic shapes and technical connector pieces need to work together to recreate a convincing curved silhouette without the finished model becoming unstable or falling apart during play. The transition between head, neck and body demands real building skill but stays easy to follow.

White, turquoise, magenta and pearl gold

The palette of white, turquoise, magenta and pearl gold is unusually bold for a brick-built model and recalls traditional depictions of eastern dragons, mixing cool and warm tones with metallic accents across the scales throughout. This colour choice sets the model clearly apart from the more muted vehicles elsewhere in the series and makes it a genuine centrepiece, one that works as a standalone display piece even separate from the rest of a Monkie Kid collection, catching the eye instantly on any shelf.

Four minifigures for the dragon scene

Four minifigures are enough to represent a small crew or companions for the dragon, such as riders or characters interacting with the creature, without pulling attention away from the main model itself or overcrowding the scene. For a set where the creature build is clearly the star, that figure count works as a sensible addition rather than the main focus of the overall play experience, complementing the dragon rather than competing with it.

Hunting for specific colours and shapes

Anyone after unusual mould shapes in turquoise or pearl gold will find what they need in the parts list on this page, which breaks down every included element individually along with quantity. That's particularly useful for fans planning their own fantasy or dragon-themed projects and hunting for rare colours that rarely turn up in standard sets before committing to a purchase or a dedicated parts hunt across the marketplace.

FAQ

How many pieces does Dragon of the East have?
The set contains 880 pieces, including 274 unique parts.
How many minifigures come with the set?
It includes four minifigures.
What colours define this model?
White, turquoise, magenta and pearl gold make up the dragon's striking colour palette.

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