
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
- Theme
- Monkie Kid
- Different parts
- 274
Parts list 274
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Plate 1 × 2
× 33
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Tile Special 2 × 3 Pentagonal
× 22
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Brick Curved 2 × 2 × 2/3
× 21
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 14
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Brick Sloped 33° 3 × 2
× 12
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Plate Special 1 × 1 with Vertical Tooth
× 12
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Creature Body Part, Barb Large (Claw, Talon) with Clip
× 12
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Plate Special 1 × 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip]
× 12
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Bracket 1 × 1 - 1 × 2 Inverted
× 12
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Brick Curved 4 × 1 Double with No Studs
× 12
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Bracket 1 × 1 - 1 × 2
× 10
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Brick Special 1 × 2 Palisade [aka Log]
× 9
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Open Stud
× 9
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Plate 2 × 4
× 8
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Technic Brick 1 × 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin
× 8
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Brick Wedged, Curved 2 × 2 with Stud Notches
No longer produced · last seen 2024
× 8
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Brick Sloped 30° 1 × 2 × 2/3
× 8
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Bracket 1 × 2 - 2 × 2 Inverted
× 8
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Bracket 1 × 2 - 1 × 4 [Rounded Corners at Bottom, Square Corners at Top]
× 7
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Brick Wedged, Curved 1 × 2 × 2/3 No Studs, Wing End
× 7
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Tile Special 1 × 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot]
× 7
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Bracket 1 × 2 - 1 × 2
× 7
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Plate 2 × 4
× 6
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Technic Brick 1 × 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin
× 6
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Plate 1 × 4
× 6
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Brick Round 2 × 2 with Axle Hole
× 6
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Minifig Footwear Flipper [Thick]
× 6
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Plate Special 1 × 2 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Socket
× 6
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Plate Special Round 1 × 1 with Hollow Stud and Horizontal Bar 1L
× 6
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Tile 45° Cut 2 × 2 (Triangle)
× 6
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Brick Wedged, Curved 2 × 3 × 2/3 Two Studs, Wing End
× 6
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Brick Sloped 30° 1 × 1 × 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
× 6
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Brick Curved, 3 × 1 with 1/3 Inverted Cutout
× 6
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Brick Special 1 × 1 with Stud on 1 Side
× 6
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Bracket 1 × 2 - 1 × 2 Inverted
× 6
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Plate 2 × 2
× 5
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Plate 2 × 8
× 5
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Bar Holder with Clip
× 5
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Animal / Plant, Coral / Sea Weed
× 5
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Propeller 3 Blade 3 Diameter with Pin Hole
× 5
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Tile Round 1 × 1
× 5
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Plate Special 1 × 2 Side Handle [Free Ends]
× 4
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Plate 2 × 2
× 4
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Plate 1 × 3
× 4
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Technic Axle 6
× 4
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Plate 1 × 4
× 4
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Brick Special 1 × 1 with Headlight
× 4
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Brick Special 1 × 1 with Headlight
× 4
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 4
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Tile 1 × 6 with Groove
× 4
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Bar Holder with Clip
No longer produced · last seen 2022
× 4
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Bar Holder with Clip
× 4
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Brick Special 1 × 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side
× 4
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Brick Curved 2 × 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]
× 4
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Brick Curved 2 × 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]
× 4
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Plate Special 1 × 2 with 5.9mm Centre Side Towball
× 4
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Tile Special Round 2 × 2 with Hole
× 4
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Brick Sloped 45° 2 × 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version]
× 4
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Tile Special Round 1 × 1 with Hollow Bar
× 4
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Brick Special 1 × 2 × 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side
× 4
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Spare parts (31)
These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.
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Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
× 1
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 1
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 1
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Tile Special Round 1 × 1 with Hollow Bar
× 1
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Tile Special Round 1 × 1 with Hollow Bar
× 1
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Tile Special Round 1 × 1 with Hollow Bar
× 1
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Minifig Neckwear Scuba Breathing Regulator
No longer produced · last seen 2022
× 1
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Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 × 1 with 5 Petals
× 1
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Tile Round 1 × 1 Quarter
× 1
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Plate Special Round 1 × 1 with Hollow Stud and Horizontal Bar 1L
No longer produced · last seen 2023
× 1
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Plate Special Round 1 × 1 with Hollow Stud and Horizontal Bar 1L
× 1
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Pneumatic T-Piece (T Bar) [New Style]
× 1
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Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip]
No longer produced · last seen 2023
× 1
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Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small
× 1
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Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small
× 1
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Brick Sloped 30° 1 × 1 × 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
× 1
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Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots
× 1
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Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Bottom Ring
× 1
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Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Bottom Ring
× 1
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Launcher Trigger, Weapon Gun Trigger
× 1
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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