How many pieces and minifigures does Dragon of the East Palace have?

Set 80049 contains 2,371 pieces and includes 9 minifigures.

What colours define the model?

The palace is mostly white and gold, with dark bluish grey structure and blue accents on the roof and dragon.

Does the set have any moving parts?

Yes, the dragon element is posable and can be arranged around the palace for different scenes.

Monkie Kid

Dragon of the East Palace

Dragon of the East Palace is a large LEGO® Monkie Kid set built around a palace in East Asian-inspired architecture, complete with a posable dragon element. At 2,371 pieces and 9 minifigures, it's one of the larger sets in the theme. The parts list on this page covers all 621 unique parts used in the build.

Set number: 80049
Year: 2023
Pieces: 2,371
Minifigures: 9
Theme: Monkie Kid
Different parts: 621

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 621

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 (50)

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

Minifigures 9

Skeleton, Standard Face, Bent Arms (78132 Torso) fig-0129916 pieces × 1
Monkie Kid, Diving Suit fig-0138335 pieces × 1
Shrimp Soldier fig-0138353 pieces × 2
Dragon of the East, Legs, Cape fig-0138376 pieces × 1
Crab General fig-0138403 pieces × 2
Turtle Minister fig-0138437 pieces × 1
Monkey King, Yellow Robe fig-0138455 pieces × 1

Description

A palace with a posable dragon

At the centre of the set is a multi-storey palace with curved rooftops inspired by East Asian temple architecture. It's paired with a posable dragon element that can be wound around the building, adding an extra layer of play beyond the architecture itself. Inside are several rooms and platforms suited to small action scenes with the Monkie Kid characters. That combination of building and moving element makes the set more versatile than a plain architectural model.

White, gold and blue together

The colour scheme leans on white and pearl gold for the palace facade, with dark bluish grey for structure and blue for the roof and dragon elements. That combination gives the model a refined, temple-like look that stands apart from the bolder colours used in many other Monkie Kid sets. A large share of the 621 unique parts goes into the elaborate roof construction with its curved sections. The parts list on this page shows how these colours are split between the palace and the dragon.

Nine figures for plenty of scenes

With 9 minifigures, the set offers plenty of choice for scenes between heroes and villains around the palace, clearly leaning towards play rather than display alone. The figures fit the mythology behind the Monkie Kid universe and combine well with other sets in the range. For fans of the show, the palace works as both a building project and a play setting for recurring stories. It also stands up well as a set on its own, thanks to its size.

Build effort and scope

With 2,371 pieces and 621 unique parts, Dragon of the East Palace ranks among the more demanding Monkie Kid sets, largely because of its varied roof shapes. The build splits neatly into stages such as foundation, palace floors, roof and dragon, which also makes it suitable for several building sessions. Because of the moving parts, it's worth sorting the dragon elements separately so the joint pieces don't get mixed up with similar bricks. The result is a model that stands securely while still being playable.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does Dragon of the East Palace have?: Set 80049 contains 2,371 pieces and includes 9 minifigures.
What colours define the model?: The palace is mostly white and gold, with dark bluish grey structure and blue accents on the roof and dragon.
Does the set have any moving parts?: Yes, the dragon element is posable and can be arranged around the palace for different scenes.