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Set 80053 Mei's Dragon Mech
Monkie Kid

Mei's Dragon Mech

Mei's Dragon Mech is a large 2024 build from the LEGO Monkie Kid line, centred on Mei's dragon-shaped battle mech. At 998 pieces it's one of the bigger models in the theme, and five minifigures come along for hero-versus-villain play. White, black and dark turquoise dominate the colour scheme, matching the East-Asian-inspired dragon look the series is known for.

Set number
80053
Year
2024
Pieces
998
Minifigures
5
Theme
Monkie Kid
Different parts
267
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 267

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Minifigures 5

Alternative models

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

View the idea at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A mech built like a dragon

Rather than a standard humanoid robot shape, the mech is built around a dragon silhouette, with an elongated body, wing-style elements and a head with a moving jaw. The arms and legs are articulated, so battle and flight poses are both possible. The dominant white finish, offset with black and dark turquoise, sets the model apart from the more muted tones of a typical Technic or City mech and ties it firmly to the Monkie Kid aesthetic. The elaborate silhouette, wings and tail included, makes this a more demanding build than a simple standing mech, and it rewards patient building with a figure that poses well on display.

Mei and her opponents

The five minifigures include the title character Mei alongside several opponent or supporting figures, enough to recreate the series' usual hero-versus-villain conflicts. Monkie Kid blends a modern street look with elements from the Monkey King legend, so the figures' gear and weapons tend to mix futuristic and traditional styling. For collectors of the theme, the set adds figures on both the hero and the villain side, which matters for anyone building larger battle scenes out of several sets in the line.

267 parts for mech and custom builds

With 267 distinct part types, the set is a solid source of specialised pieces, particularly joint and armour elements in white and dark turquoise, useful for custom mech builds or as an addition to other Monkie Kid sets. The full parts list on this page breaks down exactly which colours and shapes are included and how they line up with other sets in the theme, including extra armour pieces useful for repairs or custom repaints.

Who this set suits

Mei's Dragon Mech is aimed mainly at Monkie Kid fans and at builders who prefer poseable action figures over classic building projects. With close to a thousand pieces and multiple points of articulation, it works well both for active play through changing poses and as a display piece, shown off in a dramatic flight or battle stance. Anyone who already owns other Monkie Kid sets can fold Mei and her opponents straight into bigger scenes alongside other vehicles and mechs.

FAQ

How many pieces does Mei's Dragon Mech have?
The set has 998 pieces across 267 distinct part types, plus five minifigures.
Does the mech have moving parts?
Yes, the arms, legs and the dragon head's jaw are all articulated, allowing different battle and flight poses.
What colours define the set?
White and dark turquoise dominate, offset with black, and light bluish grey appears in smaller details.

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