How many pieces are in the Monkie Kid's Lion Guardian?

Monkie Kid's Lion Guardian contains 774 pieces.

When was the Monkie Kid's Lion Guardian released?

Monkie Kid's Lion Guardian was released in 2021.

🏛 Monkie Kid

Set #80021

Monkie Kid's Lion Guardian

Monkie Kid's Lion Guardian is a vibrant and imaginative set.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Intermediate build Perfect for Monkie Kid fans and those who enjoy building mechs with unique designs and vibrant colors.
Build: 774 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $79.99 list price · 10.3¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.6 community rating from 41 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's unique design and vibrant color scheme, praising the posability and play features. Some find the build slightly repetitive, but overall, it's considered a worthwhile addition to the Monkie Kid theme.

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📝 Our Take

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Monkie Kid's Lion Guardian is a vibrant and imaginative set. This set perfectly captures the energy of the Monkie Kid theme with its bold colors, dynamic design, and imposing lion guardian mech.

This set is perfect for fans of the Monkie Kid series and LEGO mechs. The build offers a satisfying challenge without being overly complex, making it suitable for older kids and adults alike. The posability and play features also make it great for imaginative play.

Skip this if you prefer realistic models or are not a fan of the Monkie Kid aesthetic. If you are looking for a more traditional LEGO mech, consider some of the Ninjago sets or the Marvel Iron Man figures.

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🧱 Building Experience

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774

Pieces

⏱

4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Intricate design of the lion guardian with posable limbs and detailed features
Incorporation of traditional Chinese elements into a modern mech design
Unique building techniques to create the lion's mane and facial expressions
Fun play features, including hidden weapons and compartments

📈 Investment Analysis

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B+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

Monkie Kid sets have shown a good track record of appreciation due to the theme's popularity and unique designs. The Lion Guardian, being a larger set with a good piece count and exclusive minifigures, holds decent investment potential. However, the relatively high MSRP and the possibility of future re-releases within the theme should be considered. As a retired set, its value will likely increase gradually over time, especially if the Monkie Kid theme continues to gain popularity.

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The Monkie Kid's Lion Guardian stands out with its unique blend of traditional Chinese design and modern mech aesthetics. Compared to Ninjago mechs, it offers a different building experience and a more vibrant color scheme. While the price is comparable to other sets of similar size, the Lion Guardian's exclusive minifigures and unique design make it a desirable addition to any Monkie Kid collection.

5 Minifigures Included

Monkie Kid, Dark Turquoise Hood, Red Eye Make-up

The set features a great selection of minifigures, including the villainous Spider Queen and a unique version of Monkie Kid with dark turquoise hood and red eye makeup, adding to the set's collectibility.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 774
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 186 unique parts, 752 pieces
Minifigures: 5

LEGO counts 774 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 775, including the 23 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

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This set offers a good variety of reddish-brown and dark purple parts, useful for builders looking to expand their collection with unique color schemes and interesting connection pieces. The quantity of curved slopes is also a nice bonus for MOC builders.

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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Purple Bar Holder with Clip and 90° Angle (Mechanical Leg) (14x) $4.20

Reddish Brown Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight (10x) $2.00

Pearl Gold Plate Special 1 x 1 with Vertical Tooth (8x) $2.40

Dark Brown Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs (16x) $3.20

Red Wave / Flame Rounded Single with Pin (7x) $1.75

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$13.55

💡 MOC Potential

🤖 Alternate mech designs with different animal themes

🏙 Cyberpunk cityscapes with the Lion Guardian as a centerpiece

🌳 Lion Guardian integrated into a temple or natural environment

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 7 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

YouTube reviews of the Monkie Kid's Lion Guardian (80021) are generally neutral, with reviewers like SquirrelStampede and Masters of Brickjitzu providing standard unboxing and build showcases. While the set is appreciated for its design and connection to the Monkie Kid theme, common sentiments regarding the build experience and value are not strongly expressed in these videos.

LEGO Monkie Kid's Lion Guardian with Spider Queen Review

SquirrelStampede • 37.7K views Review

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Bricks By Mind • 7.5K views Review

MONKIE KID 2021 Set Review - 80021 Monkie Kid's Lion Guardian

The TTV Channel • 3.3K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 7 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

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Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

4 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

SquirrelStampede offers an unboxing and speed build, while Masters of Brickjitzu focuses on the play aspects with the Spider Queen. The TTV Channel's review is sponsored, but doesn't offer a strong opinion beyond the standard set features.