How many pieces are in the Monkie Kid's Combi Mech?

Monkie Kid's Combi Mech contains 277 pieces.

What age is the Monkie Kid's Combi Mech recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7+.

When was the Monkie Kid's Combi Mech released?

Monkie Kid's Combi Mech was released in 2023.

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🏛 Monkie Kid

Set #80040

Monkie Kid's Combi Mech

Monkie Kid's Combi Mech is an absolute triumph of budget-friendly mech design.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Beginner build Perfect for kids aged 7 and up, and mech-loving fans of all ages
Build: 277 pieces · about 1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $19.99 list price · 7.2¢ per piece
Availability: Current release · expected exit Dec 31, 2027

★★★★☆ 4.5 community rating from 36 ratings

Fans overwhelmingly praise this set for its incredible poseability, sturdy build, and unbeatable $20 price point, though some wish the brick-launching fingers were a bit less prone to accidental firing.

$19.99

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📝 Our Take

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Monkie Kid's Combi Mech is an absolute triumph of budget-friendly mech design. Packing tons of articulation and vibrant red and gold color blocking into just 277 pieces, it delivers punchy action and striking shelf presence without breaking the bank.

This set is perfect for younger builders, Monkie Kid fans, and mech enthusiasts on a budget. The inclusion of novelty knee joints and brick launchers gives it surprisingly high play value, while the streamlined build makes for a fun, satisfying weekend project.

Skip this if you prefer massive, complex builds or aren't into the Monkie Kid aesthetic. While packed with charm, seasoned builders looking for a complex engineering challenge might want to set their sights on larger sets like the bigger Monkie Kid mechs.

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🧱 Building Experience

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277

Pieces

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1.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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Build Highlights:

Sturdy fully posable frame utilizing locking hinge plates for dynamic action poses
Clever incorporation of brick-launching fingers for interactive play
Vibrant color scheme featuring bright red, black, and striking pearl gold elements
Compact yet satisfying build process that introduces great articulation techniques

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Investment Grade

⏳ Current release

At a standard retail price of $19.99, LEGO Monkie Kid's Combi Mech represents exceptional value out of the gate. The Monkie Kid theme is known for producing visually stunning, highly articulated mechs that often become sought-after once they retire, largely due to the theme's lower production runs compared to Star Wars or City. With 277 pieces, two minifigures, and an appealing array of pearl gold elements and mechanical arms, this set hits the sweet spot for future aftermarket interest among mech collectors. While it's a smaller set, entry-level Monkie Kid mechs with unique villains like the Ink Demon tend to hold their value well post-retirement. Investors shouldn't expect overnight riches, but picking up a few copies at retail price is a relatively low-risk play. The combination of playability, great parts, and a dedicated fanbase ensures steady, modest appreciation once LEGO officially pulls it from shelves.

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Compared to other entry-level mechs in themes like Ninjago or Marvel, 80040 stands out thanks to its superior knee articulation and clever use of pearl gold mechanical arms. It offers much better play features and posing stability than standard $20 mech armor builds.

2 Minifigures Included

Monkie Kid, Red and Gold Armor

The set includes Monkie Kid in his sharp Red and Gold Armor and a menacing Ink Demon, offering great opposing factions for instant play right out of the box.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 277
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 100 unique parts, 268 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 9 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 11153 2× Black

Wheel 14mm D. x 9...

Part #: 11208 4× Pearl Gold

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 11458 2× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 2× Red

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 13547 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14417 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14704 4× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769 2× Yellow

Part #: 15712 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 17114 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Weapon Sword with...

Part #: 18034 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 22890 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Part #: 24201 2× Black

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 24246 2× Red

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 24299 1× Yellow

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 24307 1× Yellow

Tassel with 1 x 1...

Part #: 25375 1× Pearl Gold

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 4× Pearl Gold

Large Figure Weap...

Part #: 2601 1× Pearl Gold

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 2× Red

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 26601 2× Sand Green

Wave / Power Blas...

Part #: 27393 2× Black

Part #: 3020 1× Dark Turquoise

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 10× Red

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Dark Turquoise

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Dark Turquoise

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Dark Turquoise

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 1× Red

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 8 x 8...

Part #: 30504 1× Dark Tan

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 3× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 32001 2× Red

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 8× Black

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 32803 1× White

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 32828 2× Dark Turquoise

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 33909 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 35480 2× Yellow

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 1× Yellow

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 36840 2× Bright Light Orange

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 36841 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 2× Dark Turquoise

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 41740 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 44861 4× Yellow

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 47457 1× White

Part #: 51739 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Sand Green

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Dark Turquoise

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 4× Red

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 54657 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plant / Creature ...

Part #: 55236 2× Dark Green

Hinge Cylinder 1 ...

Part #: 57697 4× Black

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 57909b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Part #: 59900 2× Light Bluish Gray

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 4× Pearl Gold

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 60477 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 4× Bright Light Orange

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60897 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 2× Black

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 61332 2× Black

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 4× Yellow

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 2× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Trans-Red

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 1× Black

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 1× Yellow

Weapon Hilt Symme...

Part #: 66909 2× Metallic Gold

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 67687 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 67695 2× Black

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 67696 2× Red

Launcher, Plate S...

Part #: 69754 2× Pearl Gold

Launcher Trigger,...

Part #: 69755 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 69819 2× Red

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 73825 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 78256 2× White

Bar 2L with Stop ...

Part #: 78258 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 79389 2× Black

Part #: 85861 4× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 6× Red

Cone 1.17 x 1.17 ...

Part #: 85975 4× Pearl Gold

Brick Wedged 2 x ...

Part #: 87620 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Bar 3L

Part #: 87994 4× Pearl Gold

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 88072 1× Tan

Launcher, 1 x 4 w...

Part #: 88289 1× Black

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 89678 2× Red

Hinge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 92582 1× Yellow

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 2× Dark Turquoise

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick and Axle Se...

Part #: 96874 1× Dark Turquoise

Arm Mechanical wi...

Part #: 98313 6× Pearl Gold

Part #: 99563 2× Bright Light Orange

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 99563 1× Dark Turquoise

Part #: 99781 2× Dark Turquoise

🧱 Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 10101435 1× [No Color/Any Color]

An absolute goldmine for mechanical builders, featuring multiple pearl gold mechanical arms, locking hinge cylinders, and useful Technic elements for creating sturdy joints.

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💎 Notable Parts

Pearl Gold Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thick Support] (6x) $2.40

Black Technic Axle 2 Notched (8x) $0.80

Pearl Gold Wheel 14mm D. x 9.9mm with Centre Groove, Fake Bolts and 6 Spokes (4x) $1.20

Black Hinge Cylinder 1 x 3 Locking with 1 Finger and Technic Friction Pin with Squared Hole (4x) $1.60

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$6.00

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Inventory Statistics

100

Unique Parts

277

Official Piece Count

268

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

The official piece count includes the 9 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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