Dragon of the East Palace
80049-1 Monkie Kid 2023 2371 parts 5.1% catalog rarity Expert
The LEGO Monkie Kid 80049-1 Dragon of the East Palace, a substantial 2371-piece set, re-imagines an elaborate underwater fantasy world inspired by the Journey to the West novel. This detailed palace model features an opening front that slides effortlessly to reveal a multi-room interior, portraying the mythical aquatic realm. A large, posable dragon with articulated limbs and a rotating function guards the palace, offering dynamic display configurations. The set includes eight minifigures: Monkie Kid in scuba gear, Monkey King wielding his Golden Staff, the majestic Dragon of the East, a Turtle Minister, two vigilant Shrimp Soldiers, and two formidable Crab Generals. This intricate build captures the grandeur of the legendary Monkey King's underwater adventures and functions as a focal display piece.
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| 2× | €0,10 | |
| 8× | €0,12 | |
| 3× | €0,12 | |
| 1× | €0,22 | |
| 2× | €0,12 | |
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| 2× | €0,13 | |
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| 1× | €0,12 |
Catalog rarity
How common are the parts in Dragon of the East Palace?
33 of 653 recorded part+color combinations appear in 3 or fewer sets in our catalog. This does not measure replacement availability or price.
Theme average
4.9%
All sets
6.7%
Least common in our catalog
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Build DNA
Parts inventory insights for Dragon of the East Palace
2,371 pieces puts this build +167% against the average Monkie Kid set and +315% against the average 2023 release.

Vs average Monkie Kid set
Average Monkie Kid set: 888 pieces across 54 other sets.
Vs average 2023 set
Average 2023 set: 572 pieces across 506 other sets.
Color profile
Dominant color
White
Unique parts
6.1 pieces per unique type
Repeat factor
Average pieces per unique type.
Most used part
Plate 1 x 2
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