Megapolis City seems to be a rather interesting Monkie Kid set. A city comparable with the previous Lantern City set consisting of small modules, giving plenty of opportunities for customization.

There are no details known regarding piece count, price and release dates yet. Being Monkie Kid it’s likely these sets will only be available from big flagship LEGO stores and LEGO online outside the APAC region.

Once more information is available we will of course post it here on The Brick Post, so be sure to check back over the next few days!

So what do you think of Monkie Kid Megapolis City? Share your thoughts in the comments!

This new theme, which follows the adventures of Monkie Kid, Mei, Sandy and Pigsy, is inspired by the legendary Chinese folk tale of the Monkey King.

LEGO Monkie Kid Minifigures

There are eight sets to collect, along with a Polybag. Other branded products from LEGO® partners will also be released, along with an animated TV show and mini-movie.

Sadly hardly any details have been revealed about this but it does seem that the storyline expands on the mythology of the “Journey to the West” and that the Monkie Kid comes into the possession of the legendary staff that belongs to the Monkey King (Sun Wu Kong).

Take a look for yourself and be mesmerised by the fantastic art style they used.

But when is this awesome new theme released, I hear you cry?! There isn’t long to wait as official release is….. Tomorrow, 16th May 2020!

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Monkie Kid – a new hero is born, a new story is waiting to unfold

The LEGO Group’s first ever Chinese inspired theme sees the legend of the Monkey King from the classic Journey to the West novel reimagined in LEGO sets and minifigures

[May 15^th, 2020] Inspired by the 500-year-old story of the Monkey King, LEGO Monkie Kid is the LEGO Group’s take on a new, untold chapter of the legendary tale. Featuring eight exciting sets, an animated mini movie and TV series, LEGO Monkie Kid is the first ever LEGO theme to be inspired by a Chinese legend and is rooted firmly in the country’s culture and values. The theme’s sets are packed with fun, excitement and an epic story just waiting to unfold…

The tale begins when an ordinary boy, Monkie Kid, finds Monkey King’s legendary staff and he becomes the chosen one. Together with his brave and loyal friends, Monkie Kid begins his quest to stop the Demon Bull King and his army of Bull Clones from taking over the city.

Paying tribute to stories known and admired by so many children and parents in China and Asia, this latest LEGO play theme brings new life to the iconic Monkey King fable and provides a common ground for children, parents and grandparents to build and play together.

“I am super excited about the launch of LEGO Monkie Kid. This fantastic new play theme is deeply inspired by Chinese culture and built on an esteemed story that is treasured by all generations. We know kids will be delighted by the world of LEGO Monkie Kid, and I can’t wait to see how they immerse themselves in building, role playing and creating new stories through this theme. This is a very exciting innovation for the LEGO brand and one that demonstrates our commitment to building a strong future in China,” says Julia Goldin, Chief Marketing Officer at the LEGO Group.

With a modern Chinese twist, LEGO Monkie Kid celebrates bravery and friendship and lets children engage in great building experiences whilst helping them to develop their imagination and creativity. Paul Huang, General Manager of LEGO China, says: “The launch of Monkie Kid is another important milestone in our journey to provide the creative LEGO play experience to many more Chinese children. Deeply rooted in Chinese culture, the new theme line is created with inspiration from China, for China, and at the same time empowers children around the world to be brave, resilient and optimistic through creative play with LEGO bricks.”

Children can look forward to eight action-packed sets with colourful characters, impressive vehicles with exciting new and hidden features – plus a blue cat with an orange mohawk! The sets are a result of two years of close collaboration with children and parents in China to ensure they are authentic to local culture. Never before has the LEGO Group launched a theme inspired by one culture and with so much attention to local details, values and traits.

“I have been touched and inspired by China’s rich history and culture, the passion and pride of the people and the incredible creativity of China. It has been an honour and privilege to be able to immerse myself in China’s culture of storytelling, in particular – Journey to the West and the Monkey King. The epic stories and incredible characters have been a huge inspiration to the LEGO design team and me. It is with deepest respect for Chinese culture and the 500-year-old legend that we have created the next chapter in the story of the Monkey King – The Monkie Kid,” says Simon Lucas, Senior Design Director at the LEGO Group.

LEGO Monkie Kid will launch worldwide on May 16^th on LEGO.com, in LEGO Brand Retail Stores, LEGO Certified Stores, LEGOLAND and LEGOLAND Discovery Centers with early access for:

• China mainland from May 15^th in LEGO Brand Retail and LEGO Certified Stores, LEGOLAND Discovery Centers, and TMall Flagship stores only.

• Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong from May 15^th in LEGO Certified Stores, and LEGOLAND Discovery Centers only.

80006: White Dragon Horse Bike

80007: Iron Bull Tank

80008: Monkie Kid Cloud Jet

80009: Pigsy’s Food Truck

80010: Demon Bull King

80011: Red Son’s Inferno Truck

80012: Monkie King Warrior Mech

80013: Monkie Kid’s Team Secret HQ

LEGO Monkie Kid’s Delivery Bike (30341)

This polybag can be obtained when you spend SGD$74.25 on any LEGO products at the LEGO Brand Store in Shanghai.

LEGO Monkie Kid’s Delivery Bike (30341)

Being based off of old stories dating back to the 16th century, there is definitely a lot of source material to pull from, it’s no wonder it has been somewhat done before.

Wikipedia:

The Monkey King, known as Sun Wukong in Chinese, is a legendary figure best known as one of the main characters in the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West (西遊記/西游记) and many later stories and adaptations. The Monkey King’s origins predate the novel and can be traced back to the Song dynasty.[2] In the novel, he is a monkey born from a stone who acquires supernatural powers through Taoist practices. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain by the Buddha, he later accompanies the monk Tang Sanzang on a journey to retrieve Buddhist sutras from the West (India) where Buddha and his followers reside.

Wikipedia (external link)

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