LEGO® Monkie Kid™ Animated Mini Movie, 8 Sets and Minifigures

LEGO® Monkie Kid™, a new hero is born, a new story is waiting to unfold. Inspired by the 500-year-old story of the Monkey King from the classic Journey to the West novel. LEGO Monkie Kid is the LEGO Group’s take on a new, untold chapter of the legendary tale. Featuring eight exciting sets and minifigures, 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.

LEGO® Monkie Kid™ Animated Mini Movie, 8 Sets and Minifigures

I remembered I watched Journey to the West movies and drama series since young but this is my first time watching the story as an animated mini movie. Well, it brings back the child in me whereby I m also a LEGO lover and enjoy the legend of Monkey King.

LEGO® Monkie Kid™ Lego Set

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.

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.

LEGO® Monkie Kid™ Animated Mini Movie will premiere on TV3 this Saturday, 13th June 2020 at 10.30am.

LEGO® Monkie Kid™ Animated Mini Movie will premiere on TV3 this Saturday, 13th June 2020 at 10.30am.

“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.

LEGO® Monkie Kid™ Lego Sets

Besides that, 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.

LEGO Monkie Kid will launch worldwide on May 16th on LEGO.com, in LEGO Brand Retail Stores, LEGO Certified Stores and LEGOLAND with early access for Malaysia from May 15th in LEGO Certified Stores only.

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