The LEGO Monkie Kid theme introduced in 2020 and is based on the centuries-old Chinese legends of The Monkey King and The Journey to the West, LEGO Monkie Kid creates a world of traditional heroes and villains based on the 16th century tale which was one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Rooted in ancient Chinese culture and lore, the LEGO Monkie Kid theme and set stories reimagine the legendary character, the Monkey King, and other characters from the classic Journey to the West novel.
2021 LEGO Sets
In 2021, LEGO explored digital-physical play with LEGO VIDIYO, a collaboration with Universal Music Group that let users create augmented-reality music videos using minifigures and collectible BeatBits. Although short-lived, the experiment reflected LEGO’s continued pursuit of hybrid play experiences. The LEGO Art series expanded with more display sets inspired by pop culture and design icons, strengthening LEGO’s appeal among adult builders. Established themes such as Star Wars, City, and Technic maintained momentum, while LEGO unveiled prototype bricks made from recycled materials—an early step toward fully sustainable production.