The LEGO Monkie Kid theme, introduced in 2020, continues with its Season 5 sets released in 2023. This season includes notable sets such as 80045 "Monkey King Ultra Mech," which features a large mech with multiple poseable joints and minifigures including Monkey King, Monkie Kid, and other key characters. Another significant set is 80044 "Monkie Kid’s Team Hideout," which offers an elaborate base with various play features and minifigures like Mei, Pigsy, and Sandy. These sets expand on the Monkie Kid storyline, inspired by the Chinese legend of the Monkey King, providing rich narrative elements and intricate builds for fans.
2024 LEGO Sets
In 2024, LEGO broadened its creative reach through major new licenses, digital experiences, and sustainability goals. The LEGO Dune theme debuted with the Atreides Royal Ornithopter, faithfully capturing the design of the 2021 film. A landmark collaboration with Epic Games introduced LEGO Fortnite, blending survival, building, and over 1,200 minifigure-style characters. Other notable releases included LEGO Animal Crossing and LEGO The Legend of Zelda, expanding LEGO’s Nintendo partnership, and LEGO Wicked, tied to the upcoming musical film. LEGO Despicable Me returned alongside sets for the new Despicable Me 4 movie, while LEGO Star Wars marked its 25th anniversary with commemorative editions. Sustainability remained central to LEGO’s mission as it reaffirmed goals to use 50% renewable or recycled materials by 2026 and phase out fossil-based plastics by 2032.