LEGO Reviews Elves41183

The Goblin King's Evil Dragon

Name: LEGO The Goblin King's Evil Dragon 41183
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 41183
Rating: 4.79 (511 reviews)

84 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2017339 pcsHigh agreement · 99%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

511

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Goblin King's Evil Dragon earns its BrickScore of 83 and Highly Recommended tier as the most posable, structurally interesting dragon in the Elves lineup at the time of release. A 4.79 owner average from 511 ratings and strong expert praise for the wyvern design and spring green parts make it a clear buy for Elves fans and dragon collectors."

Both JANG and Brickset called Ashwing the standout dragon in the Elves line to that point, praising the wyvern body plan (two legs, two wings) as a refreshing departure from the four-legged Elves dragons that preceded it. The combination of strong Technic core, extensive ball-joint posability, and spring yellowish green color detailing won over expert reviewers, and 511 owners agree, handing it a 4.79 average. The Goblin King minifigure received mixed marks: impressive detailed printing but goblin accessories with limited character depth.

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LOVED (10)

01Wyvern body plan (two legs and wings) is unique among Elves dragons
02Excellent posability through numerous ball joints allowing ground and flight poses
03Impressive size for the $29.99 price point
04Strong Technic core enabling stability in multiple positions
05SNOT work on legs creates convincing reptilian texture in spring yellowish green
06Spring yellowish green parts are plentiful and valuable for MOC builders
07Exploding crystal action feature on the terrain build is fun and satisfying
08Portable jail cell cage with dual-opening sides
09Folding wings for display variety
10Dual-sided flowing cape on the Goblin King

CRITICIZED (6)

01Color scheme on the dragon underside mixes red, magenta, and spring green in a way some reviewers found unappealing
02Goblin figures have low-detail head printing relative to other Elves characters
03Crystal piece does not fit well in the cage
04Dragon legs have only a single joint each, limiting forward-and-back movement
05Small scenery piece adds little to the set
06Crown hairpiece on Goblin King is a new element but unlikely to be reused in other builds

What reviewers are saying

"The dragon is an excellent model, and is definitely my favourite of the Elves dragons I've built so far."

Brickset Reviews

"I think it may be the best build that they've done for a dragon in the Elves line so far."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

41176: The Secret Market Place (Thorne, the earth dragon) — Ashwing is a lot larger than Thorne, features a different colour scheme and is a different style of dragon (wyvern vs. previous design). Both are earth dragons from the Elves theme.

Ninjago line dragons — There have been some dragons in the Ninjago line that the reviewer prefers, but this set is a must for any LEGO dragon fans in general.

31058 Mighty Dinosaurs T-Rex — The leg construction of Ashwing reminds some viewers of the T-Rex design but is improved in terms of strength and shape, though it appears to have lost some mobility.

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Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

"The dragon is an excellent model, and is definitely my favourite of the Elves dragons I've built so far."

Key Pros

✓Dragon is an excellent model with strong build quality
✓Impressive size for the price point
✓Highly posable with numerous ball joints

Key Cons

✕Crown hairpiece is unlikely to be usable for other characters
✕Goblin figures lack rear printing and limited variation between them

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

"I think it may be the best build that they've done for a dragon in the Elves line so far."

Key Pros

✓Dragon has excellent poseability with ball joints in tail allowing multiple poses
✓Stable construction that can balance in different positions
✓Good use of relatively new parts, including spring green pieces and pyramid pieces

Key Cons

✕Color scheme of the dragon is not the best, particularly the red and magenta colors together
✕Goblin printing on the head has low level of detail relative to mini dolls

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Cronan Darkroot features a unique crown hairpiece not seen before, though its limited utility may constrain minifig-specific value.

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Not explicitly detailed in the review.

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Not explicitly stated, but the positive reception and unique position as the first evil dragon in Elves suggests potential for strong appreciation.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (2)

Goblin King

Goblin, Jimblin (6178670)

Standout parts (per reviewers)

spring yellowish green parts
The set features a lot of new spring yellowish green parts, many exclusive to this set. The colour was only introduced in 2012 and has been used for relatively few parts, making this a good parts pack for those boosting stock of this colour.
SNOT work in spring yellowish green on dragon legs
The combination of shaping and detailing instantly creates a reptilian look.
Dual-coloured cape
Cronan Darkroot features a dual-coloured cape covering the lack of rear printing.
Spring green pieces (including length four parts and bone pieces)
Used extensively throughout the dragon and represents a haul of relatively new parts in this color
Translucent wing tips
Give the dragon wings a more organic feel
Small pyramid piece on dragon's headValue
Relatively new piece used in bright green

What Owners Say · summarized from 11 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly praise Ashwing's unique wyvern design, flexible build, and beautiful detail, though a small minority report stability issues and find the dragon generic compared to other Elves sets.

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