LEGO Reviews Monkie Kid80020

White Dragon Horse Jet

Name: LEGO White Dragon Horse Jet 80020
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 80020
Rating: 4.63 (7 reviews)

87 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA2021565 pcsHigh agreement · 99%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The White Dragon Horse Jet earns its BrickScore of 86 and Highly Recommended tier with a distinctive organic design, clever build techniques, and one of the more visually arresting color schemes in the Monkie Kid line, backed by a 4.875 owner value score from seven verified buyers."

Both Brickset's Huw and JANG agree the White Dragon Horse Jet is one of the most visually distinctive Monkie Kid sets, with organic dragon-scale wings built from overlapped shields, a striking teal and lime green color scheme, and a compact but clever nose construction technique. JANG was surprised how solid and value-packed it felt at $49.99, while Huw found UK pricing (PS34.99) very reasonable though flagged the US price as less so. The seven LEGO.com ratings back the enthusiasm: a 4.875 out of 5 on value for money and 100% would recommend.

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LOVED (8)

01Organic, scaly-looking wing sections using overlapped pentagonal shields in multiple colors
02Striking teal, bright green, and lime green color blocking that stands out within Monkie Kid
03Clever back-to-back nose construction using a 1x5 Technic plate with axle hole
04Working vending machine side build that dispenses small can pieces
05Transparent bright green canopy and exhaust wake piece
06Solid, swooshable main build that feels heavy and substantial in hand
07Click-hinged wings for posing options
08Small Mo (flying cat) side build adds charm

CRITICIZED (7)

01Monkie Kid himself is absent, notable for the only set in the range not to include the title character
02Backwards-angled cockpit means the pilot cannot see forward; requires a simple modification to fix
03US pricing at $49.99 is flagged as disproportionately high compared to PS34.99 in the UK
04Stud shooters on the wings feel out of place on this style of vehicle
05Six-legged spider drone is biologically inaccurate (should be eight legs)
06Model bottom is unfinished, which disappointed at least one owner
07Ancillary builds beyond the vending machine described as somewhat superfluous

What reviewers are saying

"This year's selection of Monkie Kid sets includes some superb-looking models, but I suspect the one that first catches most people's eye is 80020 White Dragon Horse Jet, whose titular flying craft looks spectacular with …"

Brickset Reviews

"I personally am a big fan of the shaping of its major components and also the color scheme and how they do the patterning between the teal color, bright green and lime green."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

80011 Red Son's Inferno Truck — Mei's hair piece with green highlights is shared with the 80011 version, but her head, torso, and leg print in 80020 is entirely new and superior.

Ninjago City sets — The vending machine mechanism is similar to those found in Ninjago City sets, though Huw notes he had not encountered a working vending machine in LEGO sets before (the Ninjago City mechanism is not named in the original review, only mentioned in comments).

8191 Lavatraz — As noted in comments, Lavatraz (2012) had a working vending machine that predates this set, though with a slightly different mechanism using more moving parts on the exterior.

10273 (recent space throwback set) — The retro printed 2x1 control tile was brought back in 10273 last year and appears again in this cockpit.

Monkie KidTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Spectacular-looking craft with striking and very pleasing colour scheme
✓Organic, scaly-looking wing sections using overlapped shields are outstanding
✓Innovative back-to-back nose building technique is compact and LEGO-legal

Key Cons

✕Set does not include Monkie Kid (the titular character), which some collectors found disappointing
✕The backwards-angled cockpit prevents the pilot from seeing where she's going—requires modification for practical visibility

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BUY

"I personally am a big fan of the shaping of its major components and also the color scheme and how they do the patterning between the teal color, bright green and lime green."

Key Pros

✓Unique and refreshing design that diverges from typical LEGO fighter jets
✓Beautiful color scheme and color blocking with teal, bright green, and lime green
✓Interesting and satisfying build techniques, particularly the nose construction and dragon scale pattern

Key Cons

✕May minifigure does not include her helmet piece
✕No retractable landing gear

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Mei's elaborate new minifigure variant (third version, with new prints and augmented reality eyepiece) is a draw, though fans note she's available in other forms in other sets.

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Not called out as exclusive to any retailer; released at LEGO.com on 1st March 2021.

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Not explicitly stated, but the prediction of fast sales and popularity suggests potential collectibility.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Huntsman

Mei - Dragon Armor Suit, Pearl Gold Shoulder Pads, Hair

Standout parts (per reviewers)

1x5 Technic plate with axle hole
Used for compact, LEGO-legal back-to-back building on the nose section
Pentagonal/Nexo Knights shields (three different colors)
Overlapped and framed by hexagonal cutouts to create the organic, scaly wing pattern
Transparent bright green 4x5x1 cockpits
Colour debuted in 2010 (Atlantis sets); fluoresces slightly but far less than the old 1990s fluorescent green. Four pieces angled backwards at the rear of the fuselage
Printed 2x1 control tile
Old-school print from M:Tron and Blacktron II (1990s); brought back in 10273 last year. Appears in cockpit interior
Right-angled clip part (318 clip on one end, 318 hole at the other)
Introduced this year, used for insect/spider legs throughout new Monkie Kid sets; has useful application elsewhere
Huge trans-green sword/exhaust wake
Protrudes from engine; helps give model additional length and balances the design

What Owners Say · summarized from 7 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly praise the White Dragon Horse Jet for innovative design, clever build techniques, and eye-catching aesthetics, though some note structural fragility and unfinished base details detract from an otherwise exceptional set.

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