LEGO Reviews Monkie Kid80044

Monkie Kid's Team Hideout

Name: LEGO Monkie Kid's Team Hideout 80044
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 80044
Rating: 4.94 (15 reviews)

80 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A20221,582 pcsHigh agreement · 98%

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BUY

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Highly Recommended

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LOVED (8)

01Great build that is never boring
02Sprawling display set with good modular concept that adds playability
03Multiple hidden features and play functions (shooters, rotating sections, hidden passages)
04Creative use of color schemes, particularly for Mei's blacksmith workshop
05New weapon molds allow each character to build their specific weapon
06Effective use of techniques like sideways slopes for stairs
07Signature Monkie Kid clouds add nice visual touch
08Well-designed hidden bike entrance with hinge mechanism

CRITICIZED (8)

01The four main sections made to swap around aren't always easy to place
02Pearl Gold mech fingers on temple roof are too fiddley to swap around easily
03Large sign on Pigsy's stand is too long, making section-swapping a pain
04Bare holes on front of Technic beams make parts look unfinished
05New Mo the Cat figure is disappointing - missing the original mohawk
06Golden-Winged Eagle suit easy to over-balance if not careful
07Limited accessibility due to exclusive LEGO store/website distribution only
08Two missing team members (Mr. Tang and Monkey King excluded)

What reviewers are saying

"LEGO Monkie Kid 80044 Monkie Kid's Team Hideout is another diamond in a never-rough range"

Brick Fanatics

"Monkie Kid topped our favourite sets list last year. Can they meet our high expectations of the theme?"

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Ecosystem

80036 The City of Lanterns — Combines with 80036 but stands alone well; vastly different landscapes (rising urban vs natural mountain); can be combined with part removal needed. In US, 80036 offers better value at only $20 more despite having similar piece count to 80045.

80045 Monkey King Ultra Mech — 80044 has 1,582 pieces, just 200 shy of 80045, but costs £30 less; 80045 includes Mr. Tang and Monkey King (excluded from 80044)

80036-1 - The City of Lanterns — The hideout set falls short of 80036-1's brilliance in terms of cohesiveness, sense of humor, and general AFOL appeal, though they are on the same mini-modular scale and can theoretically be combined

80024-1 - The Legendary Flower Fruit Mountain — Works as a bridge between this set and City of Lanterns, combining natural and urban elements, though full connection would require modification

Monkie KidTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

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BUY

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BUY

"LEGO Monkie Kid 80044 Monkie Kid's Team Hideout is another diamond in a never-rough range"

Key Pros

✓Incredible value for money
✓Lots of LEGO and Monkie Kid references to appreciate
✓Combines with 80036 City of Lanterns, but isn't reliant on it

Key Cons

✕Two missing team members (Mr. Tang and Monkey King excluded)
✕Can be challenging to move modules given the necessary part removal and diagonal positioning for some

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Editorial Source

"Monkie Kid topped our favourite sets list last year. Can they meet our high expectations of the theme?"

Key Pros

✓Great build that is never boring
✓Sprawling display set with good modular concept that adds playability
✓Multiple hidden features and play functions (shooters, rotating sections, hidden passages)

Key Cons

✕The four main sections made to swap around aren't always easy to place
✕Pearl Gold mech fingers on temple roof are too fiddley to swap around easily

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Value drivers

Brick Fanatics: Sandy's updated exclusive form, currently unique to 80044

Exclusivity

Brick Fanatics: LEGO.com primary distribution; exclusive Sandy minifigure variant; wider retail potentially available in flagship LEGO stores

Rebrickable Reviews: LEGO-exclusive distribution (LEGO store and LEGO.com only; not available in mainstream retail)

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (6)

Sandy

$13

Pigsy

Mei

The Golden-Winged Eagle

Monkie Kid

Lee Panda Stall Keeper

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Golden weapons (five total)
all included in the set; described as desirable
66909 Weapon Hilt Symmetric in Red (first time in this color)
New color variant with exclusive molded ends in Pearl Gold for Monkie Kid's staff
3171 Claw Mechanical with Clip
New mold introduced in this set; mech fingers used as roof flourishes and noted as fiddley for swapping sections
3156 Minifig Neckwear Mask Beak
New part for character accessories
2665a-g Weapon parts (Axe Blade, Staff Head, Rake Head, various Sword Blades)
New weapon molds allowing each character to build their specific weapon
14769 Tile Round 2x2 in Bright Green (new color)
Part appears in rare new color