LEGO Reviews Monkie Kid80054

Megapolis City

Name: LEGO Megapolis City 80054
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 80054
Rating: 4.55 (12 reviews)

68 · MIXED REVIEWSINVESTMENT GRADE: BB20232,330 pcsHigh agreement · 97%

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LOVED (8)

01Great overall bright, busy aesthetic with hidden details (sewing machine, gachapon machines)
02Excellent minifigure selection with named characters from show rather than generic shopkeepers
03Gold and Silver demons with appealing design
0416 minifigures including heroes and villains for imaginative play
05Modular rearrangeable buildings provide multiple configuration options
06Functional elevator with worm gear system holds position reliably
07Upper level sturdier than City of Lanterns with technic support
08Good to mix and match buildings with City of Lanterns

CRITICIZED (8)

018x8 footprint quite limiting for building detail; buildings can feel boxy
02One or two rows typically reserved as walkway, limiting interior complexity
03Previous set (City of Lanterns) had 8x16 building with more interior detail
04No 8x16 sections except ferris wheel (which is not a building)
05Elevator doesn't have landing on L2 despite record shop at that height
06L3 landing opens to nothing useful
07Ferris wheel sags slightly as only connected on one side; support arms scrape against structure; gets unbalanced with uneven minifig loading
08Many configuration combinations result in clashes with signs and overhangs

What reviewers are saying

"If you liked the City of Lanterns, or want something a bit more chaotic than LEGO City, I would recommend this set."

Rebrickable Reviews

"a gargantuan set that offers a wealth of play opportunities, but may be a bit too busy for some LEGO fans"

Brick Fanatics

Ecosystem

80036-1 - City of Lanterns — Megapolis is an enhancement on City of Lanterns format. Upper level is higher and sturdier with technic parts. However, reviewer enjoyed City of Lanterns slightly more. Compatibility: can be connected well, particularly on left side with elevator using both sides; can mix and match individual buildings; but City of Lanterns track isolates modular buildings on an island with limited connection points. Reviewer created stairway configuration to access Megapolis upper level from City of Lanterns. Megapolis provides more flexible rearrangement with smaller 4x8 modules and moveable left section.

Ninjago City — Megapolis City series is 'a bit like Ninjago city lite.' Ninjago City is focused toward adults with patience and budget for 6000+ part sets. Monkie Kid City more focused toward play: simpler buildings, easier access with three walls and one open side, buildings moveable around. Still enjoyable for fun-loving adults but delivers different experience. Megapolis has simpler interiors and less architectural complexity than Ninjago City.

44842-1 - Gabby's Dollhouse (elevator part reference) — Megapolis uses brick-built elevator instead of pre-built elevator part from Gabby's Dollhouse. Reasoning: pre-built elevators drop when released even with worm gear shaft; brick-built version with introduced friction remains in position reliably.

10788-1 (elevator reference) — Reviewer references TobyMac's review showing pre-built elevator drops when released with worm gear, supporting decision to brick-build elevator in Megapolis.

Monkie KidTier 1Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

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BUY

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BUY

"If you liked the City of Lanterns, or want something a bit more chaotic than LEGO City, I would recommend this set."

Key Pros

✓Great overall bright, busy aesthetic with hidden details (sewing machine, gachapon machines)
✓Excellent minifigure selection with named characters from show rather than generic shopkeepers
✓Gold and Silver demons with appealing design

Key Cons

✕8x8 footprint quite limiting for building detail; buildings can feel boxy
✕One or two rows typically reserved as walkway, limiting interior complexity

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Brick Fanatics

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"a gargantuan set that offers a wealth of play opportunities, but may be a bit too busy for some LEGO fans"

Key Pros

✓Lots of characters
✓Plenty of play features
✓Fun references to LEGO's past

Key Cons

✕Far too many stickers
✕Not great for display

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Value drivers

Rebrickable Reviews: Gold Horn Demon and Silver Horn Demon minifigures called out for appeal ('Team Rocket vibe'); full roster of 16 named characters from show rather than generic characters adds collectibility

Brick Fanatics: Complete minifigure roster of Monkie Kid cartoon characters (15 total) drives value for minifigure collectors.

Exclusivity

Rebrickable Reviews: LEGO exclusive; contains exclusive minifigures and special prints; available through LEGO Shop in multiple regions

Brick Fanatics: Only available through official LEGO channels (LEGO.com and official stores); not available at third-party retailers.

Resale

Rebrickable Reviews: Unknown; reviewer does not discuss resale value or aftermarket expectations

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (17)

Monkey King - Bright Light Orange Robe, Black Animal Stripes, Red Sash, White Mask

Evil Macaque - Hoodie

Gold Horn Demon - Helmet

Spider Queen - Black Hair, Dark Bluish Gray Legs

Silver Horn Demon - Helmet

White Bone Demon - Medium Lavender Outfit

Monkie Kid - Bright Light Orange 5th Anniversary Shirt, Dark Turquoise Neck Bracket and Clip

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Standout parts (per reviewers)

Cloud, Swirl, Gold Highlights Print (105909)
New mold print with gold highlights, used for decorative cloud elements
Brick Curved, 3 x 1 with 1/3 Inverted Cutout (70681) in Reddish Orange
New colour reddish orange; first wave of sets using this new colour; used exclusively on curved roof pieces
Brick Curved, Internal Double, 3 x 3 with 1/3 Inverted Cutout, Corner (73682) in Reddish Orange
New colour reddish orange for curved roof pieces
Helmet Classic, New Mold 2019 (50665) in Green
New helmet mold in green colour
Helmet, Standard, 2 Horn Holes (82252) in Dark Azure and Orange
Two-horn hole helmet for demon characters, new colour variants
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] (87544) in Trans-Bright Green
Transparent panel in new colour for gem shop and decorative elements