LEGO Reviews Monkie Kid80056

Nine-Headed Beast

Name: LEGO Nine-Headed Beast 80056
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 80056
Rating: 3.75 (3 reviews)

65 · MIXED REVIEWSINVESTMENT GRADE: BB2024757 pcsHigh agreement · 84%

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"At a BrickScore of 65.2, the Nine-Headed Beast is a tale of two reviews: one enthusiastic buyer recommendation and one cautious skip — making this a compelling set for Monkie Kid fans and collectors, but a harder sell at full price for casual shoppers put off by molded-part shortcuts and premium regional pricing."

The Nine-Headed Beast (80056) earns a BrickScore of 65.2 — a genuinely split verdict between two reviewers. Bouwsteentjes was enthusiastic, praising the set's imposing mythical design, reliable wing-flapping mechanism, and well-rounded minifigure lineup. Zusammengebaut was more skeptical, flagging the heavy reliance on large molded parts as giving the beast a "Playmobil-like" look and calling the €84.99 price tag ambitious for a non-licensed, regionally exclusive set. Both agreed the wing-flapping function is a standout feature and the minifigures are strong, but they diverged sharply on aesthetics and value.

Where they split: The sharpest split is on aesthetics and value. Bouwsteentjes rated display value at 88 and value for money at 80, calling the price fair and the beast "beautiful and imposing." Zusammengebaut rated display value at 45 and value for money at just 20, arguing the molded parts undermine the LEGO aesthetic and the price is overreaching for a regional exclusive without a licensed IP. Design aesthetics similarly split: 85 vs. 40.

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LOVED (7)

01Innovative wing-flapping mechanism using Technic lift arms — praised by both reviewers as effective and enjoyable
02Nine individually built and printed heads with curved slope elements — intricate and distinctive
03Strong minifigure lineup with quality printing (many have leg prints, torso prints, double faces on hero characters)

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CRITICIZED (4)

01Heavy use of large molded parts on wings and tail gives a 'Playmobil-like' aesthetic (Zusammengebaut)
02Rear of the beast lacks LEGO character and visual appeal
03€84.99 price point called 'ambitious' — ~11 cents per piece for a non-licensed, regionally exclusive set

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Build Facts what critics report

⏱ Build time

~1.5 hours

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

all

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

beastprintedthematicnine-headedwing-flappingdetailedhighvarietyplaysmalltempleelementscharactersheadsprintsaesthetic

What reviewers are saying

"The show-stealer of this set is undoubtedly the Nine-Headed Beast. This bird-like monster lands imposingly between Monkie Kid and the temple."

Bouwsteentjes

"Great play function through large molded parts – or too much Playmobil style?"

Zusammengebaut

Ecosystem

LEGO Ninjago 71747 Das Dorf der Wächter 76 — Reviewer states that Ninjago 71747 remains the best 'play set' LEGO has released in recent years due to its landscape-building focus, implying 80056 does not match this standard

Previous LEGO Ninjago Dragons — With the nine interesting heads and wing-flapping function, 80056 distinguishes itself from the 'uniform mass' of recent Ninjago dragons, though this distinction is undermined by Playmobil-like aesthetics

Monkie KidInvestment Grade

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Bouwsteentjes 🇳🇱

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"The show-stealer of this set is undoubtedly the Nine-Headed Beast. This bird-like monster lands imposingly between Monkie Kid and the temple."

Key Pros

✓Beautiful and imposing nine-headed beast design
✓Impressive 46 cm wingspan that remains well-balanced
✓Excellent wing-flapping mechanism that works reliably

Key Cons

✕Some repetition in the build when constructing six similar heads for the nine-headed beast

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Zusammengebaut 🇩🇪

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"Great play function through large molded parts – or too much Playmobil style?"

Key Pros

✓Innovative wing-flapping play function using Technic lift arms
✓Nine intricately built and printed heads with curved slope elements
✓Detailed and colorful minifigures with quality printing (three of five have leg prints, all have torso prints, printed hair on hero characters)

Key Cons

✕Playmobil-like aesthetic due to excessive large molded parts on wings and tail
✕Very high price point of €84.99 (approximately 11.2 cents per piece) for an exclusive-distribution set without a licensed theme

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (5)

The Nine-Headed Demon

Monkey King - White Jacket, Flat Silver Legs

Monkie Kid - Bright Light Orange Racing Suit, Red Legs

Mei - White Top, Overalls, Dragon Bag

Mr. Tang - Tan Jacket

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Vinyl wing elements
Two vinyl pieces used to give volume and visual impact to the wings, creating a striking effect
Blue sword elements
Emphasize and define the wing span visually
Red Technic elements on the beast's back
Used for the wing-flapping mechanism
Element 79895 'Propeller 1 Blade 14L' in dark turquoise
First appearance of this element in dark turquoise color; used ten times for wings and tail, creating a very Playmobil-like aesthetic
Curved slope bedruckt (printed)
Used eighteen times total to form the eye areas of the nine heads, showing detailed construction
Large molded parts for wings and tail
Creates the Playmobil-like appearance the reviewer criticizes