LEGO Monkey King Ultra Mech
Set #80045 · 2023 · 1,715 pieces · Expert build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 80045
- Name
- Monkey King Ultra Mech
- Theme
- Monkie Kid
- Year
- 2023
- Pieces
- 1,715
- Complexity
- Expert
- Build Time
- 8-16 hours
- Ages
- 16+
- Type
- Both play and display
About LEGO Monkey King Ultra Mech
LEGO Monkey King Ultra Mech (set #80045) is a major set with substantial building depth with 1,715 pieces from the Monkie Kid theme, released in 2023. The Monkie Kid line features chinese mythology-inspired action sets featuring the Monkey King legend. At 1,715 pieces, this is a expert-level build with an estimated build time of 8-16 hours, suitable for ages 16+.
Set Highlights
- 1,715 pieces across multiple numbered bags — staged building keeps the process organized.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Versatile build — display-worthy when complete, durable enough for active play.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 16+
The expert difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 16+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
1,715 pieces with an estimated 8-16 hours fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Monkie Kid Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Monkie Kid shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
Open bags one numbered sequence at a time — LEGO orders them to match the build stages and keeps loose piece counts manageable.
Budget 8-16 hours across multiple sessions rather than one sitting. Fatigue leads to missed connections that are hard to trace later.
For active play sets, key connection points (hinges, turntables, clip joints) can loosen over time — a small dab of LEGO's own tube clutch lubricant on the stud resolves most looseness without damage.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO Monkey King Ultra Mech (#80045) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.
Monkey King Ultra Mech FAQ
Related Reading
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Also Released in 2023
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