LEGO MONKIE KID Teması Duyuruldu – Tüm Set Bilgileri
Geçtiğimiz aylardan marka başvurularında yer alan logosu ile bilgi sahibi olduğumuz Monkie Kid teması bugün resmi olarak duyuruldu.
500 yıllık bir Çin efsanesi olan ve Maymun Kral (Monkey King) adıyla da bilinen Batı’ya Yolculuk‘tan (Journey to the West) esinlenen bu tema, Monkie Kid isimli bir çocuğun Monkey King’in asasını bulması ve “seçilmiş kişi” olarak maceralara atılmasını anlatıyor.
LEGO’nun son iki yıldır Çin pazarındaki agresif büyüme hedeflerine bağlı olarak, tümüyle Çin kültüründen esinlenen bir tema yayınlaması pek sürpriz olmadı. Bununla birlikte, temanın satabilmesi için çok ince çalışılmış; zira tema, derinlemesine bir şekilde Çin kültürü ve değerlerini baz alırken; günümüz çocuklarını cezbedebilmesi için kendilerini yerine koyabilecekleri bir çocuk ana karakter içeriyor ve mech’ler ve modüler araçlar ile Monkey King hikayesi ciddi ölçüde modernleştirilmiş. Modernleştirme ve araç tasarımı anlamında Nexo Knights’ı andırdığını söyleyebiliriz. Tabii temanın kaderinin Nexo Knights değil de NINJAGO gibi olmasını bekliyoruz. İlk dalgadaki setlerin bir çoğu da oldukça büyük setler.
Temanın dünya çapındaki lansman tarihi 16 Mayıs olduğu için ülkemizde de yakın zamanda görmeyi bekleyebiliriz. Bu setlerin parça sayılarını, Amerika ve Avrupa fiyatlarını resmi görselleriyle birlikte aşağıda bulabilirsiniz. Bilgilerin devamında da orijinal basın açıklamasını bulabilirsiniz.
2020 Yaz LEGO Monkie Kid Setleri
80006 White Dragon Horse Bike
259 parça ve fiyatı €29,99/$34,99
80007 Iron Bull Tank
430 parça ve fiyatı €44,99/$49,99
80008 Monkie Kid’s Cloud Jet
529 parça ve fiyatı €49,99/$59,99
80009 Pigsy’s Food Truck
832 parça ve fiyatı €59,99/$69,99
80010 Demon Bull King
1,051 parça ve fiyatı €79,99/$89,99
80011 Red Son’s Inferno Truck
1,111 parça ve fiyatı €99,99/$119,99
80012 Monkey King Warrior Mech
1,629 parça ve fiyatı €129,99/$149,99
80013 Monkie Kid’s Team Secret HQ
1,959 parça ve fiyatı €169,99/$169,99
Monkie Kid Teması Basın Bülteni
LEGO® Monkie Kid™ – a new hero is born, a new story is waiting to unfold
The LEGO Group’s first ever Chinese inspired theme sees the legend of the Monkey King from the classic Journey to the West novel reimagined in LEGO sets and minifigures
[May 15th, 2020] Inspired by the 500-year-old story of the Monkey King, LEGO Monkie Kid is the LEGO Group’s take on a new, untold chapter of the legendary tale. Featuring eight exciting sets, an animated mini movie and TV series, LEGO Monkie Kid is the first ever LEGO theme to be inspired by a Chinese legend and is rooted firmly in the country’s culture and values. The theme’s sets are packed with fun, excitement and an epic story just waiting to unfold…
The tale begins when an ordinary boy, Monkie Kid, finds Monkey King’s legendary staff and he becomes the chosen one. Together with his brave and loyal friends, Monkie Kid begins his quest to stop the Demon Bull King and his army of Bull Clones from taking over the city.
Paying tribute to stories known and admired by so many children and parents in China and Asia, this latest LEGO play theme brings new life to the iconic Monkey King fable and provides a common ground for children, parents and grandparents to build and play together.
“I am super excited about the launch of LEGO Monkie Kid. This fantastic new play theme is deeply inspired by Chinese culture and built on an esteemed story that is treasured by all generations. We know kids will be delighted by the world of LEGO Monkie Kid, and I can’t wait to see how they immerse themselves in building, role playing and creating new stories through this theme. This is a very exciting innovation for the LEGO brand and one that demonstrates our commitment to building a strong future in China,” says Julia Goldin, Chief Marketing Officer at the LEGO Group.
With a modern Chinese twist, LEGO Monkie Kid celebrates bravery and friendship and lets children engage in great building experiences whilst helping them to develop their imagination and creativity. Paul Huang, General Manager of LEGO China, says: “The launch of Monkie Kid is another important milestone in our journey to provide the creative LEGO play experience to many more Chinese children. Deeply rooted in Chinese culture, the new theme line is created with inspiration from China, for China, and at the same time empowers children around the world to be brave, resilient and optimistic through creative play with LEGO bricks.”
Children can look forward to eight action-packed sets with colourful characters, impressive vehicles with exciting new and hidden features – plus a blue cat with an orange mohawk! The sets are a result of two years of close collaboration with children and parents in China to ensure they are authentic to local culture. Never before has the LEGO Group launched a theme inspired by one culture and with so much attention to local details, values and traits.
“I have been touched and inspired by China’s rich history and culture, the passion and pride of the people and the incredible creativity of China. It has been an honour and privilege to be able to immerse myself in China’s culture of storytelling, in particular – Journey to the West and the Monkey King. The epic stories and incredible characters have been a huge inspiration to the LEGO design team and me. It is with deepest respect for Chinese culture and the 500-year-old legend that we have created the next chapter in the story of the Monkey King – The Monkie Kid,” says Simon Lucas, Senior Design Director at the LEGO Group.
LEGO Monkie Kid will launch worldwide on May 16th on LEGO.com, in LEGO Brand Retail Stores, LEGO Certified Stores, LEGOLAND and LEGOLAND Discovery Centers with early access for:
- China mainland from May 15th in LEGO Brand Retail and LEGO Certified Stores, LEGOLAND Discovery Centers, and TMall Flagship stores only.
- Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong from May 15th in LEGO Certified Stores, and LEGOLAND Discovery Centers only.
For more information, visit www.lego.com/themes/monkie-kid/about