LEGO Dragon of the East Palace 80049-1
LEGO Dragon of the East Palace (80049-1) is worth about $178 on the secondary market today, against a $190 retail price. It has 2,364 pieces, belongs to the Monkie Kid™ theme and was released in 2023. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely b
Build a palace world from the Journey to the West novel with this LEGO® Monkie Kid™ model, with an opening function, posable dragon and 8 minifigures.
- Set number
- 80049-1
- Theme
- Monkie Kid™
- Subtheme
- Season 4
- Year
- 2023
- Pieces
- 2,364
- Minifigures
- 8
- RRP
- $190
- Market value
- $178
- Used value
- $118
- Released
- 2023
- Retirement
- Retired in 2024
Minifigures in LEGO Dragon of the East Palace
- LEGO Crab General
- LEGO Dragon of the East - Legs, Dark Turquoise Cape
- LEGO Monkey King - Yellow Robe, Black Bandana
- LEGO Monkie Kid - Bright Light Orange Diving Suit, Black Scuba Gear, Dark Turquoise Flippers
- LEGO Shrimp Soldier
- LEGO Skeleton - Standard Skull, Bent Arms Horizontal Grip
- LEGO Turtle Minister
What you are paying for
Its 7 priced minifigures are worth about $44 together, roughly 24% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Dragon of the East Palace (80049-1) worth?
LEGO Dragon of the East Palace is worth approximately $178 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Dragon of the East Palace retired?
Yes — Dragon of the East Palace (80049-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Dragon of the East Palace gone up in value?
Not currently. Dragon of the East Palace launched at $190 and trades around $178 today, 6.3% below its retail price. The price history chart shows the full trend.
What is the price per piece for Dragon of the East Palace?
At its $190 retail price across 2,364 pieces, Dragon of the East Palace works out to about $0.080 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Dragon of the East Palace a good investment?
Dragon of the East Palace currently trades 6.3% below its $190 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Dragon of the East Palace so expensive?
Dragon of the East Palace was released in 2023 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.