LEGO Set 80048 The Mighty Azure Lion: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	80048
Release year	2023
Piece count	796
Minifigures	5
Theme	Monkie Kid
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Monkie Kid set 80048, The Mighty Azure Lion, depicts Azure Lion as a brick-built model. Released in 2023, it belongs to the Monkie Kid theme and contains 796 pieces with 5 minifigures for a character-driven conflict scene.

The Mighty Azure Lion sits within the LEGO Monkie Kid theme, which combines heroic characters, supernatural opponents and references drawn from Chinese mythology. The focus is Azure Lion, presented as the central presence of the model and set against Monkie Kid, Monkie King, Pigsy and Ink Demon.

The listed minifigures are Ink Demon, Monkie King, Animal Striped Robes, Azure Lion, Pigsy Power-up, Armor, Shoulder Guards and Monkie Kid, Monkey Form.

It suits collectors of the Monkie Kid theme as well as builders interested in creature-based sets. The main build can serve as a display subject, while the included figures support character play and story scenes. Within the wider theme, it is notable for making Azure Lion both the main construction subject and one of the included characters.

Inventory of set 80048

The inventory of set 80048 lists 796 pieces, spare parts excluded: 257 different lots (one shape in one color) for 214 part shapes.

Colors of set 80048

Main color: black, making up 28% of the parts, followed by dark turquoise (17%) and pearl gold (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	226	28%
Dark Turquoise	137	17%
Pearl Gold	90	11%
Bright Light Orange	88	11%
White	49	6.2%
Dark Purple	47	5.9%
Dark Bluish Gray	23	2.9%
Red	21	2.6%
Light Bluish Gray	20	2.5%
Yellow	18	2.3%
Other colors (14)	76	9.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates Special	187	23%
Bricks Curved	82	10%
Plates	73	9.2%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	56	7%
Bricks Wedged	50	6.3%
Technic Pins	49	6.2%

Most common parts in set 80048

Part	Color	Quantity
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 2 79389	Black	20
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots 61332	Black	18
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Turquoise	16
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Dark Purple	15
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Vertical Tooth 15070	Pearl Gold	14
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top 6091	Bright Light Orange	14
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted 99207	Black	14
Tile Special 2 x 3 Pentagonal 22385	Dark Turquoise	13
Plate 2 x 3 3021	White	12
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Black	12

178 of the 214 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 80048

4 part shapes in set 80048 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 7 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Magenta Eye, Dark Turquoise Eyelid print 98138pr0363	Black
Torso, Gold/Dark Purple/Dark Turquoise Asian Decorations print, White Arms, Light Bluish Gray Hands 973c27h14pr6645	Flat Silver
Minifig Head Monkie Kid, Raised Eyebrow with Crooked Scowl / Orange Face with Gold Eyes and Fur print 28621pr4042	Yellow
Sticker Sheet for Set 80048-1 10102770

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 80048 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 80048 within its line

With 796 pieces, set 80048 ranks #27 out of 55 Monkie Kid sets in our database, which have an average of 914 parts. Among the 518 sets released in 2023, it ranks #113.

Included minifigures

Ink DemonQuantity : 1
Monkie King, Animal Striped RobesQuantity : 1
Azure LionQuantity : 1
Pigsy Power-up, Armor, Shoulder GuardsQuantity : 1
Monkie Kid, Monkey FormQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 80048 The Mighty Azure Lion have?

LEGO set 80048 The Mighty Azure Lion has 796 pieces. It was released in 2023 as part of the Monkie Kid theme.

What year was LEGO set 80048 released?

Set 80048 The Mighty Azure Lion was released in 2023 and belongs to the Monkie Kid theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 80048?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 80048 The Mighty Azure Lion: 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 80048?

The instructions for LEGO set 80048 The Mighty Azure Lion can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 80048.

What is the main color of LEGO set 80048?

Black, with 226 out of 796 pieces, or 28%. Next come dark turquoise (17%) and pearl gold (11%).

How many different parts does set 80048 contain?

Set 80048 has 257 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 214 part shapes. Most common part: Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 2 in black, with 20 copies.

Does LEGO set 80048 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile Round 1 x 1 with Magenta Eye, Dark Turquoise Eyelid print.

Is Azure Lion included as a minifigure in this set?

Yes. Azure Lion is listed among the minifigures for set 80048, in addition to being the focus of the brick-built model.

Which version of Monkie Kid is included?

The minifigure list identifies the included Monkie Kid as Monkie Kid, Monkey Form.