LEGO’s first official Dragon Ball set is coming. The 1,764-piece “Shenron & Goku” launches November 4, 2026, for $179.99 — and it arrives at a bittersweet moment for fans, because a fan-built Kame House project on LEGO Ideas died just 29 supporters short of its goal in the same window. Here is everything about the official set, the fan project that almost made it, and what LEGO has planned next.
Quick Answer
LEGO Icons 11390 “Dragon Ball: Shenron & Goku” is the first official LEGO Dragon Ball set: 1,764 pieces, $179.99, with an articulated Shenron and a Kid Goku minifigure on his Flying Nimbus. LEGO Insiders get early access November 1, 2026; general release is November 4. Separately, a fan-made Kame House on LEGO Ideas reached 4,971 supporters — 29 short of the 5,000 needed — and was archived by LEGO.
The Official Set: Shenron & Goku
After decades of fans begging for it, LEGO and Toei Animation announced the franchise’s first official set in September 2026. It is a LEGO Icons set — the line aimed at adult collectors — built around the Eternal Dragon himself.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Set name | LEGO Icons 11390 “Dragon Ball: Shenron & Goku” |
| Pieces | 1,764 |
| Price | $179.99 |
| Minifigure | Kid Goku (with tail) riding the Flying Nimbus |
| Main build | Articulated Shenron, about 12.5 inches (32 cm) tall |
| Extras | All seven Dragon Balls |
| Status | Officially announced |
| Release | LEGO Insiders: November 1, 2026; general: November 4, 2026 |
That works out to about 10 cents per piece — standard territory for a large Icons display set.
What Is Actually in the Box
The star is Shenron. The dragon is fully articulated — head and claw joints move — and stands over a foot tall, making it a genuine centerpiece rather than a side build. Kid Goku rides his golden Flying Nimbus (Kintoun) beside it, tail included, and the set comes with all seven Dragon Balls to display around the dragon.
The set was designed by Jae Won Lee, with Goku’s hairpiece sculpted by Nicola Belfiore, per reporting from Blocks magazine via ComicsBeat. It is an 18+ set, which tells you who LEGO is aiming at: the adults who grew up watching Dragon Ball, not kids buying their first bricks.
The Fan Kame House That Died 29 Votes Short
Here is the part that stings. While LEGO was preparing its official announcement, two builders — “BrickUp” and “JodyPad” — had a lovingly detailed Kame House on LEGO Ideas, the platform where fan designs can become real sets if they earn enough supporters. Their build recreated Master Roshi’s island home with Goku, Bulma, Roshi, and Roshi’s sea turtle, plus pieces for the Flying Nimbus and Bulma’s airplane.
The project hit 1,000 supporters within two weeks back in March 2025, which earned it a six-month window to reach 5,000. It stalled at 4,971 — exactly 29 short — and LEGO archived it. Had it crossed 5,000, it would have earned another window to chase the 10,000 supporters needed for an official review. Twenty-nine votes. That is the margin between a fan dream living on and the archive.
The timing is hard to ignore: LEGO unveiled its official Dragon Ball set in late September 2026, right as the Kame House was running out of road. The fan project did not lose to the official set directly — Ideas projects live or die on votes, not on corporate decisions — but the contrast is brutal. One Dragon Ball dream got a $179.99 price tag; the other died 29 votes from survival.
More Dragon Ball Sets Are Coming in 2027
LEGO executives have said this set is “just the beginning,” confirming more Dragon Ball sets for 2027. What exactly those sets are is not official yet — but leaks point to a wave of around nine sets in April 2027 focused on the early DBZ sagas. Treat that as unconfirmed for now: LEGO has confirmed that more sets are coming, not which ones.
If the 2027 wave is real, a Kame House could still get its official moment — just built by LEGO itself instead of by fans. For the 4,971 people who voted for BrickUp and JodyPad’s version, that would be some consolation.
Is the Shenron & Goku Set Worth It?
That depends on what kind of fan you are. As a display piece, a foot-tall articulated Shenron with all seven Dragon Balls is the single most iconic Dragon Ball image LEGO could have picked — it is the poster shot of the entire franchise. As a parts pack, 1,764 pieces at $179.99 is fair for the Icons line. The one real limitation is scope: this is a Shenron set with a Goku accessory, not a playset. If you wanted Kame House, the Capsule Corp building, or a World Tournament arena, you are waiting for 2027 — and hoping the leaks are right.
Latest Update — October 16, 2026
The set is three weeks from launch. LEGO Insiders early access opens November 1, 2026, with general release November 4. The Kame House Ideas project remains archived. DBS Saiyans will update this article when LEGO officially reveals the 2027 wave.
FAQs
When does the LEGO Dragon Ball set release?
November 4, 2026 for everyone; LEGO Insiders can buy it early on November 1, 2026.
How much does the LEGO Shenron & Goku set cost?
$179.99 for 1,764 pieces — about 10 cents per piece.
What minifigures are included?
One: Kid Goku with his tail, riding the Flying Nimbus. The set’s focus is the large articulated Shenron build.
How big is the Shenron build?
About 12.5 inches (32 cm) tall, with articulated head and claw joints.
What happened to the fan-made LEGO Kame House?
The LEGO Ideas project by BrickUp and JodyPad reached 4,971 supporters — 29 short of the 5,000 milestone — and was archived by LEGO. It needed 10,000 total for an official review.
Will there be a LEGO Kame House set?
Not officially announced. LEGO confirmed more Dragon Ball sets are coming in 2027, and unconfirmed leaks point to around nine sets in April 2027 — possibly including one. Treat the leaks as rumors.
Is this LEGO’s first Dragon Ball set?
Yes. Despite decades of fan demand, “Shenron & Goku” (set 11390) is the first officially licensed LEGO Dragon Ball set.
Where can I buy it?
Through LEGO’s own stores and website at launch, starting with Insiders early access on November 1, 2026.
