Dragon Ball Shenron and Goku LEGO Icons 11390 Building Set

Build the Moment Shenron Appears

This set turns one of the series’ defining images into a substantial construction project. Shenron rises above the seven Dragon Balls, with Kid Goku riding Kintoun within the scene. The completed model has a looping silhouette that gives it presence from several viewing angles, making the build itself and the finished display equally important parts of the experience.

For a fan of the original Dragon Ball adventures, the pairing recalls the search that brings the characters together. The seven balls, the wish-granting dragon and Goku’s cloud provide the scene’s story without needing an elaborate backdrop or a long row of additional figures.

The Beginning of LEGO Dragon Ball

Announced in September 2026, set 11390 is the first product from the LEGO Group’s partnership with Toei Animation for Dragon Ball. It draws on the original series created by Akira Toriyama, placing Shenron and Kid Goku at the start of this new building range.

That background gives the set a specific place in a collection. It offers an entry point for a Dragon Ball reader or viewer who wants to try a substantial LEGO display model, and a new subject for a builder who already enjoys character-based sets. Its appeal comes from assembling the scene yourself as well as recognising the characters once it is complete.

Why the First Set in a Range Matters

Collectors pay attention to the opening product of a licence. It sets the visual approach for everything that follows, and it is the one a range is remembered by even after a dozen more arrive. For someone who follows both LEGO and Dragon Ball, being there for the first is part of the appeal.

The subject chosen for that role says something too. Rather than a fight scene or a single character, this set picks the moment the Dragon Balls do what the whole search was for. It is the image that explains the premise to anyone who sees it, which makes it a reasonable place for a range to begin.

A Project to Build at Your Own Pace

The set contains 1,764 pieces and carries an 18+ age recommendation. Plan for a build that can be divided across sessions rather than assuming a particular completion time. Experience, sorting preferences and the pace you enjoy will all affect how long it takes.

Before starting, clear enough space for the instructions, loose elements and completed sections. Keeping that working area separate from the eventual shelf display makes it easier to continue the project without having to move the finished model repeatedly.

The LEGO Builder app provides digital 3D instructions with zoom, rotation and progress tracking. Those tools are useful when you want to inspect the relationship between sections before attaching them. Take time to check connections as you work, particularly before moving on to parts that will be harder to reach later.

Building as Its Own Kind of Evening

A set this size is bought as much for the hours it takes as for the object at the end. Adult builders describe the appeal in similar terms: a task with a clear shape, no decisions that carry consequences, and a visible result after an evening that might otherwise have gone to a screen.

That makes it a different sort of gift from a finished statue. You are giving someone a stretch of time as well as a display piece, and the recipient controls how it gets used — one long weekend, or twenty minutes at a time across a month. For a person who says they never get to sit down with anything, that framing is often the real present.

Arranging the Finished Scene

Shenron’s head and claws can be posed, and the Kid Goku minifigure can be detached and repositioned. These adjustments give you a way to settle on a presentation that suits the shelf and your preferred viewing angle.

Try the arrangement on a clear surface first. Once you are happy with it, leave enough space around the dragon to make small adjustments without brushing neighbouring objects. Avoid treating a projecting part as a handle when moving the completed build; support the model securely from underneath.

Planning the Display Space

Measure the shelf opening as well as its usable depth. The model stands over 32 cm high, roughly 24 cm long and 26 cm wide, so allow additional clearance for handling it and for any nearby books, figures or cabinet doors. A space that fits the footprint exactly may still be awkward to use.

Choose a stable indoor surface and keep the model away from direct heat. Remove light dust gently, working around the assembled details without pressing on small parts.

Building and Ordering Questions

Is this a finished statue or a construction set?

It is a 1,764-piece building set. Assembly is part of the experience, and the completed model becomes the display piece.

Is the set aimed at children or adults?

LEGO lists it for ages 18 and over. The piece count and display format make it a considered gift for an adult builder or Dragon Ball fan who enjoys construction projects.

Can Goku be removed from the display?

Yes. The Kid Goku minifigure is detachable and can be repositioned. Shenron’s head and claws also provide pose adjustments for the final arrangement.

When is LEGO’s official release?

LEGO has announced Insiders early access from November 1, 2026 and general availability from November 4, 2026 through its own retail channels.

Does that date confirm delivery from this store?

No. Check the store’s stated stock or preorder status and the delivery estimate for your destination. For other building and display ideas, browse the collectible selection.