Collectibles · November 3, 2026 · News and original analysis
Dragon Ball’s first LEGO set chooses a wish over a fight. With its general release scheduled for November 4, LEGO Icons Dragon Ball: Shenron & Goku brings the franchise into brick-built collecting through a scene centered on discovery: the Eternal Dragon rising above seven Dragon Balls, with Kid Goku nearby on his Kintoun, or Flying Nimbus.
That is an appealing choice for a debut. A summoning scene can stand on its own without needing an opposing character, a matching vehicle or an entire shelf of companion sets. It also gives longtime fans a recognizable image from the original Dragon Ball era, rather than beginning with one of Goku’s later transformations.
The release details to know
Set 11390 contains 1,764 pieces and carries an 18+ age recommendation. LEGO’s US product page lists a price of $179.99 and, as checked on November 3, says the general release is coming November 4. LEGO announced Insiders early access from November 1. That earlier access date should not be confused with a guarantee of stock at a particular store.
The finished model measures over 32 centimeters high, 24 centimeters long and 26 centimeters wide. Shenron’s head and claws can be posed, while the Kid Goku minifigure can be detached and repositioned on his cloud. The model includes all seven Dragon Balls. These are the published specifications, rather than findings from a hands-on build.
A centerpiece with a clear point of view
Our take is that Shenron gives this first release a useful visual identity. The looping body makes the dragon the organizing shape of the display, while Goku provides a smaller point of focus. Instead of packing the scene with characters, the composition asks the viewer to follow the dragon upward. That should suit collectors who enjoy a single sculptural piece more than a busy battle diorama.
The choice of Kid Goku matters, too. Brick Fanatics highlighted the character’s new minifigure hair sculpt in its September 29 coverage. For minifigure collectors, that is a specific attraction, but there is only one figure in the box. Buyers primarily interested in building a character lineup should weigh that against the appeal of the larger dragon model.
Make room before making the wish
The practical question is where this display will live. At more than 32 centimeters tall, it deserves a measured space rather than an optimistic gap between books. Leave room around the head and claws so the silhouette remains readable, and consider the viewing angle before committing it to a narrow shelf. A clear backdrop will give the coiled shape more room to stand out.
LEGO and Toei Animation have confirmed that their partnership will continue with more Dragon Ball products in 2027. That makes this a starting point, but it does not establish the characters, prices or release dates of those future sets. The sensible collecting decision is whether this particular scene earns its space now.
For fans drawn to the adventure and wonder of early Dragon Ball, the concept makes a persuasive first impression. Its strongest feature may be that it celebrates the moment before a wish is made, leaving the imagination to finish the scene.
Sources: LEGO Group announcement, datelined September 29, 2026; LEGO US product listing, checked November 3, 2026; Brick Fanatics, September 29, 2026; Anime.com, September 30, 2026.
Image: Original conceptual editorial illustration, not a photograph or rendering of the announced LEGO product.