The long-awaited LEGO Shrek, Donkey, & Puss in Boots set is officially available for preorder on the LEGO Store. This confirms that the previously leaked set is indeed real, arriving with a $129.99 price tag and a release date of June 1. Currently, the listing suggests this will be a LEGO Store-exclusive release.

What to Expect from the LEGO Shrek Set

The upcoming LEGO Shrek build, identified as set #72423, features iconic characters including Shrek himself, his sidekick Donkey, and the legendary Puss in Boots. While some characters are larger builds, others arrive in a different scale.

The official images from the LEGO Store provide a clear look at the completed build. The set focuses on full-body builds for both Shrek and Donkey, though Puss in Boots is included as a minifigure. This creates a fun, albeit slightly funky, difference in proportions for collectors.

Key features of the set include:

  • Full-body builds of Shrek and Donkey
  • A Puss in Boots minifigure
  • Swamp decorations, including a "Beware Ogre" sign
  • Posable elements, such as Shrek’s arms and Donkey’s moving mouth
  • An interactive feature where Shrek's stomach can be opened

At 1403 pieces, the set is clearly designed with adults in mind. It is the perfect way for fans who lived through the "Shrek is life" era of the internet to celebrate their nostalgia.

Nostalgia, Anniversary, and Upcoming Releases

This collaboration arrives at a massive moment for the franchise. While this year marks the 25th anniversary of the original film, the release may also be tied to the upcoming Shrek 5, which is slated for theaters next year.

If you are looking for something smaller, LEGO also revealed a BrickHeadz set featuring Shrek, Donkey, and Gingy. This smaller version will cost $24.99 and shares the same June 1 release date.

The confirmation of this set adds weight to other recent rumors, such as an upcoming Minas Tirith Lord of the Rings set. Interestingly, a legal definition for the character was recently clarified in a lawsuit between Midjourney and Dreamworks, stating Shrek is a:

“large, bald, dull-green ogre with a broad, round face, brown eyes, and highly distinctive trumpet-shaped ears. Shrek typically wears crude clothing consisting of a canvas-like shirt, a leather vest, and brown leggings."

The new LEGO Shrek set certainly stays true to that description. While June is a massive month for fans, there are also plenty of deals currently available on LEGO Star Wars sets ahead of May the 4th.