One of the Best LEGO Sets Ever Still Can’t Be Fully Fleshed Out in 2026

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The LEGO Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale set was an instant hit – a truly special collaboration. It wasn’t just a subtle nod to fantasy; it was a fully realized, officially licensed version of the Forgotten Realms, complete with creatures, a buildable adventure area, and an impressive red dragon dramatically wrapped around a tower. And it lives up to the hype.

Even with the release of the 2026 LEGO set, a disappointing issue persists. The original LEGO Dungeons & Dragons minifigures are incredibly rare, preventing fans from completing their vision of the Red Dragon’s Tale as they’d hoped.

Red Dragon’s Tale Is a Near-Perfect D&D LEGO Set

LEGO set #21348 is wonderfully over-the-top! With almost 3,800 pieces, it’s more than just something to put on display—it’s a fun, immersive building experience that really captures the spirit of Dungeons & Dragons. Here’s a look at everything included in this huge set:

  • A Tavern: The tavern alone is doing heavy narrative lifting in this set. It includes removable roof, furnished interior, and enough personality to feel like the kind of place a campaign would actually begin.
  • Building Extensions: From the tavern, the set unfolds into a dungeon and tower. They are stacked vertically and thematically.
  • Cinderhowl the Red Dragon: Cinderhowl is the visual centerpiece. Cinderhowl is a posable, menacing figure that turns the whole build into a proper boss encounter.
  • 6 LEGO Minifigures: Although small in numbers, the included minifigures in the D&D LEGO set are strong, too. The core party covers familiar D&D classes (wizard, cleric, fighter, rogue), alongside an innkeeper and a dragonborn NPC.
  • D&D Monsters: The villainous selection features some of D&D’s most iconic monsters. It includes a beholder, owlbear, and displacer beast, so it feels curated rather than random.
  • One Digital Goodie: There’s also an actual downloadable campaign designed to be played alongside the set.

Red Dragon’s Tale is a fantastic tribute to tabletop roleplaying games and a real triumph for LEGO Ideas. This makes the fact that it’s so hard to get even more frustrating for fans.

The Minifigures That Made the World Feel Perfect—And Then Vanished

Around the same time, LEGO also launched a collection of Dungeons & Dragons Minifigures. Unlike previous sets tied to specific adventures, these 12 characters were drawn from the wider world of D&D. They weren’t just basic adventurers; many were famous characters and creatures, showing fans a new side of what D&D LEGO could be. The collection included:

  • Tiefling Sorcerer
  • Elf Bard
  • Halfling Druid
  • Dwarf Barbarian
  • Dragonborn Paladin
  • Aarakocra Ranger
  • Gith Warlock
  • Mind Flayer
  • The Lady of Pain
  • Strahd von Zarovich
  • Tasha the Witch Queen
  • Szass Tam

Man, those old D&D miniatures were amazing. They had so much detail and were exactly what a serious fan like me wanted. But here’s the kicker – they were made in limited runs and weren’t reprinted much, if at all. So, of course, finding them now is a nightmare. Sealed packs are super rare, and a complete set? Forget about it. I’ve seen individual figures – especially cool ones like Strahd or the Lady of Pain – selling for ridiculous prices online, if you can even find them in decent shape. It’s incredibly frustrating as a collector, but honestly, it’s a real bummer for anyone who wants to use them in a game, too.

Red Dragon’s Tale’s Missing Minifigures Still Hurts in 2026

Red Dragon’s Tale is a great foundation for a larger adventure. It’s built to be easily customized, encouraging players to add their own characters – heroes and villains alike – to create a truly personal experience. It’s frustrating, though, that the most detailed and thematic LEGO minifigures designed for Dungeons & Dragons are only available through expensive secondary markets.

Looking for a powerful vampire lord to haunt your dungeon? Be prepared to spend a lot on Strahd. Want to introduce bizarre creatures from other dimensions? Finding a Mind Flayer might be difficult. And if you’re hoping to explore the vast and complex universe of D&D beyond the familiar Forgotten Realms, you’re probably out of luck. What could have been a constantly growing and evolving D&D world instead feels stuck in the past, limited to what was originally released and then largely forgotten.

A Missed Opportunity LEGO Still Hasn’t Fixed

It’s not surprising the Minifigures sold out quickly – that was expected. What’s really annoying is that LEGO hasn’t done anything to meet the continued demand. Even now, their website still labels the Minifigure box set as a discontinued item.

LEGO consistently creates popular, collectible sets, which makes the way they’ve handled the Dungeons & Dragons Minifigures surprisingly underwhelming, particularly alongside their impressive Red Dragon’s Tale set, which is designed for deeper storytelling. Red Dragon’s Tale remains a standout LEGO set, but it feels incomplete – a beautifully detailed world that lacks enough figures to bring it to life. It’s ironic that in a game all about imagination, the biggest problem isn’t a lack of ideas, but simply finding the pieces to play with.

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2026-01-13 13:05