The Leaked LEGO ‘Dragon Ball Z’ Shenron Diorama Could Be Just the Beginning of Something Massive
Few crossovers have been more eagerly requested by fans than a proper ‘Dragon Ball Z’ and LEGO collaboration, and for years it seemed like one of those dream projects that would never quite materialize. The ‘Dragon Ball’ franchise has remained one of the most globally recognized anime properties since its debut in the late 1980s, spawning decades of sequels, video game adaptations, and merchandise, yet official LEGO sets based on the IP have been conspicuously absent from store shelves.
That may be about to change in a big way. Rumors surrounding a LEGO ‘Dragon Ball’ set have been building since at least March, with multiple prominent leakers within the LEGO community tracking the development over recent months. The excitement hit a new peak this week when fresh details surfaced and spread rapidly across social media, reigniting the conversation among collectors and anime fans alike.
According to the leak shared by @screentime and corroborated by multiple sources, the first-ever LEGO ‘Dragon Ball Z’ set will take the form of a Shenron Diorama. The leak, which draws from information credited to leakers ac_bricks_03 and Brick Tap, states the set carries the number 11390 and will contain 1,760 pieces, retail for $199.99, and include a Young Goku minifigure alongside Shenron, Dragon Balls, and Nimbus clouds. A November 1, 2026 release date is cited in the leaked details, though none of this has been officially confirmed by the LEGO Group.
The choice of Shenron as the centerpiece is commercially sensible, as the iconic dragon is one of the most visually dramatic and instantly recognizable symbols from the entire franchise, making it a strong debut build for a collector-facing set. It would also be well-timed, as this year marks the 40th anniversary of the original Dragon Ball anime series’ debut, giving LEGO a significant cultural moment to align with.
The set is being described as a display-focused model aimed at collectors rather than a standard playset, which fits neatly into LEGO’s broader strategy for adult-oriented releases tied to major entertainment franchises. If confirmed, the Shenron set would likely sit under the LEGO Icons umbrella, placing it alongside other premium collector models the brand has released in recent years.
Perhaps most intriguing is what may come after it. Multiple sources claim LEGO is preparing a full ‘Dragon Ball Z’ theme rollout for 2027, with the Shenron Diorama serving as a debut entry ahead of a much larger wave of sets. Adding further credibility to the broader rumor, a LEGO Goku minifigure was reportedly discovered in LEGO Fortnite game files back in 2024, a figure that has yet to appear in the game and may have been held back to coincide with this very release.
The rumored LEGO ‘Dragon Ball Z’ set is part of a broader pattern, with leaks also pointing to an incoming LEGO Pokemon collaboration, suggesting the brick company is leaning heavily into anime-inspired collector sets as a new growth frontier. For fans who have spent years waiting for an official ‘Dragon Ball’ LEGO product, the Shenron Diorama would be more than just a set; it could be the first brick in what becomes one of the most exciting LEGO themes of the decade. If you have been holding out hope for a LEGO Goku, a Vegeta minifig, or even a Cell Games Arena set somewhere down the line, now is the time to tell us which ‘Dragon Ball Z’ moment you most want to see get the LEGO treatment.
