One Piece Showcase – Monkey D Luffy
The Straw Hat Pirates have docked in brick form! With LEGO set 40799 – Monkey D. Luffy, fans of One Piece can now bring the future King of the Pirates to life on their shelves. This adorable brick-built figure captures Luffy’s signature look — from his straw hat and red vest to his ever-optimistic grin and tiny scar under his eye.
But what makes this set truly shine isn’t just the faithful design — it’s the potential for remix creativity.
The Spotlight: Luffy’s Blown-Up Hand
One of the most iconic aspects of Luffy’s character is his Gomu Gomu no Mi powers, which allow him to stretch and inflate his body in cartoonish ways during battle. The base set builds Luffy in a simple but charming display model. However, with a little creativity, you can push this further by adding in one of his most famous moves: the inflated fist.
Using rounded brick elements and some clever part swaps, you can attach a massive, exaggerated hand to replicate his iconic “Gomu Gomu no Pistol†or “Gomu Gomu no Bazooka†moves. It’s a small addition that makes a huge impact — suddenly the static figure bursts with energy and storytelling.
Remix and Rebuild
One of the joys of LEGO is that the story doesn’t stop when you finish following the instructions. With Luffy, you can remix the build to show off his wild fighting style or even create mashups with other sets.
- From Other BrickHeadz Sets: Borrow rounded bricks, plates, or even accessories from other BrickHeadz characters to give Luffy more personality. Imagine equipping him with Zoro’s swords or combining parts from a pirate-themed BrickHeadz to build his crew.
- From Creator Sets: Rounded slopes, curved tiles, and hinge pieces from Creator 3-in-1 sets are perfect for exaggerated limbs or action poses.
- DIY Dioramas: Drop Luffy into a custom sea battle scene, complete with waves, a ship deck, or even an opposing pirate crew made from minifigure parts.
The modular design of LEGO makes it easy to swap parts and experiment. Each tweak brings your model closer to your version of Luffy.
Why This Matters
The base Luffy (40799) is already a lovable desk companion. But adding custom touches like the blown-up hand is a reminder that LEGO is more than a static display piece — it’s a playground for imagination. With just a few bricks, you can transform a straightforward figure into a dynamic snapshot of your favorite anime hero in action.
So grab some extra pieces, channel your inner pirate, and let your creativity stretch just like Luffy’s rubber powers.
✨ Have you customized your Luffy build? Whether it’s with a giant fist, a Gear Second effect, or even a goofy mashup with another theme, the possibilities are endless.
