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Fresh leaked images of LEGO Shrek 72423 Shrek, Donkey & Puss in Boots have now surfaced online, giving fans their clearest look yet at what appears to be one of the headline sets in LEGO’s rumored DreamWorks Shrek line for 2026. The images show a display-focused model built around Shrek and Donkey, with Puss in Boots included as a minifigure rather than a larger brick-built character. While LEGO has not officially announced the set at the time of writing, the leaked visuals line up with earlier rumors pointing to a 1,403-piece, 18+ release due on June 1, 2026. Just as importantly, the gallery reveals several small story references, from the swamp-style base to the “Beware Ogre” sign and Donkey’s flower accessory. As always with leaks, some details should still be treated with caution until LEGO confirms the set publicly.
The images appear to show official product photography rather than a rough retailer placeholder, which makes this leak especially interesting. The original discussion began on Reddit, and the full set of visuals has also been mirrored by other LEGO news sources, giving us a better chance to examine what the final product could look like ahead of launch.
What the leaked LEGO Shrek 72423 images show
The strongest takeaway from the leak is that 72423 looks designed first and foremost as a character display piece. Shrek is the dominant build, with Donkey positioned closely beside him and Puss in Boots perched high on Shrek’s shoulder in at least one of the leaked images. That composition makes the set feel more like a posed collector model than a scene-based playset.
The box front visible in the leak points to a set named Shrek, Donkey & Puss in Boots, carrying an 18+ age mark and a 1,403-piece count. That alone puts it in line with the kind of display-led licensed models LEGO has been producing more often in recent years, especially where sculpted characters and nostalgia-heavy licenses are involved.
A display model built around Shrek and Donkey
The assembled model shown in the gallery gives a clearer sense of the set’s priorities. Shrek and Donkey are both rendered as large brick-built figures, with proportions that lean toward stylized character sculpture rather than strict realism. Shrek’s torso, vest and belt are all clearly defined, while Donkey’s elongated face and upright ears help the model read instantly from a distance.
The base appears relatively compact, but it still includes details that connect the display to the opening stretch of the first Shrek film. The most obvious is the small sign reading “Beware Ogre”, which directly reinforces the swamp setting and Shrek’s isolated early-life identity. There are also plant details that help soften the presentation and stop the base from feeling too plain.
A separate lifestyle image also gives a better sense of scale. In hand, the model looks substantial enough to justify the display-first positioning, but not so large that it would need a huge shelf footprint. That could make 72423 more accessible than some of LEGO’s largest collector sets if the rumored pricing lands at the lower end of the current speculation.
Story details and character references in the build
One of the nicest surprises in the leak is that the set does not appear to stop at broad character silhouettes. It also includes smaller references that should land well with fans of the films. Donkey is shown holding a flower in his mouth, a detail that recalls the early Shrek movie and helps the model feel more character-driven rather than static.
There is also a leaked close-up showing what looks like a hidden compartment inside Shrek’s body. If that feature survives unchanged in the final retail set, it adds a small functional layer to a model that otherwise seems mostly intended for display. Another close-up highlights an extendable arm mechanism, suggesting the designers may have tried to add a bit more movement and interaction without turning the set into a full play feature-heavy build.
Puss in Boots is a minifigure, not a full build
Another notable point from the leaked gallery is the treatment of Puss in Boots. Rather than receiving the same brick-built treatment as Shrek and Donkey, Puss seems to be represented as a single minifigure. That makes sense from a design standpoint: Puss is smaller in-universe, and a minifigure can probably capture his signature hat, cape and sword more effectively than a tiny sculpted build at this scale.
It also helps balance the display visually. With two larger figures already dominating the set, a minifigure-sized Puss adds contrast and keeps the composition from becoming crowded. The downside, for some collectors, is that this may not feel like a full trio of equally developed builds. Still, the leaked close-up suggests that LEGO has given the character enough printed detail and accessories to make him stand out.
Release date, price and what is still unconfirmed
Based on the current leak coverage, LEGO Shrek 72423 is expected to launch on June 1, 2026. The piece count of 1,403 and the 18+ label both seem consistent across the leaked imagery and the reports that have followed it. Pricing, however, remains less stable. Different rumor sources have pointed to a range between roughly €119.99 and €139.99, so that part should still be treated carefully.
That uncertainty matters, because the final value conversation around this set will likely depend heavily on where LEGO lands within that range. At around €119.99, the model could look fairly competitive for a licensed 18+ display set with a strong nostalgia pull. At €139.99, fans may start to scrutinize the smaller base and the decision to make Puss a minifigure instead of a larger build.
For now, though, the leak does exactly what a good leak does: it makes the rumored set feel real. And if these images accurately reflect the final product, LEGO may have a surprisingly strong crossover collectible on its hands when the Shrek line finally steps into the spotlight.
Source links: original Reddit thread and mirrored image coverage via Bricktastic.
Until LEGO makes the set official, treat final pricing, packaging details and any play features as provisional. But based on these images alone, 72423 already looks like one of the more eye-catching licensed display releases rumored for next year.
