The Po vs Tai Lung Showdown is a LEGO Ideas Fan Project
Amy Duong — June 10, 2026 — Art & Design
References: yankodesign
The Po vs Tai Lung Showdown is a 1,300-piece LEGO Ideas project created by builder Memorph that recreates the climactic battle between Po and Tai Lung from Kung Fu Panda. The display combines two articulated brick-built characters with a detailed dojo backdrop featuring curved roof tiles, a barred gate, layered wall details, and a courtyard base. Po includes poseable limbs, a bamboo staff, and a bowl of dumplings, while Tai Lung is depicted mid-attack with a fully articulated body and tail designed to capture the character's dynamic fighting stance.
A key feature of the build is its alternate display mode for Tai Lung. The snow leopard antagonist can be removed from the main scene and fitted with Chorh-Gom Prison chains that reference his imprisonment in the film. The project also incorporates small environmental details throughout the display, including architectural elements inspired by the movie's setting.
Image Credit: Memorph
A key feature of the build is its alternate display mode for Tai Lung. The snow leopard antagonist can be removed from the main scene and fitted with Chorh-Gom Prison chains that reference his imprisonment in the film. The project also incorporates small environmental details throughout the display, including architectural elements inspired by the movie's setting.
Image Credit: Memorph
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