Icons

Kingfisher Bird

Set 10331 recreates a kingfisher perched on a branch as part of the LEGO® Icons range for adult builders. With 834 pieces across 177 unique parts, it sits between the smaller and the largest bird models in the series. The colour mix of dark blue, black, trans-clear and dark orange captures the shimmering plumage of the real bird.

Set number
10331
Year
2024
Pieces
834
Minifigures
0
Theme
Icons
Different parts
177
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 177

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (23)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A Bird As A Standalone Display Model

Unlike most LEGO® sets, 10331 doesn't build a scene with minifigures but a single animal model at roughly life-like proportions of a real kingfisher. The bird sits on a built branch complete with leaf details and stands freely, with no motor or moving Technic functions involved. With 834 pieces, the set joins the LEGO® Icons bird collection that already includes the hummingbird and the flamingo, while staying in the mid-size range within that group. The build suits anyone who enjoys calm, detail-focused building and wants a finished display piece at the end rather than a play set.

Colours That Bring Out The Plumage

The parts list on this page shows how deliberately colour is used here: dark blue for the back and wings, dark orange for the recognisable chest, and black for the beak and fine outlines. The trans-clear pieces are most likely used for water-droplet or gloss effects, a trick LEGO® has used more than once in the Icons bird series. Across 177 unique parts, this builds a finely graded colour picture that comes close to the shimmering feathers of a real kingfisher, without relying on stickers or large printed pieces.

Size Compared To Other Icons Models

At 834 pieces, the kingfisher sits between compact sets such as the hummingbird and the largest botanical or architecture models in the Icons range. Set aside a quiet afternoon for the build, since many small, similarly shaped pieces need to be sorted carefully and assembled in the right order. Once finished, the bird works well as a centrepiece on a desk, a bookshelf or alongside other nature sets from the same range. With no motor or moving functions built in, the kingfisher stays permanently in its perched pose once complete.

The Parts List And What Else It's Good For

Looking closely at the 177 unique parts in this set turns up plenty of shapes worth borrowing for other nature-themed builds or custom projects, such as the curved wing and feather elements. The parts list on this page makes it easy to search for a specific colour or shape, whether you're missing a piece or gathering ideas for a build of your own. Since LEGO® doesn't keep this set in frequent re-releases, it's worth checking the exact parts list closely before some of the less common colours become harder to find.

FAQ

Is the German name of this set officially „Eisvogel“?
Most likely, since LEGO® usually translates the names of its Icons bird series for the German market, though this can't be confirmed with full certainty here.
Does the set include any moving parts or a motor?
No, the kingfisher is a static display model with no motor or moving functions. It is built in a fixed perched pose on its branch.
How difficult is the build compared with other Icons sets?
With 834 pieces and 177 unique parts, it sits in the middle of the Icons difficulty range - more involved than the smaller bird models but noticeably more compact than the largest Icons sets.

Similar sets