What is a Book Nook set, and how does it differ from a normal LEGO set?

A Book Nook is a narrow diorama built to sit between books on a shelf, showing a small layered scene from the front rather than standing as a freestanding model.

How many pieces and minifigures does set 10351 include?

The diorama has 1,359 pieces with 363 unique parts, and comes with 5 minifigures.

Who is this set best suited to?

Sherlock Holmes fans and collectors who already have other LEGO Book Nook sets on their shelf.

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Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook

Book Nook sets are built to slot into a bookshelf and show a small, detailed scene when viewed from the front, more miniature stage set than freestanding model. Set 10351 applies that format to Sherlock Holmes, building a Victorian London scene from 1,359 pieces and 363 unique parts, with 5 minifigures drawn from the stories' world.

Set number: 10351
Year: 2025
Pieces: 1,359
Minifigures: 5
Theme: Icons
Different parts: 363

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 363

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 (47)

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

Minifigures 5

Professor Moriarty fig-0163276 pieces × 1
Dr. Watson fig-0163284 pieces × 1
Paige fig-0163294 pieces × 1
Sherlock Holmes fig-0163305 pieces × 1
Irene Adler fig-0163315 pieces × 1

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 3 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A diorama for the bookshelf

Rather than standing alone, this set is designed to sit flush against other books, with the visible scene running front to back like a small stage rather than a fully three-dimensional building. That format lets Book Nook sets pack real depth into a narrow footprint, and here it recreates a study or library setting tied to detective fiction, with enough room for several distinct little scenes stacked within the same shelf-width frame.

Layers and small details

The build typically works through several levels and small rooms or alcoves, each furnished with bookshelves, furniture and tiny props such as magnifying glasses, pipes or stacks of papers. That layering is what gives Book Nook models their sense of depth, and it turns the build into a series of small, self-contained sections rather than one continuous structure. The sheer number of props rewards a close look, with new details turning up on repeated viewing.

Colours and parts

Black, dark grey, light grey and tan create a muted, academic mood that suits a detective's study, with the greys covering stone and metal detail and tan standing in for wood, paper and book covers. Of the 1,359 pieces, 363 are unique parts, a high proportion of specialised and decorative pieces for a diorama this size. The full parts and colour list is on this page, useful for anyone after furniture or bookshelf pieces for a diorama of their own.

Five figures from the story

Five minifigures drawn from the Sherlock Holmes world come with the set, letting small scenes play out within the study or library rather than leaving the diorama purely as a static display. That makes the set appeal both to fans of detective fiction and to collectors already building a shelf of LEGO Book Nooks. Its narrow footprint also makes it easy to line up several Book Nook sets side by side without needing much extra shelf space.

FAQ

What is a Book Nook set, and how does it differ from a normal LEGO set?: A Book Nook is a narrow diorama built to sit between books on a shelf, showing a small layered scene from the front rather than standing as a freestanding model.
How many pieces and minifigures does set 10351 include?: The diorama has 1,359 pieces with 363 unique parts, and comes with 5 minifigures.
Who is this set best suited to?: Sherlock Holmes fans and collectors who already have other LEGO Book Nook sets on their shelf.