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Set 21342 The Insect Collection
LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO

The Insect Collection

The Insect Collection is a LEGO® Ideas set that packs three separate insect display models into a single 1,111-piece box. Like other Ideas sets, it began as a fan design before being turned into an official product, and it skips minifigures entirely in favour of intricate natural detail. With 313 unique parts in black, tan, dark tan and reddish brown, it's one of the more part-dense display sets in its category.

Set number
21342
Year
2023
Pieces
1,111
Minifigures
0
Theme
LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Different parts
313
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 313

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (58)

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

Description

Three builds, one box

Instead of a single model, set 21342 gives you three independent insect builds that can be displayed separately or grouped together as a small collection. As with every LEGO® Ideas set, the design started as a fan submission that gained enough community support to be developed into an official release. At 1,111 pieces total, it's a substantial build for a display set, which means there's plenty of construction to work through across all three insects rather than one quick project.

Building technique over play features

What stands out here is the part count relative to the result: 313 unique elements go into recreating compound eyes, segmented legs, antennae and wing structures in brick form, rather than simplifying them into a few oversized shapes. The colour palette of black, tan, dark tan and reddish brown mirrors natural insect colouring instead of typical bright set colours, giving the finished models an earthy, realistic look. Builders who enjoy unusual angles and small-scale techniques will find plenty to like, since these builds differ a lot from standard vehicle or building sets.

Scale, audience and display

With no minifigures and no play scenario, this set is aimed squarely at adult builders and anyone with an interest in natural history rather than younger children looking for a play set. The instructions work through each insect separately, so the build can easily be split across several sessions instead of finished in one sitting. Once complete, the models are compact enough to sit on a shelf or desk without taking up much space, which makes them easy to combine with other nature-themed LEGO® builds.

Using the facts on this page

Below you'll find the complete list of all 313 unique parts used across the three insects, broken down by colour, which is handy if you're missing a piece or curious how a particular section is built. Because the set leans so heavily on small, repeated elements rather than big panels, checking the parts list can also give you a sense of just how detailed the construction gets before you start. If you're deciding between this and other Ideas display sets, the part variety here is a useful point of comparison.

FAQ

How many insect models are included in set 21342?
The set includes three separate insect builds, which can be displayed individually or together as a collection.
How many pieces and colours does the set use?
It contains 1,111 pieces overall, including 313 unique parts mainly in black, tan, dark tan and reddish brown.
Does this set come with any minifigures?
No, The Insect Collection is a display-only set with no minifigures or play scenes.

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