How many pieces and minifigures come with the set?

Set 21358 contains 1,343 pieces and includes 16 minifigures displayed inside the machine.

Does the crank on the machine actually work?

Yes, turning the side crank moves an internal mechanism that dispenses a minifigure, built entirely from LEGO Technic parts with no electronics.

What colours define the model?

Red, light bluish grey, black and yellow form the main palette, giving it the look of a classic arcade vending machine.

LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO

Minifigure Vending Machine

The Minifigure Vending Machine is one of the quirkier LEGO® Ideas sets: a fan concept that made it from the CUUSOO platform into a real product. At 1,343 pieces and 16 minifigures, it works less as a scene and more as a display piece for minifigure fans. At its heart is a model vending machine you can actually crank to dispense a figure.

Set number: 21358
Year: 2025
Pieces: 1,343
Minifigures: 16
Theme: LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Different parts: 309

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 309

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 (34)

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

Minifigures 16

Classic Spaceman, Dark Turquoise with Airtanks fig-0163485 pieces × 2
Classic Spaceman, Pearl Gold with Airtanks fig-0163495 pieces × 2
Rob the Fan Designer fig-0163504 pieces × 1
LEGO Ideas Designer fig-0163514 pieces × 1
Pirate Camilla fig-0163525 pieces × 1
Pirate Bo'Sun Will fig-0163534 pieces × 1
Male Kraken Warrior fig-0163545 pieces × 1
Paradisa Beach Bro fig-0163554 pieces × 1
Paradisa Beach Bae fig-0163564 pieces × 1
Male Griffin Knight fig-0163574 pieces × 1
Griffin Knight, Female, Dark Red Arms fig-0163584 pieces × 1
Bernard Bear Minifigure fig-0163594 pieces × 1
Elton Elephant Minifigure fig-0163604 pieces × 1
Female Kraken Warrior fig-0163615 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 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A crank-operated dispenser

The build recreates a classic toy vending machine, complete with a glass front, a column of colourful capsules and a side crank. Turn the crank and an internal mechanism nudges a minifigure forward, no batteries or electronics involved, just LEGO Technic gearing doing the work. For a shelf model, that is a genuine extra: it does not just represent a vending machine, it behaves like one. Anyone who enjoys sets with built-in function will find a compact example here, where the mechanical side and the furniture-style casing are neatly tied together.

Sixteen minifigures on display

The headline feature is the set of 16 minifigures arranged inside the machine. Rather than telling a single story, the figures themselves take centre stage, a mixed line-up of heads, hairstyles and outfits behind the glass. That makes the vending machine a kind of snapshot of minifigure design in general. For anyone who collects figures by colour, theme or expression, it is a compact way to add several figures at once without buying a string of separate sets.

Piece count, parts and colours

Red, light bluish grey, black and yellow dominate the colour scheme, a classic arcade-machine look that echoes shop signage and amusement-arcade cabinets. Across the model, 309 different parts make up the 1,343 pieces, which keeps the build varied: window elements for the glass front, round parts for the base, and smaller specialist pieces for the crank mechanism. The full parts list on this page shows exactly which colours and shapes appear and how often, handy if you are hunting for specific pieces for your own builds.

Who the set suits

The Minifigure Vending Machine is first and foremost a display piece, compact enough for a shelf but with enough building depth to fill an evening. It suits minifigure collectors, fans of unusual LEGO Ideas sets, and anyone who likes a bit of mechanical novelty in their build. It also makes a solid gift, since it needs no prior knowledge of a licensed theme, the vending machine itself is the whole story.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures come with the set?: Set 21358 contains 1,343 pieces and includes 16 minifigures displayed inside the machine.
Does the crank on the machine actually work?: Yes, turning the side crank moves an internal mechanism that dispenses a minifigure, built entirely from LEGO Technic parts with no electronics.
What colours define the model?: Red, light bluish grey, black and yellow form the main palette, giving it the look of a classic arcade vending machine.