What film is the set based on?

It's based on Spielberg's 1982 film 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'.

Does the set include minifigures?

No, the set focuses entirely on the character build with no minifigures.

How many pieces does the set have?

It contains 1,226 pieces across 251 unique parts.

LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 21370 brings the character from Spielberg's classic film into the LEGO® Ideas range as a build. At 1,226 pieces with no minifigures, the character itself is the whole focus.

Set number: 21370
Year: 2026
Pieces: 1,226
Minifigures: 0
Theme: LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Different parts: 251

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 251

As BrickLink list (XML)

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

Description

A film character as a display build

251 unique parts capture the character's distinctive shape, long neck and expressive eyes from the 1982 film. As an Ideas set, it's built for recognisability rather than play function, a model aimed at film fans and collectors. Setting the 1,226 pieces against the 251 unique parts shows a ratio that is typical for LEGO® Ideas sets, mixing recurring basic elements with more elaborate specialised pieces, which keeps the build varied without ever feeling unnecessarily complicated.

Earth tones with a green accent

Medium nougat, light bluish grey, black and lime make up the palette, with the lime likely nodding to the bike basket or other film references. The parts list on this page shows how the 1,226 pieces split across this fairly unusual colour combination. This colour distribution is typical of LEGO® Ideas sets in this size range and directly shapes how uniform or contrasting the finished model looks on a shelf, something worth considering when building out a wider collection.

Who it suits

With no minifigures, this set is aimed squarely at anyone who knows the film and wants a nostalgic display piece. At over 1,200 pieces, there's enough build here to fill several evenings, without being designed for play scenes. Before buying, it is also worth checking the absence of minifigures, since that number signals whether the set leans toward extended play scenes or a single display piece, which makes the buying decision easier depending on how you plan to use it.

An unusual colour combination

The combination of medium nougat and lime is fairly rare across the LEGO® range, so the parts list on this page is worth checking if you are after those tones for other nostalgia-themed projects. With 251 unique parts across 1,226 pieces, the set sits in the mid-range for Ideas character builds. For collectors of film character sets, it is also worth comparing the shape variety here against other Ideas models like La Catrina or Tintin Moon Rocket. Especially across LEGO® Ideas sets with a similar piece count, comparing several parts lists before buying is a good way to judge how much shape variety versus repetition each set actually offers.

FAQ

What film is the set based on?: It's based on Spielberg's 1982 film 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'.
Does the set include minifigures?: No, the set focuses entirely on the character build with no minifigures.
How many pieces does the set have?: It contains 1,226 pieces across 251 unique parts.