LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO

Orange Cat

Born from a LEGO Ideas fan project, this life-sized cat model uses 1,755 pieces to capture the fur, posture and expression of a sitting cat. There is no minifigure here, just 340 unique parts, all listed in full further down this page.

Set number
21376
Year
2026
Pieces
1,755
Minifigures
0
Different parts
340
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 340

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 (15)

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

Description

From fan idea to official set

LEGO Ideas sets start out as fan designs that gather enough support on the Ideas platform to go into official production, and the Orange Cat is one of these community-driven projects. The model shows a cat sitting in a relaxed pose, with details such as tucked paws, alert eyes and a bushy tail. That fan origin also explains the unusual choice of subject, which stands apart from most licensed sets in the current line-up.

Colours and fur texture

Medium nougat, white, light bluish grey and tan combine to recreate the classic marking of an orange cat, with lighter patches across the belly and paws. With 340 unique parts, the soft, organic shape is built from many small curved and angled pieces, the kind more commonly found in animal sets than in houses or vehicles. Layering these tones is what gives the finished model its realistic transition between different areas of fur.

Building without minifigures

With no minifigures included, the whole build is focused on the cat's shape itself, from the inner structure through the fur layer to details such as ears, nose and whiskers. At 1,755 pieces, there is enough here for several building sessions, and the organic shaping calls for different techniques than a square building or vehicle would. That makes the set appealing to builders who already own plenty of conventional sets and fancy trying something different.

Using the parts list on this page

The full parts list for 21376-1, all 1,755 pieces sorted by colour and category, is below on this page. It is useful for reordering bricks after a loss or picking out the nougat and tan shades used here for another animal model or organic build, without having to work back through the full instructions to find a specific part. It also makes comparing this set with other large-scale animal builds in the range straightforward, and helps plan a similar fur gradient for a different project.

FAQ

How many pieces does 21376-1 have?
The set has 1,755 pieces, including 340 unique parts.
Does the set include a minifigure?
No, there are no minifigures; the cat figure is the sole focus of the build.
Where does the design come from?
It is based on a fan design selected through the LEGO Ideas platform.

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