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Set 31163 Playful Cat
Creator 3-in-1

Playful Cat

Playful Cat is a LEGO Creator 3-in-1 set, meaning the same 407 pieces can be rebuilt into three separate animal models rather than just one. The main build is a seated cat with a posable head and tail, using 138 distinct parts in white, light bluish grey, dark bluish grey and medium azure. It's a build-and-rebuild concept that keeps the set relevant long after the first evening on the table.

Set number
31163
Year
2025
Pieces
407
Minifigures
0
Theme
Creator 3-in-1
Different parts
138
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 138

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Spare parts (18)

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

Description

A cat with three lives

Once you've enjoyed the first version of the cat, with its posable head and tail giving the model a natural, alert stance, you can take it apart completely and build two further creatures from the identical 407 pieces. Nothing extra is needed to keep exploring different shapes, which makes this a set you can rebuild several times rather than one that goes straight onto a shelf after a single evening of building and stays there unchanged.

Colours and parts

The palette leans on white, light bluish grey and dark bluish grey, with medium azure picked out for small highlight details across the fur. Across the model, 138 distinct parts are used, ranging from small curved pieces for the paws to larger plates that shape the body. The full parts list on this page breaks every element down by colour, handy if you're checking stock before buying or hunting for a specific piece for another build.

A shorter build for a free evening

At 407 pieces, Playful Cat sits on the smaller side of the Creator 3-in-1 range, so it's realistic to finish in a single sitting. The articulated joints at the head, legs and tail make the process more varied than a flat, static build, since each connection changes the model's pose as you go. That makes it a reasonable starting point for a child building with some experience, and a quick, satisfying project for an adult.

Display piece, not a play set

With no minifigures included, the set is built around the animal model itself rather than a scene or story, which suits shelf and desk display well, especially once you start swapping between the cat and its two alternate builds. Because the parts lean on common LEGO colours such as white and grey, they also mix reasonably well into other builds once you're ready to take the model apart, giving the set a second life beyond its own box.

FAQ

How many pieces does Playful Cat 31163 have?
The set contains 407 pieces across 138 distinct elements, all listed with colours in the parts list on this page.
Does the set include any minifigures?
No, 31163 is a standalone animal model with no minifigures, so the build is entirely about the cat itself.
Can it be rebuilt into something else?
Yes, as a Creator 3-in-1 set it can be reassembled into two further animal models using the same 407 pieces.

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