Is Macaw Parrots a 3D model or a picture?

It's a flat mosaic picture made of tiles, not a three-dimensional model, designed to be framed and hung up.

Does the set include minifigures?

No, the set consists entirely of mosaic tiles used to build the picture.

How many pieces and colours does the set have?

The set contains 644 pieces across 115 unique parts, mainly in turquoise, yellow, pink and black.

LEGO Art

Macaw Parrots

Macaw Parrots is a mosaic picture from the LEGO Art range, built from 644 square tiles that come together into a colourful image of two macaws. Rather than a three-dimensional model, this set produces a flat picture designed for framing and display.

Set number: 31211
Year: 2024
Pieces: 644
Minifigures: 0
Theme: LEGO Art
Different parts: 115

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 115

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

A Picture, Not a Model

Unlike a typical building set, Macaw Parrots doesn't produce a three-dimensional model at all; instead, 644 1x1 tiles are placed one by one to build up a flat mosaic, pixel by pixel, showing the outline of two macaws. The building process is closer to sorting and placing coloured dots than stacking bricks in the usual sense, which makes the set approachable even for people who don't normally build with LEGO® pieces. Once finished, the picture sits in a frame and can be hung on a wall without any further parts or tools. That approach sits closer to cross-stitch than to typical brick building, and it suits complete beginners too.

Turquoise, Yellow and Pink Do the Work

The parts list is built around bold turquoise and bright light yellow, with pink and black used for contrast and outline detail. Those four colours are enough to capture a macaw's characteristic markings, because the design relies on solid blocks of colour rather than fine gradients or shading. Building the picture means placing tiles row by row according to a colour key, so the pattern and contrast only become clear gradually as the mosaic fills in. For anyone drawn to parrots or bold colour combinations, that gradual reveal is much of the appeal. That colour-block approach makes the picture easy to follow, even for first-time LEGO Art builders.

115 Tile Colours for the Fine Detail

Despite its tight four-colour palette, the set includes 115 unique parts, a number typical for mosaic sets because even a small set of colours can appear across many shades and tile shapes. The parts list on this page breaks down every tile colour with its exact quantity, which helps with sorting before building and makes it easier to track down a specific tile if one goes missing. Anyone with several LEGO Art sets can also use the list to see which tile colours might carry over into a custom mosaic design. Careful sorting pays off, since a single swapped tile stands out once the picture is hung on a wall.

FAQ

Is Macaw Parrots a 3D model or a picture?: It's a flat mosaic picture made of tiles, not a three-dimensional model, designed to be framed and hung up.
Does the set include minifigures?: No, the set consists entirely of mosaic tiles used to build the picture.
How many pieces and colours does the set have?: The set contains 644 pieces across 115 unique parts, mainly in turquoise, yellow, pink and black.