LEGO® Walrus

Description

An animal in 55 pieces

The Walrus is part of the “Monthly Mini Model Build” series from the LEGO® brand stores. Models like this are small, quick and built around a single subject. With 55 pieces there is little room for fine detail, so everything depends on shape: a bulky body, a head with a muzzle, and the posture that lets you recognise the animal at once. Anyone following the series knows the principle: a new subject every month, each of a similar size, so the models together make a charming little collection.

Earthy colours

The main colours are reddish brown, tan, dark tan and dark brown. That suits an animal with thick, wrinkled hide, and it sets the walrus apart from the many brightly coloured mini models. The shades sit close together, so belly, back and head look subtly shaded. On a shelf it sits comfortably beside other animals from the same series. The two tan shades in particular work well for tusks, whiskers or a sandy floor.

Few types, plenty of effect

Of the 55 pieces only 21 are different types, so some bricks repeat, above all in the browns used for the body. That makes the build pleasantly rhythmic, and it shows how a model designer can suggest an animal with a small stock of elements. There is no minifigure in the set. Animal models at this size are good practice in catching proportions with very few elements.

What happens next

A mini model like this tends to end up on a desk or shelf and is rarely taken apart. If you do want to, this page lists every part with colour and quantity. The “What can I build?” tool shows which other sets your parts can make, in case you would like to reuse the browns and tans for animals, trees or rocks of your own. It also works well as a small gift for animal lovers.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Walrus have?

The 2018 set has 55 pieces in 21 types. There are no minifigures.

Which series does it belong to?

It is a monthly model from the LEGO® brand stores, called “Monthly Mini Model Build”.

Which colours does it use?

Mostly reddish brown, tan, dark tan and dark brown, which suit a walrus's hide.