Is 40536 a 3D model or a flat picture?

It is a flat, mosaic-style artwork in the Brick Sketches format, complete with a stand, rather than a three-dimensional build.

Does the set include any minifigures?

No, the Brick Sketches line has no minifigures; the artwork is made entirely from flat pieces.

How many pieces does the set have?

40536 totals 214 pieces across 87 unique parts.

Brick Sketches

Miles Morales

Set 40536 depicts Miles Morales, the Spider-Man character from Marvel comics and films, in the flat, picture-like Brick Sketches style. Built from 214 pieces, it is not a classic 3D model but a detailed, mosaic-style portrait meant for a shelf or desk. No minifigures are included in this set line.

Set number: 40536
Year: 2022
Pieces: 214
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Brick Sketches
Different parts: 87

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 87

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

How Brick Sketches work

Unlike a typical LEGO® set, the Brick Sketches line produces flat, picture-like artwork that resembles a framed poster or mosaic more than a three-dimensional build. In 40536, Miles Morales appears in his signature red and black Spider-Man suit, with the distinctive spider emblem across the chest. The technique relies on many small, mostly flat pieces layered together to recreate outlines, shading and fine detail, much like assembling a picture from individual pixels. The finished piece includes a stand, making it easy to display on a shelf or desk.

214 pieces for a detailed portrait

With 214 pieces across 87 unique parts, the set delivers the level of detail typical of the Brick Sketches line, built up from many small tiles and plates stacked layer by layer. Construction usually runs row by row from bottom to top, similar to a traditional mosaic, so the full image only becomes clear near the end of the build. That approach is quite different from action-focused sets and suits calmer, more focused building sessions. The parts list on this page details all 87 shapes individually.

Colours and how the artwork is built

Red and black dominate the suit's colouring, with white used for the web pattern and eye areas, and dark red adding subtler shading across the costume. This limited but high-contrast colour palette is typical of the Brick Sketches range and keeps the image readable even from a short distance away. Small flat specialised pieces trace the curved lines of the web pattern, while larger flat sections fill in the background and the basic body shape. Anyone collecting further Marvel characters will find similarly built sets in the same format.

Who this set suits

40536 suits Marvel and Spider-Man fans who would rather build a wall-art-style collectible than a play vehicle or action scene. Its calm, layer-by-layer building process also makes it a good fit for teenagers or adults looking for a relaxed building session. As a pure display piece with no moving parts or minifigures, the appeal rests entirely on the finished image and its level of detail. For collectors, it also pairs well with other Marvel sets built in different LEGO® styles.

FAQ

Is 40536 a 3D model or a flat picture?: It is a flat, mosaic-style artwork in the Brick Sketches format, complete with a stand, rather than a three-dimensional build.
Does the set include any minifigures?: No, the Brick Sketches line has no minifigures; the artwork is made entirely from flat pieces.
How many pieces does the set have?: 40536 totals 214 pieces across 87 unique parts.