Does the set include a minifigure?

No, the set shows only the robot Crabmeat, without any minifigures.

Which game did Crabmeat first appear in?

Crabmeat first appeared in the original Sonic the Hedgehog game as one of the earliest Badniks.

How many pieces does the set have?

The set has 181 pieces in 57 unique parts.

Sonic The Hedgehog

Badnik: Crabmeat

Crabmeat is one of the first enemies Sonic faces in the classic games, and this set recreates the crab-like Badnik as a standalone build. With 181 pieces and 57 unique parts, the build stays compact and comes without minifigures, letting the robot itself take the spotlight. Red, light bluish grey and dark bluish grey echo Crabmeat's classic in-game design.

Set number: 40781
Year: 2025
Pieces: 181
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Sonic The Hedgehog
Different parts: 57

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 57

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 (6)

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

Description

A classic from the early Sonic games

Crabmeat first appeared in the very first Sonic the Hedgehog game as one of the earliest Badniks, making it one of the series' most recognisable enemy designs. This set turns that same robot into a display build, with posable claws and legs that recreate its signature crab shape. For Sonic fans who know the game history, this set is more than a robot build, it's a piece of video game history from the 16-bit era. Even players unfamiliar with the original games often recognise Crabmeat, since the design keeps resurfacing in spin-offs and merchandise.

A compact build without a minifigure

Unlike many story-driven Sonic sets, Badnik: Crabmeat comes without any minifigures. With 181 pieces and 57 unique parts, the focus sits entirely on the robot model itself, which can be freely posed and viewed from multiple angles. That makes the set appealing to anyone who treats builds as display or collector pieces rather than play scenes. That also makes the model well suited to shelves or display cases, since it doesn't need a play scene to make an impression.

Colours and parts list

Red forms the shell, while light bluish grey and dark bluish grey cover the mechanical legs and detailing, a colour combination close to the original video game design. This page lists all 57 unique parts and their colours, so you can see exactly which pieces make up the shell, claws and legs before you buy. The claw and leg joints are also built to let the robot hold several different poses.

Who this set is for

At 181 pieces, Badnik: Crabmeat is a manageable build that pairs well with other Sonic sets, useful for building a small collection of enemies from the classic games. Fans who value faithful details will find one of Sonic's most recognisable characters here as a standalone model. Since the model comes without a minifigure, it's clearly aimed at robot-model collectors rather than pure play-scene fans.

FAQ

Does the set include a minifigure?: No, the set shows only the robot Crabmeat, without any minifigures.
Which game did Crabmeat first appear in?: Crabmeat first appeared in the original Sonic the Hedgehog game as one of the earliest Badniks.
How many pieces does the set have?: The set has 181 pieces in 57 unique parts.