What exactly is a DOTS drawer?

A small storage drawer with a lid that can be decorated with colourful dot tiles in a pattern of your choice.

Are any minifigures included?

No, the facts list 0 minifigures, the set consists of the drawer and the dot tiles.

Can the pattern be changed later?

Yes, the dots simply lift off and can be rearranged into a new design at any time.

DOTS

Creative Animal Drawer

Creative Animal Drawer belongs to the LEGO® DOTS range, combining a small storage drawer with customisable animal designs built from dot tiles. The set uses 643 pieces and 66 unique parts, with no minifigures included. The main activity is arranging the coloured tiles into patterns on the drawer's lid.

Set number: 41805
Year: 2023
Pieces: 643
Minifigures: 0
Theme: DOTS
Different parts: 66

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 66

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 (21)

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

Description

How DOTS sets work

The DOTS range is built around small square and round tiles, known as dots, that press onto grid-patterned base plates to form patterns, pictures or lettering. Rather than a building or vehicle, the result is a functional everyday object with a decorative, customisable surface. In this set, a small drawer forms the base, and its lid is where the included tiles combine into animal-themed designs. Because the dots simply press in and pull back out, the pattern on top can be swapped for a new one at any time.

Scale and colours

643 pieces built from just 66 unique parts show how much of this set is made up of repeated dot tiles, which is typical for this genre. White covers the neutral base plates, while dark blue, dark azure and a bright yellow supply the actual animal shapes and patterns. That fairly narrow colour range keeps different designs looking coherent when combined, rather than cluttered. Building it needs almost no prior experience, since dots simply press into place on the grid one at a time.

Part of a wider DOTS range

The DOTS range also includes bracelets, jewellery stands and picture frames alongside drawers and organisers, all built around the same system of interchangeable tiles. Anyone who already owns other DOTS sets can mix specific colours from the Creative Animal Drawer with existing tiles without any trouble, since the base sizes and connection points stay consistent right across the range. That makes the drawer worthwhile on its own, but also as an addition for anyone who has already started a small DOTS collection and wants to carry a pattern across several pieces at once.

Who it suits

With no minifigures, Creative Animal Drawer suits anyone who enjoys designing, sorting and personalising a desk or bedroom, regardless of age. The drawer itself also works as a genuinely useful storage spot for small items, giving the set a practical role beyond decoration alone. The parts list on this page covers all 66 unique elements with their colours, which is handy for reordering specific dot colours to build new patterns later.

FAQ

What exactly is a DOTS drawer?: A small storage drawer with a lid that can be decorated with colourful dot tiles in a pattern of your choice.
Are any minifigures included?: No, the facts list 0 minifigures, the set consists of the drawer and the dot tiles.
Can the pattern be changed later?: Yes, the dots simply lift off and can be rearranged into a new design at any time.