What is this set based on?

It's based on one of the Dalmatian puppies from Disney's 101 Dalmatians.

Does the set include minifigures?

No, the set consists entirely of the buildable animal figure with no minifigures.

How many pieces does the set have?

It has 1,722 pieces made from 353 unique parts.

Disney

101 Dalmatians Puppy

This set builds one of the well-known Dalmatian puppies from Disney's 101 Dalmatians as a lifelike, seated figure. With 1,722 pieces and no minifigures, it belongs to the buildable animal figures in the LEGO Disney range, which focus entirely on a single, detail-rich subject rather than a wider scene.

Set number: 43269
Year: 2025
Pieces: 1,722
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Disney
Different parts: 353

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 353

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 (23)

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

Description

A puppy as a build

Buildable animal figures are among the more technically demanding subjects in the LEGO range, since rounded body shapes and soft transitions have to be recreated using angular bricks. For this 101 Dalmatians puppy, that's achieved through cleverly arranged curved and sloped pieces that capture traits like large ears, a rounded head and the breed's distinctive spotted coat. Unlike buildings or vehicles, the appeal here lies mainly in a convincing silhouette and the figure's endearing proportions. Fans of the film or series will find a subject here that stands out clearly from the many vehicle and building sets in the Disney range.

A black-and-white coat

White forms the puppy's base coat, while black provides the distinctive spots that make Dalmatians so recognisable. Light bluish grey and tan add shading and small details such as eyes or the nose, giving the model extra depth. With 353 distinct parts, the model feels remarkably lively despite its reduced colour palette, thanks to how the spots are distributed. That clear two-tone look is a defining trait of the original story and film, and it's placed deliberately front and centre here.

A display piece, not a scene

With no minifigures and no surrounding scenery, the entire focus sits on the figure itself, which works well as a standalone display piece on a shelf or in a bedroom. That sets this set clearly apart from typical diorama or building sets, which usually centre on an entire scene. For fans of animal figures or collectors of Disney sets, it's a welcome addition away from the usual vehicles and castles. It also makes a fitting gift for anyone who loves animals.

Using the parts list

The full parts list on this page shows which curved and sloped specialist pieces were used for the head, ears and body, useful for anyone building a similar animal figure or hunting for a specific replacement part. It also helps to judge the balance of black and white before you start building and to sort pieces accordingly. That makes it easier to see exactly how the rounded shape was achieved using only angular bricks.

FAQ

What is this set based on?: It's based on one of the Dalmatian puppies from Disney's 101 Dalmatians.
Does the set include minifigures?: No, the set consists entirely of the buildable animal figure with no minifigures.
How many pieces does the set have?: It has 1,722 pieces made from 353 unique parts.

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