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Set 45201 Antarctic Animals Science Kit
Learning at Home

Antarctic Animals Science Kit

The Antarctic Animals Science Kit is part of the Education "Learning at Home" range and focuses on animals and habitats of the Antarctic. With 461 pieces, two figures and 178 unique parts, it pairs building with topics such as cold adaptation and food chains.

Set number
45201
Year
2026
Pieces
461
Minifigures
2
Theme
Learning at Home
Different parts
178
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 178

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Minifigures 2

Description

Building models of the Antarctic

Rather than one large model, the set is made up of several smaller builds representing typical Antarctic animals and features. White and dark blue recreate ice and water, while black and tan cover animal details such as feathers or fur. Splitting the set into several sub-models means the shapes and techniques change as you build, which keeps the process more varied than one long single project and delivers regular small milestones along the way. Children can switch between the individual building models at any point without losing track of overall progress.

Learning angle and themes

As part of the Learning-at-Home range, the set is designed to connect building with science questions, such as how animals adapt to extreme cold or how food chains work within a habitat. The included figures can be worked into small scenes that simulate research or observation, adding a playful learning layer on top of the physical models, and the format works well for building together with an adult.

Variety of shapes

With 178 unique parts across 461 pieces, the shape variety sits well above what the raw piece count alone suggests, since each animal type needs its own body, flipper and head shapes. That makes the kit interesting for more experienced builders too, since it favours variety over repeating the same elements many times. Small details such as whiskers or fin edges also add to the part count, giving each animal a more realistic overall look.

Suited to home and classroom use

Because the set is made up of several smaller sub-models, it can be tackled in one longer sitting or spread across several shorter sessions, which makes it practical both at home and in a classroom setting. Two figures make it easy to talk through the finished collection of animals and landscape in a small group, or to use it as a starting point for further questions about the Antarctic. That makes the kit a good fit for anyone who wants to combine building with simple science topics without losing play value.

FAQ

What is the theme of this set?
It focuses on animals and habitats of the Antarctic and connects building with science topics.
How many pieces does the kit contain?
Set 45201 has 461 pieces across 178 unique part types.
Does the set include any figures?
Yes, two figures are included and can be worked into the building models.

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