Does the set include minifigures?

No, set 72161 has no minifigures.

How many pieces does the set have?

It contains 429 pieces across 183 unique part types.

Pokémon

LEGO® Drone Search for Mythical Mew

This set is built around the search for Mew, one of the most famous mythical Pokémon, using a drone. With 429 pieces and 183 unique parts, it creates a scene with no minifigures, blending technology with a natural setting.

Set number: 72161
Year: 2026
Pieces: 429
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Pokémon
Different parts: 183

What can I build with it?

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Parts list 183

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Spare parts (15)

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

Description

Drone and landscape

Black and red define the technical parts of the drone, while tan serves as the colour for earth, rock and paths in the surrounding landscape. Bright pink stands out clearly against that and most likely represents Mew itself, known in the games for its pink, cat-like appearance, creating a clear colour contrast against the earthier setting. Small moving rotors on the drone further underline the technical character of this set within the wider Pokémon range.

Shape variety in the model

With 183 unique parts across 429 pieces, the set ranks among the more shape-rich smaller Pokémon sets, since both the technical drone and the organic landscape each need their own part types. That mix of technical and organic elements gives the build noticeably distinct sections rather than uniform repetition. Mew's status as a so-called mythical Pokémon makes the search for it a notable event both in the games and in this set, rather than an everyday encounter.

For Pokémon collectors

With no minifigures but likely a buildable Mew figure, the set is clearly aimed at collectors who value Pokémon models as standalone display pieces. The combination of drone technology and one of the most famous mythical Pokémon also makes it appealing to fans specifically looking for sets featuring rare or iconic characters. For collectors specifically looking for unusual Pokémon colour combinations, bright pink stands out especially clearly against the rest of the palette.

A model with two building styles

Because the drone and the landscape are built in very different ways, the process shifts noticeably between precise, angular sections for the technology and more organic, irregular shapes for rock and vegetation. That makes the set appealing to builders who enjoy trying different techniques within a single model rather than repeating the same approach throughout. This contrast between human-made technology and wild nature also echoes a recurring theme within the wider Pokémon world. For collectors specifically seeking out technology-themed Pokémon sets, this drone-and-Mew combination is one of the few of its kind.

FAQ

Which Pokémon is this set centred on?: It is built around the search for Mew, one of the most famous mythical Pokémon.
Does the set include minifigures?: No, set 72161 has no minifigures.
How many pieces does the set have?: It contains 429 pieces across 183 unique part types.

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