What makes the Forma range different?

Forma models like the Koi can be bent and posed after building, rather than staying rigid like typical LEGO® sets.

Does the set include any minifigures?

No, the Koi has no minifigures — the focus is entirely on the poseable fish model.

How many pieces are in the set?

The set contains 293 pieces and 66 unique parts in white, black, blue and light bluish grey.

Forma

Koi

Koi is part of the LEGO® Forma range, launched in 2019 to focus on poseable, freely adjustable animal models. Built from 293 pieces, it forms a stylised koi fish whose body can be bent and reshaped after assembly. With no minifigures included, the emphasis sits entirely on the build itself and the finished, posable model.

Set number: 81000
Year: 2019
Pieces: 293
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Forma
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 (11)

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

Description

Designed to look, not to roleplay

White, black, blue and light bluish grey give the Koi a reduced, almost graphic colour scheme rather than a realistic fish pattern. That deliberately design-led approach sets Forma models apart from themed sets, where colours usually represent a licence or character. The result reads more like a design object than a toy animal, which makes the Koi an appealing pick for older builders or as a display piece rather than a play set for younger children, independent of any film or series licence and any accompanying story. That clean visual style also fits comfortably into a modern shelf or desk setting.

Built to bend

Once assembled, the Koi is not a fixed model — its body can be bent and posed into different swimming positions, which is the defining idea behind the Forma range introduced in 2019. With 293 pieces and 66 unique parts, the build itself stays fairly compact, and the variety comes from the posable mechanism rather than from a large number of different shapes across the model, which keeps assembly focused on that one mechanism rather than on decorative detail.

No minifigures, no fixed scene

Because the set includes no minifigures, it sits apart from classic roleplay-focused LEGO® sets. The appeal instead comes from the build process itself — understanding how the poseable structure works and then experimenting with different shapes afterwards. That makes the Koi more of a building-and-design object than a conventional toy, closer in spirit to a desk ornament than a roleplay toy.

Who the Koi suits

The Koi suits builders interested in mechanics and movement rather than minifigure play. At 293 pieces the build stays manageable, while its 66 unique parts provide enough structure for a genuinely satisfying result. The parts list on this page is useful for looking up specific colours and shapes, whether to repair the model, replace a joint, or plan a variation of your own without hunting through the whole set piece by piece.

FAQ

What makes the Forma range different?: Forma models like the Koi can be bent and posed after building, rather than staying rigid like typical LEGO® sets.
Does the set include any minifigures?: No, the Koi has no minifigures — the focus is entirely on the poseable fish model.
How many pieces are in the set?: The set contains 293 pieces and 66 unique parts in white, black, blue and light bluish grey.