What image does the finished mosaic show?

The exact source image isn't part of the confirmed facts for this set, but the blue and reddish-brown colour mix suggests a high-contrast subject, similar to a space image.

Does this set include any minifigures?

No, it's built entirely from mosaic bricks with no minifigures or play function included.

How many different part types are used?

The set uses 57 distinct part types across its 179 pieces; the full list with colours is on this page.

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Hubble Image Mosaic

Hubble Image Mosaic is a 2021 mosaic build made from 179 pieces across 57 different part types. Rather than a 3D model, it's built as a flat picture, with each brick standing in for a single pixel of the image. There are no minifigures included — the focus here is entirely on colour and picture composition.

Set number: HUBBLEMOSAIC
Year: 2021
Pieces: 179
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Other
Different parts: 57

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 57

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Description

Pixel-style building, not 3D construction

This set works differently from a typical LEGO® model: instead of assembling a three-dimensional shape, you're placing individual bricks edge to edge to build up a flat image, much like a low-resolution digital photo made of coloured squares. At 179 pieces the picture stays compact enough to finish in a single sitting, and the skills involved lean more towards careful colour placement than classic building techniques like stacking or connecting at angles, working outward row by row from a base plate.

A contrast-heavy colour set

Black, reddish brown, blue and dark blue make up the palette, a combination that points to strong contrast between dark background tones and brighter accent colours — the kind of mix you'd expect in an image of a nebula or star field. The dark tones likely carry the background, while the blue and reddish-brown pieces pick out detail and highlights. Anyone matching pieces for their own mosaic design can use the full colour breakdown on this page as a reference.

57 part types in a small footprint

Having 57 distinct part types within just 179 pieces suggests more colour variation than a simple two- or three-tone image would need. The parts list on this page sets out every piece by colour, which is handy if you're recreating the design at a different scale, sourcing specific blue or reddish-brown elements for a separate mosaic project, or just want to see how many shades go into a picture this size and how they're distributed.

A small-scale entry into mosaic building

With no minifigures and no play function, this is squarely a picture-building project rather than a toy. It suits anyone who wants to try brick-built mosaic art on a manageable scale before attempting a larger wall piece, and it's a useful reference point for colour gradients and pixel-style layout if you're planning your own design, including with tools like a mosaic builder. It also works well as a small, space-themed display piece on its own.

FAQ

What image does the finished mosaic show?: The exact source image isn't part of the confirmed facts for this set, but the blue and reddish-brown colour mix suggests a high-contrast subject, similar to a space image.
Does this set include any minifigures?: No, it's built entirely from mosaic bricks with no minifigures or play function included.
How many different part types are used?: The set uses 57 distinct part types across its 179 pieces; the full list with colours is on this page.

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