The adorable LEGO Ideas Tuxedo Cat comes in at a whopping 1,710 pieces and creates a black-and-white feline friend that’s perfect for decorating your favorite shelf. It’s almost 13 inches tall and features gimmicks like a rotating head and movable ears, paws, and tail, so you can make it strike a multitude of adorable poses. There are also yellow and blue eyes included to choose from, and you can customize the build with an open or closed mouth.
An adorable LEGO cat that can be your companion forever
At 1,710 pieces, the LEGO Tuxedo Cat is great for a multi-day build. It comes with an easy-to-understand step-by-step guide that makes it simple for new builders to get started. You can also use the LEGO Builder app to access viewing tools that help visualize the model in 3D. The booklet also includes an interview with both the fan who designed the Tuxedo Cat and the LEGO engineer who finalized the model.
The completed model is approximately 12.5″ high, which is large enough to be an anchor on a shelf or end table without overpowering the space. The black-and-white color scheme will match most environments, making it a good fit for almost any room. You can pose it at will, so the Tuxedo Cat can sit straight up one month, then appear as if it has stretched out the next. You can get a multitude of poses by moving the ears, paws, and tail in different directions. For those who are allergic to cats and want a feline companion, this brick model provides the shape without triggering sneezes.
What makes Tuxedo Cat special is that it was designed by a LEGO fan. It was voted on through the LEGO Ideas platform and ranked among the top submissions. Since it’s a larger set, it’s part of the LEGO Sets for Adults lineup and is intended for display rather than play. Since it’s static and lacks the minifigs LEGO is known for, you might want to check out the brand’s other lines if you’re looking for a good set for a younger builder.
Once the bricks come out of the box, the Tuxedo Cat becomes a multi-evening build that takes shape one section at a time. Most people spread the work across a few sittings or a long weekend, with no real rush to finish. The $100 list drops to $85 with this sale, which works out to about five cents per piece. By the time the model is sitting upright on a shelf, the only question left is whether to go with yellow or blue eyes.
