The Insect Collection
21342-1 LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO 2023 1111 parts 3.8% catalog rarity Expert
Create stunningly detailed, posable, life-size models of 3 distinctive insects with LEGO® Ideas The Insect Collection (21342). Display a spectacular Blue Morpho Butterfly with adjustable wings in shades of blue, a buildable flower, and a charming honeybee. Marvel at the Hercules Beetle with attachable wings and characteristic horns, representing the male of the species. The fully posable female Chinese Mantis, a type of praying mantis, is accompanied by a delightful 7-spot ladybird. Each model comes with separate building instructions, allowing for a focused solo build or shared experience. This set is part of the premium-quality LEGO Sets for Adults collection, offering a rewarding hands-on project.
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Catalog rarity
How common are the parts in The Insect Collection?
12 of 313 recorded part+color combinations appear in 3 or fewer sets in our catalog. This does not measure replacement availability or price.
Theme average
4.5%
All sets
6.7%
Least common in our catalog
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Build DNA
Parts inventory insights for The Insect Collection
1,111 pieces puts this build -13% against the average LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO set and +93% against the average 2023 release.

Vs average LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO set
Average LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO set: 1,271 pieces across 104 other sets.
Vs average 2023 set
Average 2023 set: 575 pieces across 506 other sets.
Color profile
Dominant color
Black
Unique parts
6 pieces per unique type
Repeat factor
Average pieces per unique type.
Most used part
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter
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