The Insect Collection

Display spectacular insects from around the world in your home with the LEGO’ Ideas The Insect Collection (21342). A charming gift idea for insect-lovers, this set features detailed, life-size, buildable models of a blue morpho butterfly, a Hercules beetle and a Chinese mantis in their natural habitats.

Posable display models
The blue morpho butterfly has adjustable wings featuring LEGO elements in different shades of blue and is displayed with a buildable flower and a honeybee. The Hercules beetle has attachable wings and the characteristic horns of the male of the species, while the fully posable female Chinese mantis (a species of praying mantis) comes with a 7-spot ladybird. Separate building instructions are included for each model, so you can build solo or with others.

Adults welcome
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• LEGO’ Ideas The Insect Collection (21342) ‘ Take time out to indulge your passion for nature with these 3 life-size, posable display models of insects in their natural habitats
• Blue morpho butterfly (Morpho peleides) ‘ Capture the shades of blue in this butterfly’s wings and its white dots. The model also includes a buildable honeybee and flower
• Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules) ‘ Build the longest beetle in the world, featuring attachable wings and the characteristic horns of the male of this species
• Chinese mantis (Tenodera sinensis) ‘ This is a detailed, posable model of a female Chinese mantis (a species of praying mantis). Its buildable habitat also features a 7-spot ladybird
• Gift idea for insect enthusiasts ‘ Treat yourself or give this collectible 1,111-piece LEGO’ Ideas set to another lover of insects and nature
• Designed for display ‘ The buildable Chinese mantis model measures over 18 cm (7 in.) high, 17 cm (6.5 in.) wide and 16 cm (6 in.) deep
• Build solo or with others ‘ Includes separate building instructions for each model, plus a booklet featuring facts about the insects and more. Also find digital instructions on the LEGO’ Builder app
• The LEGO’ fans’ choice ‘ This collectible display model for adults is one in a diverse array of LEGO Ideas sets, each created by a fan designer, voted for by LEGO fans and produced by the LEGO Group
• Quality assurance ‘ LEGO’ bricks satisfy demanding industry quality standards to ensure that they connect consistently and securely
• Safety first ‘ LEGO’ components are dropped, heated, crushed, twisted and thoroughly analysed to make sure that they comply with strict global safety standards