LEGO Ideas 21372 La Catrina Celebrates Beauty, Memory, and Mexican Tradition
LEGO has officially unveiled LEGO Ideas 21372 La Catrina, a stunning new display model inspired by one of the most recognizable figures in Mexican culture. Standing over 43cm tall and made up of 1,212 pieces, the set recreates the elegant skeletal figure known as La Catrina, complete with a decorated hat, colourful marigolds, sugar skull motifs, and monarch butterflies. The figure is also poseable, allowing builders to adjust her head and arms for different display options.
La Catrina has become a symbol closely associated with Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican celebration that honours loved ones who have passed away. Unlike many cultures where death is viewed solely with sadness and mourning, the Mexican tradition embraces remembrance, celebration, and the belief that those who have left us continue to live on through memories and family connections.
What makes this set particularly special is the message behind it. La Catrina represents the idea that death is the great equalizer—regardless of wealth, status, or background, all people share the same human journey. Yet rather than focusing on loss, the tradition encourages us to celebrate life, remember those who came before us, and appreciate the time we have with the people around us.
The LEGO model captures this beautifully through its vibrant colours and elegant design. The contrast between the skeletal figure and the bright marigolds and butterflies serves as a reminder that beauty and mortality are inseparable parts of the human experience.
Set 21372 La Catrina will be available from 1 August 2026, and looks set to become one of the most culturally significant and visually striking LEGO Ideas releases in recent years. Whether you’re drawn to its symbolism, its connection to Mexican heritage, or simply its stunning display presence, this is a set that offers far more than just a great building experience.
“Even in death, La Catrina smiles.” Showcase Mexican culture’s enlightened perspective on the human condition with the LEGO® Ideas La Catrina (21372) figurine. This building set is a great gift idea for adults that lets them create their own decoration for Day of the Dead celebrations. Display it all year round on a desk or shelf as a striking piece of room decor. Enjoy quality time building a meticulously detailed, elegantly clothed LEGO skeleton figure that embodies a unique combination of beauty and mortality. Attach brick-built marigolds and printed sugar skull decorations to her hat and dress. Place La Catrina on the base adorned with more marigolds and a brick-built monarch butterfly. Put the other butterfly in her hand and pose her head and arms to change up your display. Enhance the creative experience with the LEGO Builder app, zooming and rotating using 3D instructions, while saving and tracking your progress. This model building kit contains 1,212 pieces.
DAY OF THE DEAD DECORATION – Celebrate the Day of the Dead with this LEGO® Ideas La Catrina (21372) figurine building set for adults, inspired by the rich visual traditions of Mexican culture
AUTHENTIC DETAILS – Capture the skeletal appearance of La Catrina and her elegant attire, which is embellished with brick-built marigolds and printed sugar skulls
CREATIVITY WITH MEANING – This model building kit offers an immersive, hands-on activity for adults who want to create a meaningful conversation piece
ROOM DECOR – Display the figurine on the base adorned with more marigolds and a brick-built monarch butterfly, adjust her head and arms for different poses and place the other butterfly in her hand
GIFT IDEA FOR ADULTS – Treat yourselfor give this Día de los Muertos decoration to friends or family members with an interest in Mexican culture
COLLECT YOUR BUILDS – Download the LEGO® Builder app, where you can save sets, track your progress, zoom in and rotate your set with 3D instructions
THE FANS’ CHOICE – Inspired by a Fan Designer’s Product Idea, voted for by fans and produced by the LEGO Group
DIMENSIONS – This 1,212-piece skeleton figure stands over 17 in. (43 cm) tall
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