Adapted by Jordi Isus and tested by Peter Durieux.
Display spectacular insects from around the world in your home with the LEGO® Ideas the Insect Collection (21342). A charming gift for nature 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. These beautiful models can be displayed separately or together as a stunning piece of nature décor.
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-spotted ladybug. Separate building instructions are included for each model, so you can build solo or with others. Go to the Features section for this set on the LEGO website to listen to a playlist of three soundtracks, each one featuring the insect’s natural sounds: (https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/the-insect-collection-21342). If you can read the instructions on a Braille display or Braille printer, try listening to the insects playlist as you build—it helps bring the set to life and puts you right in the habitat of each model.
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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-spotted ladybug.
• 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 7 in. (18 cm) high, 6.5 in. (17 cm) wide and 6 in. (16 cm) deep.