Head-to-head
LEGO Ideas Fender Stratocaster vs LEGO Ideas Tuxedo Cat
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #21329
LEGO Ideas Fender Stratocaster
A LEGO Stratocaster. With a tiny Fender Princeton Reverb amp. And a tiny coiled cable. The most musical LEGO display set ever shipped.
Set #21349
LEGO Ideas Tuxedo Cat
A buildable, articulated black-and-white tuxedo cat. The most photogenic Ideas animal sculpture ever shipped.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Ideas Fender Stratocaster | LEGO Ideas Tuxedo Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 1,074 | 1,710WINS |
| MSRP | $99.99 | $99.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.09 | $0.06WINS |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | Musicians, music fans, and builders who want a smaller-footprint LEGO Ideas set with high display energy. | Cat lovers, Ideas animal-sculpture collectors, and gift-givers seeking a sculptural LEGO display. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
LEGO Ideas Fender Stratocaster
Pros
- 1:1 scale Fender Stratocaster with movie-accurate proportions
- Includes a Fender Princeton Reverb amp at matching scale
- Two interchangeable neck colors (sunburst and red)
- Coiled cable accessory connects guitar to amp
- Compact, photogenic, and gift-ready
Cons
- Doesn't actually play sound (it's a sculpture, not a working instrument)
- Some sticker work on the amp control panel
- Strings are printed on, not real cables
LEGO Ideas Tuxedo Cat
Pros
- Articulated head, paws, and tail for pose variation
- Iconic tuxedo cat colour pattern (black with white chest and paws)
- Detailed face printing with the recognizable tuxedo-cat eye expression
- Smaller-footprint sculpture — fits any shelf
- Most photogenic LEGO Ideas animal since the original Polar Bear
Cons
- Articulation joints loosen with frequent posing
- Display base is smaller than the build deserves
- Tail-pose mechanism is delicate
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Comparison generated from our individual reviews. Pros, cons, and ratings come from full hands-on builds — see each review for the complete take.