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LEGO Ideas Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night vs LEGO Ideas Tuxedo Cat
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #21333
LEGO Ideas Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night
The Starry Night, in LEGO. Three-dimensional brick sculpture of the most famous painting in Western art. With a tiny easel-toting Van Gogh.
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 Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night | LEGO Ideas Tuxedo Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 2,316WINS | 1,710 |
| MSRP | $169.99 | $99.99WINS |
| Price per piece | $0.07 | $0.06WINS |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | Art lovers, builders who appreciate pure aesthetic rather than functional models, and gift-givers seeking a meaningful display piece. | Cat lovers, Ideas animal-sculpture collectors, and gift-givers seeking a sculptural LEGO display. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
LEGO Ideas Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night
Pros
- Three-dimensional brick relief of the iconic painting
- Includes a tiny Vincent van Gogh minifigure with easel and palette
- Vincent figure can be staged in front of the painting
- Wall-mountable or stand-displayed
- Most photogenic LEGO art set ever shipped
Cons
- Painting reads better from a distance than up close
- Some color choices required artistic interpretation (not pixel-perfect to original)
- Wall mounting requires a single screw — commits to a permanent installation
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.