Head-to-head
LEGO Ideas The Office vs LEGO Ideas Tuxedo Cat
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #21336
LEGO Ideas The Office
Dunder Mifflin Scranton. Fifteen minifigures. The conference room. Stanley's pretzel. Every iconic moment from The Office, in LEGO.
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 The Office | LEGO Ideas Tuxedo Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 1,164 | 1,710WINS |
| MSRP | $119.99 | $99.99WINS |
| Price per piece | $0.10 | $0.06WINS |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | The Office fans, sitcom collectors, and modular-display builders. | Cat lovers, Ideas animal-sculpture collectors, and gift-givers seeking a sculptural LEGO display. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
LEGO Ideas The Office
Pros
- 15 minifigures from the show — nearly every named character
- Removable office sections — Michael's office, Pam's reception, Jim and Dwight's desks, the conference room
- Iconic accessories: Stanley's pretzel, Dwight's bobblehead, the World's Best Boss mug
- Best minifig-per-dollar value in the LEGO Ideas line
- Photographs as a complete sitcom set
Cons
- Compact footprint means some character interactions feel cramped
- Some accessories are easy to misplace (Schrute Buck, Dundies)
- Doesn't include the warehouse or break room (just the main bullpen)
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.