Head-to-head
LEGO Ideas Tuxedo Cat vs LEGO Ideas Typewriter
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #21349
LEGO Ideas Tuxedo Cat
A buildable, articulated black-and-white tuxedo cat. The most photogenic Ideas animal sculpture ever shipped.
Set #21327
LEGO Ideas Typewriter
The keys press. The carriage moves. The paper scrolls. This is one of the cleverest mechanical builds LEGO has ever shipped — and it's now retired.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Ideas Tuxedo Cat | LEGO Ideas Typewriter |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 1,710 | 2,079WINS |
| MSRP | $99.99WINS | $249.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.06WINS | $0.12 |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | Cat lovers, Ideas animal-sculpture collectors, and gift-givers seeking a sculptural LEGO display. | Writers, designers, vintage-aesthetic collectors, and anyone who appreciates working mechanisms over static display. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
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
LEGO Ideas Typewriter
Pros
- All 36 type bars actually move when you press the keys
- Carriage advances and the paper scrolls — fully working mechanism
- Vintage aesthetic that doesn't look like a LEGO set on a shelf
- Now retired — secondary-market value has risen 40%+ since 2024
- Excellent build pacing, never a dull bag
Cons
- Retired status means you're paying $300–$400+ on the aftermarket
- Type-bar mechanism is delicate — keep cats and toddlers away
- Doesn't actually print, despite what the box photography implies
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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.