Día de Muertos is easily one of the most vibrant, beautiful celebrations in the world. At the heart of it all is La Catrina—that iconic, stylishly dressed skeleton who reminds us to celebrate the lives of loved ones who’ve passed. Now, you can bring this incredible icon to life with the brand-new LEGO Ideas La Catrina set!
Originally drawn by cartoonist José Guadalupe Posada to poke fun at high-society fashion (because hey, death comes for us all in the end!), La Catrina was later immortalized by muralist Diego Rivera. Fast forward to today, and Mexican LEGO fan José Miguel Medina Pérez spent over 240 hours perfecting a 1,212-piece brick version after being inspired by clay sculptures in Michoacán.
After hitting 10,000 votes on the LEGO Ideas platform, his dream officially became a reality. Standing over 17 inches tall, this Día de Muertos LEGO set captures every gorgeous detail, from intricate printed sugar skull patterns to bright marigolds tucked into her hat and layered dress. You can even choose whether she holds a traditional marigold to guide spirits home or a monarch butterfly to welcome returning souls.
Whether you keep this LEGO Ideas La Catrina on display year-round or feature it on your family’s ofrenda as a tribute to a fellow builder, this Day of the Dead LEGO set is pure magic for your collection. Happy building! [buy on amazon]
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