149 pieces that build a hobby workbench with a cutting tool, sprue, glue, paint and a brush, plus an astronaut minifigure that stands as the finished model.

Is this a set for kids or adults?

It is designed for adults. The build is small and display-focused, and the appeal is the model-making joke rather than play.

How long does it take to build?

At 149 pieces it is a short build, comfortably finished in one sitting.

Where does the design come from?

It was the winning entry in the LEGO Ideas Build Your Hobby competition, so it is a fan design turned into an official set.

Can it be displayed standing up?

It is made as a display model for a desk, bookshelf or coffee table, so it sits as a small scene rather than a hanging or wall piece.

Does the paint actually work?

No. The paint and brush are LEGO elements that recreate a painting setup; the paint is labeled with the real LEGO color name as a detail.

LEGO Build, Paint and Play! 149-Piece Building Set with Astronaut Minifigure

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$46.95at WalmartChecked Nov 9

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LEGO Build, Paint and Play! 149-Piece Building Set with Astronaut Minifigure

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Our take on the LEGO Build, Paint and Play! 149-Piece Building Set with Astronaut Minifigure

A 149-piece LEGO set for adults that recreates a hobbyist's workbench: a cutting tool, a sprue, glue, paint and a brush, with an astronaut minifigure as the finished model inside the build. It came from the LEGO Ideas Build Your Hobby competition, so it is a display piece aimed at crafters rather than a play set. The paint is labeled with the actual LEGO color name, a detail hobbyists notice. Against LEGO's other adult display sets it is small and quick to build, with the charm in the in-joke rather than in size or moving parts.

Best forAdult LEGO fans who also build and paint modelsDesk and shelf displayGifts for crafters and hobbyistsQuick, small builds

Pros

Build-within-a-build concept: an astronaut minifigure as the finished model
Paint labeled with the real LEGO color name
Compact enough for a desk, bookshelf or coffee table
149 pieces, so it builds in one sitting
Winning LEGO Ideas design with a clear hobby theme

Cons

Small piece count for the adult display line
No play features; it is a static display model
Niche theme that mainly appeals to modelers and painters
Minifigure-scale tools are small and fiddly to place

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$46.95+ $2.50 shippingChecked Nov 9
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About the LEGO Build, Paint and Play! 149-Piece Building Set with Astronaut Minifigure

Build, Paint and Play! (40889) is a 149-piece LEGO set for adults. It is the winning entry from the LEGO Ideas Build Your Hobby competition and celebrates arts and crafts.

The model is a build within a build. It includes model-building details such as a cutting tool, sprue, glue, paint and a brush. The paint is labeled with the actual LEGO paint color. An astronaut minifigure is the final product of the build.

Once built, the model can be displayed as decor on an office desk or bookshelf, or as a coffee table centerpiece.

Set number: 40889
Piece count: 149 pieces
Theme: LEGO Ideas, Build Your Hobby competition winner
Minifigure: Astronaut
Model details: Cutting tool, sprue, glue, paint and brush
Audience: Adults

Questions and answers

What is in the box?: 149 pieces that build a hobby workbench with a cutting tool, sprue, glue, paint and a brush, plus an astronaut minifigure that stands as the finished model.
Is this a set for kids or adults?: It is designed for adults. The build is small and display-focused, and the appeal is the model-making joke rather than play.
How long does it take to build?: At 149 pieces it is a short build, comfortably finished in one sitting.
Where does the design come from?: It was the winning entry in the LEGO Ideas Build Your Hobby competition, so it is a fan design turned into an official set.
Can it be displayed standing up?: It is made as a display model for a desk, bookshelf or coffee table, so it sits as a small scene rather than a hanging or wall piece.
Does the paint actually work?: No. The paint and brush are LEGO elements that recreate a painting setup; the paint is labeled with the real LEGO color name as a detail.
Where is the LEGO Build, Paint and Play! 149-Piece Building Set with Astronaut Minifigure cheapest?: At Walmart, for $46.95, as of our latest check.