LEGO Launches 1,212-Piece La Catrina Set for Día de Muertos

For Día de Muertos, LEGO has unveiled a La Catrina set comprising 1,212 pieces, crafted by Mexican enthusiast José Miguel Medina Pérez. This set is available on LEGO's online store. La Catrina, which symbolizes death, was inspired by a political cartoon created by José Guadalupe Posada, who famously remarked, "Death is democratic," highlighting the notion of equality in mortality. The character, adorned in early 20th-century Mexican women's fashion, gained fame through Diego Rivera. Drawing inspiration from clay sculptures in Michoacán, Medina dedicated over 240 hours to develop five accurate versions. His design garnered 10,000 votes on LEGO Ideas before being approved by the Review Board. The set features marigolds and sugar skulls, with La Catrina measuring over 17 inches tall, ideal for year-round display or as part of an ofrenda.