Description
The parts you need (not included):
- Cat (Standard): 1,326pcs
~$87 - Cat with Light-up Eyes (Optional):
~$125–173*
Estimated parts costs are in $ USD when buying at BrickLink.com, shipping will vary.
Click here to download parts lists and see the needed pieces ahead of time.
How to Upload XML Code to BrickLink
- Open the .rtf file containing XML code.
- Copy the entire text starting with “<INVENTORY>”.
- Go to https://bricklink.com.
- Create an account on Bricklink if you don’t have one yet.
- On the top right, scroll over “Want” and then select “Wanted List”
- “Create New List” and name it however you’d like.
- On the top right, scroll over “Want” and then select “Upload”.
- Select “Upload Bricklink XML format”.
- Paste the entire text you copied in Step 2.
- Select the Wanted List you created in Step 6 in the dropdown by Add to:
- Click “Proceed to verify Items”; at this point you should see the list of parts you need to purchase.
- Pro tip: If you have multiple models you’re shopping for (e.g. gun and display stand and display plaque), it’s highly recommended you upload all their parts to the same Wanted List so that you can more easily combine them into the smallest possible number of shopping carts / stores / orders placed at the same time for less expensive shipping.
If you encounter any parts errors (for example, parts 3062b, 3068b, 3069b and/or 3070b) when trying to upload your parts list code to BrickLink, open the text file with XML code in a text editor app, search for those codes (Command+F or Ctrl+F) and delete the ‘b’ or other add-on letter in each code. If you encounter any further issues, please contact me.
Note: I’ve separated out the optional ‘Power Functions’ parts for the light-up eyes into another file for easy shopping. You can also find and use your own custom and/or third-party LEGO lighting solutions.
About the Model
My original, award-winning custom LEGO tuxedo cat! (Designed in 2013 with realistic shaping and whiskers. 😺) Using advanced building techniques, this custom brick-built pet is a replica of my black and white cat, Cooper, when he was about one year old. (‘Coopie’ is a beloved rescue pet that my family adopted from the local humane society. I did my best to evoke his personality and expression in this build.)
My Cat Cooper has been featured in The Brothers Brick, Gizmodo, Rebrick, The Brick Collectors magazine, the book Beautiful LEGO: Wild! by Mike Doyle, and on display at the LEGO Brand Retail store in Tigard, Oregon. My Cat Cooper also won the ‘Committee Favorite’ award at Bricks Cascade 2019. The brick-built pet has been shown prominently across AFOL Flickr and at the top of Google search results for ‘lego cat’ for years.
This custom LEGO replica of my pet cat is designed as a premium display piece. It features:
- advanced building techniques
- light-up eyes with adjustable brightness
(optional Power Functions lighting system) - rotating front paws
- moving ears
This tuxedo cat model is a fun conversation-starter for you and your family/friends! If you like my replica LEGO ‘tuxie’ cat, please support my work and purchase a set of instructions.
So grateful for your support!
~ Cole Edmonson
Please note that the pet tuxedo cat replica is designed as a display model and should be handled gently.
Note that this is a digital purchase that gives you the access and individual right to download and use the instruction files, parts lists, and XML code for this custom model. You will not receive any physical items or pieces as part of this transaction.
To see original feature page for my tuxedo cat design (rather than instructions), click here.
