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Hidden LEGO^® Easter Eggs You Might Have Missed

LEGO^® designers are sneaky—and we love them for it. Just when you think you’re following the instructions step by step, a random piece shows up that makes you pause and think, “Wait, why is this here?” That’s the magic of LEGO Easter eggs: little inside jokes, hidden references, and clever secrets tucked away where only the builder gets to see them.

One of the most exciting parts of building a new LEGO set is uncovering the hidden Easter eggs that designers sneak in. Some are obvious nods to fans, while others are so cleverly hidden that only the builder ever sees them. Let’s dive into some of the coolest secrets in recent LEGO builds.

LEGO^® Ideas Magic of Disney (21352)

The Magic of Disney set is already packed with nostalgia, but there’s one Easter egg that takes things to infinity… and beyond.

At step 153, when you begin building Mickey Mouse, a strange pattern starts to emerge: brown boots, blue pants, a yellow shirt, a cowhide vest, and a brown hat. Wait a second—that’s not Mickey. That’s Woody from Toy Story!

The designers even slipped in eight tiny 1x1 white plates with black spots, just for Woody’s vest. And then? They cover him up completely. Hidden forever inside Mickey. It’s a detail no one needed, but one that makes you appreciate just how much love goes into these builds.

LEGO^® Jurassic World Dinosaur Fossils: Tyrannosaurus rex (76968)

The fossilized T-Rex skeleton looks like a museum-worthy display, but halfway through the instructions you’ll stumble across something odd: a steering wheel, a seat, and LEGO’s iconic little green frog tucked inside.

It seems random, but Jurassic Park fans will immediately get the joke—it’s a nod to the fact that in the movie, dinosaurs were brought back to life using frog DNA.

This isn’t the first time LEGO has snuck in this frog gag either. Back in 2019, the Jurassic Park T-Rex Rampage set also had a lone green frog hidden inside the T-Rex torso. A quirky LEGO tradition that just won’t croak.

LEGO^® Sonic the Hedgehog^™ Shadow the Hedgehog (77000)

Gamers, this one’s for you. Hidden inside the base of the Shadow the Hedgehog display bust are three shiny gold rings.

You’ll never see them once the model’s complete, but fans of the Sonic universe will instantly recognize the callback. Shadow (like Sonic) can’t resist collecting those classic golden rings. It’s a small touch, but it makes the model feel even more authentic.

LEGO^® Animal Crossing^™ Able Sisters Clothing Shop (77055)

If you’ve ever shaken a tree in Animal Crossing to score fruit, bells, or even furniture, this Easter egg will make you smile.

When building one of the trees in the Able Sisters Clothing Shop, you actually place a flower inside and then seal it up. The idea? Just like in the game, trees can hide little surprises inside—waiting to be shaken loose. A playful nod that Animal Crossing fans will absolutely adore.

LEGO^® Creator Space Astronaut (31152)

Even the smaller sets hide secrets. In step 37 of the Space Astronaut, you’ll find yourself building what looks like a cockpit with space for a minifigure. The twist? There’s no minifigure included.

Instead, LEGO leaves that choice up to you—it’s like an open invitation to customize your astronaut with your own minifigs. A reminder that sometimes the best Easter egg isn’t a hidden piece at all, but a spark for your imagination.

The Magic of Hidden Details

Whether it’s Woody hiding inside Mickey, a frog buried in a dinosaur skeleton, or a flower locked away inside a tree, LEGO Easter eggs are a love letter from the designers to the fans. They don’t change the final model. Most builders won’t even notice them. But they make the process so much more fun for those who do.

So the next time you open a new LEGO set, slow down and keep your eyes peeled—you never know what little secrets are waiting to be discovered just beneath the surface.

After all, LEGO isn’t just about building—it’s about the joy of uncovering stories hidden brick by brick.

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