{"product_id":"la-catrina-1212-pcs","title":"La Catrina (1212 pcs)","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: left; display: block; margin: 36px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/0506\/9651\/files\/BF-539-21.png?v=1792157262\" alt=\"Brick-built La Catrina figure, display view 1\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLa Catrina in a composition of flowers and symbols\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe La Catrina figure\u003c\/strong\u003e translates visual elements associated with Day of the Dead celebrations into a 1,212-piece build, bringing together \u003cstrong\u003ean articulated skeleton, cempasúchil flowers and sugar-skull details\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe model is more than an\u003c\/strong\u003e individual figure: it includes a decorated base and buildable butterflies that expand the composition, offering \u003cstrong\u003ea display scene with visual meaning and attention to the full composition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Catrina is presented as a dressed and ornamented skeleton figure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, bringing together visual references that invite\u003c\/strong\u003e you to view the build with respect for the cultural inspiration behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Catrina brings the figure, ornaments and base together in a vertical composition\u003c\/strong\u003e, letting you take in the costume details before following the flowers and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: left; display: block; margin: 36px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/0506\/9651\/files\/BF-539-22.gif?v=1792157263\" alt=\"Brick-built La Catrina figure, animated view 2\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/0506\/9651\/files\/BF-539-23.gif?v=1792157263\" alt=\"Brick-built La Catrina figure, animated view 3\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/0506\/9651\/files\/BF-539-24.gif?v=1792157263\" alt=\"Brick-built La Catrina figure, animated view 4\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/0506\/9651\/files\/BF-539-25.gif?v=1792157262\" alt=\"Brick-built La Catrina figure, animated view 5\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/0506\/9651\/files\/BF-539-26.gif?v=1792157263\" alt=\"Brick-built La Catrina figure, animated view 6\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCostume, silhouette and cempasúchil flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe figure combines the form of a\u003c\/strong\u003e skeleton with a decorated hat and dress, creating \u003cstrong\u003ea contrast between bone structure, elegance and floral elements\u003c\/strong\u003e that defines the piece's identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe printed sugar skulls complete\u003c\/strong\u003e the ornaments and connect the model's surface with the visual tradition that inspired it, without needing \u003cstrong\u003eexternal elements for the composition to be recognised\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe head and arms can\u003c\/strong\u003e be positioned to vary the display, allowing \u003cstrong\u003ethe figure to take on different poses without losing its central role in the composition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCempasúchil flowers appear in more than one part of the model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, connecting the hat and dress\u003c\/strong\u003e to the base through a consistent floral theme that guides the eye around the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCempasúchil flowers run throughout the model\u003c\/strong\u003e, connecting the hat and dress with the base beneath the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe cempasúchil flowers built from\u003c\/strong\u003e pieces appear on the hat, dress and base, creating \u003cstrong\u003econtinuity of colour and shape between the figure and its supporting base\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis repeated floral motif connects different parts\u003c\/strong\u003e of the build and guides the eye around the model, moving \u003cstrong\u003efrom the clothing ornaments to the decorative base\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe base also features floral elements\u003c\/strong\u003e and helps the figure remain part of a larger scene, offering \u003cstrong\u003ean integrated display of character, flowers and base\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe printed sugar skulls complete the costume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, creating a contrast with the character's\u003c\/strong\u003e skeletal appearance and the decorative details covering the outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe sugar-skull motifs are part of the costume\u003c\/strong\u003e, keeping the decoration connected to the visual elements described in this set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: left; display: block; margin: 36px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/0506\/9651\/files\/BF-539-14.png?v=1792157263\" alt=\"Brick-built La Catrina figure, display view 7\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: left; display: block; margin: 36px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/0506\/9651\/files\/BF-539-12.png?v=1792157262\" alt=\"Brick-built La Catrina figure, display view 8\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo butterflies to complete the scene\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe set includes two interchangeable butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e built from the included pieces; one is integrated into the base and the other can be placed in the figure's hand, offering \u003cstrong\u003etwo ways to arrange this detail for display\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe butterfly adds a delicate contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e to the skeletal form and helps vary the chosen pose, creating \u003cstrong\u003ea point of colour that complements the other floral ornaments\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs its position can be changed,\u003c\/strong\u003e the model allows small personal adjustments without changing its main structure, letting you \u003cstrong\u003erearrange the scene to suit the available space or your preference\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe two interchangeable butterflies can be placed in different ways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, changing how the\u003c\/strong\u003e figure relates to the base depending on the chosen pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe butterflies can accompany the figure in two ways\u003c\/strong\u003e, with one on the base and one in the hand, varying the composition without changing the figure's structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: left; display: block; margin: 36px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/0506\/9651\/files\/BF-539-16.png?v=1792157263\" alt=\"Brick-built La Catrina figure, display view 9\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA build to appreciate at your own pace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe process lets you follow how the\u003c\/strong\u003e ornaments are distributed across the model and how the figure connects to its base, making \u003cstrong\u003ethe build itself an opportunity to examine the composition up close\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce complete, the head and\u003c\/strong\u003e articulated arms offer more than one pose, while the butterflies can be rearranged, keeping \u003cstrong\u003eadjustment possibilities open after the final piece is placed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt 43 centimetres tall, this is a striking vertical display piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, and its base should sit\u003c\/strong\u003e on a stable surface with enough room for the full build and its ornaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe articulated arms and head help you adjust the pose\u003c\/strong\u003e, changing the display while preserving La Catrina's visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: left; display: block; margin: 36px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/0506\/9651\/files\/BF-539-17.png?v=1792157264\" alt=\"Brick-built La Catrina figure, display view 10\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: left; display: block; margin: 36px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/0506\/9651\/files\/BF-539-09.png?v=1792157262\" alt=\"Brick-built La Catrina figure, display view 11\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA tall figure for display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Catrina measures approximately 43 cm (16.93 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e high, helping you choose \u003cstrong\u003ea shelf or table with enough vertical space for the figure and its ornaments\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe base accompanies the figure and\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a stable visual display, while the flowers and butterflies remain integrated into the composition, offering \u003cstrong\u003ea striking piece for a collection of adult builds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy choosing the butterfly's position\u003c\/strong\u003e and the angle of the arms, you can adapt the figure to its surroundings without hiding its main details, keeping \u003cstrong\u003ethe flowers, printed patterns and skeletal form visible\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe age recommendation of 18 and over guides the build towards adults and collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, for whom the process offers\u003c\/strong\u003e time to observe the flowers, prints and joints separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe height of 43 cm (16.93 in) calls for a display spot with vertical space\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the hat, figure and base can all be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: left; display: block; margin: 36px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/0506\/9651\/files\/BF-539-19.png?v=1792157266\" alt=\"Brick-built La Catrina figure, display view 12\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA visual celebration for your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe figure brings together references to the Day\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Dead in a composition of flowers, sugar skulls, butterflies and an articulated silhouette, treating \u003cstrong\u003eeach detail as part of a decorative tribute\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor collectors of builds inspired by\u003c\/strong\u003e art and culture, La Catrina makes its own statement, while the 43 cm (16.93 in) height and decorated base help \u003cstrong\u003ereserve a prominent place for the model\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen building is complete, the piece\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you adjust the pose and butterfly positions, inviting you to revisit its appearance without rebuilding it, with \u003cstrong\u003ea combination of beauty, symbolism and construction that invites continued observation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe piece is inspired by Day of the Dead and Mexican visual traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, so its description preserves\u003c\/strong\u003e that context rather than reducing its meaning to generic Halloween decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Day of the Dead context should accompany how the piece is presented\u003c\/strong\u003e, recognising its Mexican inspiration instead of describing it as a generic Halloween symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: left; display: block; margin: 36px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/0506\/9651\/files\/BF-539-15.png?v=1792157263\" alt=\"Brick-built La Catrina figure, display view 13\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Day of the Dead Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tradition is \u003cstrong\u003etraditionally celebrated on 1 and 2 November\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was added to \u003cstrong\u003eUNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e2008\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure of \u003cem\u003eLa Calavera Catrina\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the lithographer \u003cstrong\u003eJosé Guadalupe Posada\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis print was likely intended as a \u003cstrong\u003ecriticism of upper-class women who imitated European fashions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiego Rivera\u003c\/strong\u003e later turned the image into a figure in a fresco painted in \u003cstrong\u003e1946–47\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamilies decorate altars with orange \u003cstrong\u003emarigolds\u003c\/strong\u003e, called \u003cem\u003ecempasúchil\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Bricks Fans","offers":[{"title":"Original (1212 pcs)","offer_id":55416892752211,"sku":"1","price":389.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/0506\/9651\/files\/1CAPA_FANS_La_Catrina_1212_pcs.png?v=1792182999","url":"https:\/\/bricks-fans.com\/products\/la-catrina-1212-pcs","provider":"Bricks Fans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}