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IB 238-1 Coco’s Yellow House

Today’s design can be found on page 2 of Idea Book 238-1, tucked among playful and colorful constructions, there is this tall yellow townhouse with its steep red roof and confident blue chimney.

I chose to call it Coco’s House.

The bright yellow walls feel like warmth; the red roof, like a protective embrace; and the neat little windows suggest quiet observation — as if a Coco the plush fur cat with golden eyes might be watching the street from behind the glass, curious but composed.

Just like Coco, the house has presence without extravagance. It stands tall, balanced, and self-assured. It doesn’t need ornate details to feel alive. Its charm comes from proportion, color, and personality — qualities that defined so many early LEGO designs.

Because sometimes, a simple LEGO house can feel as warm and comforting as a cat curled up in a sunbeam 🐾

Instructions

Inventory

Quantity Part Color Part name
29 Yellow Brick 2 x 4
52 Yellow Brick 2 x 3
3 Blue Brick 2 x 2
37 Yellow Brick 2 x 2
6 Yellow Brick 2 x 10
2 White Plate 2 x 4
4 White Plate 4 x 8
36 Red Slope 45 2 x 4
12 Red Slope 45 2 x 2
1 Red Slope 45 2 x 4 Double
3 Red Slope 45 2 x 2 Double
25 White Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Extended Lip, with Glass, Hole in Top
1 White Door 1 x 2 x 3 Hinge on Right with Trans-Clear Glass
8 White Window 1 x 4 x 2 with Extended Lip, with Glass
Coco’s Yellow House (LUK44) · Parts list generated from BrickLink data