LEGO Monet Lily Pad

The scoop

Spotted a clearance tag on the LEGO Monet Lily Pad set at Costco, now marked down to clearance pricing. If you’ve been eyeing this artistic LEGO set, this might be your moment.

This is part of LEGO’s Art series that lets you build a stunning recreation inspired by Claude Monet’s iconic water lily paintings. The set transforms tiny LEGO bricks into a mosaic-style piece that doubles as both a building experience and wall-worthy decor. It’s designed for adult builders who want something more contemplative than your typical LEGO construction.

Whether this is a solid deal depends on how much you value the intersection of fine art and brick-building. LEGO Art sets typically hold their value well, and clearance on these specialized sets doesn’t happen constantly. The creative process alone offers hours of meditative building, plus you end up with a conversation piece that’s more sophisticated than most LEGO displays.

This is likely hitting clearance because LEGO rotates their Art collection regularly, making room for new designs in the series. Being late June, Costco is probably clearing out inventory ahead of their summer-to-fall transition. If this set appeals to you, don’t sleep on it—clearance LEGO sets at Costco tend to vanish quickly, especially the adult-oriented Art series that has a dedicated following.

This is a niche product that hits sweet spot for people who appreciate both fine art and LEGO’s building experience. Have you tried any of LEGO’s Art series sets, or would this be your first dive into their more sophisticated builds?