How many pieces are in the Secret Holder?

Secret Holder contains 451 pieces.

When was the Secret Holder released?

Secret Holder was released in 2021.

🏛 DOTS

Set #41924

Secret Holder

The Secret Holder is a wonderfully creative fusion of functional storage and artistic expression.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 6+ · Beginner build Perfect for kids, teens, and craft lovers who enjoy personalized desk decor.
Build: 451 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $19.99 list price · 4.4¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating from 12 ratings

Builders love the adorable cat design and the highly functional secret compartments, though some note that placing hundreds of tiny 1x1 tiles can be tedious for younger kids.

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📝 Our Take

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The Secret Holder is a wonderfully creative fusion of functional storage and artistic expression. Shaped like a cool, stylized cat with moveable paws, this set stands out as one of the most charming and practical designs in the entire DOTS lineup.

This set is perfect for younger builders and craft enthusiasts looking to personalize their space. The build itself is quick and satisfying, leaving plenty of room for hours of creative tile-laying and pattern design using the vibrant color palette.

Skip this if you prefer traditional LEGO System builds or minifigure-scale playsets. At its core, this is a decorative desk accessory, so traditional builders might find more value in a Creator 3-in-1 set like the Majestic Tiger.

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🧱 Building Experience

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451

Pieces

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1.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Constructing the hidden drawer and secret compartments
Designing unique facial expressions for the cat using the tiles
Using the key-shaped tile remover tool to easily swap out designs
Posing the cat's paws to hold notes or small items

📈 Investment Analysis

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↑ Trending up since release

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The DOTS theme is historically a tough sell for pure investment purposes because of its craft-focused nature and lack of minifigures. However, the Secret Holder (41924-1) has defied expectations, more than doubling its original $19.99 MSRP since retirement. Its unique cat shape, high utility as a desk organizer, and massive selection of pastel-colored quarter tiles make it highly desirable for both collectors and MOC builders. While the ceiling for DOTS sets is generally lower than licensed themes like Star Wars or Harry Potter, this specific set's aesthetic appeal gives it a steady, rising secondary market value. Future growth will likely slow down, but it remains one of the premier investment targets within the DOTS catalog.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Pineapple Pencil Holder

Compared to other DOTS sets like the Creative Picture Frames (41914) or Multi Pack (41935), the Secret Holder offers a much more distinct character-based build. While other sets focus on flat surfaces, this model builds a 3D cat that functions as a sculpture. It is far more charming than the standard pencil holders in the theme.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 451
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 22 unique parts, 453 pieces

LEGO counts 451 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 453; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...

Part #: 15207 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× White

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 2× White

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 64× Medium Lavender

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 64× Blue

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 12× White

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 64× Magenta

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 64× Dark Azure

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 64× Bright Light Blue

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 1× Dark Pink

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Black

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 8× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 7× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30414 12× Blue

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Black

Plate Special 3 x...

Part #: 3176 2× Black

Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

Part #: 3245c 24× White

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 33243 2× Black

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 8× White

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 4× Black

Tile 1 x 1 Heart

Part #: 39739 2× Dark Pink

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 41740 4× Black

Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...

Part #: 6005 1× Black

Tile Remover Key,...

Part #: 69871 1× Dark Azure

Sorting Tray, DOT...

Part #: 901956 1× Trans-Clear

Sorting Tray, DOT...

Part #: 901957 1× Medium Azure

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 30× Glitter Trans-Clear

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Blue

An incredible parts pack for mosaic makers and MOC builders, offering over 300 colorful 1x1 quarter-round tiles in pastel shades, plus rare glitter trans-clear round tiles.