8 Inspiring Kevin - 'UP' LEGO MOCs: Instructions, Tips and Ideas

LEGO MOCs Inspiration: Kevin from UP — 8 Brilliant Builds You Can Try

Kevin, the colorful, curious “snipe” from Pixar’s UP, is one of those characters that begs to be built in LEGO. Her long legs, sweeping neck, and explosion of color make for a perfect playground of parts usage: bold color blocking, clever SNOT for smooth feathering, and just the right mix of curves and angles to capture that unmistakable silhouette. Whether you’re pairing Kevin with the official 43217 Up House or dropping her into your own wilderness diorama, she’s an amazing subject for builders at every level.

Tips to nail the look: start with proportion. Give Kevin tall, sturdy legs and oversized feet so she can stand without wobble. Work in a gradient from deep blues and purples to yellows and oranges using 1×2/1×1 plates and cheese slopes; stagger them for a feathery texture. For the beak, combine brackets/plates for a slim profile, then taper with wedge tiles. A dino-tail, flex tube, or hinge stack makes a great neck—poseable and elegant. Anchor everything to a small base (hidden studs under the feet help a top-heavy Kevin look natural without falling over). Finally, give the eyes personality: round tiles with a black “pupil” tile or printed round plates sell the expression instantly.

Ideas for Kevin-style MOCs:

• Scales: micro (desk trinket), BrickHeadz-style, minifig scale for scenes, or large display with full plumage.

• Variants: walking, peering, or mid-stride with one leg raised; baby chicks around her; Kevin snatching a chocolate bar!

• Mods & alternates: recolor palettes (autumn Kevin!), “parts-limited” versions from a single set, or scene builds with jungle foliage, rocks, and Russell/Dug cameos.

• Play features: adjustable neck and toes, clip-bar feathers that flutter, or swappable face plates for different expressions.

Kevin – ‘UP’

Designer: gabizon
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Kevin the Snipe from Up

Designer: par016
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Kevin (from UP)

Designer: jmwhitzippo
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11022 Kevin the Snipe

Designer: mattking4
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Kevin

Designer: telepathicturnip33
Get the instructions for Model: Kevin — Designer: telepathicturnip33. 

‘Up’ Kevin 2.0 (31150-1 Flamingo Modification)

Designer: Mr.SpookyPumpkinHead
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‘UP’ Kevin | Minifig Scale, Movie Accurate

Designer: Mr.SpookyPumpkinHead
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Up

Designer: ArnoMessi
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Quick Build Checklist (copy/paste for your workbench)

• Lock the stance first: big feet + hidden base studs.

• Use color gradients (blue→purple→yellow→orange) with tiles/cheese for feathers.

• Make the neck adjustable (hinges/flex tube); keep it slim.

• Add eye expression with round tiles/printed plates.

• Secure beak with brackets for a thin, tapered profile.

• Photograph Kevin with a simple jungle backdrop—green plates, leaf elements, and a chocolate bar prop for instant charm.

Happy building!