Year of the Snake
🏷️ 40707-1•🎨 Seasonal•📅 2024•🧱 173 parts•Easy
The LEGO Year of the Snake (40707) commemorates the Chinese Lunar New Year with a brick-built rendition of the revered zodiac animal. This detailed snake model perches on a display base, artfully decorated with serene forest scenery, suggesting its natural habitat. The creature’s coiled body features intricate SNOT building techniques to capture its distinctive form, leading up to a head with expressive eyes. Accompanying the model are authentic red envelopes, traditionally symbolizing good wishes and fortune for the upcoming year. Once assembled, this 173-piece construction becomes a striking piece of LEGO decor, suitable for year-round display and enhancing any festive collection.
Parts Inventory
| Part | Qty |
|---|---|
![]() Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side 11211 | 1× |
![]() Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477 | 4× |
![]() Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477 | 2× |
![]() Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder with Offset Black Eye Print 14769pr1003 | 2× |
![]() Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 15068 | 3× |
![]() Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 15068 | 1× |
![]() Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) 15573 | 1× |
![]() Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) 15573 | 4× |
![]() Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) 15573 | 2× |
![]() Plate Round Half 4 x 8 22888 | 2× |
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Parts inventory insights for Year of the Snake
173 pieces puts this build -14% against the average Seasonal set and -70% against the average 2024 release.
Vs average Seasonal set
Average Seasonal set: 202 pieces across 304 other sets.
Vs average 2024 set
Average 2024 set: 574 pieces across 561 other sets.
Color profile
Dominant color
Light Bluish Gray
Unique parts
3.5 pieces per unique type
Repeat factor
Average pieces per unique type.
Most used part
Plate 1 x 1
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