Year of the Snake

🏷️ 40707-1🎨 Seasonal📅 2024🧱 173 partsEasy

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

🧱 173 parts
PartQty
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side

11211

Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]

Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]

11477

Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]

Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]

11477

Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder with Offset Black Eye Print

Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder with Offset Black Eye Print

14769pr1003

Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3

Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3

15068

Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3

Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3

15068

Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)

Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)

15573

Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)

Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)

15573

Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)

Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)

15573

Plate Round Half 4 x 8

Plate Round Half 4 x 8

22888

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Build DNA

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.

LEGOSEASONAL

Vs average Seasonal set

-14%-29 parts
This set173
Average set202

Average Seasonal set: 202 pieces across 304 other sets.

Vs average 2024 set

-70%-401 parts
This set173
Average set574

Average 2024 set: 574 pieces across 561 other sets.

Color profile

18different colors

Dominant color

Light Bluish Gray

Light Bluish Gray57x
33%
Dark Green29x
17%
Lime23x
13%
Dark Tan22x
13%

Unique parts

3.5 pieces per unique type

49

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

4x

Most used part

Plate 1 x 1

Plate 1 x 111x

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Build Insights🧩49unique parts🎨18different colors📊9.6avg. parts per color🏆11×Plate 1 x 1