LEGO Set 40417 Year of the Ox: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	40417
Release year	2021
Piece count	168
Minifigures	0
Theme	Seasonal
Subtheme	Chinese (Lunar) New Year
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 40417, Year of the Ox, depicts the ox connected with the Chinese Lunar New Year.

Year of the Ox belongs to the Seasonal theme, which covers festive, commemorative, and occasion based models. Its subject is drawn from the Chinese Lunar New Year, presenting the ox as a brick built zodiac animal rather than as a character driven scene.

The build therefore focuses on the animal’s shape, compact proportions, and decorative details that support its display value.

It is suited to collectors of Seasonal releases, builders interested in Lunar New Year subjects, and anyone looking for a small decorative LEGO model. Within Chinese (Lunar) New Year, 40417 serves as a focused zodiac entry, complementing broader festive sets without attempting to represent a full celebration or location.

Inventory of set 40417

The inventory of set 40417 lists 168 pieces, spare parts excluded: 56 different lots (one shape in one color) for 48 part shapes. The box also contains 11 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 40417

Main color: reddish brown, making up 48% of the parts, followed by medium nougat (12%) and tan (7.1%).

Color	Parts	Share
Reddish Brown	81	48%
Medium Nougat	20	12%
Tan	12	7.1%
Pearl Gold	8	4.8%
Light Bluish Gray	7	4.2%
Black	7	4.2%
White	6	3.6%
Dark Bluish Gray	6	3.6%
Olive Green	5	3%
Red	4	2.4%
Other colors (6)	11	6.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	46	27%
Bricks Curved	25	15%
Plates Special	25	15%
Bricks Special	16	9.5%
Tiles	16	9.5%
Plants & Trees	10	6%

Most common parts in set 40417

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Reddish Brown	10
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Reddish Brown	7
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Reddish Brown	7
Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477	Reddish Brown	6
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 15068	Reddish Brown	6
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Adjacent Sides 26604	Tan	6
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Medium Nougat	6
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side 87087	Reddish Brown	6
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 85984	Reddish Brown	5
Brick Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] 11153	Reddish Brown	4

46 of the 48 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 40417

One part shape in set 40417 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Envelope, 2021 Year Of The Ox 6305380

Rebuilding set 40417 from another set

Share of the parts of set 40417 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
40541 Manchester United Go Brick Me	37%	530	2022
40542 FC Barcelona Go Brick Me	37%	530	2022
40791 The Goblet of Fire Figures	32%	671	2025
40207 Year Of The Monkey	31%	165	2016
75351 Princess Leia (Boushh) Helmet	26%	670	2023

No similarly sized set goes above 37%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 40417 within its line

With 168 pieces, set 40417 ranks #189 out of 393 Seasonal sets in our database, which have an average of 230 parts. Among the 519 sets released in 2021, it ranks #294.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 40417 Year of the Ox have?

LEGO set 40417 Year of the Ox has 168 pieces. It was released in 2021 as part of the Seasonal theme.

What year was LEGO set 40417 released?

Set 40417 Year of the Ox was released in 2021 and belongs to the Seasonal theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 40417?

LEGO set 40417 Year of the Ox does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 40417?

The instructions for LEGO set 40417 Year of the Ox can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 40417.

What is the main color of LEGO set 40417?

Reddish brown, with 81 out of 168 pieces, or 48%. Next come medium nougat (12%) and tan (7.1%).

How many different parts does set 40417 contain?

Set 40417 has 56 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 48 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in reddish brown, with 10 copies.

Does LEGO set 40417 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Envelope, 2021 Year Of The Ox.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 40417?

Set 40541 Manchester United Go Brick Me, released in 2022: it supplies 37%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

What does Year of the Ox represent?

It represents the ox associated with the Chinese Lunar New Year, as part of the Seasonal theme.