LEGO Seasonal 40707 Year of the Snake

Specifications
| Set number | 40707 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 |
| Piece count | 173 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Seasonal |
| Subtheme | Chinese (Lunar) New Year |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 40707 Year of the Snake represents the snake as a seasonal model connected with Chinese Lunar New Year.
Year of the Snake is part of the Seasonal theme and belongs to the Chinese (Lunar) New Year grouping. The model focuses on the snake as the central symbol, presenting it as a commemorative build rather than a character based scene.
It suits collectors of seasonal LEGO sets, builders interested in Lunar New Year subjects and anyone looking for a display piece tied to a cultural celebration. Within Seasonal, it sits among festive releases that mark a clearly defined occasion.
Inventory of set 40707
The inventory of set 40707 lists 173 pieces, spare parts excluded: 69 different lots (one shape in one color) for 49 part shapes. The box also contains 17 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 40707
Main color: green, making up 33% of the parts, followed by dark green (17%) and lime (13%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 57 | 33% | |
| Dark Green | 29 | 17% | |
| Lime | 23 | 13% | |
| Dark Tan | 22 | 13% | |
| Olive Green | 6 | 3.5% | |
| Sand Green | 6 | 3.5% | |
| Yellow | 6 | 3.5% | |
| Red | 5 | 2.9% | |
| Dark Red | 4 | 2.3% | |
| White | 2 | 1.2% | |
| Other colors (8) | 13 | 7.5% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 46 | 27% | |
| Plates Special | 23 | 13% | |
| Bricks Curved | 21 | 12% | |
| Tiles Round and Curved | 17 | 9.8% | |
| Tiles | 16 | 9.2% | |
| Bricks Special | 12 | 6.9% |
Most common parts in set 40707
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Green | 8 |
| Plate 2 x 2 3022 | Green | 7 |
| Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b | Dark Green | 7 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter 25269 | Dark Tan | 6 |
| Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Adjacent Sides 26604 | Sand Green | 6 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs 35480 | Dark Tan | 6 |
| Plate 1 x 1 3024 | Green | 5 |
| Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200 | Green | 5 |
| Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477 | Lime | 4 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) 15573 | Dark Red | 4 |
49 of the 49 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
No part in set 40707 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 40707 relies on a little-shared assortment.
Size of set 40707 within its line
With 173 pieces, set 40707 ranks #183 out of 393 Seasonal sets in our database, which have an average of 230 parts. Among the 571 sets released in 2024, it ranks #377.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 40707 Year of the Snake have?
LEGO set 40707 Year of the Snake has 173 pieces. It was released in 2024 as part of the Seasonal theme.
What year was LEGO set 40707 released?
Set 40707 Year of the Snake was released in 2024 and belongs to the Seasonal theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 40707?
LEGO set 40707 Year of the Snake does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 40707?
The instructions for LEGO set 40707 Year of the Snake can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 40707.
What is the main color of LEGO set 40707?
Green, with 57 out of 173 pieces, or 33%. Next come dark green (17%) and lime (13%).
How many different parts does set 40707 contain?
Set 40707 has 69 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 49 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in green, with 8 copies.
Does LEGO set 40707 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
See also
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