LEGO® Chicken & Chicks

Description

Easter in bricks

Instead of chocolate bunnies, a build lands in the nest. The set belongs to the Seasonal / Easter theme and shows a hen with her young, much like spring decorations everywhere. There are no minifigures, only the animals. The model is compact and stands nicely on a windowsill or beside an Easter bouquet. For anyone who wants to hide or give Easter presents, a set like this is an alternative that is still around once the holiday has passed.

White, yellow, red and green

The main colours are white, yellow, red and green: white for the feathers, yellow for the chicks, red for comb and beak, green for the grass. Of the 61 pieces, 19 are different, so a large share of the model is repeated basic shapes. That keeps the build easy to follow and suits a figure that does without a flood of detail. The strong colours also make the animals recognisable from a few metres away, which helps when the set sits on a shelf.

One sitting

With 61 pieces, this is an hour's project rather than an afternoon's. It suits children who can already follow instructions, and adults who want a calm, small build. Afterwards there are a few options: the chicks can stand on their own, the hen can sit at the heart of a nest, and with a little imagination the grass patch grows into a whole farmyard scene. Your own additions are welcome at any time, and nothing in the box stops you from rearranging it.

Parts worth keeping

For a while the set is a seasonal piece, and afterwards it is a stock of parts. This page lists every piece with its colour. The “What can I build?” tool shows what these bricks and the rest of your collection can make together. The yellow and white pieces in particular suit many other models, from animals to small landscapes. That way the Easter set does not simply end up in a box after the holiday, but returns next spring in a new form.

FAQ

What does the set show?

It shows a hen with chicks in an Easter theme. The animals are built from bricks and work well as decoration.

Is it for play or for display?

Either works. The small model displays nicely, though the animals also cope with light play.

How long does it take to build?

With 61 pieces it is usually done quickly, often in about an hour, depending on age and experience.