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Set 10250 Year Of The Snake
Seasonal Chinese (Lunar) New Year

LEGO® Year Of The Snake

Year of the Snake 10250 was released in 2013 to mark the Chinese New Year, taking that year's zodiac animal as its display motif. Its 243 pieces form a decorative model with no minifigures, aimed at collectors and fans of seasonal sets. This page sets out the full parts list and the main colours used.

Set number
10250
Year
2013
Pieces
243
Minifigures
0
Theme
Chinese (Lunar) New Year
Different parts
78
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Parts list 78

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Spare parts (7)

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Description

A zodiac model for the new year

In the Chinese calendar, each year is represented by one of twelve zodiac animals, and 2013 was the Year of the Snake. Set 10250 turns that motif into a decorative build, part of the Seasonal range LEGO® regularly releases around Lunar New Year. Rather than a vehicle or building, the zodiac creature itself takes centre stage here, rendered in brick form instead of as a flat graphic. Motif sets like this usually stay available only around their occasion, which makes them harder to find once the season passes.

Building technique

At 243 pieces, the model is compact enough for an afternoon build, but the snake's coiled shape calls for some unusual part connections beyond straightforward stacking. Motif sets like this one often need creative techniques to render curves and waves, rather than sticking to right angles throughout. Anyone who already knows other Seasonal sets will recognise familiar building principles applied here in animal form. The coiled outline also makes it one of the more unusual builds within the wider range.

The snake's colour scheme

Red, dark red, black and tan dominate the build, drawing on the traditional colours of Chinese New Year, where red stands for luck and prosperity. The 78 distinct parts create a layered scale effect rather than one flat surface. Exactly which shades appear and how often is set out in the parts list on this page, useful for anyone sourcing individual bricks. A few small contrasting colours also break up the largely red surface at certain points.

A set for seasonal collectors

As a purely decorative model with no play function, 10250 is aimed mainly at collectors adding each year's zodiac animal to their shelf, as well as anyone after a display piece for the new year. The 78 distinct parts also work well for custom animal or fantasy builds if the finished snake will not stay on permanent display. For fans of the Seasonal range, this set is a good example of its recurring annual zodiac releases, which by now form a small collecting theme of their own within the LEGO® catalogue.

FAQ

How many pieces does Year of the Snake 10250 have?
The model contains 243 pieces across 78 distinct part types, all listed in the parts list on this page.
Does the set include any minifigures?
No, 10250 is a purely decorative model with no minifigures.
What does the snake motif represent?
The snake is one of twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac; 2013 was its year, which is why LEGO® released this set to mark the new year.

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