How many pieces does the Bird of Paradise set have?

The set contains 1,173 pieces, though only 95 different shapes are used, many of them repeated throughout the build.

Does the set include any minifigures?

No, Bird of Paradise is a plant-only model from the Botanical Collection with no minifigures included.

Does it match other Botanical Collection sets?

Yes, its scale and colour palette suit other plant sets in the range, making it easy to build a small indoor garden.

Botanicals

Bird of Paradise

Bird of Paradise belongs to the Botanical Collection and recreates the distinctive strelitzia flower using 1,173 pieces. With no minifigures at all, the plant itself takes centre stage, built from a relatively small set of parts used repeatedly. Black, medium nougat, reddish brown and dark green combine to form the pot, stem and the flower's striking orange-and-blue bloom.

Set number: 10289
Year: 2021
Pieces: 1,173
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Botanicals
Different parts: 95

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 95

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (8)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

Repetition rather than variety

With only 95 different parts, this set leans heavily on repetition: the same elements are attached again and again at slightly different angles to give leaves and petals an organic look. That approach is quite different from models built around lots of specialist pieces, making the build feel more meditative than tricky. Anyone hunting for particular bricks will still find a precise breakdown of every shape and quantity in the parts list on this page, despite the limited part variety.

Colours drawn from nature

The colour choices closely follow the real plant: dark green covers the broad leaves, while reddish brown and medium nougat handle the stem, pot and other earthy tones. Black appears mainly in the pot and in fine details, adding contrast. Together, these few base colours produce a result that comes surprisingly close to a real strelitzia. Working through the parts list on this page makes it easy to see how deliberately each colour is used for a specific part of the plant.

A display piece, not a play set

With no minifigures included, Bird of Paradise is clearly intended as a decorative object rather than a play set for role-play scenes. Displayed on a shelf, a desk, or as a low-maintenance stand-in for a real houseplant, the model works particularly well because it stays in full bloom permanently. Fans of other Botanical Collection sets can also combine it with further plant models to build a small indoor garden, since its scale and style match the rest of the range.

A relaxed build

At around 1,170 pieces built from just 95 different shapes, the set comes together fairly calmly, even though the total piece count isn't small. Many build steps repeat, quickly settling into a rhythm that many fans find relaxing. The finished model is sturdy enough to reposition easily or fold into a larger plant collection without reacting badly to being handled. As a counterpoint to more hectic building projects, that calm pace is something a lot of builders particularly value.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Bird of Paradise set have?: The set contains 1,173 pieces, though only 95 different shapes are used, many of them repeated throughout the build.
Does the set include any minifigures?: No, Bird of Paradise is a plant-only model from the Botanical Collection with no minifigures included.
Does it match other Botanical Collection sets?: Yes, its scale and colour palette suit other plant sets in the range, making it easy to build a small indoor garden.

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