LEGO® Easter Basket

Description

Spring colours in a small package

The model shows a basket of the kind used for an Easter egg hunt in the garden or as a table decoration. Lime, yellow, white and red suit the season well and make it eye-catching even before it is built. With 86 pieces, it comes together quickly, so you can fit it in between other preparations shortly before the holiday without it turning into a long project. Small seasonal models like this are popular because they need little space yet set the mood at once, whether in a child's room, an office or on the kitchen table.

Few parts, plenty of small details

Among the 86 pieces are 18 different element types, a respectable mix for a seasonal set. Alongside simple plates and bricks there are special parts that give the basket its shape and character. Looking closely, you notice that no single brick is exciting by itself; it is the combination that creates the familiar Easter picture. The parts list on this page shows which colour appears in which quantity. Newcomers cope well with it, too: the blend of common and rarer bricks means you keep running into small discoveries while building, so no stage of the build drags on.

Something to give or display

Seasonal models like this one are not really playsets. They are meant to be displayed, given away or taken along as a small present. A finished basket suits a windowsill, a sideboard or the breakfast table, and it can be taken apart again after the holidays. With no minifigures in the box, it feels more like a short side project, and it also works well as a shared build with children who like simple instructions. If you collect several seasonal sets, the basket can stand beside models for other times of the year and slowly grow into a small decorative row made of bricks over the calendar.

What to do with the bricks afterwards

Once Easter is over, the bricks do not need to gather dust. The “What can I build?” tool on this page compares your parts with other sets and shows what you can assemble in full or in part. The yellow, red and white bricks in particular are in demand in many models, while the lime pieces suit meadows, plants and decorations of all kinds. If a few bricks go missing after you take it apart, the parts list lets you check exactly which elements and colours belonged to the original set.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the Easter Basket?

Set 40017-1 has 86 pieces, 18 of them different element types. There are no minifigures.

Which colours does it use?

Mostly lime, yellow, white and red. The parts list shows the full colour breakdown.

Can I reuse the bricks after Easter?

Yes, they are standard bricks. Use “What can I build?” to see which models fit your collection.