Can this set be built into something other than a piggy bank?

Yes, as a 3-in-1 set the same 248 pieces can be rebuilt into at least one other animal shape.

Does the finished model have any practical use?

Yes, once built it works as a small coin bank with room to store money inside.

How big a build is this?

At 248 pieces from 71 unique parts, it is a compact, quick project rather than a long build.

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Mini Piggy Bank

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Mini Piggy Bank

This Creator 3-in-1 set turns 248 pieces into a small piggy bank, with the same parts able to become at least one other animal build. At 71 unique parts, it stays compact while still offering genuine rebuild value.

Set number: 40251
Year: 2017
Pieces: 248
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Creator 3-in-1
Different parts: 71

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 71

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (6)

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

Alternative models

A 3-in-1 set: the official LEGO® building instructions contain three models you can build from the same parts. View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

One box, more than one build

Like other Creator 3-in-1 sets, this one is not locked into a single outcome: alongside the piggy bank, the same 248 pieces can be reassembled into at least one further animal shape. That gives the set lasting replay value, since the model can be taken apart and rebuilt rather than staying fixed after the first build. For anyone who enjoys getting more than one result from a single box, that is a genuine advantage over sets built around just one fixed design.

A small part count that still does the job

248 pieces from 71 unique parts keeps things compact, yet there is enough shape variety to build a rounded animal with recognisable features such as ears, a snout and legs. Given the piggy bank concept, there is likely an opening or removable piece somewhere inside for storing coins. The full parts list on this page shows exactly which elements make that possible, and doubles as a handy reference if a piece ever needs replacing.

An unusual colour choice

White, black, light bluish grey and a bold pink give this piggy bank a look quite different from the usual pink toy version. White and light bluish grey most likely cover the bulk of the body, with pink picked out as an accent on details such as the ears or snout. That contrast makes the finished model stand out on a shelf rather than blending in as an ordinary money box.

A short build with a practical payoff

With no minifigures included, the build is entirely about the object itself, which suits anyone after a short, self-contained project. It also makes a practical gift, since the finished model keeps working as a small coin bank long after the build is done. Checking the parts list on this page is a handy way to spot pieces worth reusing in other small colour-matched builds, or for planning a second animal in the same style.

FAQ

Can this set be built into something other than a piggy bank?: Yes, as a 3-in-1 set the same 248 pieces can be rebuilt into at least one other animal shape.
Does the finished model have any practical use?: Yes, once built it works as a small coin bank with room to store money inside.
How big a build is this?: At 248 pieces from 71 unique parts, it is a compact, quick project rather than a long build.