Which year does the ox represent in the Chinese zodiac?

The ox represents the 2021 Chinese New Year, which this set was released to mark.

Does this set include any minifigures?

No, it's built entirely from bricks for the ox figure, with no minifigures included.

What colours make up the model?

Reddish brown, medium nougat and tan form the coat, with pearl gold used for highlight details, as shown in the parts list on this page.

Seasonal Chinese (Lunar) New Year

LEGO® Year of the Ox

Year of the Ox is a 2021 seasonal set from LEGO®'s Chinese New Year line, built from 168 pieces across 56 different part types. It depicts a stylised ox figure marking the zodiac animal for 2021, with no minifigures included. The model is intended purely as a display piece.

Set number: 40417
Year: 2021
Pieces: 168
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Chinese (Lunar) New Year
Different parts: 56

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 56

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 (11)

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

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

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What can I build with it?

Description

One animal from an annual series

This set belongs to an annual line of LEGO® sets built around the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, with the ox representing the 2021 year. Rather than a vehicle or building, the build produces a single stylised animal figure, closely tied to traditional New Year imagery. At 168 pieces, it's a short, focused project, well suited to building ahead of the New Year celebration itself rather than a lengthy multi-session set that takes several evenings to finish.

Layered browns with a gold finish

Reddish brown, medium nougat and tan combine to build up the ox's coat in several shades rather than a single flat colour, giving the figure more visual depth. Pearl gold is used sparingly for highlights, such as the horns or decorative touches, echoing the red-and-gold symbolism associated with Chinese New Year even though red itself isn't part of the colour list here. The overall effect is warm and festive without being overly bright.

56 part types shaping the figure

56 distinct part types across 168 pieces provide the variety needed to give the ox's coat, horns and body shape some sculptural detail rather than a flat, blocky look. The full parts list on this page breaks down every colour and shape used, useful if you're after specific nougat or gold pieces for another project, or want to check a piece missing from your own set, or compare it with other zodiac figures in the series released in earlier years.

A seasonal collectible, not a toy

With no minifigures included, Year of the Ox is aimed at collectors of LEGO®'s seasonal releases and anyone marking Chinese New Year with a fitting display piece. Its small footprint makes it an easy addition to a shelf or desk, and as part of an annual zodiac series, it pairs naturally with other yearly animal figures for anyone building up the full set over time, one release at a time.

FAQ

Which year does the ox represent in the Chinese zodiac?: The ox represents the 2021 Chinese New Year, which this set was released to mark.
Does this set include any minifigures?: No, it's built entirely from bricks for the ox figure, with no minifigures included.
What colours make up the model?: Reddish brown, medium nougat and tan form the coat, with pearl gold used for highlight details, as shown in the parts list on this page.

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