How many pieces does set 40440 have?

It has 247 pieces across 87 unique parts.

Does the set include minifigures?

No, as with all BrickHeadz sets, the figures are built entirely from the blocky character pieces themselves.

What colours make up the coat?

Mainly black and tan for the classic shepherd markings, with red and light bluish grey used elsewhere.

Brickheadz

LEGO® German Shepherd and Puppy

Set 40440 turns a German Shepherd and her puppy into two BrickHeadz figures with the series' signature cube-head design. At 247 pieces and with no minifigures, it belongs to the animal-themed side of the BrickHeadz line. The full parts list, covering all 87 unique parts, is listed further down this page.

Set number: 40440
Year: 2021
Pieces: 247
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Brickheadz
Different parts: 87

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 87

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 (10)

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

Description

A big dog and a small puppy

The set covers two size classes: the fully grown German Shepherd as the main figure, with a smaller puppy standing beside her, which gives the model more narrative depth than a single animal figure would. Both share the BrickHeadz trademark build, a square head and compact body on a labelled stand. With 247 pieces in total, there's enough room to capture the shepherd's characteristic two-tone coat and head shape recognisably, without dragging the build out longer than it needs to be.

Colours true to the breed

The colour choice clearly follows the real animal: black and tan reproduce the shepherd's classic two-tone coat, while red, most likely used for the stand or small details, and light bluish grey round things out neutrally. With 87 unique parts, the piece variety is solid for a set this size and enough to render the ears, muzzle and coat pattern with some nuance. Anyone wanting the exact breakdown of colours and shapes can check the parts list on this page.

A set for dog lovers

With no minifigures, this set is aimed squarely at BrickHeadz animal collectors and anyone who likes the idea of a German Shepherd as a display piece. At 247 pieces it makes a good evening or weekend project, finishable in one or two short sessions. Because the dog and puppy build independently, it also works well if two people want to build together, each taking on one figure.

The parts list as a reference

Anyone who owns or is planning to collect further animal BrickHeadz will find an exact breakdown of all 87 parts by colour and shape in the parts list on this page. That makes it easier to search for individual elements, whether a piece has gone missing during the build or is needed for a separate animal project. Since BrickHeadz sets generally rely on the same underlying shapes, parts from different sets often combine without much trouble. Over time, that turns a single set into part of a flexible, reusable collection of pieces.

FAQ

How many pieces does set 40440 have?: It has 247 pieces across 87 unique parts.
Does the set include minifigures?: No, as with all BrickHeadz sets, the figures are built entirely from the blocky character pieces themselves.
What colours make up the coat?: Mainly black and tan for the classic shepherd markings, with red and light bluish grey used elsewhere.

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