How many pieces does set 40466 have?

It has 249 pieces made up of 86 unique parts.

Is this set tied to a specific occasion?

It's part of the seasonal BrickHeadz line for Chinese New Year, though it can be built and displayed at any time of year.

Does the set include minifigures?

No, it contains only the two panda BrickHeadz figures, not classic minifigures.

Brickheadz

Chinese New Year Pandas

Set 40466 brings two panda BrickHeadz to the shelf for Chinese New Year. With 249 pieces and no minifigures, it belongs to the seasonal BrickHeadz line that pairs familiar animals with a festive occasion. This page lists all 86 unique parts and colours used in the set.

Set number: 40466
Year: 2021
Pieces: 249
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Brickheadz
Different parts: 86

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 86

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 (15)

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

Description

Two pandas, one box

Like many BrickHeadz sets, this one packs two figures into a single build, here a larger and a smaller panda side by side. Its seasonal link to Chinese New Year makes it a natural gift or display piece for the occasion, though nothing stops you building and keeping it out year-round. At 249 pieces the scope sits in typical BrickHeadz territory, enough for two clearly recognisable figures, compact enough for a quick build without any fiddly technic elements getting in the way.

Black and white with warmer accents

The colour scheme naturally follows a panda's markings: white for the body, black for the ears, eyes and paws. Reddish brown and light bluish grey round out the palette, likely used for the stands, small details or festive touches around the figures. In total 86 unique parts go into the build, enough to render the panda pattern cleanly without making the set feel overly complex. The full breakdown of every colour and shape used sits in the parts list further down this page.

Building and displaying

With no minifigures included, the focus is squarely on assembling the two BrickHeadz figures and setting them up afterwards. Their nameplate stands look good lined up on a shelf, especially alongside other animal or seasonal BrickHeadz. For children it works as a manageable standalone project, and for collectors it's a neat addition to a growing BrickHeadz line-up. Because the two pandas build independently of each other, it's easy to pause partway through and pick the second figure up later.

Part of a wider line-up

The BrickHeadz line regularly releases seasonal sets tied to occasions such as Easter, Halloween or, in this case, Chinese New Year, often built around animals as a recurring theme. Anyone who already owns other seasonal BrickHeadz can slot the pandas straight into an existing collection, since stand size and build style stay consistent across the whole range. The set also works well as an entry point into BrickHeadz, since 249 pieces is a manageable scope that still delivers two complete figures. The exact mix of 86 unique parts is laid out in detail in the parts list further down this page.

FAQ

How many pieces does set 40466 have?: It has 249 pieces made up of 86 unique parts.
Is this set tied to a specific occasion?: It's part of the seasonal BrickHeadz line for Chinese New Year, though it can be built and displayed at any time of year.
Does the set include minifigures?: No, it contains only the two panda BrickHeadz figures, not classic minifigures.