How many pieces does Koi 40545 have?

The set has 203 pieces, built from 66 unique elements.

Is a minifigure included?

No, the set shows only the koi on its water base, with no minifigure.

What makes the set's colour scheme distinctive?

White and black recreate the mottled markings, while transparent blue and clear pieces create scale-like light effects.

Brickheadz

Koi Fish

Koi 40545 recreates a classic ornamental fish as a BrickHeadz model, with no minifigure involved. With 203 pieces it builds a compact subject that sets itself clearly apart from the usual human or character BrickHeadz sets. White, trans-clear, black and trans-light blue capture both the fish's characteristic markings and its watery element.

Set number: 40545
Year: 2022
Pieces: 203
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Brickheadz
Different parts: 66

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 66

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 (18)

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

Description

A fish instead of a figure

Rather than the usual BrickHeadz proportions with an oversized head, this build forms an elongated fish body that recreates the familiar koi silhouette with fins and tail. White and black recreate the classic mottled markings seen on many koi varieties, while trans-clear and trans-light blue elements create scale-like light effects that recall the fish's glossy skin underwater. At 203 pieces the build stays compact, yet the deliberate use of transparent bricks makes it feel noticeably more elaborate than other sets of similar size.

A water base as its stage

The koi stands on a base that suggests ripples or a water surface, giving the model a recognisable setting rather than leaving it floating in empty space. That combination of fish body and water theme makes Koi one of the more unusual BrickHeadz subjects, sitting outside the usual film characters or brand mascots. For fans of aquariums, garden ponds or Japanese aesthetics, it's a natural collectible that pairs well with other nature or animal-themed pieces.

Parts, transparency and collector appeal

66 unique parts go into the set, a modest count for BrickHeadz terms but a particularly varied one thanks to the transparent elements, fully listed on this page. Anyone hunting specifically for trans-clear or trans-light-blue elements for other builds will find them quickly here. As a rarer non-character subject within the BrickHeadz line, Koi also works well as an addition for collectors after thematically fitting special releases alongside the usual character figures.

Build experience and display

Thanks to its modest piece count, Koi comes together quickly, though working with transparent bricks adds a small extra challenge compared with standard BrickHeadz. On a shelf or desk, the finished model reads as a self-contained little diorama thanks to its water base, rather than as a plain collectible. For anyone who likes BrickHeadz beyond the usual film licences, Koi offers an original set with a clear character of its own.

FAQ

How many pieces does Koi 40545 have?: The set has 203 pieces, built from 66 unique elements.
Is a minifigure included?: No, the set shows only the koi on its water base, with no minifigure.
What makes the set's colour scheme distinctive?: White and black recreate the mottled markings, while transparent blue and clear pieces create scale-like light effects.