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Set 40575 Year of the Rabbit
Chinese (Lunar) New Year

Year of the Rabbit

LEGO® 40575 Year of the Rabbit is a compact Lunar New Year set built from 194 pieces. Rather than a large play scene, it focuses on a single decorative rabbit motif. This page covers the key facts and the full parts breakdown.

Set number
40575
Year
2023
Pieces
194
Minifigures
0
Theme
Chinese (Lunar) New Year
Different parts
76
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 76

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 (12)

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.

All 4 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A pocket-sized seasonal build

LEGO® 40575 Year of the Rabbit is one of the smaller Lunar New Year releases, built around 194 pieces split across 76 unique elements. That combination puts it firmly in the quick-build category rather than the weekend-project range, which suits anyone who wants a finished display piece without a long-term commitment. There's no minifigure crew here; instead, the whole build is dedicated to a single rabbit-shaped centrepiece that marks the relevant zodiac year. It's a sensible pick if you want a taste of LEGO's seasonal range before deciding whether to collect the larger sets that come with it.

Reading the colour palette

The palette leans on black and white as a neutral base, with bright pink and tan doing the work of making the rabbit motif stand out. It's a less conventional choice than the red-and-gold combinations usually associated with Lunar New Year merchandise, and it gives the finished model a cleaner, more graphic look on a shelf. Because the parts page on this site breaks the set down by colour, it's easy to see exactly how much of each shade you'd be working with before you start, which is handy if you're weighing this set against similar seasonal releases.

What the piece count tells you

With 76 unique parts spread across 194 pieces, the build has more variety per piece than its total count might suggest. That ratio generally means fewer long repetitive stretches and more genuinely different steps, even in a set this size. It won't take an evening to finish, but it also won't feel like assembling the same handful of bricks over and over. For newer builders or anyone building alongside a child, that mix of manageable scale and reasonable variety is often a better indicator of enjoyment than the raw piece count on the box.

Why the parts list is worth a look

Once built, the set is also worth keeping on record for its parts rather than just the finished model. The full parts list on this page shows every element with its colour and quantity, which is useful if you're hunting for specific tan or pink pieces for another project, or simply want to know what's inside before buying. Seasonal sets like this one tend to reuse colour schemes and shapes from year to year, so having the breakdown to hand makes it easier to compare across the wider Lunar New Year range.

FAQ

How many pieces does set 40575 include?
It contains 194 pieces made up of 76 unique elements, all listed in full on this page.
Does Year of the Rabbit come with any minifigures?
No, this is a minifigure-free display set. The whole build focuses on the rabbit centrepiece itself.
Is this a good starting point for LEGO's Lunar New Year sets?
Yes, its smaller scale makes it an easy, low-cost way to try the seasonal range. If you enjoy it, the yearly zodiac releases follow a similar format at various sizes.

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