Does the Easter Basket include minifigures?

No, the set has no minifigures and is designed purely as a display model.

How many pieces does the set have?

It has 368 pieces across 77 unique parts.

Does it make a good gift?

Yes, as a compact seasonal display set, the Easter Basket works well as a small Easter project or gift.

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Easter Basket

The Easter Basket is a LEGO® Seasonal set built around a filled basket as a display model. With 368 pieces and no minifigures, the focus sits entirely on the build itself and the finished piece as decoration. The full parts list, including every colour used, is further down this page.

Set number: 40587
Year: 2023
Pieces: 368
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Easter
Different parts: 77

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 77

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.

Alternative models

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

40587 Spinning Teacups 231 pieces by Legoivo

View the idea at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A display model, not a playset

Like most LEGO® Seasonal sets, the Easter Basket is designed mainly as decoration: a filled basket that sits on a table or shelf once built. Basket, handle and contents use 77 unique parts, a solid level of detail for a set without minifigures, particularly in the individually shaped pieces filling the basket. White, green, medium nougat and lime make up the colour scheme, a fresh combination that reads as spring rather than a fixed licence or theme. Because the set carries no licence, it works as reusable spring decoration year after year rather than being tied to one particular theme or template. The exact split of the 368 pieces across those colours is set out in the parts list on this page.

Building as the main appeal

With no minifigures and no moving play mechanism, the appeal of the Easter Basket lies in the build itself and the finished look rather than in acting out scenes. At 368 pieces, the model is substantial enough to take more than a few minutes, while still being compact enough for a single afternoon. The 77 unique shapes keep the build varied throughout, even without minifigures as an end goal. For adults who enjoy building on the side, a set without minifigures offers a calmer starting point than a typical playset, where the finished model matters more than any play scenario.

Good for seasonal gifting

The Easter Basket works well as a small Easter project or gift that doubles as decoration the moment it's finished, without needing any further accessories – the basket stands on its own rather than needing extra sets to complete the scene. Because the set has neither minifigures nor moving parts, it suits anyone who values the building process and the finished object over classic play scenes. Once the season is over, the basket packs away easily and comes back out the following year with nothing missing for a play scenario. Anyone wanting the exact colours and shapes used will find the full breakdown in the parts list on this page.

FAQ

Does the Easter Basket include minifigures?: No, the set has no minifigures and is designed purely as a display model.
How many pieces does the set have?: It has 368 pieces across 77 unique parts.
Does it make a good gift?: Yes, as a compact seasonal display set, the Easter Basket works well as a small Easter project or gift.