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Set 40611 Year of the Dragon
Seasonal Chinese (Lunar) New Year

LEGO® Year of the Dragon

Set 40611 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese Lunar New Year calendar. With 213 pieces and no minifigures, the build is entirely about the dragon model itself. This page lists every part and colour used.

Set number
40611
Year
2024
Pieces
213
Minifigures
0
Theme
Chinese (Lunar) New Year
Different parts
64
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Parts list 64

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Spare parts (11)

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Description

One zodiac, one model

LEGO releases a new Lunar New Year set each year tied to that year's zodiac animal, and 40611 covers the dragon. At 213 pieces, it stays a compact, focused build rather than a sprawling model, intended more as a display piece than a toy. Anyone already holding earlier zodiac sets will find this one a natural addition to a growing yearly collection, since each release follows the same seasonal format. That places 40611 squarely alongside earlier entries in the series, which LEGO has released every spring for several years running.

Bold red with turquoise highlights

Red dominates the colour scheme, the traditional colour of good fortune for the Lunar New Year, set off by Dark Turquoise for scales or shell detailing that gives the dragon a distinctive look. White and Orange appear as smaller accents, likely for teeth, claws or flame-style details. That mix of a traditional festive red with an unusual turquoise makes 40611 stand out visually compared with earlier sets in the same yearly series. That contrast is also what sets the finished model apart from earlier entries that leaned mostly on gold or plain red instead.

Small piece count, high part variety

With 64 unique elements among 213 total pieces, the set uses a relatively high proportion of different shapes for its size, typical of a build meant to capture a curved, dynamic dragon silhouette. With no minifigures included, the entire build is about the model itself, often engineered with posable joints for a dynamic stance. That keeps 40611 a manageable one-evening project rather than a multi-day build. That balance of basic bricks and specialised elements is typical of animal-shaped sets built around one clear silhouette rather than general play value.

Worth checking for collectors

Because yearly Lunar New Year sets are usually sold for a limited period, individual pieces can become hard to find once a set is discontinued. The parts list on this page makes it straightforward to track down a specific red, turquoise, white or orange piece rather than searching for the whole set again. That is especially useful for anyone collecting the full zodiac series and wanting to keep older sets complete. Even if you only display the set, having that overview makes it easier to spot a missing or dusty small piece at a glance.

FAQ

What does set 40611 depict?
It depicts a dragon model marking the Year of the Dragon in the Lunar New Year zodiac series.
How many pieces does it have, and are there minifigures?
It has 213 pieces and does not include any minifigures.
What colours appear in the set?
Red is the main colour, with Dark Turquoise, White and Orange used as accents.

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