What does the Jade Rabbit set depict?

It recreates the Jade Rabbit, a traditional lucky symbol from Chinese culture linked to the Mid-Autumn Festival.

How many pieces does set 40643 have?

The set contains 288 pieces, made up of 104 unique parts.

Does the set include any minifigures?

No, it is a purely decorative display model with no minifigures.

Chinese Traditional Festivals

Jade Rabbit

Jade Rabbit recreates the Jade Rabbit, a traditional lucky symbol from Chinese culture, as part of LEGO®'s Chinese Traditional Festivals range. Released in 2023, the set uses 288 pieces across 104 unique parts and comes with no minifigures, built purely as a decorative display piece.

Set number: 40643
Year: 2023
Pieces: 288
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Chinese Traditional Festivals
Different parts: 104

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 104

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 traditional symbol in brick form

In Chinese culture, the Jade Rabbit is known as the companion of the moon goddess Chang'e and a symbol of good fortune, closely associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival. As a LEGO model, the figure takes a stylised, compact form that stands apart from typically western-themed building sets. For anyone with a connection to this tradition, the set offers a motif that carries meaning beyond the build itself, making it a natural choice as seasonal decoration around particular festivals.

White and green with warm accents

White, dark orange, light bluish grey and green combine into a calm yet contrasting colour scheme. White dominates as the rabbit's fur colour and gives the model a bright, friendly look, while dark orange and green appear as warmer or more natural accents, such as on the base or decorative elements. Light bluish grey covers more neutral, structural surfaces. The parts list on this page shows exactly how these four colours are spread across the set's 288 pieces.

104 parts shaping a rounded figure

104 unique parts out of 288 pieces gives the set a solid variety of shapes, important for capturing the soft, rounded silhouette of a rabbit. Curved and angled elements build out the organic form, while smaller specialised pieces pick out details such as ears, paws and facial features. That mix keeps the build varied despite its compact overall size. Every part is listed individually in the parts list on this page, useful for tracking down a specific piece afterwards.

A display piece for special occasions

With no minifigures included, Jade Rabbit is clearly built as a display piece rather than a set for role-play. Its compact size makes it well suited to seasonal decoration around the Mid-Autumn Festival, though it works equally well as a year-round collector's piece on a shelf. Paired with other sets from the same LEGO Chinese Traditional Festivals range, it can grow into a small themed collection over time.

FAQ

What does the Jade Rabbit set depict?: It recreates the Jade Rabbit, a traditional lucky symbol from Chinese culture linked to the Mid-Autumn Festival.
How many pieces does set 40643 have?: The set contains 288 pieces, made up of 104 unique parts.
Does the set include any minifigures?: No, it is a purely decorative display model with no minifigures.