How many pieces does the Festival Calendar (40678) have?

The set contains 345 pieces, including 144 unique parts.

How many minifigures are included?

The set includes 2 minifigures.

What colours does the set use?

The palette is mainly Red, White, Bright Light Orange and Dark Red, echoing traditional Lunar New Year colours.

Seasonal Chinese (Lunar) New Year

LEGO® Festival Calendar

Set 40678, Festival Calendar, is part of the LEGO® Seasonal range built around Lunar New Year. It packs 345 pieces into a set with a striking 144 unique parts, split across several small builds plus 2 minifigures.

Set number: 40678
Year: 2024
Pieces: 345
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Chinese (Lunar) New Year
Different parts: 144

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 144

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 (17)

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

Minifigures 2

Man, Red Jacket, Dark Blue Legs, Black Hair fig-0146044 pieces × 1
Woman, Dark Turquoise Jacket, Sand Blue Legs, Black Hair fig-0146054 pieces × 1

Description

A set of small scenes, not one model

Rather than one large build, a Festival Calendar is made up of several small, self-contained scenes and objects tied to Lunar New Year traditions, such as lanterns, fireworks, food or decorations. Spread across 345 pieces, each individual build stays short, which suits builders who prefer several quick sessions over one long sitting. The finished pieces can be displayed together as a small scene or built one at a time over several days in the run-up to the festival.

A high ratio of unique parts

With 144 unique parts against 345 pieces overall, the variety here is noticeably higher than in most sets of similar size. That comes from the number of distinct small objects in the set, each needing its own shapes rather than reused basic bricks. In practice that means fewer repeated steps and more new part types to spot along the way, which keeps the build engaging even though no single section is large.

Colours and the two minifigures

Red, White, Bright Light Orange and Dark Red make up the palette, echoing traditional Lunar New Year colours where red stands for luck and gold or orange tones for prosperity. The 2 minifigures can be placed among the finished scenes, turning the set into a small playable display rather than pure decoration, and it works well as a piece to rebuild each year around the festival, giving the set lasting value beyond a single season.

Who this calendar suits

With 345 pieces spread across several short builds, this set suits families who like preparing for Lunar New Year together rather than tackling one long session. The small, self-contained sections make it accessible for children, while the high part variety gives more experienced builders plenty to enjoy too. Once finished, the individual scenes form a cohesive tabletop display, and the two minifigures mean it can be played with rather than simply admired. For anyone who already collects LEGO® Seasonal sets, the Festival Calendar makes a natural addition to build again each year.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Festival Calendar (40678) have?: The set contains 345 pieces, including 144 unique parts.
How many minifigures are included?: The set includes 2 minifigures.
What colours does the set use?: The palette is mainly Red, White, Bright Light Orange and Dark Red, echoing traditional Lunar New Year colours.

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