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Set 40709 Spring Animal Playground ​ ​
Easter

Spring Animal Playground ​ ​

Spring Animal Playground is a 172-piece seasonal Easter set built from 79 unique parts, an unusually high ratio of variety to total pieces. Reddish brown, white, yellow and tan combine for a warm, spring-appropriate look. With no minifigure included, the whole set is built around a small animal scene.

Set number
40709
Year
2024
Pieces
172
Minifigures
0
Theme
Easter
Different parts
79
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 79

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (14)

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 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

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Description

More variety than its size suggests

At 79 unique parts out of 172 pieces total, this set has a noticeably higher ratio of different elements than many sets of a similar size, which usually points to a scene built from lots of small, distinct details rather than repeated sections. That translates into varied shapes for animals, plants and playground-style elements rather than one repeated structure. It also means the build asks for slightly more attention step by step than a set with fewer unique parts, since fewer pieces repeat. Builders used to smaller sets with heavy repetition will likely notice the difference while sorting pieces before starting.

A scene built around animals, not minifigures

With no minifigure included, the set puts its full focus on animal figures and their small playground-style environment rather than on a human character. That makes it well suited to younger builders who enjoy arranging and rearranging animal scenes rather than acting out minifigure-led stories. The 172-piece count keeps the whole build short enough to finish without long breaks. Because several elements of the scene can be repositioned easily, the same base layout can be rearranged repeatedly without taking anything apart.

A palette built for spring

Reddish brown, white, yellow and tan combine into a warm, gentle colour scheme that fits the spring and Easter timing without leaning on bright, artificial colours. Yellow adds a touch of freshness, while the more muted reddish brown and tan give the scene a natural base to sit on. The full colour and part breakdown is available in the parts list on this page. Compared with many other children's sets, this palette reads as noticeably more restrained, giving the whole scene a calmer overall impression.

A seasonal, gift-sized set

Like most Easter-timed releases, Spring Animal Playground is available for a limited period and works well as a small seasonal gift, for example tucked into an Easter basket. At 172 pieces, it's a manageable build for a shared building session with younger children rather than a long, multi-session project. Missing the season usually means waiting until the following year for a similar set, which adds to its appeal as a limited-time pick-up.

FAQ

Does the set include a minifigure?
No, the set is built around animal figures and a small playground scene, with no human minifigure.
How many unique parts does the set use?
It uses 79 unique parts to make up its 172 total pieces.
What occasion is this set suited to?
It's a seasonal Easter set, well suited as a small spring gift.

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