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Set 40711 Hedgehog Picnic Date
Valentine

Hedgehog Picnic Date

Valentine's Day is about more than red hearts, and set 40711 builds a small picnic scene starring two hedgehogs instead of minifigures. Across 166 pieces, it puts colour and character detail ahead of role-play.

Set number
40711
Year
2024
Pieces
166
Minifigures
0
Theme
Valentine
Different parts
70
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 70

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Spare parts (13)

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.

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Description

A picnic without a single minifigure

Rather than human figures, this set puts two hedgehogs at the centre of a small picnic, a playful approach typical of the Valentine's seasonal range and a step away from the usual role-play-focused sets. Red and White carry the classic Valentine's colour scheme, while Reddish Brown and Dark Orange give the hedgehogs themselves, along with the picnic blanket and basket, a natural, grounded look. At 166 pieces, the build stays short enough to work as a quick seasonal project around 14 February. That modest scale also makes it an easy last-minute gift that does not demand a long build session.

70 parts covering a lot of small picnic detail

Out of 166 total pieces, 70 are unique part types, a high proportion explained by the sheer number of small picnic props packed in, from the basket to the blanket to individual food pieces. Rather than large repeated sections, small individual elements do most of the work here. Anyone after Red, Reddish Brown or Dark Orange pieces for their own seasonal builds will find every colour and shape listed individually in the full parts list on this page.

Two hedgehogs carry the whole scene

With no minifigures included, the set relies entirely on its two hedgehog characters and their picnic setting, which suits it well to display rather than classic role-play. That focus makes it a fitting small gift for Valentine's Day, since the set leans on a compact, self-contained scene rather than a large build. Anyone collecting animal-themed sets can pair the hedgehogs with other nature-focused builds for a wider display. This keeps the scene emotionally approachable despite having no minifigures to anchor the story.

A seasonal set with lasting appeal

Available since 2024, 40711 works as a display piece year-round rather than strictly for Valentine's Day, since a picnic scene reads as timeless rather than date-specific. The Red and White combination also sits well next to other Valentine's or summer sets, while the hedgehogs' natural tones pair with animal or garden sets from other ranges. For collectors of seasonal LEGO® sets, it is a compact, easily recognisable addition.

FAQ

Are minifigures included?
No, the set centres on two hedgehog characters rather than minifigures.
How many pieces does the set have?
Hedgehog Picnic Date has 166 pieces, including 70 unique part types.
What colours define the scene?
Red and White carry the Valentine's theme, with Reddish Brown and Dark Orange used for the hedgehogs.

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