Does this set include minifigures?

No, Japan Postcard has no minifigures at all, since the focus is entirely on the flat, picture-like scene.

How is the finished model displayed?

It's built as a flat wall-art piece that can stand upright or be hung, much like an oversized postcard.

Which colours define the design?

Bright pink and medium azure form the main accents, while black and white handle outlines and contrast.

Creator

Japan Postcard

Japan Postcard belongs to Creator's 3D postcard series, which turns well-known travel destinations into flat, display-ready builds. With 262 pieces and no minifigures at all, the picture itself is the whole point of this set.

Set number: 40713
Year: 2024
Pieces: 262
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Creator
Different parts: 82

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 82

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 (22)

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

Description

A picture, not a vehicle

Unlike most LEGO sets, this postcard skips minifigures and vehicles entirely and instead builds a flat, picture-like scene reminiscent of a classic travel postcard. The colour palette of bright pink, black, white and medium azure points to familiar Japan imagery, such as cherry blossom against a pale sky, with crisp, dark outlines for buildings and landscape elements. The technique leans closer to mosaic work than a typical set: small, flat pieces stack layer by layer, giving it a different character from a vehicle or building model. Instead of stacking walls or panels, the picture builds up row by row, closer to stitching than to a conventional build.

Built to display, not to play with

Sets in the postcard series are designed for a desk, shelf or wall, aimed at anyone who would rather build a small decorative piece than a toy. At 262 pieces, the build is compact enough for a single sitting, though the fine colour transitions keep it from feeling like a five-minute job. For collectors gathering postcard sets from around the world, this Japan design slots in as its own travel destination within a growing series that already spans several cities and countries. Displayed on a wall or desk, the finished postcard works like a small souvenir, no actual trip required.

Colours and the parts list in detail

82 distinct elements let the image read with fine gradations rather than looking blocky despite its compact size. For anyone curious about the exact split between bright pink, medium azure, black and white, the full parts list with colours is on this page, useful both for rebuilding a specific section of the picture and for sourcing pieces for a custom mosaic project. That tight, deliberate colour selection also makes the set a useful starting point for designing your own small picture builds, whether as a stand-in for another destination or a personal symbol of your choosing.

FAQ

Does this set include minifigures?: No, Japan Postcard has no minifigures at all, since the focus is entirely on the flat, picture-like scene.
How is the finished model displayed?: It's built as a flat wall-art piece that can stand upright or be hung, much like an oversized postcard.
Which colours define the design?: Bright pink and medium azure form the main accents, while black and white handle outlines and contrast.

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