Daffodils

Description

A bouquet from very few part types

With just 16 different part types across 216 pieces, Daffodils has one of the lowest part counts for a set of this size. Rather than relying on lots of specialised elements, a handful of shapes – mainly petals, stems and leaf pieces – repeat again and again in slightly different arrangements. That makes the build feel more meditative than technical: it's less about complex techniques and more about patiently assembling many similar blooms into a full bouquet. Because the same steps repeat, it's an easy build to do alongside a podcast or music without losing track of complicated instructions.

Colours: yellow, white and green

The colour scheme follows the real flower: bold yellow for the petals, creamy white accents for the centres or secondary blooms, and rich green for stems and leaves. Black appears mainly in the hidden internal structure or the pot, adding stability without affecting the look. This clean, restrained palette is typical of the Botanical Collection and helps the model sit well alongside other flower sets on the same shelf. Anyone wanting the exact colour breakdown will find the full parts list further down this page.

A display model, not a toy

Like other sets in the Botanical Collection, Daffodils is designed primarily as home decor rather than for play: there are no minifigures, no film tie-in and no moving play functions. The finished bouquet suits a shelf, desk or windowsill and looks the same all year round, unlike real cut flowers that need watering and wilt. That also makes it an appealing gift for anyone who likes floral decor but would rather not keep watering it, and it stays just as fresh in an office or any other room with little daylight.

Who it suits

Thanks to the low part variety and repetitive building steps, Daffodils works well as a relaxed build for a quiet evening, or as a gentle introduction for anyone new to botanical LEGO sets. It also combines easily with other Botanical Collection models already on a shelf, for instance alongside other flower sets to build up a larger arrangement over time.

FAQ

Does Daffodils 40747 have any play functions?

No, the set is designed purely as a display model, with no minifigures or play mechanics – the focus is entirely on the finished bouquet.

Why does the set have only 16 part types for 216 pieces?

Because a small number of petal and leaf shapes repeat throughout the bouquet rather than using many specialised elements, which makes the build particularly calm and repetitive.

What colours dominate the Daffodils set?

Yellow and white for the blooms and green for the stems and leaves, with black used in the base structure – the exact breakdown is in the parts list on this page.