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LEGO® Baby Elephant in the Sky

Baby Elephant in the Sky 40814 is a display model of a small elephant, with a name that already hints at a light, almost floating theme. Built from 402 pieces across 149 distinct parts, it's a mid-sized set with no minifigures included. The colour scheme of light bluish grey, white and bright light yellow gives the finished model a bright, airy look.

Set number
40814
Year
2025
Pieces
402
Minifigures
0
Theme
Other
Different parts
149
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 149

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Spare parts (13)

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

Description

One figure, fully detailed

Unlike sets that split their pieces between a vehicle, a building and several minifigures, 40814 puts everything into a single elephant model. That focus means the 402 pieces go entirely into shaping ears, trunk and body rather than being spread thin across a wider scene. It suits anyone who enjoys building one self-contained model at a time and displaying it, rather than assembling a larger play set with multiple parts to manage and store afterwards.

A colour palette that matches the name

Light bluish grey, white and dark bluish grey form a calm, pale base that fits the set's airy name, with bright light yellow used sparingly as an accent colour. A good share of the 149 distinct parts falls into these four colour groups, giving the finished elephant a consistent, gentle look rather than a busy mix of tones. The full parts list on this page breaks every colour down, handy if you're after pale greys or that particular yellow for another project.

A single-session build

At 402 pieces, this is realistically a one-sitting build rather than a multi-day project, and the 149 distinct elements keep things varied without making the instructions hard to follow. That balance makes it approachable for less experienced builders while still offering enough detail to hold an experienced builder's attention for a short evening. The result is a compact but expressive model rather than a sprawling one that takes over the table for days.

Built to be displayed

With no minifigures or vehicle parts, this set is clearly meant for a shelf, desk or windowsill rather than a play mat, and the pale colour scheme suits most display spots. It works as a stand-alone gift for anyone who likes elephants or animal models, and equally as an addition to a growing shelf of small LEGO display pieces. The grey and white parts also mix easily into other builds if you ever take it apart.

FAQ

Does the set include any minifigures?
No, 40814 is a display-only build with no minifigures, focused entirely on the elephant model.
How many pieces and parts does it have?
It's made from 402 pieces across 149 distinct parts, all listed with colours in the parts list on this page.
Who is this set best suited to?
Anyone who prefers compact display models over large play scenes, and especially fans of animal-shaped sets in pale grey and yellow tones.

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