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Set 40915 Lion Dance
Chinese (Lunar) New Year

Lion Dance

The lion dance is one of the most recognisable traditions of Lunar New Year celebrations, and set 40915 turns the performance into a buildable scene. Two dancers work the lion costume while drummers and onlookers gather around, all rendered in 480 pieces and 4 minifigures. Red, yellow, white and pearl gold give the model its festive, instantly readable colour scheme.

Set number
40915
Year
2026
Pieces
480
Minifigures
4
Theme
Chinese (Lunar) New Year
Different parts
105
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 105

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 (9)

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

Minifigures 4

Description

A performance captured in brick form

The lion itself sits at the centre of the build, with an articulated head and body section that let the finished model hold a lively pose rather than a static one. Around it, the four minifigures take on distinct roles, from the performers inside the costume to figures watching the display. Red and yellow dominate the costume, banners and decorative pieces, tying the whole scene together visually. Anyone checking the parts list on this page will notice how many pieces go into the fur texture and the moving head, which account for a good share of the 105 unique elements.

A compact build with plenty of detail

At 480 pieces, this is a compact seasonal set that can realistically be finished in an afternoon without skipping on detail. The 105 unique elements cover fur, joint and decoration pieces, plus the accessories carried by the four minifigures. Pearl gold is used sparingly for trim and ornamentation, standing out against the stronger red, yellow and white base colours. That kind of restrained but deliberate use of a special colour is typical of sets built to capture a specific cultural scene as faithfully as the piece count allows.

Where it fits in a Lunar New Year collection

Each of the four minifigures plays a clear part in the scene, whether inside the lion costume or standing among the crowd watching the performance. For anyone collecting Lunar New Year releases or wider Asian festival themes, this set sits alongside earlier lantern and market-stall builds from the same seasonal line. The parts list on this page shows which colours and shapes reappear across those sets, so individual pieces can be swapped or reused between models fairly easily once you know what to look for.

Building, posing and display

The articulated lion head keeps the finished model interesting after the build is done, since the pose can be adjusted rather than staying fixed. As a display piece, the scene works both as seasonal decoration and as a permanent part of a cultural-themes shelf. For anyone following the build step by step or replacing a missing piece, the full parts list with colours further down this page covers every element used, including the smaller trim and joint pieces that are easy to lose track of.

FAQ

What occasion is this set based on?
Lion Dance 40915 is part of LEGO®'s Seasonal Lunar New Year range and recreates a traditional lion dance performance.
How many pieces and minifigures does it include?
The set has 480 pieces, including 105 unique elements, and comes with 4 minifigures.
Does the lion's head actually move?
Yes, the head and body section are built with articulated joints, so the finished lion can be posed rather than left static.

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