How many pieces are in the Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree?

Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree contains 474 pieces.

What age is the Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 18+.

When was the Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree released?

Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree was released in 2025.

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🏛 Botanicals

Set #10348

Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree

The Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree is a beautiful and relaxing build.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 18+ · Intermediate build LEGO fans, plant lovers, and those seeking a relaxing building experience.
Build: 474 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $59.99 list price · 12.7¢ per piece
Availability: Current release · expected exit Dec 31, 2027

★★★★☆ 4.0 community rating from 77 ratings

Fans appreciate the realistic design and the relaxing building experience, but some find the color scheme slightly repetitive. The adjustable branches are a popular feature, allowing for a customized display.

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📝 Our Take

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The Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree is a beautiful and relaxing build. Its vibrant colors and elegant design capture the essence of a real bonsai, making it a standout piece in the Botanical Collection.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates the art of bonsai. The build is engaging without being overly complex, and the finished model is a stunning display piece for your home or office.

Skip this if you prefer action-packed sets with play features. This is purely a display model; consider other LEGO sets like the vehicle or architecture sets if you are looking for something more interactive.

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🧱 Building Experience

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474

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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24cm × 22cm × 26cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Intricate leaf assembly using multiple leaf elements
Creative use of Technic elements for structural support
Adjustable branch positioning for a customizable display
Sturdy base construction with detailed pot design

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Current release

The Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree (10348-1) presents a modest investment opportunity within the LEGO Botanical Collection. Its relatively low piece count and price point make it accessible to a wide range of collectors. While the Botanical theme has proven popular, driving up prices for retired sets like the original Bonsai Tree, this set's higher piece count compared to similar sets may temper its appreciation. The current price drop is a concern, but the eventual retirement will likely see a rise in value.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

This set competes with other botanical sets like the Flower Bouquet (10280-1) and the Bird of Paradise (10289-1). The Bonsai Tree offers a different kind of display piece, focusing on the art of miniature trees. It's a great choice for those who prefer a more subtle and elegant aesthetic. Its lower price point also makes it a more accessible option than some of the larger botanical sets.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 474
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 90 unique parts, 474 pieces

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Plant, Leaves 6 x...

Part #: 10884 16× Reddish Orange

Plant, Leaves 6 x...

Part #: 10884 21× Red

Plant, Leaves 6 x...

Part #: 10884 8× Orange

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 11153 2× Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 2× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 11477 4× Lime

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 13547 2× Dark Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14418 10× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 6× Lime

Part #: 20482 15× Red

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 2142 2× Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 22885 2× Black

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 20× Dark Green

Part #: 2736 10× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 2752 1× Tan

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 28192 10× Dark Tan

Part #: 3003 1× Dark Tan

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 9× Dark Green

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Dark Green

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Bright Green

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Dark Green

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Yellow

Part #: 3023 8× Dark Tan

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 2× Black

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Tan

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 2× Green

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 30357 2× Dark Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30414 2× Olive Green

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Red

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Dark Green

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 4× Dark Green

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 1× Yellow

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 8× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064a 2× Dark Tan

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 32803 1× Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3386 2× Green

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 35480 6× Bright Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 35480 4× Reddish Orange

Part #: 3710 2× Dark Tan

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 4× Dark Green

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Angled 3 x ...

Part #: 39613 4× Bright Green

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 2× Lime

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 1× Dark Tan

Bracket 2 x 2 wit...

Part #: 41682 1× Tan

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 4304 9× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 5× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Plate Rot...

Part #: 51138 5× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 53540 1× White

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 5489 2× Tan

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 57585 5× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 5841 8× Dark Tan

Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...

Part #: 5843 12× Dark Green

Part #: 59443 15× Tan

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 12× Bright Green

Part #: 64799 1× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 2× Tan

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 8× Dark Green

Hair Small Tuft

Part #: 68212 10× Olive Green

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 72132 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plant, Round 3 x ...

Part #: 7264 25× Red

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 73109 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 73230 2× Medium Nougat

Part #: 73825 10× Medium Nougat

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 73825 4× Dark Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 78257 10× Tan

Part #: 86996 4× Olive Green

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 2× Lime

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 89678 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick and Axle Se...

Part #: 96874 1× Dark Turquoise

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Tan

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99781 4× Green

The set features a variety of plant elements in vibrant red, reddish orange, and olive green, making it a great source for MOC builders looking to add realistic foliage to their creations. The tan elements are also useful for creating natural-looking landscapes and structures.

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💎 Notable Parts

Red Plant, Round 3 x 3 - 3 Leaves (25x) $6.25

Red Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 Swordleaf with Clip [Thick Open O Clip] (21x) $5.25

Reddish Orange Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 Swordleaf with Clip [Thick Open O Clip] (16x) $4.00

Orange Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 Swordleaf with Clip [Thick Open O Clip] (8x) $2.00

Olive Green Hair Small Tuft (10x) $3.00

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$20.50

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Seasonal variations with different colored leaves (cherry blossom, autumn colors)

🌳 Different bonsai tree styles (e.g., cascade, broom)

🏛 Asian-inspired garden scene with pagoda and pond

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

Based on 11 discussions

3.9 /5

Positive

55% positive

BlockTalk AI

The LEGO Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree is generally well-received for its shaping and color gradient, though some find the grey pieces distracting and wish they were better hidden or recolored. Some appreciate the buildable base, while others miss the original Bonsai's stand and ease of modification, with the pot design receiving mixed reactions.

Wish they started making the hinge in tan, the gray wrecks it

461 upvotes • 1y ago

i wish they would have hidden the grey pieces better of recoloured them. otherwise it is a fantastic tree. i am gonna buy it

74 upvotes • 1y ago

I liked my original bonsai, and I like this one too. The shaping of the tree is nice, the color gradient of the foliage is awesome, and I love that...

40 upvotes • 1y ago

What YouTubers Say

Based on 5 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

The LEGO Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree (10348) receives mixed reactions from LEGO YouTubers. While some appreciate it as part of the Botanical series, Macy's Bricks considers it potentially the "worst set of 2025" due to issues that arose during the build. Other reviewers like Tiago Catarino and JANG's LEGO Reviews offer neutral reviews, showcasing the set without strong positive or negative sentiments.

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Community Sentiment

Based on 11 Reddit opinions and 5 YouTube reviews

3.9 /5

Positive

55% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

Common Feedback

+ Love, Fun, Great

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

6 Reddit + 2 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

Many reviewers love the tree's overall shape and color gradient but heavily criticize the visible grey pieces, wishing they were tan or better hidden. Some feel the pot lacks detail and miss the stand from the original bonsai, also noting it may be harder to modify.

Reddit Reviews

6 discussions

Neutral

461

Wish they started making the hinge in tan, the gray wrecks it

1y ago in r/lego View

+ Positive Praise

i wish they would have hidden the grey pieces better of recoloured them. otherwise it is a fantastic tree. i am gonna buy it

1y ago in r/lego View

+ Positive Praise

I liked my original bonsai, and I like this one too. The shaping of the tree is nice, the color gradient of the foliage is awesome, and I love that I will actually build some more of the base inste...

1y ago in r/lego View

+ Positive Praise

Positiv: love the shape great colours Neutral: the pot looks OK not as easily modified as the original bonsai. I change my bonsai every few months, it's really funny, never gets boring to look at....

1y ago in r/lego View

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