Roar into the New Year!
Build the Year of the Tiger

Celebrate Lunar New Year with this adorable 193-piece LEGO tiger, complete with a traditional red envelope for gifting good fortune.

🏛 Chinese (Lunar) New Year
Set #40491

Year of the Tiger

The Year of the Tiger set is a charming tribute to the Lunar New Year.

🏆 Best For: Suitable for all ages, especially those celebrating Lunar New Year or enjoying animal builds. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 193 pcs 🎂 Ages 8+
★★★☆☆ 3.5

Fans appreciate the cute design and ease of build, making it a great gift for Lunar New Year. Some feel it's a bit simple for experienced builders but overall a charming and festive set.

📝 Our Take

The Year of the Tiger set is a charming tribute to the Lunar New Year. This adorable brick-built tiger captures the essence of the zodiac animal with its vibrant orange and black stripes and playful expression. It's a delightful way to celebrate the holiday and add a touch of festive cheer to any LEGO collection.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages, especially those interested in cultural themes. The build is relatively quick and straightforward, making it accessible for beginners, while the finished model is attractive enough for display by seasoned collectors. It's also a great gift for anyone celebrating the Lunar New Year.

Skip this if you prefer more complex or challenging LEGO builds. This set is designed for a simpler building experience and focuses on aesthetics rather than intricate techniques. Consider the larger Lunar New Year sets like the Lunar New Year Ice Festival (80109-1) for a more involved build.

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🧱 Building Experience

🧩
193
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
👤
8+
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and enjoyable build suitable for beginners
  • Uses SNOT techniques for shaping the tiger's face
  • Bright orange color scheme is visually appealing
  • Compact size makes it easy to display

📈 Investment Analysis

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B
Investment Grade
⏳ Appreciating
The Year of the Tiger set, as a retired Lunar New Year promotional set, holds moderate investment potential. Its limited availability and connection to a specific cultural event can drive up demand among collectors, especially those focused on completing the series of LEGO zodiac animals. However, its relatively small size and piece count may limit significant price appreciation. While not a guaranteed high-return investment, it's likely to hold its value and potentially increase modestly over time.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Lunar New Year sets, the Year of the Tiger is smaller and more affordable, making it an accessible entry point to the theme. While larger sets like the Lunar New Year Ice Festival (80109-1) offer more complex builds and play features, this set provides a charming and quick building experience focused on display. It's a good choice for those with limited space or budget who still want to celebrate the holiday with LEGO.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 51 unique parts • 177 total pieces

Plate 3 x 3 Plate 3 x 3
Part #: 11212 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Orange
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Black
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Copper Eye, Black Pupil print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769pr1117 White
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 White
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Orange
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Pearl Gold
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Green
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 15672 White
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 Black
Plate Round Half 4 x 8 Plate Round Half ...
Part #: 22888 Bright Green
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 10× Orange
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 White
Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 24201 Black
Plant, Leaves 4 x 3 Plant, Leaves 4 x 3
Part #: 2423 Lime
Slope Curved 3 x 2 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 24309 Black
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Pearl Gold
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Red
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Bright Pink
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 White
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 Black
Tile 2 x 3 Tile 2 x 3
Part #: 26603 Green
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 White
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Red
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 White
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Orange
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Orange
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Orange
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Orange
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Orange
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Green
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 White
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Orange
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Black
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Orange
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Pearl Gold
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Orange
Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves Plant, Plate 1 x ...
Part #: 32607 Green
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 32952 Orange
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 Black
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Orange
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Orange
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 36841 White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Orange
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Open O Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 44861 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 Orange
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 53451 Black
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 White
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 10× Orange
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Black
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Orange
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Orange
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Orange
Envelope, 2022 Year Of The Tiger Envelope, 2022 Ye...
Part #: 6356562 [No Color/Any Color]
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Round Hollow Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 76959 White
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Orange
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Yellow
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Black
Wedge Plate 3 x 4 with Stud Notches [Reinforced Underside] Wedge Plate 3 x 4...
Part #: 90194 White
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 99206 White
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 99206 Orange
The set features a vibrant array of orange pieces, ideal for builders looking to expand their collection of this color. The inclusion of printed eye tiles adds character and can be valuable for MOCs.

💎 Notable Parts

Orange Plate 2 x 2 Corner (10x) $1.00
Orange Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) (10x) $1.00
White Tile Round 2 x 2 with Copper Eye, Black Pupil print (2x) $2.00
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$4.00

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Rebuild into other big cat species (lion, cheetah, jaguar)
🌳 Create a Chinese-style garden diorama to display the tiger
🤖 Build a tiger-themed mech suit

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📖 Building Instructions 2

Year of the Tiger Instructions
BI 3100, 64+4, 40491 V29
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Year of the Tiger Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

51
Unique Parts
177
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1