How many pieces are in the Festival Calendar?

Festival Calendar contains 345 pieces.

What age is the Festival Calendar recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 10+.

When was the Festival Calendar released?

Festival Calendar was released in 2024.

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🏛 Chinese (Lunar) New Year

Set #40678

Festival Calendar

The Festival Calendar is a delightful celebration of Lunar New Year traditions.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 10+ · Beginner build Families, LEGO beginners, and those interested in Lunar New Year celebrations
Build: 345 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $29.94 list price · 8.7¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.9 community rating from 38 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's vibrant colors and cultural relevance. However, some find the build to be repetitive and the minifigures to be fairly generic.

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📝 Our Take

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The Festival Calendar is a delightful celebration of Lunar New Year traditions. This set beautifully captures the essence of festive decorations and customs, making it a perfect display piece for the holiday season.

This set is perfect for families and LEGO enthusiasts of all ages. The build is engaging and accessible, offering a fun way to learn about Chinese New Year traditions. It also makes a wonderful gift!

Skip this if you prefer larger, more complex LEGO models. For a more challenging build, consider the Lunar New Year Parade set 80166-1 or similar sets with higher piece counts.

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345

Pieces

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1.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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13cm × 16cm × 10cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Easy to follow instructions
Colorful and vibrant design
Engaging and educational experience
Perfect for seasonal display

📈 Investment Analysis

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C+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

As a seasonal set tied to the Chinese New Year, the Festival Calendar has niche appeal. Its relatively low piece count and accessible price point make it less of a high-value investment compared to larger, more exclusive sets. However, its cultural significance and potential for limited availability after the holiday season could lead to modest appreciation over time. Collectors interested in completing their Lunar New Year LEGO collection may be willing to pay a premium in the future. The set's investment potential hinges on its cultural relevance and potential scarcity.

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Compared to other Lunar New Year sets, the Festival Calendar offers a more compact and affordable option. While sets like the Lunar New Year Ice Festival (80109-1) provide larger, more elaborate scenes, this set focuses on smaller, more intimate festive details. It's a great choice for those with limited space or budget, or those looking for a quick and enjoyable build.

2 Minifigures Included

Man, Red Jacket, Dark Blue Legs, Black Hair

4 parts

C+

Woman, Dark Turquoise Jacket, Sand Blue Legs, Black Hair

4 parts

C+

The set includes two minifigures, a man and a woman, both featuring common hairpieces and torsos. While not exclusive, they add a human element to the festive scene.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 345
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 113 unique parts, 337 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 10247 1× Red

Bar Holder with Clip

Part #: 11090 10× Red

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 11214 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 11214 1× Red

Sports Roller Skate

Part #: 11253 1× Pearl Gold

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 4× Bright Light Orange

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 2× Blue

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 4× Red

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 11833 1× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 14719 4× White

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769 3× Pearl Gold

Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...

Part #: 15254 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 15395 2× Red

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 15429 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× Dark Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 2× Red

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 15672 6× Dark Red

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15712 8× Dark Red

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 1745 1× Red

Tile 4 x 4

Part #: 1751 1× White

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 2× Bright Light Orange

Plate Round Half ...

Part #: 22888 2× Medium Azure

Lattice 3 x 6 Mod...

Part #: 23444 2× Pearl Gold

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 24246 2× White

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 24246 1× Bright Light Orange

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 3× Red

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× White

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 6× Dark Red

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 1× Red

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2476a 2× Black

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 20× Bright Light Orange

Tassel with 1 x 1...

Part #: 25375 2× Pearl Gold

Cable, Flexible 2...

Part #: 2630 1× Black

Tile 2 x 2 Curved...

Part #: 27925 1× Bright Light Orange

Curled Decorative...

Part #: 28870 2× Pearl Gold

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× White

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Red

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 4× Red

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× White

Part #: 3022 2× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Bright Light Orange

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Blue

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Part #: 3024 2× White

Plate 6 x 12

Part #: 3028 1× White

Plate 4 x 12

Part #: 3029 1× Red

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Medium Azure

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 1× Medium Azure

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 6× Bright Light Orange

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Red

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Bright Light Orange

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Red

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 2× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064a 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

Part #: 3245c 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32525 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plant, Plate 1 x ...

Part #: 32607 4× Dark Green

Plant, Plate 1 x ...

Part #: 32607 2× Bright Light Orange

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3262 2× Red

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 32803 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 32828 2× Pearl Gold

Plant, Carrot Top

Part #: 33183 2× Bright Light Orange

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 33909 2× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 33909 1× Dark Red

Part #: 3623 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 3× Dark Red

Fence Lattice 1 x...

Part #: 3633 2× Pearl Gold

Part #: 3710 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3747b 2× Tan

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 2× Red

Dish 4 x 4 Invert...

Part #: 3960 2× Pearl Gold

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 1× White

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 1× Dark Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 2× White

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 1× White

Bracket 2 x 2 wit...

Part #: 41682 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Part #: 41769 2× Dark Red

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41770 2× Dark Red

Plate 8 x 8 with ...

Part #: 41948 2× Red

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 1× Blue

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 1× Bright Light Orange

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 44861 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 44865 1× White

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 47457 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 47458 2× Pearl Gold

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 49307 2× Red

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 49307 6× White

Wedge Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 51739 1× Red

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Dark Red

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× White

Part #: 60470b 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 60474 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 60474 2× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60897 4× Red

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 4× Medium Azure

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 61332 2× Black

Hinge Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 6134 2× Black

Part #: 65509 2× White

Bar, Angled with ...

Part #: 65578 4× Trans-Clear

Wheel 41 x 15

Part #: 68327 4× White

Part #: 70681 2× Blue

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 2× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 87580 2× White

Bar 5L with Handl...

Part #: 87618 2× Pearl Gold

Bar 1L with Top S...

Part #: 92690 1× Pearl Gold

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 1× White

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0008 2× White

🧱 Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 10106907 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The set features a good selection of red, white, and bright light orange elements, ideal for building festive decorations and traditional Chinese designs. The inclusion of curved slopes and rounded tiles allows for smooth and detailed construction.

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💎 Notable Parts

Bright Light Orange Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter (20x) $2.00

Dark Red Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges (8x) $1.20

Dark Red Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] (6x) $0.90

Dark Green Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves (4x) $1.00

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$5.10

💡 MOC Potential

⛪ Traditional Chinese temple or shrine

🏙 Expandable modular buildings for a Lunar New Year village

🌳 Detailed bonsai tree or Lunar New Year floral arrangement

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Sayitagainlex's video provides a quick look at the LEGO Festival Calendar 40678, focusing on the unboxing and minifigure elements. The video emphasizes the set's versatility, showcasing both the Lunar New Year and Dragon Boat Festival build options available.

[FREE] Gunna x Rich the Kid Type Beat | Chinese New Year

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[FREE] Gunna x Rich the Kid Type Beat | Chinese New Year

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📖 Building Instructions 2

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Inventory Statistics

113

Unique Parts

345

Official Piece Count

337

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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