Have a Hedgehog
Valentine's Picnic!

Build a romantic scene with 166 pieces, featuring two adorable hedgehogs enjoying a date under a heart-shaped mushroom.

🏛 Valentine
Set #40711

Hedgehog Picnic Date

The Hedgehog Picnic Date is an adorable Valentine's Day set.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for children and adults who enjoy cute, small-scale builds and Valentine's Day themes. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 166 pcs 🎂 Ages 8+
★★★☆☆ 3.7

The Hedgehog Picnic Date is generally well-received for its cuteness and ease of assembly, making it a great gift. However, some find the build too simple and the piece count low for the price.

📝 Our Take

The Hedgehog Picnic Date is an adorable Valentine's Day set. This charming build features two cute hedgehogs enjoying a romantic picnic, surrounded by delightful details like flowers and a heart-shaped table.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages, especially those looking for a sweet and simple build. It makes a thoughtful gift or a delightful addition to any Valentine's Day display, offering a quick and enjoyable building experience.

Skip this if you prefer more complex or challenging builds. If you're looking for a larger Valentine's Day set, consider building a custom heart display using loose bricks instead.

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🧱 Building Experience

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166
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
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12cm × 12cm × 7cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • The use of curved slopes to create the hedgehogs' bodies is clever.
  • The heart-shaped picnic table is a sweet and romantic touch.
  • The bright colors and floral details add to the set's charm.
  • Easy-to-follow instructions make it a great build for beginners.

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Hedgehog Picnic Date set is a small, seasonal set, which generally limits its investment potential. However, its affordability and Valentine's Day theme could make it a popular gift item, potentially increasing demand upon retirement. While not expected to generate significant returns, its limited availability and charm might make it a modest investment for collectors of seasonal LEGO sets. The falling price may also impact its future value.

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📖 About This Set

Celebrate any special occasion with this adorable LEGO® Hedgehog Picnic Date (40711) animal toy building set packed with fun features. Boys and girls aged 8+ can build, display and stage stories with a playset featuring 2 hedgehog models sitting beneath a heart-shaped mushroom on a heart-shaped base.

This colorful LEGO building set is packed with added play value for kids. The hedgehogs can be detached from the bench to stand freely or they can sit and enjoy a picnic with a blanket, rose, cups, pie and yellow butterfly. They also have paws that can hold the cups.

This playset makes a great LEGO gift for any special occasion including Valentine’s Day and can be added to other LEGO building sets (sold separately) so kids can enjoy even bigger animal stories. The hedgehogs also make an attractive display item on a shelf or bedside table once playtime is over.

  • LEGO® animal toy playset – Boys and girls aged 8 and up can play out fun stories with the LEGO Hedgehog Picnic Date building set packed with fun features
  • 2 Hedgehog models – The playset comes with 2 cute hedgehogs who can be detached from the bench to stand on their own and have paws that hold cups for added play value
  • A playset to celebrate love – Features 2 hedgehogs on a date sitting beneath a heart-shaped mushroom on a heart-shaped base
  • Packed with accessories – The set comes with a blanket, bench, rose, cups, pie and a yellow butterfly so the hedgehogs can enjoy a fun picnic
  • Animal toy gift – This cute and colorful playset can be given as a gift for special occasions including Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day
  • More animal stories – The playset can be combined with other LEGO® building sets so kids can enjoy even bigger animal adventures
  • Measurements – This 166-piece LEGO® building set measures over 2.5 in. (7 cm) high, 4.5 in. (12 cm) wide and 4.5 in. (12 cm) deep

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Valentine's Day themed LEGO sets, the Hedgehog Picnic Date offers a cute and affordable option. While it may not have the complexity of larger sets, its charm and ease of build make it a great choice for a quick and enjoyable project. It's more focused than sets like 40522-1 Valentine Lovebirds, offering a specific scene.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 59 unique parts • 160 total pieces

Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Reddish Brown
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Dark Orange
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Red
Plate Round 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Round Opening Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 11833 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder with Tree Trunk / Wood Log Print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769pr1075 Reddish Brown
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 Tan
Tile Round 1 x 2 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 2 ...
Part #: 1748 White
Plate Round Corners 2 x 6 Double Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 18980 Red
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 White
Plate Round Half 4 x 8 Plate Round Half ...
Part #: 22888 Green
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 3 x 2 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 24309 Red
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Dark Orange
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Bright Pink
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Lime
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 White
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 Red
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 Red
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Orange
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Tan
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Red
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Green
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Dark Orange
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Orange
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Tan
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Chocolate Bar Print Tile 1 x 2 with C...
Part #: 3069bpr0168 Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Red
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 Lime
Plate Special 1 x 3 with 2 Studs with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 34103 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 White
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 Yellow
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Black
Plate 8 x 8 Plate 8 x 8
Part #: 41539 Green
Brick Curved 6 x 1 Brick Curved 6 x 1
Part #: 42022 White
Plant, Flower 2 x 2 Leaves - Angular Plant, Flower 2 x...
Part #: 4727 Bright Green
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4733 Lime
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Red
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 49668 Red
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 Red
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Red
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 White
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Medium Nougat
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Tan
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 2 x 4 with Groove and Two Center Studs (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 65509 Dark Orange
Bar, Angled with 1 x 1 Round Plate / Stud on End Bar, Angled with ...
Part #: 65578 Green
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 8 Studs on 3 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 67329 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Axle Hole and Grill on Sides (Haybale) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 71752 Tan
Brick Round Corner, Curved 3 x 3 x 1 Quarter Circle Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 76797 Red
Plate 3 x 3 Corner Plate 3 x 3 Corner
Part #: 77844 Black
Insect, Butterfly Insect, Butterfly
Part #: 80674 Bright Light Orange
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Yellow
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 White
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 Light Bluish Gray
Bag / Basket Bag / Basket
Part #: 93092 Bright Light Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Offset Black Eye Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0008 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black Eye Closed with Eyelashes Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0026 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Ladybug print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0374 Red
This set includes a variety of curved slopes and plates in red, white, and reddish-brown, useful for creating organic shapes and small builds. The Dark Bluish Gray bricks with studs on multiple sides offer interesting building possibilities.

💎 Notable Parts

Red Brick Round Corner, Curved 3 x 3 x 1 Quarter Circle (5x) $1.25
Reddish Brown Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (4x) $0.80
Dark Bluish Gray Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 8 Studs on 3 Sides (8x) $1.60
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.65

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Expand the picnic scene into a larger forest diorama.
🏰 Use the reddish-brown bricks to create a small woodland cottage.
🌳 Build a hedgehog family with different sizes.

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📖 Building Instructions 4

Hedgehog Picnic Date Instructions
BI 3102, 64+4, 40711 V29
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Hedgehog Picnic Date Instructions
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Hedgehog Picnic Date Instructions
BI 3102, 64+4, 40711 V29
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Hedgehog Picnic Date Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

59
Unique Parts
160
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1