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Build your own Japan Postcard

Capture the beauty of Japan with 262 pieces, featuring Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, and more iconic landmarks!

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Set #40713

Japan Postcard

The Japan Postcard set is a delightful miniature tribute to iconic Japanese imagery.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for LEGO beginners and those who appreciate Japanese culture. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 262 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.1

Fans appreciate the charming design and quick build, making it a great display piece. Some feel the set is a bit basic, but overall it's considered a good value for the price and a nice tribute to Japanese culture.

📝 Our Take

The Japan Postcard set is a delightful miniature tribute to iconic Japanese imagery. Capturing the essence of Mount Fuji and traditional architecture in a compact build, it offers a charming display piece that celebrates Japanese culture.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts seeking a quick and satisfying build, as well as those with an appreciation for Japanese themes. Its small size makes it ideal for desks, shelves, or as a thoughtful gift.

Skip this if you prefer larger, more complex models or are looking for extensive play features. Consider the Architecture series for more intricate builds, or larger Creator sets for broader creative possibilities.

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🧱 Building Experience

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262
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and quick build
  • Uses bright colors to capture the scene
  • Great display piece for desks or shelves
  • Incorporates iconic Japanese imagery

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
C+
Investment Grade
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The Japan Postcard set offers modest investment potential. Its low price point and broad appeal could make it a popular gift item, potentially driving demand upon retirement. However, its relatively small size and piece count limit its long-term appreciation potential. As a licensed product, it may see a slight bump in value, but investors should not expect significant returns.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO postcard sets, the Japan Postcard offers a unique cultural theme. While similar in size and piece count to the New York or Paris postcards, this set focuses on a specific country, appealing to those interested in Japanese culture. Its lower price point compared to larger Architecture sets makes it an accessible alternative for those seeking a smaller, more affordable display piece.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 56 unique parts • 202 total pieces

Sticker Sheet for Set 40713-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 10106906 [No Color/Any Color]
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Dark Brown
Wedge Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Corner Wedge Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 13548 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 3 [Gothic] Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...
Part #: 13965 Dark Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Reddish Brown
Plant, with Bar and Off-shoot with Stud Plant, with Bar a...
Part #: 1566 Reddish Brown
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Bright Green
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Blue
Plant, Leaves 4 x 3 Plant, Leaves 4 x 3
Part #: 2423 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 24246 White
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Black
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Bright Green
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Magenta
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Orange
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Bright Pink
Tile 2 x 3 Tile 2 x 3
Part #: 26603 10× Medium Azure
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Black
Plant, Round 1 x 1 - 3 Bamboo Leaves Plant, Round 1 x ...
Part #: 30176 Green
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Clear
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Green
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 White
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Light Blue
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Green
Plate 4 x 12 Plate 4 x 12
Part #: 3029 Black
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Green
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Dark Azure
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Green
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Double Slope 45° 2 x 2 D...
Part #: 3043 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round Corner 4 x 4 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30565 Dark Tan
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 10× Bright Green
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Trans-Light Blue
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Green
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Blue
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Medium Azure
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Blue
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Reddish Brown
Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves Plant, Plate 1 x ...
Part #: 32607 Orange
Food Hot Dog / Sausage Food Hot Dog / Sa...
Part #: 33078 Red
Plate Special 1 x 3 with 2 Studs with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 34103 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 3 with 2 Studs with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 34103 Red
Plate Special 1 x 3 with 2 Studs with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 34103 White
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Black
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Full Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 3484 Red
Slope Double 45° 1 x 1 Slope Double 45° ...
Part #: 35464 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 3 x 5 Cloud with 3 Center Studs Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 35470 White
Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 (Triangle) Tile 45° Cut 2 x ...
Part #: 35787 Blue
Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 (Triangle) Tile 45° Cut 2 x ...
Part #: 35787 White
Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 (Triangle) Tile 45° Cut 2 x ...
Part #: 35787 Medium Azure
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Green
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Black
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3679 Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 Black
Crown / Flower / Egg Shell Half Crown / Flower / ...
Part #: 39262 White
Bracket 2 x 2 with 1 x 2 Vertical Studs Bracket 2 x 2 wit...
Part #: 41682 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4733 Light Bluish Gray
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Dark Brown
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Reddish Brown
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Medium Azure
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Dark Tan
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Black
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Blue
Tile 2 x 6 Tile 2 x 6
Part #: 69729 White
Bar 2L with Stop in Center Bar 2L with Stop ...
Part #: 78258 Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Tan
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Blue
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Trans-Light Blue
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Dark Bluish Gray
The set includes a good selection of small tiles and plates in medium azure and bright green, useful for adding detail to MOCs. The jumper plates in light bluish gray are also handy for offset building techniques.

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 Notable Parts

Bright Green Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud (10x) $0.50
Medium Azure Tile 2 x 3 (10x) $0.70
Light Bluish Gray Plate Special 1 x 3 with 2 Studs with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) (7x) $1.40
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$2.60

💡 MOC Potential

🏛 Expand the scene to include more traditional Japanese buildings
🌳 Rebuild into a cherry blossom tree diorama
🏙 Integrate into a larger LEGO city layout as a cultural district

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Charts Inventory Statistics

56
Unique Parts
202
Total Pieces
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