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Build the African Diorama

Embark on a brick-building journey to the African savanna with this charming 287-piece set, complete with a young elephant and marabou stork!

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Set #40784

African Savanna Diorama

The African Savanna Diorama is a delightful miniature ecosystem.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for nature lovers and LEGO fans of all ages looking for a quick and satisfying build ⏱ 2.5 hr build 🧩 287 pcs 🎂 Ages 12+
★★★☆☆ 3.5

Fans appreciate the set's charming design and ease of build, making it a great display piece for nature lovers. Some note that it is a small set for the price, but the overall aesthetic and unique subject matter are well-received.

📝 Our Take

The African Savanna Diorama is a delightful miniature ecosystem. This promotional set perfectly captures the essence of the savanna with its vibrant colors and charming animal figures, making it a standout display piece.

This set is perfect for nature enthusiasts and LEGO collectors seeking a small, satisfying build. The diorama is both engaging to construct and visually appealing, fitting easily on shelves or desks.

Skip this if you prefer larger, more complex builds or are uninterested in nature-themed sets. Consider the larger LEGO Ideas Botanical Collection sets for more intricate building experiences.

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🧱 Building Experience

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287
Pieces
2.5h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
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12cm × 13cm × 13cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Assembling the detailed savanna landscape with varied plant life
  • Creating the water feature using trans-light blue plates
  • Building the adorable young elephant and marabou stork figures
  • Adding the stork's egg to the tree for a charming finishing touch

📈 Investment Analysis

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The African Savanna Diorama presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a promotional set, its availability may be limited, potentially driving up its value on the secondary market. The nature theme appeals to a broad audience, and the set's small size makes it an attractive display piece. However, its lower piece count and status as a non-licensed set might limit significant appreciation.

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📖 About This Set

This LEGO® African Savanna Diorama (40784) nature display model is the third building kit in a LEGO collectible series celebrating the wonders of nature. The vibrant scene captures the intriguing details and wildlife of the savanna. Set the scene by assembling the trees, water and flowers. Add the young elephant and the marabou stork, then place the stork’s egg in the tree for a fun finishing touch. This set makes a great gift for kids aged 12 and up or anyone who loves the natural world.

  • A nature display packed with details – This LEGO® African Savanna Diorama model toy, with elephant and stork figures, depicts a savanna scene with lots of details to discover
  • A collectible display piece – This set is the third in a LEGO® collectible series designed to celebrate the wonders of the natural world
  • African Savanna display – Create a vibrant model to display in your home with plants, flowers and animals inspired by the African Savanna landscape
  • Elephant and marabou stork – Have fun assembling the elephant and a stork with an egg to add to the scene
  • Gift for kids and nature lovers – This set makes an imaginative gift for anyone who loves the natural world or enjoys building models from the LEGO® collectible series
  • Measurements – A 287-piece set with a model measuring over 4.5 in. (12 cm) high, 5 in. (13 cm) wide and 5 in. (13 cm) deep

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other small LEGO dioramas, the African Savanna Diorama offers a unique focus on wildlife and natural landscapes. While smaller than sets like the Bonsai Tree (10281-1), its compact size and vibrant design make it a great alternative for limited display spaces. It's a good choice for those who prefer nature themes over vehicles or buildings.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 62 unique parts • 250 total pieces

Weapon Bladed Claw Spread Weapon Bladed Cla...
Part #: 10187 Dark Green
Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 11153 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11476 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Black
Wedge Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Corner Wedge Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 13548 Medium Nougat
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 1 x 2 Half Circle with Stud (Jumper) Plate Round 1 x 2...
Part #: 1745 White
Plant, Flower Stem with Bar and 6 Stems Plant, Flower Ste...
Part #: 19119 Dark Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 Dark Bluish Gray
Bar Holder with Hole and Bar Handle Bar Holder with H...
Part #: 23443 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Dark Bluish Gray
Large Figure Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Axle Hole and Two Bar Holders Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 24122 Reddish Brown
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24299 Black
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24307 Black
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Bright Light Orange
Food Egg with 1.5mm Hole [Plain] Food Egg with 1.5...
Part #: 24946 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 Dark Pink
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 26601 19× Dark Orange
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 26601 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Dark Orange
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Tan
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 13× Trans-Light Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Orange
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Orange
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Black
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 Reddish Brown
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Medium Nougat
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Tan
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Tan
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Red
Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves Plant, Plate 1 x ...
Part #: 32607 16× Green
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 32803 Dark Bluish Gray
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Full Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 3484 Reddish Brown
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Full Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 3484 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Plant, Stem with 3 Leaves and Bottom Pin Plant, Stem with ...
Part #: 37695 Olive Green
Equipment Candlestick Equipment Candles...
Part #: 37762 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Tan
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Reddish Brown
Cone 2 x 2 x 2, Open Stud Cone 2 x 2 x 2, O...
Part #: 3942c Reddish Brown
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Green
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Dark Tan
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Reddish Brown
Plant, Flower, Minifig Accessory with 7 Thick Petals and Pin, Center Ring Plant, Flower, Mi...
Part #: 4367 Dark Pink
Plant, Flower, Minifig Accessory with 7 Thick Petals and Pin, Center Ring Plant, Flower, Mi...
Part #: 4367 Bright Green
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 4 Offset with Bar Holes Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4590 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4733 White
Plant, Leaves Stacked 4 x 5 x 1 2/3 Plant, Leaves Sta...
Part #: 5058 Dark Green
Plant, Leaves Stacked 4 x 5 x 1 2/3 Plant, Leaves Sta...
Part #: 5058 Green
Plant, Pumpkin Plant, Pumpkin
Part #: 51270 Dark Orange
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 53451 Tan
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Medium Nougat
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Reddish Brown
Plate Round Corner 6 x 6 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 6003 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 White
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Dark Bluish Gray
Bar 1L / Stem with 3 Sprouts/Prongs Bar 1L / Stem wit...
Part #: 68211 Tan
Bar 1L / Stem with 3 Sprouts/Prongs Bar 1L / Stem wit...
Part #: 68211 Reddish Brown
Bar 2L with Stop in Center Bar 2L with Stop ...
Part #: 78258 White
Bar 2L with Stop in Center Bar 2L with Stop ...
Part #: 78258 Reddish Brown
Plate Round Corner 5 x 5 with 4 x 4 Round Cutout Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 80015 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Green
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Tan
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Trans-Light Blue
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 27× Dark Tan
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Dark Orange
Wedge 2 x 2 Facet Wedge 2 x 2 Facet
Part #: 87620 Medium Nougat
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Grooves and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 90258 Dark Orange
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Dark Bluish Gray
This set features a good selection of plant pieces in various shades of green, useful for MOC builders creating natural environments. The dark orange wedge plates are also a valuable addition to any parts collection.

💎 Notable Parts

Dark Orange Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner (19x) $2.85
Green Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves (16x) $1.60
Trans-Light Blue Plate 1 x 2 (13x) $0.65
Dark Green Plant, Leaves Stacked 4 x 5 x 1 2/3 (6x) $1.50
Green Plant, Leaves Stacked 4 x 5 x 1 2/3 (6x) $1.50
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$8.10

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Expand the diorama to include other African animals like giraffes or lions
🌳 Create different savanna biomes, such as a watering hole or rocky outcrop
🌳 Build microscale versions of famous African landmarks like Mount Kilimanjaro

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📖 Building Instructions 2

African Savanna Diorama Instructions
BI 3101, 64+4, 40784 V29
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African Savanna Diorama Instructions
BI 3101, 64+4, 40784 V39
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Charts Inventory Statistics

62
Unique Parts
250
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1