Year of the Monkey
other • 165 pcs
- Set number
- 40207-1
- Availability
- In production
- Pieces
- 165
- Released
- 2016
- Theme
- Other
- Barcode
- 5702015612999
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Where it came from
The Year of the Monkey set, released under the promotional 40207 set number in 2016, was created by the Lego Group to commemorate the Chinese zodiac. As part of a series of seasonal offerings intended for the Lunar New Year, the set was designed to be a functional desk ornament or gift. Its release followed the company's growing focus on expanding its reach within the Asian market, leveraging the cultural significance of the zodiac animal for fans and collectors.
The design features a brick-built monkey with articulated limbs and a display base decorated with traditional red and gold accents, consistent with the aesthetic of Lunar New Year celebrations. It was illustrated and engineered to be a concise build that captures the playful essence of the zodiac sign. Upon its debut, the set was primarily distributed as a promotional item at Lego stores, where it was generally well-received by collectors for its simple yet expressive design and its seasonal utility as a decorative piece.
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