LEGO Money Tree (40648)

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For context, the Cantonese word for Mandarin is “kam”, which is also a homonym for “gold”, which is why these little shrubs are used as decorations, and Mandarins are also gifted to one another as symbols of prosperity – hence the set’s name “Money Tree”. If anyone wants to make a paper boat, I came up with the same basic design shortly after the release of 21326, but using a pair of cheese wedges where the jumper plate is attached. These little the leaves, and together with the kumquats, and coins give the Money Tree plenty of visual bookmarks that draw your eyes to all the interesting elements. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure and the brick and knob configurations are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site. The set offers no playability, but it does make a lovely display model, particularly when placed between the two .

Be sure to also check out my review of 80111 Lunar New Year Parade or 80110 Lunar New Year Display to get a taste of the other 2023 LEGO Lunar New Year sets! Money Tree is a seasonal model and one in line with the likes of the Chinese Traditional Festival range too, so don’t expect it to be available outside of LEGO. Contact Us LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group of Companies. In case you couldn’t infer by that description, this is an extremely repetitive build with many of the branches being identical in structure. Riches, rewards, prosperity and good fortune will be yours during the Year of the Rabbit with our custom-designed acrylic display case ideally sized for the LEGO® Chinese New Year Money Tree set.Like many of the annual LEGO Chinese New Year models before it, there’s cultural significance to 40648 Money Tree. Although this set isn’t an entry in that range, it could easily sit beside them or as a budget-friendly alternative to the likes of 10281 Bonsai Tree.

This sets the stage to ring in the new year—which falls on February 10 this year—and to welcome in fortune and prosperity. Lunar New Year is around the corner, which means that it’s time to take out the trash—literally and figuratively.

It’s customary to brighten your home with symbolic flowers, plants, and fruits, such as peonies, pussy willows, kumquats, and oranges, which represent fertility and abundance for the new year. Celebrate Chinese New Year with this fascinating and wonderfully detailed Money Tree (40648) adorned with riches and rewards. Melding LEGO and Technic in the most ingenious ways, the build is especially challenging but rewarding, especially when you see the functions in action! The tree appears very organic, except at the very top, where the 45-degree corner roof tiles look a bit out of place when compared to the pieces used for the rest of the tree. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

On the day of Lunar New Year—this year, February 10 kicks off the Year of the Dragon—we put down our cleaning supplies. Money Tree is a small 336-piece model of a kumquat/tangerine/mini mandarin tree, which is another common sight around Chinese New Year. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).These coins are traditionally hung from the leaves of the tree, earning its nickname – the Money Tree. We’ve supported 100’s of businesses with a variety of bespoke LEGO B2B services providing each client with a dedicated single point of contact throughout the process. You begin by building the red pot, and the Money Tree from the ground up, adding the leaves as you build upwards. Recently, my family started a new, unconventional tradition: We turned to Lego to help set the scene. One of the downsides is the trunk, which isn’t really visible as its obscured by all the leaves, but despite the branches from each angle, looks a little too straight and unnatural.