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Cherry Blossoms — LEGO set 40725

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Altro · SET 40725

Cherry Blossoms

Two buildable cherry branches combine pink and white flowers with small buds.

Pieces
430
Release year
2024
Theme
Altro
Set number
40725
LEGO recommended age
8+
LEGO Italy price
14.99 €

Source: LEGO Italy · Price checked on 26 October 2026. Price and availability may change. Check the store for current details. This is not a verified launch price.

Official English name verified at: LEGO English catalogue ↗ · Checked on 26 October 2026.

TIME TO BUILD

How long does it take to build Cherry Blossoms?

Active building time · one person

A starting point for planning your build. Times for each experience level are editorial estimates, not measurements submitted by HowLongToBuild users.

Editorial estimate · first build

Beginner

≈ 2 h 15 minSuggested range1 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min

Intermediate

≈ 1 h 30 minSuggested range45 min – 2 h 30 min

Experienced

≈ 1 hSuggested range30 min – 1 h 45 min

Based on one person building the set for the first time, following the original instructions and using numbered bags where supplied. Includes normal piece-finding and minor adjustments; excludes long breaks, filming, dismantling and modifications. Sources may use different methods. This range is neither a statistical interval nor a limit: your build may take less or more time.

How we estimate times · sources and method

Editorial assessment of the first illustrated arrangement: Two buildable cherry branches combine pink and white flowers with small buds. Building the flowers is repetitive, but their orientation changes the final appearance. A first build following the instructions, including normal piece finding; an adult may help when needed. Breaks and subsequent play are excluded. No verified timed build: indicative values with substantial variation.

Sources do not always specify the builder’s experience. The three experience bands are our editorial assessment, based on the complexity of the set and individual accounts where available.

Checked: 26 October 2026 · Method v1.0 · Limited reports; not a statistical average.

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BEYOND THE BRICKS

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The model, the history, the ideas

Inside the set

01

Two matching branches

The two stems create an arrangement that can be positioned at different angles.

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02

Repeated small elements

Building the flowers is repetitive, but their orientation changes the final appearance.

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Beyond the set

The stories, places and inventions behind your build.

03

Plum blossoms came first

Hanami was initially associated with plum blossoms before becoming chiefly linked with cherry blossoms.

Library of Congress
04

Brief blossoms

The blossoms’ short life has made sakura a metaphor for fleeting beauty in Japanese culture.

Library of Congress

Written by HowLongToBuild · Sources are linked with each story · Checked on 26 October 2026. Historical facts and story details refer to the context described.

THE COMMUNITY’S EXPERIENCE

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SET THE MOOD

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Cherry Blossoms · Selected for the subject and atmosphere

The movement of the strings and seasonal contrasts complement botanical colours and shapes. Choose the ambient alternative for a less animated atmosphere.

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