Adapted by Tammy McLeod and tested by Jolene Nemeth.
Delight a globe-trotter with this collectible LEGO® Japan Postcard (40713) for kids aged 9 and up, which makes a beautiful postcard gift for loved ones who have visited Japan or who dream of traveling there. An ode to one of the country’s most iconic landmarks, it depicts Mount Fuji surrounded by cherry blossom trees, a red bridge and a Himeji-inspired castle. The 3D model also includes a sticker sheet allowing builders to complete the postcard with a ‘Japan’ plaque in English or Japanese.
Postcard gift celebrating Japan – This 3D buildable LEGO® Japan Postcard is brimming with details to delight travel-lovers aged 9 and up.
A sightseeing experience – Mount Fuji is the focal point of the postcard, and it’s surrounded by other symbols synonymous with Japan.
Iconic details – In addition to the cherry blossom tree, red bridge and Himeji-inspired castle, elements include bamboo, lanterns and a lotus flower.
Build and display – Standing over 4 in. (10 cm) high, this 262-piece LEGO® postcard makes a unique display item.
The front of the box shows a shallow, open diorama with a snow-capped Mount Fuji on the flat background. The foreground consists of 3-D elements in a garden scene with a tree filled with pink cherry blossoms, a red bridge, and various plants including bamboo and water lilies. There is a grey stone lantern in one corner and a small castle that resembles Himeji Castle. The center of the base has a plate reading Japan with images of cherry blossoms on either side.
The back of the box shows a stylized world map with a location marker on Japan, along with 4 close up images of the set. The first shows that the snow on Mount Fuji is a layer thicker than the rest of the background, providing some texture. The second image shows the plate replaced by Japan in Japanese characters, as well as the bridge in the garden. The third shows the cherry tree from a different angle and the last shows the small castle also from a different angle.
The top of the box shows a 1:1 image of one of the orange flowers from the garden, and the side of the box shows the water lily.
The build is 262 pieces in total and is for ages 9+.