LEGO Reviews Seasonal40648

Money Tree

Name: LEGO Money Tree 40648
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40648
Rating: 4.76 (924 reviews)

79 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2022336 pcsHigh agreement · 99%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

924

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 79.1 and 924 owner ratings averaging 4.76, the Money Tree is a Recommended seasonal display set that connects strongly with Lunar New Year collectors and LEGO plant/decor fans, delivering an efficient parts density and proven gifting appeal at $24.99."

The 2022 Seasonal Money Tree set earns a BrickScore of 79.1 and a Recommended verdict built almost entirely on owner enthusiasm, as expert reviews from dedicated LEGO publications are absent from the data. With 924 owner ratings averaging 4.76 out of 5 (4.8 on Amazon, 4.57 on LEGO.com, 4.5 on Target), and a would-recommend rate of 82%, buyer sentiment is consistently warm. The set is embraced as a Chinese New Year display piece, a companion to the LEGO Bonsai Tree, and a relaxed seasonal build.

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LOVED (6)

01Festive golden coin and red envelope details that capture the Lunar New Year aesthetic
02Compact, charming finished display that works year-round, not just at New Year
03Appealing companion piece to the LEGO Bonsai Tree for shelf vignettes
04Relaxed, accessible build experience described as pleasant and satisfying
05Sturdy brown trunk and vibrant green foliage that read clearly at display size
06Strong gifting appeal for housewarmings, business openings, and Lunar New Year celebrations

CRITICIZED (4)

01Limited quantity of orange 'tangerine' elements included; buyers wanting more need to supplement from the LEGO store
02A small number of buyers found the instructions more complex than expected for a seasonal set
03Finished size is smaller than some buyers anticipated based on box imagery
04Build experience aspect consensus (65.7) is notably lower than display value (83.6), suggesting the journey is less memorable than the destination

What reviewers are saying

"For a US$24.99 set, I was surprised by how substantially large the model looks."

Jay's Brick Blog

"Mandarin or kumquat trees are associated with wealth and good fortune in China, and apparently it's common to see pairs of them, decorated with red envelopes, either side of doorways during Chinese New Year."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

10311 Orchid — Money Tree is a LEGO Botanical set that joins the likes of Orchid, part of the same growing botanical collection

10309 Succulents — Money Tree is a LEGO Botanical set that joins the likes of Succulents, part of the same growing botanical collection

Bonsai Tree — Money Tree is almost the same height (16cm vs 18cm) but at half the price, making it better value for size

80110 Lunar New Year Display — The Money Tree makes a lovely display model when placed between the two parts of the Lunar New Year Display set, suggesting strong visual and thematic complementarity.

SeasonalTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

BUY

"For a US$24.99 set, I was surprised by how substantially large the model looks."

Key Pros

✓All decorations are printed (no stickers)
✓Finished model is sizable and impressive for the price
✓Great Lunar New Year decorative piece

Key Cons

✕Trunk is too unnaturally straight and obscured by leaves
✕Exposed axles and technic beam edges visible at the top—slightly distracting

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

Key Pros

✓Colourful and unusual display model
✓Very robust construction with secure frond fastening
✓Lovely overall build aesthetic

Key Cons

✕Top looks a bit strange with 45-degree corner roof tiles appearing out of place
✕Uses pumpkins as mandarins—texture doesn't match citrus fruit appearance

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Exclusivity

Jay's Brick Blog: Exclusive to: N/A (wide retail availability on LEGO.com and LEGO Stores)

Brickset Reviews: LEGO.com exclusive distribution

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

10 Chinese coin tiles (printed)
Printed (no stickers), represent ancient Chinese coins with signature square cutout; traditionally hung from tree leaves to earn the 'Money Tree' nickname
14 red envelope 1×2 tiles (printed)
Printed decorative elements representing red envelopes given during Lunar New Year as symbols of good luck; typically hung from branches
About 20 orange pumpkins
Used to represent kumquats/tangerines/mandarins; each has 3-leaf element for foliage variety
Pot construction with curved sides narrowing to base
Uses interesting techniques for the pot's sides; red color represents good fortune and prosperity
2 drum-lacquered gold ingots
Drum-lacquered finish adds visual dazzle; accurate shaping; symbols of prosperity placed on flat edge of pot
Soil using tiles and layered angled plates
Interesting textural technique, though reviewer notes unrealistic as kumquat trees typically planted in darker soil

What Owners Say · summarized from 50 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners mostly love the Money Tree as a festive display piece and gift, praising its charm and charm, but several report structural issues during building and missing parts that undermine the experience.

COMMON PRAISE