LEGO Reviews Seasonal40864

Fortune Master

Name: LEGO Fortune Master 40864
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40864
Rating: 4.59 (27 reviews)

75 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2025386 pcsHigh agreement · 90%

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"The Fortune Master earns its solid BrickScore of 75 as a near-universally loved seasonal display piece — reviewers across the board celebrate its festive aesthetic, delightful detailing, and approachable build, making it a standout desk ornament for Lunar New Year fans of all ages."

Reviewers are unanimous in their enthusiasm for the Fortune Master (40864), praising its charming Lunar New Year / Tet / Spring Festival theme, vibrant colors, and satisfying display appeal. The build is consistently described as accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of ages — from young children to adults — typically completing in 40 minutes to two hours. Once finished, owners love showing it off on desks, shelves, and in display cases, with the figure landing firmly in "desktop centerpiece" territory.

Where they split: Minimal divergence — reviewers are in strong agreement on quality, aesthetics, and build experience. The only mild split is on value for money, where a few reviewers scored it 60–80 rather than a perfect 100, suggesting a small number felt the piece count didn't fully justify the price.

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LOVED (6)

01Charming, vibrant design that captures the Lunar New Year / Spring Festival spirit with strong lucky/festive vibes
02Well-crafted special details — coins, gold ingots, and interchangeable open/closed eye options add premium feel and personality
03Accessible, clearly written instructions that builders of all ages (including young children) can follow independently

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CRITICIZED (3)

01Piece count may feel lower than expected for some buyers given the overall size
02One reviewer noted confusion caused by extra/spare pieces included in the build
03Playability as a toy (rather than a display piece) is limited — this is primarily a display model

Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

beginner

🎯 Audience

adults

What reviewers are saying

"40864 Fortune Master is a delight, packed with personality"

Brickset Reviews

"The Chinese New Year sets have become just as traditional as the occasion they celebrate."

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Ecosystem

40813 Lucky Cat — Both are delightful sets with personality from the Chinese Traditional Festival selection. The Fortune Master offers similar character charm as the Lucky Cat from last year. One commenter noted: 'It looks good. Not as good as last year's cat, but still good.'

80108 Lunar New Year Traditions — Caishen was portrayed as a minifigure in this set a few years ago. The Fortune Master version seems more recognizable and better able to convey Caishen's traditionally chubby proportions and attire features in this larger format.

80117 Good Fortune — The scaled-down yuanbao (gold ingots) from this set are recreated in Fortune Master, maintaining their distinctive shape.

Other 2026 Chinese New Year sets — The Fortune Master is unique and offers something new compared to past CNY sets, but appears basic and slightly overpriced when compared to the other 2026 CNY releases.

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"40864 Fortune Master is a delight, packed with personality"

Key Pros

✓Wonderful cartoony style
✓Packed with personality
✓Appealing colour scheme

Key Cons

✕Base is only detailed at the front
✕Could have continued cloud texture on sides and back

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"The Chinese New Year sets have become just as traditional as the occasion they celebrate."

Key Pros

✓Uses printed pieces instead of stickers, avoiding sticker application
✓Customizable facial expressions through interchangeable eye tiles
✓Authentic use of traditional Chinese New Year symbols and colors (red, turquoise, gold)

Key Cons

✕Lacks play features or moving elements
✕Appears basic when compared to other 2026 Chinese New Year sets

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

1x1 clips in light nougat
New in this colour (from 72037 Mario Kart).
1x1 dome piece in light nougat
New in this colour (from 72037 Mario Kart).
White wheel arch
Used creatively as teeth in the Fortune Master's mouth.
Pink 1x2 slope
Used inside the mouth to represent the tongue.
Printed 1x1 round tiles (eyes)
Alternative interchangeable eyes for different expressions.
Printed coins
Feature squares in the middle to represent holes in older Chinese coinage.