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LEGO Tropical Rainforest Diorama 40782

Full view of the LEGO Tropical Rainforest Diorama, showcasing a waterfall, a blue bird, and diverse green foliage with colorful flowers.

Cascading Trans-Clear

Behold the LEGO Tropical Rainforest Diorama, set 40782, a lush 299-piece build! The heart of this scene is a magnificent waterfall, its dynamic flow masterfully recreated with stacked trans-clear elements. Surrounding it, diverse green foliage and vibrant flora pop, all anchored by a cleverly SNOT-built blue bird. This diorama offers a masterclass in organic shaping and color blending, inviting builders to study its every brick.

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Set # 40782
Released 2025
Pieces 299
Price / Piece 6.7¢
Figures None
Age 12+
Scale & Brick Value Piece Volume & Pricing Ranks
Piece Rank #909 Top 59% active
Historic Scale #3,913 Top 20% of 20,150
Part Efficiency #216 6.3¢/pc • Top 15%
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Set 40782 Build Specifications & Overview

Complete build timeline, spatial dimensions, and display footprint analysis.

Value Breakdown

Est. Build Time (*Pieces per minute)
Casual 2.6h 2 ppm*
AFOL (Avg) 1.3h 4 ppm*
Master Builder 0.8h 7 ppm*
Avg Price / Hour
$15.38/hr
Specialty Part Value
Animals (2) $4.00
Specialty Total $4.00
Price Per Basic Brick
$0.05

Highly valuable! 44% cheaper than average LEGO sets.

Display Dimensions

Height 3.5 in (8.9 cm) 9 Bricks high
Width 5 in (12.7 cm) 16 Studs wide
Depth 5 in (12.7 cm) 16 Studs deep
Display Footprint 25.0 sq in (161.3 sq cm) 16 × 16 Studs

The Scale Check

Height equivalent to approx 2.2 minifigures stacked.

Display Fit
Standard Shelf Friendly (Kallax/Billy)
Building Instructions

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