LEGO SET 40725 - Alternate build| Cherry Blossoms

Exploring the Creative Potential of LEGO Set 40725-1 Cherry Blossoms

LEGO’s Botanical Collection has captured the imagination of builders with its elegant, nature-inspired designs—and the 2024 release of Set 40725-1 Cherry Blossoms is no exception. At 438 pieces, Cherry Blossoms encourages users to assemble two delicate blossom twigs, each topped with pastel-pink and white buds, resulting in a stunning display piece that brings a touch of spring into any space. But beyond the intended build, the true magic of this set lies in its 420+ unique Technic and plant­s-style elements, which can be reconfigured in countless ways.

In this blog, we’ll delve into four standout alternate builds (MOCs) that leverage only the parts from 40725-1 to create everything from a whimsical “flower creature” to functional equipment, demonstrating how this modest botanical set can yield unexpectedly diverse models. Each featured MOC includes:

1. Cherry Blossom Monster by PaulvilleMOCs

2. Floral Grimblies Collection by tyrinov

3. 40725 – Ultra Light Helicopter by KlintIsztvud

4. 40725 Small Cultivator for Single-Axle Tractor #15 by Larsagri

Below, we’ll highlight the design inspiration behind each model, showcase the MOC images, and provide direct links to the free building instructions.

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1. Cherry Blossom Monster

Designer: PaulvilleMOCs

“Inspired by the iconic Demogorchid, this build transforms delicate cherry-blossom branches into a playful, plant-like creature.”

PaulvilleMOCs took the floral pieces and brown Technic elements and reassembled them into a monster-like “blossom creature,” complete with articulated limbs and a menacing yet whimsical stance. By redistributing the pink and white bud elements as “eyes” and “spikes,” this MOC highlights how effectively the Cherry Blossoms parts can be reimagined into a living entity that still evokes its botanical origin.

![Cherry Blossom Monster]

By PaulvilleMOCs
Get the instructions: Cherry Blossom Monster on Rebrickable

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2. Floral Grimblies Collection

Designer: tyrinov

“A whimsical ensemble of tiny ‘grimblies’—short, round creatures with flower-bud heads—demonstrating how smaller clusters can take on vibrant personalities.”

tyrinov’s Floral Grimblies Collection exploits the set’s abundance of small pink and white bud pieces by crafting a family of mini “grimblies”—tiny, plant-inspired beings. Each grimbley features a unique combination of bud-pieces as head ornaments, and the brown stem elements serve as bodies, legs, and little arms. This cute cluster of characters shows that even the smallest bits in 40725-1 can combine to form charming micro-scale models.

![Floral Grimblies Collection]

By tyrinov
Get the instructions: Floral Grimblies Collection on Rebrickable

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3. 40725 – Ultra Light Helicopter

Designer: KlintIsztvud

“A stripped-down scout helicopter, using brown Technic beams as the fuselage and rotor mast, and pink/green bud parts as pistons and trim.”

KlintIsztvud’s Ultra Light Helicopter retools the long brown stems into an airframe skeleton with open cockpit and minimalist rotor head. Pink and lime-green bud elements become decorative pistons, engine accents, and skid supports. The overall effect is a surprisingly realistic (if somewhat artistic) lightweight helicopter — proof that the Cherry Blossoms parts can be repurposed into entirely mechanical-looking builds rather than purely organic forms.

![Ultra Light Helicopter]

By KlintIsztvud
Get the instructions: 40725 – Ultra Light Helicopter on Rebrickable

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4. 40725 Small Cultivator for Single-Axle Tractor #15

Designer: Larsagri

“A functional mini-cultivator attachment for a tiny tractor—perfect for hobby farmers in LEGO Town.”

Larsagri’s Small Cultivator repurposes the set’s brown Technic pieces into agricultural machinery. Long stems form the cultivator’s frame and tines, while a few gray Universal Joints and a wheel element (in black/gray) become the tractor’s power-take-off (PTO). Flick the Technic liftarms and you can imagine this little cultivator being towed through LEGO fields. It’s an excellent demonstration of how Cherry Blossoms pieces, though flimsy in the intended flower build, can become sturdy structural elements in a farm model.

![Small Cultivator for Single-Axle Tractor #15]

By Larsagri
Get the instructions: Small Cultivator for Single-Axle Tractor #15 on Rebrickable

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Why Cherry Blossoms Is Such a Versatile Set

• Unique Part Palette: With 430 specialized pieces—from curved 1×1 leaf stems to 1×1 rose buds—set 40725-1 has a parts inventory that rarely appears in other sets. Those long, unorthodox brown Technic stems become structural beams in mechanical MOCs.

• Micro-Scale to Macro-Scale: Designers can build both tactile micro-creatures (the Floral Grimblies) and larger framework machines (the Ultra Light Helicopter) without needing any supplemental parts.

• Organic vs. Mechanical: Though the primary theme is botanical, builders quickly discovered that the brown stems and connectors can form everything from garden tools to light aircraft. The florals (pink and white buds) serve as both decorative accents and mechanical “details.”

• Encouraging Imagination & Resourcefulness: By providing a minimal set at a modest $15 retail price, LEGO encourages enthusiasts—especially those with part-limited collections—to think creatively. What initially looks like fragile flower branches can become sturdy machinery or charming creatures when reinterpreted.

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Final Thoughts & Where to Go Next

If you have Set 40725-1 Cherry Blossoms on your shelf, these four MOCs represent just a sampling of its hidden potential. From creature builds like the Cherry Blossom Monster to practical models such as the Small Cultivator, the set’s parts can be turned into wildly different themes. Whether you’re an AFOL who loves organic creations or a Technic enthusiast who prefers functional builds, Cherry Blossoms offers a surprisingly broad palette.

Fancy even more inspiration? Consider exploring:

• Partial Alternate Builds where Cherry Blossoms pieces team up with a second set (e.g., adding extra Technic elements to expand the cultivator).

• Modifications (mods) like custom pots or additional floral arrangements that blend 40725 parts with elements from other Botanical sets (10368 Chrysanthemum, 10369 Plum Blossom).

• Sub-models (the two half-trees included in the original instructions) that can be built separately and combined with other LEGO flower products to create larger floral centerpieces.

No matter your building style, Cherry Blossoms encourages you to think beyond petals and stems. So the next time you pick up those delicate pastel buds and brown stems, remember: you’re holding the seeds of infinite creativity.

Happy building!