How many pieces are in the Halloween Bat?

Halloween Bat contains 156 pieces.

What age is the Halloween Bat recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7+.

When was the Halloween Bat released?

Halloween Bat was released in 2014.

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🏛 Halloween

Set #40090

Halloween Bat

The Halloween Bat is an adorable spooky season decoration.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Beginner build LEGO fans of all ages who enjoy seasonal decorations and quick, fun builds
Build: 156 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $9.99 list price · 6.4¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating

Fans appreciate the Halloween Bat for its simple, charming design and affordable price point. Some builders find the build repetitive, but the overall consensus is positive due to its festive appearance and ease of assembly.

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📝 Our Take

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The Halloween Bat is an adorable spooky season decoration. This set captures the whimsical spirit of Halloween with its clever use of angled slopes to create the bat's wings and expressive face.

This set is perfect for LEGO fans of all ages looking for a small, fun build. It's a quick and satisfying project that adds a festive touch to any Halloween display.

Skip this if you prefer more complex or larger LEGO models. Consider LEGO Halloween Owl 40497 for a more challenging build.

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🧱 Building Experience

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156

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1.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

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Build Highlights:

Clever use of cheese slopes to create the bat's wings
Simple but effective techniques for shaping the bat's body
Bright orange accents for a festive Halloween look
Sturdy construction for easy display

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⏳ Retired

The Halloween Bat set, released in 2014, has already retired and is showing a rising price trend, indicating its potential as an investment. Its relatively low piece count and original MSRP make it an accessible entry point for LEGO investors. Given the popularity of Halloween-themed sets and the bat's charming design, it's likely to continue appreciating in value, especially if kept in pristine condition. However, its small size means the potential return may be limited compared to larger, more complex sets.

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📖 About This Set

Have spooky fun with the Halloween Bat!

Get up to spooky mischief with the cute LEGO® Halloween Bat! Adjust the movable wings, feet and ears for a range of cheeky poses and pick up the buildable pumpkin with its talons. Makes a great seasonal gift for all LEGO fans.

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Compared to other small Halloween sets, the Halloween Bat offers a simple yet charming build experience. While sets like the LEGO Halloween Owl 40497 offer a more complex build, the Bat's smaller size and lower price point make it a more accessible option for casual builders or those looking for a quick Halloween-themed project. Its retired status also adds to its collectibility.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 156
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 31 unique parts, 156 pieces

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 7× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 11476 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 10× Black

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× Black

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 8× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Black

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Black

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 4× Orange

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Green

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Orange

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Bright Pink

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 3× Black

Wedge Plate 4 x 4...

Part #: 30503 4× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 9× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 4× Orange

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 33291 1× Bright Green

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 6× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794b 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 6× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 49668 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 49668 8× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 16× Orange

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 60475a 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 8× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Bright Pink

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92280 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 92946 2× Black

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 93274 1× Black

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0008 2× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 99206 2× Black

This set is a good source of black and orange elements, especially the cheese slopes and curved slopes, which are useful for creating smooth surfaces and organic shapes in MOCs.