How many pieces are in the Christmas Build-Up?

Christmas Build-Up contains 254 pieces.

What age is the Christmas Build-Up recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7+.

When was the Christmas Build-Up released?

Christmas Build-Up was released in 2017.

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🏛 Advent

Set #40253

Christmas Build-Up

Name: Christmas Build-Up
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40253-1
Rating: 4.0 (2 reviews)

The Christmas Build-Up set is a delightful advent calendar alternative.

🏆 Best For: Families and LEGO enthusiasts looking for a festive building experience during the holiday season ⏱ 3 hr build 🧩 254 pcs 🎂 Ages 7+

★★★☆☆ 3.3 from 2 reviews

Fans appreciate the festive theme and the variety of small builds, making it a fun advent calendar alternative. Some find the models a bit too simple and basic, but overall it's considered a good value for the price.

MSRP

$29.99

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$26.99

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📝 Our Take

The Christmas Build-Up set is a delightful advent calendar alternative. Instead of minifigures and small builds hidden behind doors, this set provides the pieces and instructions to build a different festive model each day leading up to Christmas.

This set is perfect for families looking for a fun holiday activity. The builds are simple enough for kids to complete with minimal help, and the variety keeps it engaging throughout December.

Skip this if you prefer traditional advent calendars with licensed characters. Consider LEGO Star Wars or Harry Potter advent calendars for minifigure-focused fun.

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🧱 Building Experience

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254

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Build Time

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Beginner

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Build Highlights:

24 different mini-models to build, one for each day of Advent
Simple, straightforward building techniques suitable for younger builders
Focus on festive themes like Christmas trees, snowmen, and presents
Great for adding a touch of LEGO to your holiday decorations

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Christmas Build-Up set, being a retired seasonal set, holds some investment potential. Its relatively low piece count and original MSRP make it an accessible entry point for LEGO investors. The set's value is tied to its festive theme and appeal to collectors of holiday-themed LEGO items. While not a guaranteed high-return investment, its retirement status suggests it may appreciate modestly over time, particularly if kept sealed and in excellent condition. The falling price trend may indicate a current oversupply, so patience might be required for significant appreciation.

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Compared to other LEGO advent calendars, this set focuses solely on building, without minifigures. The Harry Potter or Star Wars advent calendars offer minifigures and smaller builds. This set is a good choice for those who prefer a pure building experience. The price is similar to other advent calendars, but the piece count is higher, making it better value.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 79 unique parts • 235 total pieces

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 1× Light Bluish Gray

Slope Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 2× Tan

Slope Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 2× Olive Green

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 11833 1× Lime

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14417 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14704 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15070 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15208 2× Tan

Plate 3 x 3 Cross

Part #: 15397 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 15470 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 2× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 2× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× Black

Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...

Part #: 15672 1× Bright Light Orange

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15712 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 18649 2× Black

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 1× White

Plant, Leaves 4 x 3

Part #: 2423 2× Green

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 1× Red

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2476a 1× Dark Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 26604 4× Tan

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 1× Blue

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× White

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Red

Handlebars

Part #: 30031 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 2× Dark Brown

Part #: 3021 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Red

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 5× White

Part #: 3022 1× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Bright Light Orange

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Medium Blue

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Trans-Clear

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Blue

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× White

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 30357 1× Tan

Slope 45° 2 x 2

Part #: 3039 4× Green

Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...

Part #: 3040b 4× Green

Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...

Part #: 3040b 2× Tan

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 3× Black

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× White

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 1× Trans-Clear

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 32028 1× Yellow

Slope 33° 3 x 2

Part #: 3298 1× Blue

Food Croissant - ...

Part #: 33125 1× White

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 33291 1× Bright Green

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Red

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 1× Reddish Brown

Minifig Head [Pla...

Part #: 3626c 1× Trans-Clear

Brick Arch 1 x 4

Part #: 3659 2× Dark Brown

Part #: 3839b 2× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 3941 2× White

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 1× Trans-Clear

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 2× Green

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 2× Red

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41769 2× White

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41770 2× White

Dish 3 x 3 Invert...

Part #: 43898 1× Black

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44567b 1× Yellow

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4733 1× White

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 47905 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 47905 1× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 1× Green

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865b 2× Red

Slope Inverted 45...

Part #: 4871 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 49668 2× Bright Light Orange

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 49668 2× Black

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 53451 4× Yellow

Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...

Part #: 54200 2× Black

Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...

Part #: 54200 1× Reddish Brown

Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...

Part #: 54200 1× Tan

Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...

Part #: 54200 10× White

Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...

Part #: 54200 3× Red

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 1× Orange

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 1× Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60470b 1× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60897 2× Black

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 6× Red

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 1× Dark Green

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Tan

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 6× Trans-Light Blue

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Orange

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Green

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Trans-Yellow

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Pearl Gold

Food Ice Cream Sc...

Part #: 6254 1× White

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 1× Dark Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 2× Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 2× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 2× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Green

Wedge 2 x 2 Facet

Part #: 87620 4× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 88072 2× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 92947 1× Reddish Brown

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 92947 1× Black

Brick and Axle Se...

Part #: 96874 1× Orange

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0008 1× White

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0026 2× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 2× Light Bluish Gray

The set features a good selection of basic bricks and slopes in festive colors, useful for winter-themed MOCs. The cheese slopes and curved bricks are particularly helpful for adding detail to small-scale builds.

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BlockTalk AI

Based on the provided data, BrickBros UK consistently enjoys the building experience of LEGO sets they review, including Christmas-themed ones like the 2016 Christmas Toy Soldier. They particularly appreciate the ability to construct all models within a set, suggesting a generally positive view towards LEGO sets with multiple build options.

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What the Community Says

2 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

BrickBros UK's reviews of LEGO sets, including the 2016 Christmas Toy Soldier, emphasize the fun building experience. A recurring positive point is the capability to build all models within a set, indicating a preference for versatile LEGO sets.

Reddit Reviews

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YouTube Reviews

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Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

📖 Building Instructions 2

BI 3004, 160+4/65+200G, 40253 V29

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

235

Total Pieces

Minifigures

Inventory Version: 1

24 Festive Builds!
Count down with Christmas Build-Up

Scored

I got The Dragon of life set recently and realized without arms or the head it looks like The Great Devourer a little bit

Where do the food Zane's eats go?

Christmas Build-Up

📝 Our Take

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