Celebrate a Classic!
Build a Christmas Carol

Relive the timeless tale with this charming 333-piece LEGO tribute to Charles Dickens, featuring Scrooge, Cratchit, and Tiny Tim!

🏛 Christmas
Set #40410

Charles Dickens Tribute

The Charles Dickens Tribute set is a delightful festive build.

🏆 Best For: LEGO fans, literature enthusiasts, and those looking for a festive holiday build ⏱ 3 hr build 🧩 333 pcs 🎂 Ages 8+
★★★★☆ 4.1 from 3 reviews

The Charles Dickens Tribute set is widely praised for its charming design, detailed minifigures, and festive appeal. Many appreciate its unique status as a Gift With Purchase, though some feel the piece count could be higher for the redemption threshold.

📝 Our Take

The Charles Dickens Tribute set is a delightful festive build. This charming vignette captures a key scene from 'A Christmas Carol' with impressive detail for its size and piece count, making it a perfect addition to any holiday display.

This set is perfect for LEGO collectors and fans of classic literature. The build is engaging and not overly complex, making it a satisfying project for builders of all skill levels, and the finished model looks fantastic on display during the holiday season.

Skip this if you aren't interested in seasonal or display-focused sets. If you prefer LEGO sets with more play features or a broader appeal, consider the Winter Village series or other vignette-style sets like those from the LEGO Ideas theme.

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🧱 Building Experience

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333
Pieces
3h
Build Time
📊
Intermediate
Difficulty
👤
8+
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Detailed interior with cozy fireplace and Christmas decorations
  • Clever use of SNOT (Studs Not On Top) techniques to create intricate architectural details
  • Engaging story-telling elements with the included minifigures
  • Sturdy construction for easy display

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
B+
Investment Grade
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The Charles Dickens Tribute set (40410) presents a unique investment opportunity due to its exclusivity as a Gift With Purchase (GWP) during the 2020 holiday season. Its limited availability and the popularity of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" contribute to its desirability among collectors. Being a seasonal item, demand typically spikes around the holidays, potentially driving up its value. However, as a GWP, its initial value was tied to a minimum purchase, which may temper long-term appreciation compared to directly sold sets. Still, its cultural significance and the appeal of LEGO Christmas-themed items make it a reasonable investment. Monitor its performance on the secondary market, especially leading up to the Christmas season, to gauge its potential.

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📖 About This Set

Free exclusive LEGO® Charles Dickens Tribute (40410) offer is valid for VIP purchases online at LEGO.com and LEGO Catalogue telephone orders from 21/11/2020 to 22/11/2020, while stocks last. Qualifying purchase must be equal to or greater than 150€ in LEGO merchandise only. Bricks & Pieces orders are not valid for this promotion. One set per household. Cannot be applied to previous purchases. If the qualifying LEGO purchase(s) is returned to us for a refund, the gift must also be returned to us together with the qualifying LEGO purchase(s). It cannot be purchased, exchanged or substituted for any other item or cash value. Offer is not valid at LEGOLAND® Parks, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres or LEGO Certified Stores. The LEGO Group reserves the right to cancel or modify this promotion at any time without prior notice. VIP membership required.

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO Christmas sets, the Charles Dickens Tribute offers a more compact and detailed vignette experience. While the Winter Village sets (like 10293-1 Santa's Visit) provide larger, more expansive builds, this set focuses on a specific narrative scene. Collectors looking for a smaller, story-driven display piece may prefer this set over the larger, more general Christmas-themed models.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes three minifigures: Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, and Tiny Tim. These characters are central to 'A Christmas Carol', making them highly desirable for collectors. The figures are unique to this set.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 73 unique parts • 294 total pieces

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 Corner Tile 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 14719 White
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder with Tree Trunk / Wood Log Print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769pr1075 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Vertical Tooth Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15070 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Dark Green
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Reddish Brown
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Red
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Black
Fence Ornamented 1 x 4 x 2 with 4 Studs Fence Ornamented ...
Part #: 19121 Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Scroll with Open Stud Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 20310 Tan
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24307 Dark Green
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 White
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 with Solid Stud Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...
Part #: 2453b Dark Bluish Gray
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Green
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Red
Tile 2 x 3 Tile 2 x 3
Part #: 26603 Medium Nougat
Equipment Umbrella Folded Equipment Umbrell...
Part #: 27150 Black
Minifig Head [Plain] [Vented Stud - 2 Holes] Minifig Head [Pla...
Part #: 28621 Trans-Clear
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2877 34× Tan
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners at Bottom, Square Corners at Top] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 28802 Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Sand Green
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Sand Green
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 Tan
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Tan
Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30137 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Green
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 White
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Tan
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Green
Plate 4 x 10 Plate 4 x 10
Part #: 3030 Dark Red
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Dark Red
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 Tan
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Black
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Reddish Brown
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Yellow
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Dark Tan
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b White
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 32952 Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 32952 Tan
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 White
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 Dark Red
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Black
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Dark Green
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Yellow
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Blue
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 White
Fence Lattice 1 x 4 x 1 Fence Lattice 1 x...
Part #: 3633 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Tan
Equipment Candlestick Equipment Candles...
Part #: 37762 White
Wave / Flame Small with Pin Wave / Flame Smal...
Part #: 37775 Trans-Orange
Equipment Lantern Equipment Lantern
Part #: 37776 Black
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 White
Window Pane Latticed 1 x 2 x 2 Window Pane Latti...
Part #: 38320 Black
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Dark Red
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Green
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Tan
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Dark Red
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 White
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Dark Red
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4733 Black
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Black
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 White
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Dark Tan
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Dark Bluish Gray
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Black
Slope 65° 2 x 1 x 2 Slope 65° 2 x 1 x 2
Part #: 60481 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 White
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 Black
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Tan
Sticker Sheet for Set 40410-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 69233 [No Color/Any Color]
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly] Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 73983 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Black
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 White
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Yellow
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Reddish Brown
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 Reddish Brown
Window 1 x 2 x 2 Castle Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 90195 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Dark Green
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Dark Red
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 98283 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 98283 Dark Tan
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised [Solid Anti-stud] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 99206 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised [Solid Anti-stud] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 99206 Tan
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Light Bluish Gray
The set features a good selection of tan and reddish-brown bricks, useful for creating detailed facades and interior elements. The sand green bricks add a pop of color and are relatively uncommon, making them valuable for MOC builders.

💎 Notable Parts

Tan Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille (34x) $5.10
Dark Tan Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile (7x) $1.75
Dark Red Plate 4 x 10 (5x) $1.25
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$8.10

💡 MOC Potential

🏛 Expand the scene into a larger Victorian-era street
Create a snowy Christmas village
🌳 Build a winter park scene with a frozen pond

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LONDON BRIDGE BRICKS appreciates the Charles Dickens Tribute set's book stand design and minifigures, especially Scrooge. The reviewer describes the build as simple yet sophisticated, successfully evoking childhood memories of "A Christmas Carol" cartoons.

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BlockTalk AI Summary

LONDON BRIDGE BRICKS appreciates the Charles Dickens Tribute set's book stand design and minifigures, especially Scrooge. The reviewer describes the build as simple yet sophisticated, successfully evoking childhood memories of "A Christmas Carol" cartoons.

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

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📖 Building Instructions 2

Charles Dickens Tribute Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

73
Unique Parts
294
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1