How many pieces are in the La Catrina?

La Catrina contains 141 pieces.

What age is the La Catrina recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 10+.

When was the La Catrina released?

La Catrina was released in 2021.

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🏛 Brickheadz

Set #40492

La Catrina

La Catrina is one of the most vibrant and culturally distinct entries in the entire BrickHeadz lineup.

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Who it's for: Ages 10+ · Beginner build BrickHeadz collectors, seasonal decorators, and fans of traditional Día de los Muertos art
Build: 141 pieces · about 0.8 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $9.99 list price · 7.1¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.2 community rating from 78 ratings

Fans adore the vivid color palette and exquisite printed decorative tiles, though some note it follows the standard, predictable BrickHeadz internal structure.

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📝 Our Take

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La Catrina is one of the most vibrant and culturally distinct entries in the entire BrickHeadz lineup. Released to celebrate Día de los Muertos, this 141-piece build captures the iconic Mexican folk figure with an eye-catching magenta wide-brimmed hat, ornate flower elements, and gorgeously printed face and torso tiles that honor traditional sugar skull artwork.

This set is perfect for BrickHeadz completists, seasonal holiday decorators, and fans of Mexican culture. At just under an hour to assemble, it offers a quick, accessible, and remarkably colorful desktop display piece that stands out brilliantly among more standard pop-culture characters.

Skip this if you are searching for complex building techniques or interactive play features. As with most single-character BrickHeadz, this is strictly a static display model, so builders craving mechanical complexity or large-scale display presence might prefer seasonal sets like the Botanical Collection or larger festive display pieces.

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🧱 Building Experience

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141

Pieces

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0.75h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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10+

Ages

Build Highlights:

Vibrant magenta hat construction utilizing curved slopes and round corner plates
Beautifully printed sugar skull face and torso elements with no stickers required
Clever SNOT bracket techniques supporting the colorful flower wreath around the brim
Compact and stable finished model that makes a festive seasonal display

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

BrickHeadz set 40492 La Catrina has demonstrated strong post-retirement appreciation since retiring in late 2021. Originally retailing at the standard entry-level MSRP of $9.99, secondary market values have more than doubled into the $20 to $25 range. Cultural and seasonal BrickHeadz releases consistently enjoy dedicated niche demand because they appeal not only to hardcore LEGO collectors, but also to holiday decorators seeking unique cultural keepsakes. While the market size for individual BrickHeadz sets remains modest compared to licensed mega-themes like Star Wars or Marvel, the exclusive printed tiles and distinct color scheme (heavy on Magenta and detailed prints) provide a solid price floor. Modest steady growth is expected to continue around festive seasons like Halloween and Day of the Dead.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to standard pop-culture BrickHeadz like Frankenstein (40422) or seasonal holiday releases like the Christmas Penguin (40498), La Catrina stands out for its intricate printed decorative tiles and striking magenta palette, offering far more cultural specificity and seasonal display appeal.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 141
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 40 unique parts, 141 pieces

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

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 11153 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 4× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 11476 2× White

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 6× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 6× Magenta

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 2× Green

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 1× Bright Light Orange

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 2× Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 22885 2× Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 22885 12× White

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Magenta

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431pr0170 1× White

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 3× Bright Light Orange

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 3× Red

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 2× Bright Green

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 2× Bright Light Orange

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 2× Black

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 26601 2× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Red

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Bright Pink

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Magenta

Brick 1 x 4 with ...

Part #: 3010pr0083 1× Magenta

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Green

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 3× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 3× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Black

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 30565 4× Magenta

Tile 2 x 2 with B...

Part #: 3068bpr0543 1× White

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Black

Plant, Flower, Mi...

Part #: 32606 2× Dark Pink

Plant, Plate 1 x ...

Part #: 32607 2× Bright Green

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 33909 2× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Bright Light Orange

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× Magenta

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× White

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 37352 2× Magenta

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 1× Green

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 1× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 3× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 41740 2× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43722 1× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 1× Black

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 2× Black

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 2× Bright Light Orange

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 60474 1× White

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 60474 2× Magenta

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 2× White

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0060 2× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 99206 4× Red

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 99206 4× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 99206 2× White

Offers a rich assortment of Magenta plates and curved slopes alongside high-utility white SNOT bricks and exclusive Day of the Dead printed elements.

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💎 Notable Parts

White Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side (12x) $1.80

Magenta Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] (6x) $1.50

Magenta Plate Round Corner 4 x 4 (4x) $1.20

Red Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised [Solid Anti-stud] (4x) $0.80

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$5.30

💡 MOC Potential

🏛 Custom Day of the Dead ofrenda altar dioramas and sugar skull statues

🌳 Miniature botanical hat displays and microscale floral arrangements

🧙 Alternate custom costumed masquerade or Victorian gothic BrickHeadz

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BlockTalk AI

BZPower appreciates La Catrina (40492-1) as a great addition to the seasonal BrickHeadz sets, highlighting the good variety of parts used. However, they also point out that the printing error on the face of the BrickHeadz figure is distracting.