A Festive Friend!
Build your own Christmas Penguin

Celebrate the holidays with this adorable 244-piece set, complete with a Christmas tree and presents. Perfect for adding a touch of LEGO cheer to your home!

🏛 Christmas
Set #40498

Christmas Penguin

The Christmas Penguin is an adorable festive build.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for families and LEGO beginners looking for a quick and festive build ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 244 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.2

The Christmas Penguin is well-received for its adorable design and easy build, making it a delightful holiday decoration. Some find the piece count small for the price, but the overall charm and festive appeal make it a worthwhile purchase.

📝 Our Take

The Christmas Penguin is an adorable festive build. This charming little set perfectly captures the spirit of the holidays with its cute penguin design and seasonal accessories, making it a delightful addition to any Christmas display.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. With a manageable piece count and straightforward instructions, it offers a fun and engaging building experience that can be enjoyed by families during the holiday season, plus it makes a great stocking stuffer!

Skip this if you're looking for a more challenging or complex LEGO project. This set is designed for simplicity and festive charm; consider the Winter Village sets for more intricate builds.

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🧱 Building Experience

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244
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and enjoyable build process
  • Incorporates clever use of curved slopes to create the penguin's shape
  • Festive accessories add to the holiday charm
  • Compact size makes it easy to display on shelves or mantels

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
B
Investment Grade
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The Christmas Penguin set, being a retired seasonal exclusive, has moderate investment potential. Its low MSRP makes it accessible, and the Christmas theme ensures consistent demand during the holiday season. While not a high-value investment, its affordability and charm make it a decent option for those interested in collecting seasonal LEGO sets. The current stable price suggests it's holding its value well post-retirement. However, its relatively small piece count might limit significant appreciation compared to larger, more complex sets.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other small seasonal sets, the Christmas Penguin offers a charming and simple build experience. While sets like the Gingerbread Man Ornament (854086-1) provide a different festive character, the penguin stands out with its unique design and adorable accessories. For those seeking a quick and delightful holiday build, the Christmas Penguin is a great choice, especially at its current discounted price.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 55 unique parts • 238 total pieces

Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 11153 Bright Light Orange
Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 11153 12× Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Yellow
Tile, Star with Stud Holder, Pin Hole Tile, Star with S...
Part #: 11609 Pearl Gold
Tile 2 x 2 Corner Tile 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 14719 10× White
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Bright Light Orange
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 Dark Pink
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 White
Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 24201 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Black
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Coral
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Lavender
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Pearl Gold
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 14× White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Black
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 26601 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 White
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 White
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Green
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Dark Red
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Black
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Black
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Dark Purple
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Dark Azure
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Red
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Black
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 White
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Lime
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Bright Pink
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Bright Light Orange
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Green
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Green
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Bright Light Orange
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Black
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Black
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b White
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Reddish Brown
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Black
Plate Special 1 x 3 with 2 Studs with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 34103 Black
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3679 Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 Blue
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a White
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41770 Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41770 Dark Green
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 Orange
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 Orange
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 Green
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4733 Lime
Brick Round Corner 4 x 4 Macaroni Wide with 3 Studs Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 48092 Dark Azure
Plate Round Corner 6 x 6 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 6003 White
Plate Round Corner 6 x 6 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 6003 Medium Azure
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Yellow
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Blue
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Lime
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Bright Pink
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 8 Studs on 3 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 67329 Yellow
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Bar Frame Octagonal, Reinforced, Completely Round Studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 75937 White
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Black
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Bright Light Yellow
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 White
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 White
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Dark Red
Slope Curved 4 x 2 No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93606 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Opal Trans-Light Blue
Tile Round 1 x 1 with White Dot/Circle/Eye print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0107 Black
This set features a good selection of black and white curved slopes and tiles, useful for creating smooth, organic shapes. The Opal Trans-Light Blue round tiles add a nice touch for icy details.

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💎 Notable Parts

White Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter (14x) $1.40
Black Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] (12x) $1.80
Opal Trans-Light Blue Tile Round 1 x 1 (6x) $1.50
Dark Pink Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side (6x) $1.20
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$5.90

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Penguin habitat diorama with ice floes and fish
🌳 Different species of penguins
🧙 Penguin dressed as Santa Claus

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Charts Inventory Statistics

55
Unique Parts
238
Total Pieces
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