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A paw-some pair for your collection

Create an adorable St. Bernard & Puppy with 236 pieces! Perfect for LEGO and dog lovers alike.

🏛 Brickheadz
Set #40543

St. Bernard

The St.

🏆 Best For: Dog lovers and Brickheadz collectors of all ages ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 236 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.1

Fans appreciate the St. Bernard Brickheadz for its cuteness and accurate representation of the breed. Some find the build repetitive, but overall it's considered a charming and worthwhile addition to the Brickheadz line.

📝 Our Take

The St. Bernard Brickheadz is an adorable and surprisingly detailed representation of the breed. Capturing the iconic features like the expressive eyes, distinctive coloring, and even the little barrel, this set is a charming addition to the Brickheadz collection.

This set is perfect for dog lovers and Brickheadz collectors of all skill levels. The build is straightforward and enjoyable, resulting in a cute display piece that won't take up too much space.

Skip this if you're not a fan of Brickheadz or are looking for a more complex building experience. Consider a LEGO Ideas animal model for a more intricate and realistic representation.

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🧱 Building Experience

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236
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and repetitive techniques make it a relaxing build
  • Clever use of slopes and plates to capture the dog's shape
  • The iconic barrel detail is a fun addition
  • Sturdy construction ensures a stable display piece

📈 Investment Analysis

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As a retired Brickheadz set, the St. Bernard has some potential for appreciation. The popularity of dogs and the collectibility of the Brickheadz theme could drive up its value over time. However, the relatively low piece count and original MSRP mean that significant gains are unlikely. Monitor the price trends and consider it a long-term hold.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Brickheadz, the St. Bernard offers a unique animal subject. While other Brickheadz may have more complex builds or licensed themes, this set appeals to dog lovers. If you're looking for a similar build experience, consider other Brickheadz animals like the Poodle (40546-1).

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 51 unique parts • 225 total pieces

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 White
Plate 3 x 3 Plate 3 x 3
Part #: 11212 White
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Dark Brown
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 White
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Dark Orange
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Reddish Brown
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Dark Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Dark Orange
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 10× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 24246 Black
Slope Curved 3 x 2 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 24309 White
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Bright Green
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Bright Pink
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Dark Orange
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Adjacent Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 26604 White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Adjacent Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 26604 Tan
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 Dark Brown
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 Dark Brown
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Bright Pink
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 White
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Green
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Green
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Dark Orange
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 White
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Bright Pink
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 White
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Green
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Medium Lavender
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Orange
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 White
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Medium Lavender
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 White
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Dark Orange
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 White
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Medium Lavender
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Orange
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 11× Dark Brown
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Brown
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Orange
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Tan
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Medium Lavender
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 White
Plate 4 x 10 Plate 4 x 10
Part #: 3030 Black
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Black
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Dark Orange
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Bright Green
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Dark Orange
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Dark Orange
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Medium Lavender
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b White
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Dark Orange
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 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 White
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Tan
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 11× Dark Orange
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Dark Orange
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a White
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 41740 Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 White
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Reddish Brown
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 White
Plant, Bush 2 x 2 x 4 Plant, Bush 2 x 2...
Part #: 6064 Dark Green
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 White
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 73825 Red
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly] Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 73983 White
Brick Curved 2 x 1 with Inverted Cutout Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 78666 White
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Dark Brown
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Black
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Bright Green
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Dark Orange
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Reddish Brown
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Bright Pink
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Large and Small White Squares Print (Brickheadz Eye) Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0060 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 99206 Yellow
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Reddish Brown
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Reddish Brown
The set offers a good selection of Dark Orange elements, which are useful for creating realistic animal textures. The inclusion of printed eye tiles adds a touch of character to the model.

🛒 Where to Buy

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✓ In Stock
$14.99
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$36.97
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💎 Notable Parts

Black Tile Round 1 x 1 with Large and Small White Squares Print (Brickheadz Eye) (4x) $1.00
Dark Orange Plate 1 x 3 (11x) $0.55
Dark Brown Plate 1 x 2 (11x) $0.55
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$2.10

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Other dog breeds with similar color patterns (e.g., Bernese Mountain Dog)
🌳 Different types of barrels or pet accessories
🌳 A small dog house or outdoor scene

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LEGO BrickHeadz set 40543 St. Bernard & Puppy receives mixed sentiment from LEGO YouTubers. JediJACPenguin showcases the builds by opening a sealed copy of the set, but overall sentiment analysis does not indicate strong positive or negative feelings.

Charts Inventory Statistics

51
Unique Parts
225
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
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