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

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🏛 Brickheadz
Set #40543

St. Bernard

The St.

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Who it's for
Ages 8+ · Beginner build Dog lovers and Brickheadz collectors of all ages
Build
236 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price
$14.99 list price · 6.4¢ per piece
Availability
Retired at LEGO
★★★☆☆ 3.7 community rating from 37 ratings

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

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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
Estimated Build Time
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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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⏳ Retired
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).

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
236
Parts cataloged in this inventory
51 unique parts, 236 pieces
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 2× White
Plate 3 x 3 Plate 3 x 3
Part #: 11212 1× White
Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 2× Dark Brown
Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 2× White
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 1× Reddish Brown
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 2× Dark Brown
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 4× Dark Orange
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 2× Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 2× White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 2× Dark Orange
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 1× Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 2× White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 24246 2× Black
Brick Curved 3 x 2 No Studs Brick Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 24309 1× White
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 4× Bright Green
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 3× Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 2× Bright Pink
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 6× Dark Orange
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Adjacent Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 26604 6× Tan
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Adjacent Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 26604 2× White
Brick Wedged, Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 29119 1× Dark Brown
Brick Wedged, Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 29120 1× Dark Brown
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 1× White
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 1× Bright Pink
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 2× Green
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 2× White
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 1× Green
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 2× Dark Orange
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 1× Bright Pink
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 2× White
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 1× Green
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 6× Dark Orange
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 4× Medium Lavender
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 1× White
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 2× Medium Lavender
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 1× White
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 2× Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 3× White
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 1× Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 6× Dark Orange
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 1× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 3× White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 4× Dark Orange
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 11× Dark Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 4× Medium Lavender
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 6× Tan
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 6× Medium Lavender
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 2× Dark Orange
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 3× Dark Brown
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 1× White
Plate 4 x 10 Plate 4 x 10
Part #: 3030 2× Black
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 2× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 4× Dark Orange
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 1× Bright Green
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 2× Dark Orange
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 1× Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 2× Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 3× Dark Orange
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 1× Dark Orange
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 2× Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 2× Medium Lavender
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 2× White
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 32952 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 2× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 2× White
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 11× Dark Orange
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 2× Tan
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3665 2× White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 2× Dark Orange
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 2× Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 2× White
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 4× Tan
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 41740 1× Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 1× White
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 4× White
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 4× Reddish Brown
Plant, Bush 2 x 2 x 4 Plant, Bush 2 x 2...
Part #: 6064 1× Dark Green
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 3× White
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 73825 1× Red
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly] Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 73983 2× White
Brick Curved 2 x 1 with Inverted Cutout Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 78666 2× White
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 85984 2× Dark Brown
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 4× Bright Green
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 1× Dark Orange
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 1× Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 5× Reddish Brown
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 1× Bright Pink
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Large and Small White Squares Print (Brickheadz Eye) Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0060 4× Black
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 1× Yellow
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 1× Reddish Brown
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 1× 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.

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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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BlockTalk AI Analysis

LEGO YouTubers offer mixed opinions on the St. Bernard (40543-1). While channels like RacingBrick appreciate the set as a display piece and a good parts pack, they also point out its fragility and limited playability. Some, like Beyond the Brick, find the build repetitive, ultimately resulting in a set that is seen as decent but not exceptional.

Charts Inventory Statistics

51
Unique Parts
236
Official Piece Count
236
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
0
Minifigures
16
Spare Parts
Inventory Version: 1

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