What age is the Poodle recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8+.

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🏛 Brickheadz

Set #40546

Poodle

The BrickHeadz Poodle is an adorable, brick-built companion.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Beginner build Perfect for casual LEGO fans and dog enthusiasts of all ages.
Build: 304 pieces · about 2.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $14.99 list price · 4.9¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating from 20 ratings

Fans praise the set's adorable design and ease of build, making it a great display piece for dog lovers. Some find the repetitive use of curved slopes a bit tedious, but overall, it's considered a worthwhile addition to the BrickHeadz collection.

$14.99

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📝 Our Take

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The BrickHeadz Poodle is an adorable, brick-built companion. This charming set perfectly captures the fluffy elegance of the popular dog breed, making it a delightful addition to any animal lover's collection.

This set is perfect for casual LEGO fans and dog enthusiasts. The build is straightforward and enjoyable, offering a quick and satisfying project with high display value.

Skip this if you prefer minifigure-scale models or complex building techniques. Consider the LEGO Creator 3-in-1 dog sets for a more traditional building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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304

Pieces

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2.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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12cm × 8cm × 7cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Simple and repetitive techniques create a textured, fluffy appearance.
Uses curved slopes to achieve the Poodle's characteristic curls.
Includes a buildable stand and a small flower pot for added charm.
Easy to follow instructions make it a great set for beginner builders.

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The BrickHeadz Poodle, while retired, faces some headwinds as an investment. Its initial low price point limits potential gains, and its appeal is primarily to dog lovers and BrickHeadz collectors, creating a niche market. While the price has risen since retirement, its long-term appreciation potential may be moderate compared to licensed themes or larger, more complex sets. Consider that similar BrickHeadz sets have shown varied performance on the secondary market. However, given its relatively low price, the risk is also limited.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other BrickHeadz, the Poodle stands out for its unique texture and charm. While similar in price to other BrickHeadz pets like the Goldfish 40442-1, its appeal may be more specific to dog lovers. It offers a simpler build than larger BrickHeadz figures, making it a good choice for casual builders.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 304
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 60 unique parts, 304 pieces

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

Plate 3 x 3

Part #: 11212 6× White

Plate 3 x 3

Part #: 11212 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 11476 1× Magenta

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 7× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 2× Dark Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 2× Black

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 22885 12× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 24246 5× White

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 24246 1× Red

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 24246 4× Black

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 24299 1× White

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 24307 1× White

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 3× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× Lime

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 4× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 26047 1× Pearl Gold

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 26601 4× White

Tile 2 x 3

Part #: 26603 4× Dark Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 26604 10× White

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Bright Pink

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Dark Turquoise

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 11× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 1× Bright Pink

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 1× Dark Turquoise

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Magenta

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 7× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 5× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Magenta

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 7× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Dark Turquoise

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 3× Magenta

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 5× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× White

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 2× Black

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 2× White

Plate 6 x 10

Part #: 3033 2× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× White

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Lime

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 3× White

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Dark Tan

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Black

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 3× White

Technic Ball Joint

Part #: 32474 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 34103 6× White

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 2× White

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 1× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 5× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Magenta

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 1× Orange

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 2× Black

Tile 1 x 1 Heart

Part #: 39739 1× Pearl Gold

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 41740 1× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43722 2× White

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 2× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 1× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tap 1 x 1 without...

Part #: 4599b 2× Pearl Gold

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4733 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4733 2× Black

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 49307 24× White

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× White

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 3× Trans-Brown

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 1× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 12× White

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 4× White

Bar 6L with Stop ...

Part #: 63965 1× Black

Bar, Angled with ...

Part #: 65578 2× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 4...

Part #: 73983 2× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 6× Pearl Gold

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 1× Black

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 6× Lime

Bar 3L

Part #: 87994 1× Pearl Gold

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 26× White

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Black

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0060 4× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 99207 1× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 5× White

The set contains a large quantity of white curved and round tiles, useful for creating textured surfaces in MOCs. The light bluish gray bricks with studs on the side are also valuable for SNOT (Studs Not On Top) building techniques.

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

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What YouTubers Say

2 videos found

BlockTalk AI

LEGO YouTubers give overwhelmingly positive reviews to the BrickHeadz Poodle (40546-1) and other BrickHeadz pet sets. Reviewers like HearWeGo praise the clever use of elements to create the poodles' fluffy appearance and the overall display, while JediJACPenguin compares various pet-themed BrickHeadz, focusing on design choices.

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What the Community Says

2 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

HearWeGo specifically highlights the value of the Poodle set at $14.99 for 304 pieces. JediJACPenguin's reviews of similar BrickHeadz pet sets often discuss the display stands and their slight inconsistencies across different releases.