Crack into the Holidays!
Build your own Nutcracker

Celebrate the season with this charming 208-piece set! A festive gift for LEGO lovers ages 8 and up.

🏛 Christmas
Set #40640

Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is a charming and festive LEGO set.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for LEGO beginners, children, and those who enjoy quick, festive builds. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 208 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.0

A charming and quick build that's perfect for the holidays, though some find the design a bit simple and lacking in complexity. The set is generally well-received as a festive decoration and a good value for the price.

MSRP
$12.99
Best Price
$9.99
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📝 Our Take

The Nutcracker is a charming and festive LEGO set. This brick-built rendition of the classic holiday figure captures the essence of the Nutcracker with its vibrant colors and simple, yet effective design.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages, especially those who enjoy seasonal builds. The build is quick and easy, making it a great stocking stuffer or small gift. The Nutcracker also makes a delightful display piece for the holidays.

Skip this if you are looking for a complex or challenging LEGO project. For a more intricate holiday build, consider the Winter Village sets like 10308-1 Holiday Main Street.

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🧱 Building Experience

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208
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple construction suitable for younger builders.
  • Uses SNOT (Studs Not On Top) techniques for shaping.
  • Incorporates Technic elements for posable arms.
  • Festive color scheme and details create a charming display piece.

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Nutcracker set (40640-1) presents a moderate investment opportunity. Its appeal as a Christmas-themed item provides seasonal demand, and its relatively low piece count keeps it accessible for a wide range of buyers. However, its availability and lack of exclusive elements may limit significant price appreciation. As a smaller, readily available set, potential investors should temper expectations. Price appreciation will likely be gradual, driven by holiday demand and eventual retirement.

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Compare Similar Sets

The Nutcracker offers a smaller, more affordable option compared to larger LEGO Christmas sets like the Winter Village series. While lacking the complexity and scale of those sets, its affordability and festive design make it a great impulse buy or gift. Consider it as a smaller-scale alternative to sets like 40573-1 Christmas Tree or 40499-1 Santa's Sleigh if you're looking for something quick and easy to build and display.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 58 unique parts • 200 total pieces

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Lime
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Medium Nougat
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 White
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Reddish Brown
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Red
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769 Black
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 Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Reddish 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 Medium Nougat
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Dark Green
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 Dark Blue
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24299 Bright Light Orange
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24307 Bright Light Orange
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Medium Nougat
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Reddish Brown
Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni Tile 2 x 2 Curved...
Part #: 27925 Black
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Red
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 White
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Medium Azure
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Medium Nougat
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Sand Green
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Red
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Medium Nougat
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Bright Light Orange
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Medium Nougat
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Lime
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Metallic Gold
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Metallic Gold
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Reddish Brown
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 3176 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 Red
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32034 White
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Red
Technic Ball Joint Technic Ball Joint
Part #: 32474 White
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 32952 Medium Nougat
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 32952 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Dark Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Sand Green
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Red
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Sand Green
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 36841 White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Lime
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Dark Green
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 White
Technic Pin Long without Friction Ridges, with Anti-Roll Notch Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 39888 Tan
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Bright Light Orange
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b Black
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 41740 Medium Nougat
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 Yellow
Brick Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double Curved Top, No Studs Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 49307 Reddish Brown
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Medium Nougat
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 White
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Red
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 White
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 10× Reddish Brown
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 6232 Red
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 Red
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Bevel Technic Gear 12 T...
Part #: 6589 Tan
Plate 1 x 5 Plate 1 x 5
Part #: 78329 Red
Plate 1 x 5 Plate 1 x 5
Part #: 78329 White
Plate 1 x 5 Plate 1 x 5
Part #: 78329 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Pearl Gold
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 1 Center Stud on 1 Side, Bottom Stud Holder Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 86876 White
Brick Round 4 x 4 Centre Hole Brick Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 87081 Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Red
Chain 6L [5 Links] Chain 6L [5 Links]
Part #: 92338 Pearl Gold
Bucket 1 x 1 x 1 Handle Bucket 1 x 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 95344 Black
Brick and Axle Separator v2.0 Brick and Axle Se...
Part #: 96874 Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Medium Azure
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Dark Red
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Offset Black Eye Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0008 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black Eye Closed with Eyelashes Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0026 White
This set features a good selection of Reddish Brown and Red parts, useful for MOC builders looking to add festive details to their creations. The inclusion of Metallic Gold tiles adds a touch of elegance and can be valuable for detailing.

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💎 Notable Parts

Reddish Brown Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] (10x) $1.50
Metallic Gold Tile 1 x 2 with Groove (6x) $1.20
Black Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni (6x) $0.90
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.60

💡 MOC Potential

🧙 Adapt the design into a wizard or sorcerer figure.
🏰 Use the parts to create small castle turrets or decorative elements.
🤖 Rebuild as a small toy robot or automaton.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

58
Unique Parts
200
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
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