Happy Birthday, LEGO Style!
A sweet 211-piece celebration!

Build a delightful birthday cake complete with candles and minifigures. The perfect gift that brings joy year after year!

🏛 Seasonal
Set #40641

Birthday Cake

The Birthday Cake set is a delightful and festive addition to the LEGO Seasonal theme.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for kids and adults who enjoy small, decorative builds and celebrating birthdays. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 211 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.0

Fans appreciate the Birthday Cake set for its cute design and ease of assembly, making it a great gift. Some find the price slightly high relative to the piece count, but overall it's considered a charming and festive little set.

📝 Our Take

The Birthday Cake set is a delightful and festive addition to the LEGO Seasonal theme. With its bright colors and charming design, it perfectly captures the joy of celebrating birthdays. The inclusion of two minifigures adds a personal touch, making it a great gift or display piece.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages, especially those who enjoy building small, decorative models. The build is straightforward and satisfying, making it a great project for families or individuals looking for a quick and enjoyable LEGO experience. Its compact size makes it easy to display on shelves or desks.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex or challenging build experience. The set is relatively simple and focuses more on aesthetics than intricate building techniques. If you prefer more elaborate models, consider the LEGO Flower Bouquet or Bonsai Tree for a more engaging build.

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🧱 Building Experience

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211
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and straightforward building process
  • Uses vibrant Light Aqua, Dark Pink and Yellow colors to create a festive look
  • Incorporates round bricks to simulate frosting
  • Includes two minifigures to represent birthday celebrants

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade
⏳ Appreciating
The Birthday Cake set, while not a large or complex set, has some investment potential due to its seasonal nature and relatively low price point. Seasonal sets tend to do well as they are often purchased as gifts. The rising price trend suggests increasing demand. However, its availability and small piece count limit significant appreciation. It's a low-risk investment, likely to hold value but not generate substantial returns.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other seasonal sets like the Easter Bunny or Halloween Owl, the Birthday Cake offers a more versatile display option. It's also more affordable than larger sets like the Gingerbread House, making it an accessible gift. While other sets may offer more complex building techniques, the Birthday Cake stands out for its simplicity and broad appeal.

2 Minifigures Included

Includes a girl and a man minifigure, adding a personal touch to the set. The man's white shirt with balloons print is a nice detail.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 51 unique parts • 135 total pieces

Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 11214 Red
Tile, Star with Stud Holder, Pin Hole Tile, Star with S...
Part #: 11609 Bright Light Orange
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Reddish Brown
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Bottom [Open Stud] Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 15395 Medium Azure
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Dark Purple
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 Dark Pink
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 Yellow
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 Lime
Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 24246 Red
Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 24246 Dark Purple
Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 24246 Orange
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Bright Pink
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Adjacent Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 26604 Tan
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Light Aqua
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Light Aqua
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Light Aqua
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Purple
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 White
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 White
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Reddish Brown
Wedge Plate 8 x 8 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 8 x 8...
Part #: 30504 Reddish Brown
Wedge Plate 8 x 8 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 8 x 8...
Part #: 30504 White
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b White
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Light Aqua
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Dark Pink
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Yellow
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Vented Stud Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3262 Dark Turquoise
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 32803 White
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 White
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 White
Plate Special 3 x 5 Cloud with 3 Center Studs Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 35470 White
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Light Aqua
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Light Aqua
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 White
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 No Studs Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 37352 White
Equipment Candlestick Equipment Candles...
Part #: 37762 White
Wave / Flame Small with Pin Wave / Flame Smal...
Part #: 37775 Trans-Orange
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Tan
Antenna 1 x 4 with Flat Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957b White
Slope Curved 8 x 2 No Studs Slope Curved 8 x ...
Part #: 42918 Reddish Brown
Hinge Plate 2 x 4 with Pin Hole with 2 Holes - Top Hinge Plate 2 x 4...
Part #: 43045 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 52107 White
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Black
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Melting Drops/Icing on Sides Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 65700 Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Yellow
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Dark Pink
Plate 1 x 5 Plate 1 x 5
Part #: 78329 White
Tile Special 4 x 8 Inverted Tile Special 4 x ...
Part #: 83496 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 White
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Light Aqua
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Light Aqua
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Light Aqua
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Yellow
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 99206 White
🧱 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 10104641 [No Color/Any Color]
Features a good selection of Light Aqua tiles and plates, useful for MOC builders looking to add a splash of color to their creations. The round white bricks are also great for creating textured surfaces.

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💎 Notable Parts

Light Aqua Tile 2 x 4 with Groove (8x) $0.80
White Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud (6x) $0.48
Dark Pink Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side (6x) $0.60
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$1.88

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Miniature castle cake topper
🌳 Floral arrangement with cake base
🏙 Small town birthday celebration scene

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Charts Inventory Statistics

51
Unique Parts
135
Total Pieces
2
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1