Sweeten Your Holidays!
With Gingerbread Ornaments

Build and customize three adorable gingerbread figures with 190 pieces. Perfect for festive family fun and holiday decor!

🏛 Christmas
Set #40642

Gingerbread Ornaments

Gingerbread Ornaments are a delightful and festive addition to any LEGO Christmas collection.

🏆 Best For: Families and LEGO enthusiasts looking for a festive and easy building activity. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 190 pcs 🎂 Ages 6+
★★★☆☆ 3.8

Fans appreciate the cute and festive design of the Gingerbread Ornaments, finding them a fun and easy build for the holiday season. Some find the building process somewhat repetitive but enjoy the customization options and display value.

MSRP
$12.99
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📝 Our Take

Gingerbread Ornaments are a delightful and festive addition to any LEGO Christmas collection. These charming, buildable figures offer a fun and engaging activity for families and LEGO enthusiasts alike, bringing a touch of holiday cheer to your home or workplace.

This set is perfect for families looking for a fun holiday building activity, or for LEGO fans who enjoy seasonal decorations. The build is simple enough for younger builders, yet still engaging for adults, and the finished ornaments are perfect for displaying on a tree or around the house.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex and challenging build, or if you prefer LEGO sets with more play features. Consider the larger LEGO Winter Village sets for a more intricate building experience, or LEGO City advent calendars for interactive play.

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🧱 Building Experience

🧩
190
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
👤
6+
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Easy to follow instructions suitable for younger builders.
  • Repetitive building of similar gingerbread figures.
  • Customizable designs with various tile decorations.
  • Perfect for creating personalized holiday ornaments.

📈 Investment Analysis

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The LEGO Gingerbread Ornaments set (40642) presents a modest investment opportunity, primarily driven by its seasonal appeal and affordability. As a retired set, its value may gradually increase, especially among collectors seeking complete Christmas-themed LEGO collections. However, the low piece count and relatively common parts limit its potential for significant appreciation. While it's unlikely to become a highly sought-after set, its charm and seasonal relevance should ensure a steady, albeit modest, increase in value over time. Investors should consider its low entry cost and the potential for gifting or reselling during the holiday season.

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📖 About This Set

Gather friends or family for a seasonal build with this LEGO® Gingerbread Ornaments (40642) set, featuring 3 buildable gingerbread figures. Build and customize each figure to create unique designs that will bring a fun, festive feel to any home or workplace.

  • Festive build for kids, friends and families – Enjoy a fun build this festive season with the LEGO® Gingerbread Ornaments (40642) set
  • A fun gift idea – Bring a seasonal smile to LEGO® builders aged 6 and up when you give this set as a birthday, holiday or any-day surprise
  • Measurements – Each gingerbread figure measures over 4 in. (11 cm) tall

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO Christmas ornaments, the Gingerbread Ornaments offer a unique building experience with customizable designs. While sets like the Christmas Wreath 2-in-1 (40426-1) offer a different aesthetic, the gingerbread figures provide a more personal and playful touch. This set is a great choice for those looking for a fun and affordable holiday building activity, especially families with young children.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 33 unique parts • 174 total pieces

Tile, Star with Stud Holder, Pin Hole Tile, Star with S...
Part #: 11609 Pearl Gold
Cone 1 x 1 Inverted with Bar at Bottom (Ice Cream Cone) Cone 1 x 1 Invert...
Part #: 11610 Tan
Cone 1 x 1 Inverted with Bar at Bottom (Ice Cream Cone) Cone 1 x 1 Invert...
Part #: 11610 Dark Orange
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder with Offset Black Eye Print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769pr1003 White
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Eye, Blue Iris, Black Pupil print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769pr1116 White
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Copper Eye, Black Pupil print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769pr1117 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 Swirled Top Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 15470 Bright Pink
Plate Round 1 x 1 Swirled Top Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 15470 Light Aqua
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Green
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
Wedge Plate 4 Stud 45° Angle Plate Wedge Plate 4 Stu...
Part #: 15706 Black
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Reddish Brown
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole Underneath Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 18677 Black
Plate Round Corners 2 x 6 Double Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 18980 Reddish Brown
Plate Round Corners 2 x 6 Double Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 18980 Green
Plate Round Corners 2 x 6 Double Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 18980 White
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Green
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Medium Nougat
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Red
Tile 4 x 4 Curved, Macaroni Tile 4 x 4 Curved...
Part #: 27507 White
Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni Tile 2 x 2 Curved...
Part #: 27925 White
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 10× White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate Round Corner 3 x 3 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30357 24× Medium Nougat
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Green
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Red
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Red
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Green
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Black
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 1 Heart Tile 1 x 1 Heart
Part #: 39739 Bright Pink
Plate Round 1 x 1 Swirled Top / Poo Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 53119 Reddish Brown
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Green
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Green
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 White
Food Ice Cream Scoops Food Ice Cream Sc...
Part #: 6254 White
Food Croissant - Flat Ends Food Croissant - ...
Part #: 67338 Dark Orange
Attachment Ring (DOTS) Attachment Ring (...
Part #: 73767 Black
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 12× Medium Nougat
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 Bright Pink
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Red Spiral Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0013 White
This set offers a good selection of Medium Nougat parts, useful for builders creating food-themed MOCs or expanding their color palette. The rounded plates and tiles are particularly useful for adding smooth curves and details.

🛒 Where to Buy

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€12.99
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$12.99
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$16.99
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💎 Notable Parts

Medium Nougat Plate Round Corner 3 x 3 (24x) $2.40
White Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni (9x) $0.90
Medium Nougat Tile 2 x 4 with Groove (12x) $1.20
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$4.50

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand into a gingerbread village display.
🌳 Create larger gingerbread people or animals.
🏰 Design a gingerbread house using similar building techniques.

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📖 Building Instructions 3

Gingerbread Ornaments Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

33
Unique Parts
174
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1