How many pieces are in the Festive Gingerbread House?

Festive Gingerbread House contains 498 pieces.

What age is the Festive Gingerbread House recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 10+.

When was the Festive Gingerbread House released?

Festive Gingerbread House was released in 2025.

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LEGO Festive Gingerbread House set 40809

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🏛 Christmas

Set #40809

Festive Gingerbread House

The Festive Gingerbread House is a delightful addition to any Christmas LEGO display.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 10+ · Beginner build Perfect for families and LEGO enthusiasts looking for a fun, festive build
Build: 498 pieces · about 2.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $39.99 list price · 8.0¢ per piece
Availability: Current release · expected exit Dec 31, 2027

★★★★☆ 4.2 community rating from 28 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's charming design and ease of build, making it a perfect holiday activity, but some find the piece count low for the price.

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📝 Our Take

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The Festive Gingerbread House is a delightful addition to any Christmas LEGO display. With its charming design and festive details, this set perfectly captures the cozy spirit of the holiday season, making it an instant classic for LEGO enthusiasts and holiday decorators alike.

This set is perfect for families and LEGO beginners. The build is straightforward and enjoyable, offering a fun activity to share during the holidays, and the finished model is a beautiful decoration to display year after year.

Skip this if you're looking for a challenging build or complex features. If you prefer more intricate LEGO projects, consider the Winter Village Cottage (10229-1) for a more advanced building experience.

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498

Pieces

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2.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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12cm × 11cm × 15cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Simple building techniques ideal for beginners
Colorful details and festive decorations
Easy-to-follow instructions
Compact size perfect for display

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Investment Grade

⏳ Current release

The Festive Gingerbread House presents a modest investment opportunity, primarily driven by its seasonal appeal and potential retirement. While the piece count is relatively low, the set's affordability and charming design should maintain steady demand, especially among collectors of Christmas-themed LEGO sets. Investors should note that similar seasonal sets have shown gradual appreciation over time. However, the relatively high availability and lack of exclusive elements may limit significant price increases.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Winter Village Cottage

Winter Village • 1,490 pcs

Compared to other LEGO Christmas sets, the Festive Gingerbread House offers a more affordable and accessible option. While sets like the Winter Village Cottage (10229-1) provide a more complex and detailed build, the Gingerbread House is perfect for those seeking a simpler, budget-friendly festive decoration. It stands out with its focus on a smaller, more manageable scale while retaining the charm of a traditional gingerbread house.

1 Minifigure Included

Santa, Black Boots, 3626cpr3560 Head, 102264 Hat

5 parts

The Santa minifigure is a festive addition, featuring a unique hat and torso print that enhances its collectible value.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 498
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 96 unique parts, 493 pieces
Minifigures: 1

The official piece count includes the 5 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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

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Part #: 10114516 1× [No Color/Any Color]

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Part #: 10169 1× Medium Nougat

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Part #: 13965 11× Medium Nougat

Brick 1 x 1 x 3

Part #: 14716 7× Medium Nougat

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Part #: 14769 2× Bright Pink

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Part #: 14769 2× Lime

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769 2× Medium Azure

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15070 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× White

Part #: 15712 1× Black

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Part #: 1748 2× Bright Pink

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Part #: 1748 12× White

Tile Round 1 x 2 ...

Part #: 1748 4× Orange

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Part #: 18646 1× White

Plate Round Half ...

Part #: 18646 2× Reddish Brown

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 4× White

Plate Special Rou...

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Hinge Plate 1 x 4...

Part #: 1927 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 20310 2× Reddish Brown

Tile Special Roun...

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Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 20482 4× Dark Pink

Plant, Cherries

Part #: 22667 1× Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 22885 1× Reddish Brown

Bar Holder with H...

Part #: 23443 1× Black

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× Reddish Brown

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

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Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Medium Azure

Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...

Part #: 2453b 6× Medium Nougat

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...

Part #: 2454b 1× Medium Nougat

Cylinder Half 2 x...

Part #: 24593 1× Reddish Brown

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 1× Red

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 1× Green

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 7× Pearl Gold

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 4× Bright Pink

Tile 2 x 3

Part #: 26603 1× Green

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 1× Lime

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 6× Trans-Yellow

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 6× Trans-Dark Pink

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 5× Medium Nougat

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 6× Trans-Orange

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 6× Trans-Light Blue

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Medium Nougat

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 2× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Dark Red

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Green

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 5× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 11× Bright Pink

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Medium Nougat

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 7× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 6× Bright Light Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 3× Bright Pink

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Medium Azure

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 5× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 8× Medium Nougat

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Lime

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Orange

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 6× Lavender

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 2× Medium Nougat

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× Black

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 2× Medium Azure

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 2× Bright Light Yellow

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× White

Tile 1 x 2 with L...

Part #: 3069bpr9989 1× White

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Lime

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Medium Azure

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Bright Pink

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Trans-Clear

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Trans-Light Blue

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Part #: 3070b 1× Orange

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Part #: 3245c 4× Medium Nougat

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Part #: 32952 1× Reddish Brown

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Part #: 32952 8× Medium Nougat

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Part #: 33909 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 6 x 14

Part #: 3456 2× White

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× White

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× Medium Nougat

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× Tan

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Part #: 35480 1× Reddish Brown

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Part #: 3563 1× White

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 14× Medium Nougat

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 4× White

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 1× Medium Nougat

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× Medium Nougat

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Reddish Brown

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 37352 1× Dark Red

Equipment Candles...

Part #: 37762 1× Black

Equipment Candles...

Part #: 37762 4× Pearl Gold

Wave / Flame Smal...

Part #: 37775 1× Trans-Orange

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3830 1× White

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3831 1× White

Window Pane Latti...

Part #: 38320 4× Pearl Gold

Equipment Cup / M...

Part #: 3899 1× Red

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 4× White

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 1× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 8× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 1× White

Seat / Chair 2 x 2

Part #: 4079 2× Tan

Plate 8 x 8

Part #: 41539 2× Medium Nougat

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 2× White

Tap 1 x 1 without...

Part #: 4599b 1× Pearl Gold

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Part #: 49307 22× White

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Part #: 5841 2× Bright Light Yellow

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Part #: 5841 2× Lavender

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 1× Reddish Brown

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 27× White

Plate 1 x 12

Part #: 60479 4× Medium Nougat

Plate 1 x 12

Part #: 60479 2× White

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Part #: 60481 12× White

Door Frame 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 60596 2× White

Door 1 x 4 x 6 wi...

Part #: 60623 2× Reddish Brown

Hinge Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 6134 4× White

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Part #: 6141 4× White

Food Ice Cream Sc...

Part #: 6254 2× Lime

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 1× White

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Part #: 73878 2× Bright Pink

Plate 3 x 3 Corner

Part #: 77844 4× Medium Nougat

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 77845 2× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 77850 2× Black

Food Cupcake with...

Part #: 79743 2× Light Aqua

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 4× Dark Pink

Plate 1 x 1 x 2/3...

Part #: 86996 1× Black

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 1× Dark Turquoise

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Green

Headwear Accessor...

Part #: 87693 1× White

Brick Round Corne...

Part #: 88293 2× White

Plate 2 x 14

Part #: 91988 8× White

Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...

Part #: 92950 1× Reddish Brown

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 2× White

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Dark Pink

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 4× Bright Light Yellow

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Reddish Brown

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 4× Lavender

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 1× Black

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0018 1× Medium Nougat

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0090 2× Medium Nougat

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 99563 2× Tan

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 99563 8× Reddish Brown

The set contains a good selection of white and medium nougat pieces, useful for creating other winter-themed builds or expanding existing LEGO villages.

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

498

Official Piece Count

493

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 5 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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