Let it Snow!
Build your own Snowman Ornaments

Bring a white Christmas to life with this LEGO building kit, featuring an adult and child snowman with charming festive details.

🏛 Christmas
Set #40812

Snowman Ornaments

Snowman Ornaments is a charming addition to the LEGO Christmas lineup.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for families and LEGO enthusiasts of all ages who enjoy festive decorations. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 168 pcs 🎂 Ages 6+
★★★★☆ 4.2

Fans appreciate the set's festive charm and easy build, making it a great holiday activity for families. Some find the design a bit simple, but overall it's considered a good value for a seasonal decoration.

📝 Our Take

Snowman Ornaments is a charming addition to the LEGO Christmas lineup. These brick-built ornaments offer a fun and festive building experience, perfect for adding a touch of LEGO magic to your holiday decorations.

This set is perfect for families and LEGO enthusiasts of all ages. With easy-to-follow instructions and a manageable piece count, it's a great activity to share during the holiday season. Plus, they make great stocking stuffers!

Skip this if you're looking for complex building techniques or large-scale models. Consider the larger LEGO Winter Village sets for a more challenging and immersive Christmas-themed build.

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🧱 Building Experience

🧩
168
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
👤
6+
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and repetitive building, ideal for multiple builders
  • Uses SNOT (Studs Not On Top) techniques for smooth surfaces
  • Colorful elements add to the festive charm
  • Easy to hang on a Christmas tree or display on a shelf

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
C+
Investment Grade
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The Snowman Ornaments set, as a Christmas-themed item, typically sees a spike in demand during the holiday season. Its low price point makes it accessible to a wide range of buyers, and its small size and festive design make it a popular gift item. However, as a seasonal item, its long-term appreciation potential may be limited compared to larger, more complex sets. Investors should consider the set's appeal as a collectible Christmas ornament rather than a traditional LEGO set.

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📖 About This Set

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Make wishes of a white Christmas come true with this LEGO® Snowman Ornaments (40812) building set for kids aged 6 and over, which includes 2 adorable snowman figures.

Girls and boys will have lots of fun building the snowman toys and admiring all the cute details, including their charming carrot noses. There’s an adult snowman who wears a top hat and holds a gift and a child snowman who wears glasses and a bobble hat and holds a lantern. The snowmen figures also include hanging rings so, once they’re complete, they become LEGO Christmas ornaments that kids can hang on the tree or use as part of a festive display.

A unique Christmas gift idea for kids and Christmas lovers of all ages, this building kit provides a heartwarming way for families to make memories over the festive season as they build LEGO Christmas decorations together. Contains 168 pieces.

  • Snowman figures for kids – Bring a white Christmas to life with this LEGO® Snowman Ornaments Christmas decor building set for girls and boys aged 6 and up
  • 2 LEGO® snowmen – The building kit features 2 snowman figures, one adult and one child, both of which have carrot noses
  • Fun details – The adult snowman wears a top hat and holds a gift, while the child snowman wears glasses and a beanie and holds a lantern
  • Christmas decor – Once kids have finished building the snowman figures, they can hang them as Christmas tree decorations or place them on a windowsill for all to see
  • Snowman gift for kids – The building kit makes a great Christmas gift for girls and boys, as well as a holiday gift for adults who appreciate LEGO® Christmas decor
  • Build together – Kids can enjoy building the set solo or share the fun with friends and family to make lasting holiday memories
  • LEGO® Christmas – Explore other LEGO holiday sets and Christmas decorations (sold separately) to discover more brick-built festive fun
  • Dimensions – The 168-piece building set contains an adult snowman measuring over 4 in. (10 cm) high and a child snowman measuring over 3 in. (8.5 cm) high

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO Christmas ornaments, this set offers a classic snowman design that is both simple and charming. While it may not be as intricate as some larger sets, its affordable price and ease of assembly make it a great option for families and casual builders. Other similar sets might include brick-built baubles or smaller winter-themed models, but this one is more focused on classic snowman design.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 44 unique parts • 163 total pieces

Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11458 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Green
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 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Blue
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Dark Blue
Headwear Accessory Bow with Heart, Long Ribbon and Pin Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 11618 Lavender
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Lime
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 White
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 White
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Black
Candy Cane with Red Stripes Pattern Candy Cane with R...
Part #: 1621pat0001 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 Pearl Gold
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Blue
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 White
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 26601 Dark Blue
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Turquoise
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Medium Azure
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Blue
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Blue
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Green
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Blue
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 White
Plate 4 x 12 Plate 4 x 12
Part #: 3029 White
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 White
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Yellow
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Lime
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Red
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Green
Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves Plant, Plate 1 x ...
Part #: 32607 Green
Weapon Chakram / Hoop Blade / Ring Weapon Chakram / ...
Part #: 35485 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Bright Light Blue
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Dark Blue
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Green
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 No Studs Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 37352 White
Equipment Lantern Equipment Lantern
Part #: 37776 Pearl Titanium
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 White
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 Dark Blue
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised - Updated Version Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 4304 Yellow
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised - Updated Version Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 4304 Green
Plant, Flower, Minifig Accessory with 7 Thick Petals and Pin, Center Ring Plant, Flower, Mi...
Part #: 4367 Red
Brick Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double Curved Top, No Studs Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 49307 White
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Blue
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Red
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 5841 Blue
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 5841 Green
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 5841 Red
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Orange
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Reddish Brown
Brick Curved 1 x 1 Brick Curved 1 x 1
Part #: 7126 10× White
Attachment Ring (DOTS) Attachment Ring (...
Part #: 73767 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Vertical on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 78256 White
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Blue
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Black
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Tan
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Bright Pink
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Curved Black Eye with Central Pupil Partially Closed Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0082 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black Eye with Two Pupils Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr9981 White
The set contains a good selection of white curved bricks and plates, useful for creating smooth, rounded shapes. The inclusion of green and yellow 'offset' plates are also great for adding texture and detail to smaller builds.

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 Notable Parts

White Brick Curved 1 x 1 (10x) $0.50
Yellow Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised - Updated Version (8x) $1.20
Green Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised - Updated Version (8x) $1.20
Red Tile 1 x 1 with Groove (5x) $0.75
Black Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (4x) $0.20
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.85

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Rebuild into other winter animals like penguins or polar bears
Expand into a small winter village scene
🧙 Create festive holiday characters

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 5 videos
3.4 /5
Mixed
20% positive
BlockTalk AI

Based on a limited number of reviews, the LEGO Snowman Ornaments (40812-1) receive mixed reactions with an average score of 3.4/5. While some find the set fun, there isn't a strong consensus on its overall appeal due to the small sample size of positive reviews.

Community Sentiment

Based on 5 YouTube reviews

Reddit

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.4 /5
Mixed
20% positive
1
Positive
4
Mixed
0
Critical
BlockTalk AI Analysis

Based on a limited number of reviews, the LEGO Snowman Ornaments (40812-1) receive mixed reactions with an average score of 3.4/5. While some find the set fun, there isn't a strong consensus on its overall appeal due to the small sample size of positive reviews.

What the Community Says

2 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

Stud City offers an early look at the broader LEGO Christmas collection, placing the Snowman Ornaments within that context. Lukas the Builder reviews a range of sets, including Christmas-themed ones, but does not explicitly recommend all of them, suggesting a critical approach to LEGO's holiday offerings.

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

📖 Building Instructions 2

Snowman Ornaments Instructions
BI 3100, 80+4, 40812 V29
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Snowman Ornaments Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

44
Unique Parts
163
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1