How many pieces are in the Up-Scaled Santa Minifigure?

Up-Scaled Santa Minifigure contains 761 pieces.

What age is the Up-Scaled Santa Minifigure recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 10+.

When was the Up-Scaled Santa Minifigure released?

Up-Scaled Santa Minifigure was released in 2025.

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🏛 Christmas

Set #40820

Up-Scaled Santa Minifigure

The Up-Scaled Santa Minifigure is a delightful festive build.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 10+ · Intermediate build Great for families and LEGO fans looking for a festive building experience
Build: 761 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $54.99 list price · 7.2¢ per piece
Availability: Current release

★★★★☆ 4.1 community rating from 39 ratings

Fans appreciate the unique design and festive charm, making it a great holiday display piece. Some find the build repetitive, but the final result is generally well-received for its fun and approachable nature.

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📝 Our Take

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The Up-Scaled Santa Minifigure is a delightful festive build. It perfectly captures the charm of the classic LEGO minifigure in a larger, displayable format, making it a unique addition to any holiday decor.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts and Christmas lovers alike. The build is engaging and not overly complex, making it a great project for families to enjoy together during the holiday season. The final model is sturdy and poseable, adding to its display value.

Skip this if you prefer more intricate and challenging builds. If you're looking for a complex model with advanced building techniques, consider the LEGO Winter Village sets, such as the Winter Village Station 10259-1.

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🧱 Building Experience

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761

Pieces

⏱

4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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17cm × 27cm × 10cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Recreates the classic Santa minifigure in a larger scale
Uses clever techniques to achieve the minifigure's iconic shape
Features moving arms for posing
Creates a fun and eye-catching Christmas decoration

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Current release

The Up-Scaled Santa Minifigure set has decent investment potential, especially for those interested in Christmas-themed LEGO sets. Its appeal lies in its unique design and seasonal relevance. While not a particularly complex build, its charm and display value could make it a sought-after item after retirement. However, its relatively low piece count and widespread availability may limit significant appreciation. Theme popularity and seasonal demand will be key factors in its performance on the secondary market. The set may see a bump in value closer to the holiday season each year.

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Compared to other Christmas-themed LEGO sets, the Up-Scaled Santa Minifigure offers a unique take on holiday decor. While sets like the Winter Village series provide a more extensive building experience, this set provides a fun and accessible project with a distinct visual appeal. It's a great alternative for those who want a festive display piece without committing to a larger, more complex build.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 761
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 140 unique parts, 761 pieces

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

Technic Gear 8 To...

Part #: 10928 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 2× Yellow

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Part #: 11211 2× Green

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Part #: 15672 4× Blue

Tile Round 1 x 2 ...

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Hinge Plate 1 x 4...

Part #: 1927 2× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 22885 8× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

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Plate 2 x 2 Corner

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Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 1× Black

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 26601 2× Red

Tile 2 x 3

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Brick Special 1 x...

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Brick Wedged, Cur...

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Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Black

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Red

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 2× White

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 5× Lime

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Red

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Medium Azure

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 10× Red

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Black

Brick 2 x 8

Part #: 3007 1× Black

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 1× Yellow

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× White

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 4× Black

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 24× Red

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 16× Black

Plate Special / S...

Part #: 30166 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× White

Plate 2 x 4

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Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Medium Azure

Part #: 3020 1× Orange

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 6× Red

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Yellow

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 3× White

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Blue

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 6× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 16× Red

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Lime

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 10× Dark Turquoise

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 6× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Medium Azure

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Tan

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Green

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 5× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 14× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 7× White

Part #: 3031 1× Black

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 2× Black

Part #: 30357 2× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 1× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30414 2× Yellow

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

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Tile 2 x 2 with G...

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Part #: 3069b 2× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

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Tile 1 x 1 with G...

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Part #: 32028 2× White

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Technic Brick 4 x...

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Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

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Brick Sloped Inve...

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Part #: 33243 2× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3386 2× Light Bluish Gray

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Plate 1 x 8

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Brick 1 x 3

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Plate 1 x 3

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Plate 1 x 3

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Plate 1 x 3

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Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Orange

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 8× Red

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 6× Black

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 36840 2× White

Part #: 3701 2× Yellow

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 2× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 5× Yellow

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 14× Red

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 5× White

Plate 1 x 4

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Plate 1 x 4

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Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Dark Purple

Brick Curved 1 x ...

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Brick Curved 1 x ...

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Technic Plate 2 x...

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Plate 2 x 6

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Plate 2 x 6

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Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

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Plate 1 x 10

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Part #: 50950 6× Yellow

Wedge Plate 2 x 4

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Brick Wedged, Cur...

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Brick Wedged, Cur...

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Brick Sloped 30° ...

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Brick Sloped 30° ...

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Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...

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Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...

Part #: 5845 8× White

Panel 1 x 6 x 5

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Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 2× White

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 60212 2× Red

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 60212 1× Black

Plate 1 x 12

Part #: 60479 2× Red

Technic Axle 9

Part #: 60485 1× Yellow

Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...

Part #: 60581 2× Red

Brick 1 x 10

Part #: 6111 1× White

Hinge Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 6134 1× Red

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 4× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 6× Magenta

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 2× Black

Part #: 64799 2× White

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 65304 2× Orange

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 4× Tan

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 2× Black

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 2× Red

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 67695 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Part #: 7126 6× White

Part #: 73562 2× Black

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 73825 8× Red

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 78522pr0006 1× Yellow

Part #: 85861 8× Dark Green

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 4× White

Part #: 87079 2× Dark Purple

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 26× Red

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 93274 2× Red

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 93274 4× Yellow

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 93274 2× White

Brick and Axle Se...

Part #: 96874 1× Orange

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 1× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 99207 4× Red

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

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Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 5× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99781 4× White

This set features a large number of red and white pieces, useful for MOC builders creating holiday-themed scenes. The curved slopes and tiles add nice detailing to the build.

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💎 Notable Parts

26x Red Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs (26x) $2.60

24x Red Brick 1 x 4 (24x) $1.20

12x Red Tile 1 x 2 with Groove (12x) $0.90

9x White Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) (9x) $0.45

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$5.15

💡 MOC Potential

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Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

Based on 14 discussions

3.3 /5

Mixed

21% positive

BlockTalk AI

The community shows enthusiasm for the Up-Scaled Santa Minifigure, particularly appreciating the concept of upscaled OG LEGO characters. However, some express concern about the influx of licensed characters overshadowing original LEGO series and suggest iconic figures like Johnny Thunder and Forestman for future releases.

https://preview.redd.it/fz39fo399d4g1.jpeg?width=709&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5888b88901e287eecb0b737da3dd11a178a5d9d8

1.1k upvotes • 10mo ago

I think these would be cool if they were kept to OG lego characters only. I love lego star wars, but the flood of licensing has really kind of kil...

205 upvotes • 10mo ago

Johnny Thunder would be amazing. So would Basil the Bat Lord.

146 upvotes • 10mo ago

What YouTubers Say

Based on 6 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

The overall sentiment towards the LEGO Up-Scaled Santa Minifigure (40820) is mixed, with reviewers providing neutral assessments. While the set is new and opinions are still forming, initial reactions don't lean heavily positive or negative.

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Community Sentiment

Based on 14 Reddit opinions and 6 YouTube reviews

3.3 /5

Mixed

21% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

Common Feedback

+ Amazing, Love

- Issue

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

6 Reddit + 2 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

Redditors are excited about the possibility of more upscaled minifigures based on classic LEGO characters, with specific requests for Redbeard, Pepper Roni, and Johnny Thunder. There's also anticipation for a rumored blue spaceman figure in the future.

Reddit Reviews

6 discussions

Neutral

1.1k

https://preview.redd.it/fz39fo399d4g1.jpeg?width=709&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5888b88901e287eecb0b737da3dd11a178a5d9d8

10mo ago in r/lego View

+ Positive Praise

205

I think these would be cool if they were kept to OG lego characters only. I love lego star wars, but the flood of licensing has really kind of killed the cool original Lego series stuff that lego ...

10mo ago in r/lego View

+ Positive Praise

146

Johnny Thunder would be amazing. So would Basil the Bat Lord.

10mo ago in r/lego View

Neutral

Forestman is a want. Ninjago is a likely candidate.

10mo ago in r/lego View

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