No. 40872

Halloween

Halloween Pumpkin Lantern

Halloween Pumpkin Lantern brings spooky season to life with a brick-built jack-o’-lantern that will never rot or attract fruit flies.

Time on the shelf Current release

On sale since Aug 2026, expected exit Dec 2028

Before you buy

Who it's for
Ages 9+ · Beginner build Perfect for kids ages 9 and up, as well as adult fans looking for a fun seasonal display piece
Build
323 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Cost
Affordable Next to other LEGO sets. Check the store for today's price.
Availability
Current release · expected exit Dec 31, 2028
★★★☆☆ 3.7 community rating from 14 ratings

Fans love the cheerful design and the inclusion of a glowing light brick, though some wish the pumpkin was slightly larger for the price.

📝 Our Take

Halloween Pumpkin Lantern brings spooky season to life with a brick-built jack-o’-lantern that will never rot or attract fruit flies. Featuring a vibrant mix of orange, reddish orange, and yellow curved elements, this seasonal craft project captures the classic carved expression of a traditional autumn decoration.

This set is perfect for seasonal decorators, holiday enthusiasts, and builders looking for a quick, fun project. At 323 pieces, it offers an approachable build time that makes it an ideal October weekend activity or a charming desk companion for the spooky season.

Skip this if you are looking for complex, advanced building techniques or traditional minifigure-scale play sets. If you prefer year-round display pieces or heavily articulated mechanical models, you might want to look at botanical sets instead.

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🧱 Building Experience

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323
Pieces
⏱
1.5h
Estimated Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
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10cm × 12cm × 12cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Clever use of curved orange slopes to create a rounded, organic pumpkin shape
  • Includes a light brick to make the jack-o'-lantern truly glow from within
  • Bright color palette featuring standard orange, reddish orange, and yellow elements
  • Compact size makes it an instant holiday centerpiece for shelves or mantels

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to past seasonal Halloween releases and larger display items, this set strikes a great balance between affordability and display presence. While smaller promotional polybags lack interior lighting, this model steps up the experience with a built-in light brick and a satisfying spherical construction.

1 Minifigure Included

Includes a unique glow-in-the-dark ghost figure with a pin hole attachment, adding an extra touch of spooky charm to the package.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
323
Parts cataloged in this inventory
62 unique parts, 319 pieces
Minifigures
1

The official piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

An exceptional parts pack for orange builders, featuring an abundance of curved slopes, wedges, and plates that make organic shaping a breeze.

💎 Notable Parts

Orange Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] (17x)
Orange Brick Curved 3 x 1 No Studs (12x)
Orange Brick Wedged, Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right (11x)
Orange Brick Wedged, Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left (11x)
Yellow Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side (9x)

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Autumn harvest displays featuring pumpkins, gourds, and scarecrow builds
🏰 Spooky haunted castle courtyards and medieval Halloween village scenes
🏙 Suburban trick-or-treat street dioramas complete with spooky porch decorations

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Building Instructions

2 booklets, as PDF

  1. 01 BI 3102, 100+4 40872 V29 Download PDF
  2. 02 BI 3102, 100+4 40872 V39 Download PDF

Inventory Statistics

Inventory version 1

62 Unique Parts

323 Official Piece Count

319 Cataloged Inventory Pieces

1 Minifigures

15 Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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