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🏛 City
Set #60381

City Advent Calendar 2023

The City Advent Calendar 2023 is a fun, festive countdown to Christmas.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for children and families looking for a fun, festive daily build during the holiday season. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 258 pcs 🎂 Ages 5+
★★★☆☆ 3.7

Fans enjoy the daily surprises and festive theme, making it a fun tradition for families. Some find the individual builds simple and small, wishing for larger or more complex models.

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$34.99
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📝 Our Take

The City Advent Calendar 2023 is a fun, festive countdown to Christmas. It offers a delightful mix of mini-builds and minifigures to add a touch of LEGO magic to the holiday season. With a cozy winter wonderland playmat, it sets the scene for imaginative adventures.

This set is perfect for families and children aged 5 and up. The daily surprises provide a simple, engaging building experience, while the characters and accessories encourage creative play. It's a great way to build excitement as the holidays approach.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex building challenge or significant LEGO investment. Consider larger LEGO City sets or more intricate builds from other themes for a more substantial experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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258
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
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26cm × 38cm × 7cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Easy-to-follow instructions for each day's surprise.
  • Features a variety of mini-builds representing different holiday scenes.
  • Includes a fold-down playmat to create a winter wonderland setting.
  • Offers a good mix of minifigures and accessories for imaginative play.

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade
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The LEGO City Advent Calendar 2023 has moderate investment potential. Advent calendars, in general, tend to hold their value due to their limited-time availability and the festive theme. The presence of exclusive minifigures or unique printed parts can further boost its collectibility. However, its broad appeal to children means it's less likely to see significant appreciation compared to larger, more complex sets aimed at adult collectors. The rising price trend suggests some demand, but monitor post-holiday sales as availability increases.

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📖 About This Set

Build the excitement as the festive celebrations approach with the LEGO® City Advent Calendar 2023 (60381). Kids can count down to Christmas with familiar festive characters, seasonal mini builds and accessories. Just fold down the cozy winter wonderland playmat to set the scene for endless imaginative adventures.

Make every day magical
The 2023 LEGO City Advent Calendar makes a great gift for kids aged 5 and up. Each surprise toy comes with easy step-by-step building instructions to ensurethat even new LEGO builders can enjoy a fun build-and-play experience.

The ultimate pre-Christmas gift for kids
The LEGO City Advent Calendar 2023 is packed with fun builds and festive surprises for kids who love creative play. Kids can also combine the buildable toys, accessories and minifigures included in the calendar with other playsets from the LEGO City range.

  • Packed with seasonal fun – Bring a festive feel to each and every day as kids count down to Christmas with the LEGO® City Advent Calendar 2023 (60381) set
  • Fun characters – Surprises include Mr. and Mrs. Claus, carol singer, ice hockey player, ice sculptor and TikTok fan minifigures, plus snowman, reindeer, puppy and kitten figures
  • Includes a foldout playmat – Kids can fold down the back of the calendar to set the scene for imaginative adventures in a cozy winter wonderland
  • A festive pre-Christmas gift – This toy-filled Advent Calendar makes a fun holiday gift for kids and fans of LEGO® building sets aged 5 and up
  • Dimensions – The LEGO® City Advent Calendar box measures over 10 in. (26 cm) high, 15 in. (38 cm) wide and 2.5 in. (7 cm) deep
  • No batteries required – The buildable LEGO® toys and characters contained in this Christmas Advent Calendar are powered by little kids with big imaginations
  • Easy-build toys – Every surprise in the LEGO® City Advent Calendar comes with an easy-to-follow building guide printed on the inside of each calendar window
  • Imaginative play – Festive LEGO® City Advent playsets come with colorful miniature builds and fun characters that stimulate creative role play
  • Premium-quality toys – All LEGO® components meet strict industry standards to ensure they are consistent, compatible and fun to build with: it’s been that way since 1958
  • Putting safety first – LEGO® bricks and pieces are dropped, heated, crushed, twisted and analyzed to make sure they meet stringent global standards for safety

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO advent calendars, the City version typically focuses on everyday scenarios and vehicles, appealing to a younger audience. The Star Wars or Harry Potter advent calendars offer licensed characters and themes, which may be more desirable for older fans. This set offers a good balance of festive elements and City-themed vehicles, but those seeking more complex builds should consider other options.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 101 unique parts • 221 total pieces

Weapon Sword (Uruk-hai) Weapon Sword (Uru...
Part #: 10050 Pearl Gold
Bag / Sack with Handle Bag / Sack with H...
Part #: 10169 Medium Nougat
Equipment Trophy Cup Small Equipment Trophy ...
Part #: 10172 Pearl Gold
Rock 1 x 1 Crystal 4 Point Rock 1 x 1 Crysta...
Part #: 11127 Trans-Light Blue
Headwear Accessory Ninja Helmet Horn/Antlers, Elaborate Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 11437 Pearl Gold
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11476 White
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Reddish Brown
Animal, Dog, Chihuahua with Basic Face Print Animal, Dog, Chih...
Part #: 12888pr0001 Medium Nougat
Wedge Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Corner Wedge Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 13548 Green
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder with Roman Numerals Clock Print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769pr1054 Reddish Brown
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Red
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Vertical Tooth Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15070 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Reddish Brown
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 15672 White
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Black
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Medium Azure
Sports Snowboard Small Sports Snowboard ...
Part #: 18746 Dark Green
Tile Special 2 x 3 Pentagonal Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 22385 Lime
Tile Special 2 x 3 Pentagonal with White Sleigh, Reindeer print Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 22385pr0144 Reddish Brown
Book Cover [Plain] Book Cover [Plain]
Part #: 24093 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 24246 Dark Purple
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Orange
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Red
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Magenta
Minifig Neckwear Long Scarf Wrapped Around Neck Minifig Neckwear ...
Part #: 25376 Red
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Black
Minifig Head [Plain] [Vented Stud - 2 Holes] Minifig Head [Pla...
Part #: 28621 White
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Green
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 White
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Red
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Magenta
Brick 1 x 1 with Milk Carton, Glass, print Brick 1 x 1 with ...
Part #: 3005pr0026 Medium Blue
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Dark Brown
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Red
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 White
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Bright Light Orange
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Green
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 White
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Lime
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Dark Blue
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b White
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Reddish Brown
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Yellow
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Tan
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b White
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Red
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Computer Keyboard with No Letters Print Tile 1 x 2 with C...
Part #: 3069bpr0300 Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Smart Phone, Phone, Speech Bubble, Note, Play Button, Signal Strength and Battery Level Print Tile 1 x 2 with S...
Part #: 3069bpr0302 Medium Azure
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Vented Stud Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3262 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Stud and Horizontal Bar 1L Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 32828 Pearl Gold
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Stud and Horizontal Bar 1L Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 32828 Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 32952 Reddish Brown
Food Turkey Body, Rounded Neck Food Turkey Body,...
Part #: 33048 Dark Orange
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 Dark Brown
Helmet Dirt Bike Helmet Dirt Bike
Part #: 35458 Dark Blue
Slope Double 45° 1 x 1 Slope Double 45° ...
Part #: 35464 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Bright Light Yellow
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Dark Orange
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 10× Reddish Brown
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 No Studs Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 37352 Red
Equipment Candlestick Equipment Candles...
Part #: 37762 White
Wave / Flame Small with Pin Wave / Flame Smal...
Part #: 37775 Trans-Orange
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles [Flat Ends / Low Attachment] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3839b Pearl Gold
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 Red
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 White
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Orange
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Medium Azure
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Dark Turquoise
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 Green
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Grills Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 41862 Light Bluish Gray
Food Turkey Drumstick [Long] - 22mm Oval Opening Food Turkey Drums...
Part #: 42876 Dark Orange
Dish 3 x 3 Inverted [Radar] Dish 3 x 3 Invert...
Part #: 43898 Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Open O Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 44861 Medium Nougat
Tool Hammer / Mallet Large Tool Hammer / Mal...
Part #: 4522 Black
Tap 1 x 1 without Hole in Spout Tap 1 x 1 without...
Part #: 4599b Black
Headwear Accessory Visor Snow Goggles Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 46304 White
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4733 White
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 47905 White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 47905 Dark Azure
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 47905 Black
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Rounded Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865b Red
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 49668 Trans-Light Blue
Game Controller with Silver D-Pad and Joysticks, and Red and Blue Buttons Game Controller w...
Part #: 53118pr0001 Black
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Green
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Orange
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 White
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Black
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Pearl Gold
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Green
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Reddish Brown
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Lime
Tool Chainsaw Blade Tool Chainsaw Blade
Part #: 6117 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Yellow
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Lime
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Black
Sports Hockey Stick Sports Hockey Stick
Part #: 64000 White
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 Black
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Red
Minifig Neckwear Headphones Minifig Neckwear ...
Part #: 66913 Dark Turquoise
Bar 1L / Stem with 3 Sprouts/Prongs Bar 1L / Stem wit...
Part #: 68211 Reddish Brown
Candlestick Candlestick
Part #: 73117 Pearl Gold
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Handle on 2 Ends Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 78257 Black
Animal, Cat, Kitten, Short Tail, Black Eyes and Nose Print Animal, Cat, Kitt...
Part #: 80686pr0002 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Pearl Gold
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Dark Brown
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Yellow
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Bright Light Orange
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Dark Green
Sports Ski 6L Sports Ski 6L
Part #: 90509 Medium Azure
Minifig Neckwear Beard and Mustache, Short Minifig Neckwear ...
Part #: 93223 White
Sports Ice Skate Sports Ice Skate
Part #: 93555 Flat Silver
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Light Blue
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Animal Track Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0056 Medium Nougat
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Christmas Cookie print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0255 Tan
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 98283 Medium Nougat
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 99563 Reddish Brown
The set contains a good selection of basic bricks and plates in festive colors, useful for expanding winter village MOCs. The reddish-brown elements are particularly useful for building structures.

🛒 Where to Buy

LEGO (UK)
✓ In Stock
£19.99
LEGO (DE)
✓ In Stock
€26.99
eBay
✓ In Stock
$31.49
Walmart
✓ In Stock
$33.24
Target
✓ In Stock
$34.99
LEGO (US)
✓ In Stock
$34.99
LEGO (CA)
✓ In Stock
$44.99
Amazon

💎 Notable Parts

Reddish Brown Plate 1 x 4 (10x) $1.00
Green Wedge Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Corner (4x) $0.40
Reddish Brown Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side (4x) $0.60
Trans-Light Blue Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth (3x) $0.75
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$2.75

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand your LEGO City winter village with additional festive buildings and decorations.
🌳 Create a larger winter landscape with snowy terrain and frozen ponds.
🚗 Design custom winter vehicles like snowplows or ice-cream trucks.

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

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What YouTubers Say

Based on 6 videos
3.0 /5
Mixed
0% positive
BlockTalk AI

The 2023 LEGO City Advent Calendar (60381) receives mixed reactions in the YouTube community. While the overall sentiment leans towards neutral, Ashnflash considers it potentially one of the best City Advent Calendars in recent years.

Community Sentiment

Based on 6 YouTube reviews

Reddit

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YouTube

3.0 /5
Mixed
0% positive
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BlockTalk AI Analysis

The 2023 LEGO City Advent Calendar (60381) receives mixed reactions in the YouTube community. While the overall sentiment leans towards neutral, Ashnflash considers it potentially one of the best City Advent Calendars in recent years.

What the Community Says

3 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

Reviewers like Ashnflash offer a first look, but without strong positive or negative opinions emerging. Other channels focus on providing step-by-step building instructions and unboxing experiences, indicating a practical rather than evaluative approach.

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

📖 Building Instructions 1

City Advent Calendar 2023 Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

101
Unique Parts
221
Total Pieces
7
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1