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No. 71034

Series 23 Minifigures

Nutcracker

The Nutcracker from Collectible Minifigures Series 23 is a festive masterpiece in miniature.

Time on the shelf Retired

Released Jan 2022

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Who it's for
Ages 5+ · Beginner build Perfect for holiday decorators, casual builders, and minifigure collectors.
Build
8 pieces · about 0.1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Cost
Budget Next to other LEGO sets. Check the store for today's price.
Availability
Likely retired
★★★★☆ 4.2 community rating from 144 ratings

Fans adore the highly detailed prints and perfect festive aesthetic of this minifigure, though some find blind-bag hunting tedious and wish the jaw mechanism actually moved.

📝 Our Take

The Nutcracker from Collectible Minifigures Series 23 is a festive masterpiece in miniature. Released as part of a highly-celebrated, holiday-heavy series, this minifigure perfectly captures the classic wooden toy aesthetic with brilliant prints, vibrant colors, and a clever hairpiece that integrates a printed jaw mechanism on the back.

This set is perfect for holiday decorators and Collectible Minifigure enthusiasts. It requires virtually no build time but offers instant seasonal charm, making it a delightful addition to any winter village display or stocking stuffer lineup.

Skip this if you are looking for a complex building experience or a play-heavy set. Since it is a single blind-bag style minifigure with only 8 pieces, those wanting a substantial build should look toward larger seasonal creator sets instead.

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🧱 Building Experience

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8
Pieces
⏱
0.1h
Estimated Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
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5+
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Assembling the detailed multi-part head and hat assembly
  • Equipping the elegant Pearl Gold epaulettes and cutlass
  • Admiring the back-of-head lever print mimicking a real nutcracker
  • Placing the figure on the classic black 3x4 stand

📈 Investment Analysis

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B+
Investment Grade
Retired
Collectible Minifigures (CMFs) generally hold their value well, and holiday-themed figures are particularly resilient due to seasonal demand. The Nutcracker is a stand-out figure from Series 23, highly sought after for winter village displays. While single minifigures rarely yield massive dollar-value returns compared to massive UCS sets, they are easy to store, cheap to ship, and always find buyers in November and December. Expect steady, moderate growth as holiday builders look to populate their winter layouts.

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Compared to the larger LEGO Creator Nutcracker (40640), this minifigure is highly portable and fits perfectly into standard minifigure-scale displays. While the larger set offers a functional build, this CMF version provides superior detailing on a micro scale, including beautiful gold epaulettes and a printed walnut tile.

1 Minifigure Included

Nutcracker
Nutcracker
5 parts
The Nutcracker minifigure features highly detailed torso printing, rare pearl gold epaulettes, and a unique printed head showing the classic toy's face.
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📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
8
Parts cataloged in this inventory
3 unique parts, 3 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.

Includes a rare printed 1x1 round tile featuring a walnut, which is highly useful for detailing cozy MOCs, alongside shiny pearl gold accessories.

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💎 Notable Parts

Pearl Gold Minifig Neckwear Epaulette (1x)
Medium Nougat Tile Round 1 x 1 with Walnut print (1x)
Pearl Gold Weapon Sword / Cutlass (1x)
Black Plate Special 3 x 4 with 1 x 4 Center Studs [Plain] (1x)

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Create a toy shop window display or a miniature festive guard post for your winter village layout.

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LEGO YouTubers unanimously praise the LEGO Nutcracker (40640), with channels like BRICK VICE highlighting its solid design and functional moving parts. Reviewers appreciate the option to build either a male or female version. Overall, the set is considered a charming and well-designed decorative build.

YouTube thumbnail: LEGO Turkey Costume Minifigure 71034-9 LEGO CMF Series 23 Review LEGO Turkey Costume Minifigure 71034-9 LEGO CMF Series 23 Review Builder Family · 1.0K views Review

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Inventory Statistics

Inventory version 1

4 Unique Parts

8 Official Piece Count

3 Cataloged Inventory Pieces

1 Minifigures

3 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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