Does the set include any minifigures?

No, Elves' Workshop comes with no minifigures and focuses entirely on the workshop scene.

How many pieces does set 40205 have?

The set consists of 238 pieces made up of 80 distinct elements.

What is this set best suited for?

As a compact diorama, it works well as Christmas display decoration or as an addition to a larger seasonal building collection.

Christmas

Elves' Workshop

Elves' Workshop (40205) is a 2016 seasonal LEGO® Christmas set built from 238 pieces. It comes without minifigures, instead depicting a small workshop where festive gifts and toys are made. The parts list on this page lists all 80 distinct elements individually.

Set number: 40205
Year: 2016
Pieces: 238
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Christmas
Different parts: 80

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 80

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (23)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A small workshop full of detail

At the centre of 40205 sits a compact workshop building where toys and gifts for Christmas are made. Familiar workshop touches, such as a workbench, small tools and finished toys, pack plenty of detail into a limited footprint. With 238 pieces and 80 distinct elements, the set stays compact but is entirely focused on building out the workshop scene rather than including figures. That makes it more of a diorama-style build, well suited to display.

A build without minifigures

Unlike many other LEGO® sets, 40205 comes with no minifigures at all, putting the focus squarely on the building and its fittings. That is not unusual for seasonal display sets, where atmosphere and attention to detail tend to matter more than figure-led role play. For collectors and fans of Christmas decoration, this means a set that can be displayed straight away as a small standalone scene, for example under the tree or on a shelf.

Warm reds and gold

Colours lean on reddish brown, red and a warm pearl gold, with white used for details that suggest snow or festive trim. That combination creates a cosy, Christmassy feel, quite different from the more technical colour palettes found in other LEGO® themes. Reddish brown forms the workshop's main structure, while red and pearl gold provide the strongest accents on the roof, windows and decoration. White rounds things off with small touches that evoke winter weather.

Parts for further Christmas scenes

The 80 distinct pieces in this set work well for extending other winter or Christmas scenes, for example as an additional building in a larger festive village collection. Workbench parts, small tools and decorative elements combine freely with other seasonal sets. Checking the full parts list on this page makes it easy to spot matching colours and shapes for your own festive-themed ideas.

FAQ

Does the set include any minifigures?: No, Elves' Workshop comes with no minifigures and focuses entirely on the workshop scene.
How many pieces does set 40205 have?: The set consists of 238 pieces made up of 80 distinct elements.
What is this set best suited for?: As a compact diorama, it works well as Christmas display decoration or as an addition to a larger seasonal building collection.