How many pieces does set 40223 have?

The set has 215 pieces, 50 distinct elements and one minifigure.

What does the set depict?

It depicts a wintry snowglobe with a figure inside, fitting the festive Christmas theme.

Which colours dominate?

The palette is mainly dark red, red, green and white — classic Christmas colours.

Christmas

Snowglobe

This Seasonal set, 40223, recreates a wintry snowglobe complete with a figure inside. With 215 pieces and one minifigure, the scope stays modest, but the challenge of building a round globe from bricks gives it real character. Dark red, green and white combine for a classic festive look.

Set number: 40223
Year: 2016
Pieces: 215
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Christmas
Different parts: 50

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 50

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 (15)

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

Minifigures 1

Santa fig-0012085 pieces × 1

Description

Building a globe from bricks

The main building challenge here is the globe's round shape, typically achieved with curved or angled elements rather than straight walls. For builders curious about unusual geometric shapes, this set offers a compact way to try the technique without committing to a large model. The finished globe works well as seasonal desk or shelf decoration that can come out again every year once the holidays return. Builders who rarely work with round shapes can pick up techniques here that carry over to larger projects later.

A festive colour palette

Dark red, classic red, green and white give the set a traditional Christmas colour scheme, clearly different from the more neutral tones used in many other Seasonal sets. With only 50 distinct elements across 215 pieces, the focus sits more on repetition than variety, which suits the calm, decorative nature of the subject. The exact colour breakdown is listed on this page's parts list. That low part count means the model relies on a handful of colours doing most of the work. Builders who enjoy colour-matching projects will find the reused green and red bricks easy to repurpose for other festive builds once the globe is taken apart.

One minifigure at the centre

A single minifigure sits at the heart of the snowglobe, anchoring the wintry scene. Unlike action-focused sets, the appeal here isn't multiple characters but the overall mood created by the figure, the snow elements and the curved globe shape around it. That makes the set particularly appealing to collectors who gather seasonal decoration sets on purpose. The transparent globe shell adds a subtle wintry shimmer that catches the light differently depending on where it stands. That display-first design means the set works well as a talking-point decoration rather than something built primarily for play.

A set for the festive season

As part of the Seasonal range, this set typically sold only for a limited time each year, which adds to its appeal for Christmas-set collectors. Anyone wanting to reuse the 50 distinct pieces for their own wintry dioramas afterwards can find full details of shape, colour and quantity in the parts list on this page. For anyone building a wider festive display, the snowglobe works well as a centrepiece next to other small Christmas builds rather than standing on its own. Its compact footprint also makes it easy to pack away and bring back out again each December.

FAQ

How many pieces does set 40223 have?: The set has 215 pieces, 50 distinct elements and one minifigure.
What does the set depict?: It depicts a wintry snowglobe with a figure inside, fitting the festive Christmas theme.
Which colours dominate?: The palette is mainly dark red, red, green and white — classic Christmas colours.