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Set 40254 Nutcracker
Christmas

Nutcracker

Set 40254 is a seasonal LEGO build of a classic nutcracker figure, the kind seen at traditional Christmas markets. Built from 230 pieces with no minifigures at all, it is designed purely as a festive display piece.

Set number
40254
Year
2017
Pieces
230
Minifigures
0
Theme
Christmas
Different parts
82
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 82

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 (14)

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

Description

A festive figure with no minifigures

Unlike almost every other LEGO set, 40254 contains no minifigure at all; the entire nutcracker is built brick by brick, from its boots to its tall hat. This approach is typical of LEGO's Seasonal range, which regularly produces standalone decorative builds for Christmas, Easter and Halloween. At 230 pieces, the model is a manageable size, buildable in a single sitting rather than spread across several sessions over multiple evenings, which suits a quick pre-Christmas build for either an adult or an older child.

A traditional uniform in bricks

The colour scheme of black, red, white and pearl gold follows the classic nutcracker soldier's uniform, with a red coat trimmed in gold, black boots and a white beard all rendered as recognisable brick shapes. With 82 unique parts packed into a fairly small set, there is enough variety to capture facial features, buttons and trim convincingly, without pushing the figure into needless complexity for what is ultimately a display piece.

Built for the mantelpiece, not for play

As a purely decorative set, 40254 is not designed around play value but around finding a permanent spot on a windowsill, desk or under the Christmas tree once built. That makes it a good option for anyone who enjoys building but is after a display piece rather than another toy. Seasonal LEGO sets like this typically stay in stores for a limited window and are often sought after once they leave the range for good.

Parts list at a glance

The full parts list on this page sets out all 82 unique elements by colour and quantity, useful for tracking down a single brick for a repair or for sourcing the red and gold parts for a separate festive project. For a set of only 230 pieces, the part variety is comparatively high, which shows clearly in the level of detail on the finished figure and makes tracking down a specific colour worthwhile.

FAQ

Does this set include a minifigure?
No, the whole nutcracker figure is built entirely from bricks, with no separate minifigure.
How many pieces does 40254 have?
230 pieces made up of 82 unique parts.
Which LEGO range is this set part of?
It belongs to LEGO's Christmas Seasonal range, which releases themed decorative sets each year.

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