What does the Halloween Owl set depict?

It shows an owl, fitting LEGO's autumn Halloween season. Exact details like its pose come from the building instructions.

How many pieces and colours does the set have?

It has 228 pieces in 70 unique shapes, mostly in reddish brown, black, orange and dark brown.

Is the set suitable for children?

With a manageable 228 pieces, it works well for children with some building experience, or for a quick build in a single sitting.

Halloween

Halloween Owl

Halloween Owl is a small seasonal LEGO® model shaped like an owl perched on a branch, timed for the autumn Halloween season. With 228 pieces and 70 unique parts, it stays compact but leans into a moody colour scheme. No minifigures are included, the owl itself is the whole point.

Set number: 40497
Year: 2021
Pieces: 228
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Halloween
Different parts: 70

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 70

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 (9)

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

Description

An owl for autumn display

The set depicts an owl, most likely perched on a branch, in the style typical of LEGO's small seasonal Halloween releases. These models usually appear in autumn and offer a quick, manageable build for anyone wanting something seasonal on a shelf or table. At 228 pieces, the size sits clearly in compact territory, well suited to a single evening of building. Halloween models like this one are usually only available for a limited time and switch to a new animal design each year, which makes them popular with collectors of seasonal LEGO® sets.

A dark palette with one bright accent

Reddish brown and dark brown likely form the owl's feathers, black adds contrast and detail, while orange, a classic Halloween accent colour, probably highlights features such as the eyes or beak. This combination is typical of LEGO's autumn seasonal range and stands in clear contrast to the brighter spring or Easter colours used elsewhere in the same line. Small details such as the texture of the feathers usually come from specialised moulded pieces designed specifically for animal models like this one.

A short, focused build

With 70 unique shapes out of 228 pieces, the set sits in the middle ground between very simple and more detailed small builds. It can usually be finished in a single afternoon or evening, making it a good fit for children with some building experience or for adults after a quick, relaxed project before Halloween arrives. The compact size also makes the set a good fit for building alongside other small autumn projects on a relaxed afternoon.

Using the parts list

Anyone after specific reddish-brown or black tones for their own animal or autumn-themed builds can check the full breakdown of all 70 shapes in the parts list on this page. That makes it easier to buy replacement pieces or work out which elements might suit a different project entirely. It also slots in well as a small addition to an existing collection of LEGO® animal models, regardless of the Halloween season.

FAQ

What does the Halloween Owl set depict?: It shows an owl, fitting LEGO's autumn Halloween season. Exact details like its pose come from the building instructions.
How many pieces and colours does the set have?: It has 228 pieces in 70 unique shapes, mostly in reddish brown, black, orange and dark brown.
Is the set suitable for children?: With a manageable 228 pieces, it works well for children with some building experience, or for a quick build in a single sitting.