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Set 40571 Wintertime Polar Bears
Christmas

Wintertime Polar Bears

Wintertime Polar Bears (40571) is a seasonal LEGO® set of 312 pieces depicting two polar bears in a wintry setting. With no minifigures included, the focus stays entirely on the built animal model.

Set number
40571
Year
2022
Pieces
312
Minifigures
0
Theme
Christmas
Different parts
109
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 109

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 (30)

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

Description

Two polar bears as the winter motif

The set centres on two polar bears, rounded off with wintry details such as ice, snow or small landscape elements. At 312 pieces the model stays compact while still capturing recognisable details like fur texture and body posture. With no minifigures included, the finished set works as a pure display piece, fitting neatly alongside festive or winter decorations such as other seasonal sets or classic tree ornaments. The two bears can also be posed differently relative to each other, so the scene can be arranged to suit the available shelf space.

Building animals from standard bricks

The appeal of animal sets like this lies in the technique: rounded bear bodies, paws and heads emerge from otherwise generic bricks, often through clever use of angles and curves rather than dedicated figure parts. At 312 pieces, the set offers enough scope for two complete animal figures without becoming overwhelming, which makes it approachable for builders new to animal-style models. Building both bears back to back makes it easy to see how small changes in brick order lead to noticeably different poses.

White, light aqua, red and green

Colour is dominated by white for the polar bear fur, joined by light aqua for ice and water details plus red and green as classic Christmas accents. With 109 distinct part types across 312 pieces, the set carries a fairly wide part mix for its size, especially among the white and light aqua specialty pieces, which suit winter-themed builds of one's own. The full parts list on this page sets out every shape and colour in detail, which is useful for tracking down specific white pieces ahead of building.

A winter display piece

Wintertime Polar Bears works well as a Christmas or winter gift and suits a shared building project during the run-up to the holidays. Displayed alongside other winter or Christmas sets, the model adds a self-built animal motif that can stay on the shelf well past the festive season. For collectors of seasonal animal sets, it also makes a compact addition to larger winter landscapes. With no minifigures included, it stays easy to leave on display as pure winter decor long after Christmas has passed.

FAQ

Does Wintertime Polar Bears include minifigures?
No, set 40571 consists solely of the polar bear model, with no minifigures included.
How many pieces does set 40571 have?
The set contains 312 pieces across 109 distinct part types.
Which colours dominate Wintertime Polar Bears?
Mainly white, joined by light aqua, red and green.

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