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Set 40573 Christmas Tree
Christmas

Christmas Tree

The Christmas Tree is a pure display set from 2022 with 784 pieces and, unusually, no minifigures at all. What stands out most is the low part variety: just 63 unique elements make up the whole model, which points to a repetitive, almost meditative build.

Set number
40573
Year
2022
Pieces
784
Minifigures
0
Theme
Christmas
Different parts
63
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 63

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 (13)

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

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 3 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A repetitive build

Building 784 pieces from only 63 different elements means a lot of repeated placements, branch after branch, row after row, as the tree gradually takes shape. That makes the build predictable rather than surprising, which suits builders who enjoy steady, rhythmic assembly more than constant part discovery at every step. It is worth knowing going in, since it changes the pace compared with a typical themed set of similar size, where new element types tend to appear throughout the instructions. Anyone after maximum part variety in a short build may find a different display set a better match.

Seasonal colour scheme

Green dominates for the needles, with red standing in for baubles or berries and reddish brown and black covering the trunk and stand of the tree. The palette stays classically festive, with no snow effects, glitter pieces or light-string details mixed in, unlike some other seasonal sets on the market. That restraint gives the tree a timeless look rather than tying it to one specific year's trend, so it can be set out again each December without feeling dated. Anyone wanting to tweak the finished tree can check the exact quantities of each colour in the parts list on this page.

No minifigures, by design

Unlike most LEGO® sets, the Christmas Tree ships without a single minifigure, because it is meant as seasonal décor rather than a play set built for storytelling. That fits its purpose: the finished tree works as a tabletop piece or a stand-in near the real tree, not as a backdrop for minifigure scenes with characters and dialogue. For collectors who use LEGO® as interior decoration first and a toy second, that is exactly the point rather than a drawback. It also keeps the set appealing to adult builders who rarely buy sets built around play and role play.

Parts life after the holidays

With 63 distinct element types spread across 784 pieces, the set doubles as a useful source of green building material once the season is over, for landscaping, other tree builds or diorama greenery in unrelated projects. The parts list on this page lists every shape and colour included, which is the fastest way to check what is available for a follow-up project or a missing piece. The sheer quantity of green foliage elements makes it a particularly handy source for anyone who regularly builds landscapes or botanical models. That extends the set's usefulness well past December.

FAQ

Does the Christmas Tree set include any minifigures?
No, it has none. It is designed purely as a display piece.
How much part variety does the build have?
Not much by design: of the 784 pieces, only 63 are unique elements, so the tree is built through a lot of repetition.
What colours make up the finished tree?
Mainly green for the foliage, with red, reddish brown and black used for decorations, trunk and stand.

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