Does this set include minifigures?

No, Halloween Pumpkin 40697 ships without minifigures – it is built purely as a display model.

How big is the build?

At 254 pieces and 82 unique parts, it sits among the smaller seasonal sets and builds in a single relaxed session.

Anyone after seasonal shelf decor, plus builders who enjoy a short, low-pressure project between bigger sets.

Halloween

Halloween Pumpkin

Halloween Pumpkin 40697 is a seasonal display model from LEGO®'s autumn line-up, built around a single carved pumpkin with a curling stem and vines. At 254 pieces and with no minifigures included, it is a quick, self-contained build meant for the shelf rather than the toy box.

Set number: 40697
Year: 2024
Pieces: 254
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Halloween
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 (11)

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 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

Building a round shape from bricks

Turning a rounded pumpkin into a LEGO model is a classic exercise in curved building, and this set leans on overlapping wedge and slope pieces to fake the smooth ridges of a real pumpkin. A brown stem crowns the top, while green vines wrap around the base, so the model reads instantly as a pumpkin even without its box art nearby. At 254 pieces, the build sits comfortably in the smaller end of LEGO's seasonal range, giving you a satisfying session without demanding a full afternoon. The parts list on this page breaks down exactly which elements shape those ridges.

Colour palette and part count

Orange carries the model, with yellow accents suggesting highlights and green reserved for the stem and vines; black pieces add shadow and definition around the base. The build uses 82 unique parts, a healthy variety for a set this size that ranges from curved specialty bricks to small connector pieces. That mix is what keeps the finished pumpkin looking sculpted rather than flat. Check the parts list on this page for a full colour-by-colour breakdown, useful if you want to raid the set for other builds.

A display piece, not a play set

Unlike most LEGO sets, Halloween Pumpkin skips minifigures entirely and is not built around play scenarios; it is designed to be assembled once and displayed. That makes it a tidy autumn centrepiece that sits well alongside other seasonal builds and packs away easily once Halloween is over. For collectors of LEGO's seasonal range it is an easy addition, and for more experienced builders it works as a short, enjoyable palate cleanser between larger projects.

Parts worth keeping after Halloween

Because the pumpkin relies on clear, repeatable curved-building techniques, the parts list is worth a look even beyond the season: the sloped and curved pieces used here suit gardens, landscapes and other organic shapes in different builds. That gives the set a life beyond its few weeks on display, long after the finished pumpkin goes back in its box.

FAQ

Does this set include minifigures?: No, Halloween Pumpkin 40697 ships without minifigures – it is built purely as a display model.
How big is the build?: At 254 pieces and 82 unique parts, it sits among the smaller seasonal sets and builds in a single relaxed session.
Who is this set for?: Anyone after seasonal shelf decor, plus builders who enjoy a short, low-pressure project between bigger sets.

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