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Set 40701 Ballerina & Nutcracker Scene
Christmas

Ballerina & Nutcracker Scene

The Ballerina & Nutcracker Scene is a festive LEGO® build that recreates a winter dance scene with a nutcracker figure and a ballerina. With 244 pieces and one minifigure, it's a compact project for the run-up to Christmas. The Tan, Pearl Gold, White and Green colour scheme keeps the display seasonal without tipping into gaudy.

Set number
40701
Year
2024
Pieces
244
Minifigures
1
Theme
Christmas
Different parts
101
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 101

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (18)

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

Minifigures 1

Description

A nod to a classic ballet

The set draws on imagery familiar from Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker: a ballerina dancing beside a nutcracker figure under a winter tree. Seasonal builds like this have become a regular fixture in LEGO's Christmas line-up, often released alongside advent calendars and larger winter dioramas. At 244 pieces, the build stays manageable while still packing enough detail to work as a genuine centrepiece on a windowsill or coffee table during December. The steps follow clearly separated stages – the base first, then the tree, and finally the two figures – which makes the build easy to follow even for occasional builders.

Colours and part variety

With 101 distinct parts, this set punches above its size, hinting at plenty of small specialised pieces for costume, decoration and detail work. Tan and Pearl Gold define the nutcracker and his outfit, White stands in for snow and the ballerina's tutu, and Green adds a fir-tree contrast. The full parts list with every colour is on this page, handy for tracking down a replacement piece or raiding the set for a different build. That Pearl Gold and Tan combination in particular gives the scene a slightly more refined look than many brighter, more colourful Christmas sets.

Building and displaying it

The build itself is quick, which makes it approachable for newer builders or for building together with children before the holidays. The result isn't a play set so much as a display piece: the ballerina figure rotates, so the little scene reads well from more than one angle on a shelf. That makes it an easy addition alongside other winter and Christmas sets from the same year. Anyone wanting to refresh the display each December can simply turn the base slightly for a new angle on the dancing ballerina without rebuilding anything.

Who it suits

The Ballerina & Nutcracker Scene appeals to collectors of seasonal Christmas décor, fans of the ballet and nutcracker imagery, and anyone after a small, quick-to-build gift. The single minifigure leaves room for a bit of play, even though the set is clearly built around display first. Owners of other Christmas sets will find the parts and colours mix in easily. For children who rarely encounter a classic winter diorama, it also offers a gentle introduction to seasonal LEGO® building beyond the usual vehicles and buildings.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Ballerina & Nutcracker Scene have?
Set 40701-1 has 244 pieces and includes one minifigure.
What colours make up most of the set?
The main colours are Tan, Pearl Gold, White and Green, matching the wintery nutcracker theme.
Is this set more for play or for display?
It's primarily a display piece, though the rotating ballerina figure adds a small playable element.

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