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Set 40872 Halloween Pumpkin Lantern
Halloween

Halloween Pumpkin Lantern

The Halloween Pumpkin Lantern recreates a classic carved pumpkin with candlelight inside. With 323 pieces and one minifigure, the set belongs to the Seasonal range built around autumn and Halloween.

Set number
40872
Year
2026
Pieces
323
Minifigures
1
Theme
Halloween
Different parts
88
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 88

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (13)

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

Minifigures 1

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

A classic Halloween motif

The carved pumpkin with a face, often called a jack-o'-lantern, ranks among the most recognisable and best-loved symbols of Halloween anywhere, traditionally displayed on a doorstep with a candle or small light glowing inside. The Seasonal range picks up this familiar motif as a standalone build rather than a multi-figure scene. 88 unique parts create the pumpkin shell's characteristic ridges and its distinctive carved face, which can look either spooky or rather friendly depending on personal taste during the build.

Building experience of a seasonal display model

At 323 pieces, the build has enough content to convincingly recreate the round pumpkin shape and its facial details without the build dragging on too long. Seasonal display models like this often use curved and angled techniques to create an organic, rounded shape rather than sharp edges. That makes the build technically interesting while still fitting comfortably into a single, manageable session before the holiday itself, for example as a shared project on Halloween eve.

Colours of autumn

Orange and yellow form the classic pumpkin colour, while reddish orange adds further shading and depth to the shell. Black provides a strong contrast for the carved-out face, much like on a real carved pumpkin. That warm, autumnal palette makes the model instantly recognisable as a seasonal display piece, with no explanation needed, and pairs well with other seasonal autumn décor by the front door.

Who it suits

With one minifigure, the set works both as a display piece for the Halloween season and as a small extra for role play. At 323 pieces, the build can be finished in one session, making it a good spontaneous autumn building project too. The parts list shows every colour, handy for anyone wanting to reuse parts in their own autumn or Halloween décor. It also makes a nice small gift around Halloween or a pretty autumn decoration for a windowsill.

FAQ

What exactly does the set show?
It shows a classic carved pumpkin lantern, of the kind traditionally displayed at Halloween.
How many pieces and minifigures does it include?
It includes 323 pieces, 88 of them unique, plus one minifigure.
What colours define the model?
Orange and yellow dominate, complemented by reddish orange and black for shading and the face.

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