Ethan Crossfield 
LEGO is bringing its 2026 holiday lineup to stores on October 1, giving fans and families an early chance to build seasonal decorations before December. The six-set collection covers several price points, from a $12.99 ornament bundle to a $59.99 interactive Santa display, with movie-inspired, character-based, and traditional Christmas designs all represented.
What changed in LEGO’s 2026 holiday lineup
The biggest addition for film fans is LEGO Buddy the Elf (40865), a 713-piece set based on the 2003 movie Elf. The $39.99 build depicts Buddy with an arctic puffin on an icy display surrounded by candy canes and a syrup bottle. It is rated for ages 12 and up.
Santa’s Holiday Countdown (40874) offers a more elaborate seasonal centerpiece. Priced at $59.99 and containing 873 pieces, it shows Santa emerging from a chimney on a snow-covered roof. A wreath, toy sack, and movable date numbers turn the chimney into a countdown display. The finished model measures more than 8 inches high, 5 inches wide, and 5 inches deep.
Which sets are best for displays, gifts, or younger builders?
Collectors looking for a larger character model can choose Up-Scaled Mrs. Claus (40875). This 904-piece, $59.99 set recreates the classic minifigure at 6:1 scale, standing more than 10 inches tall. Its head can twist, while the arms can be raised or lowered, adding some flexibility to the display.
At $29.99, Santa’s Holiday Sleigh Adventure (40866) is a smaller play-focused option. The 187-piece set includes Santa, Mrs. Claus, three reindeer, and a gift-filled sleigh. It is rated 9+ and measures more than 2.5 inches high, 9.5 inches long, and 2.5 inches wide.
The lowest-priced release is Holiday Ornament Selection 2 (40862), a $12.99 set for ages 6 and up. Its 179 pieces create four hanging ornaments: Cataclaws, Mrs. Claus, a candy cane on a green background, and a Christmas tree with glow-in-the-dark elements. Each ornament includes an attachable hanger.
What comes next for LEGO fans
The final reveal is Christmas Stocking (40958), a 342-piece, $34.99 build rated 12+. It includes holly leaves, gifts, candy canes, and a Nutcracker minifigure. Once built, the stocking can be displayed using its hook or kickstand, with a finished size of more than 9.5 inches high, 6 inches wide, and 1.5 inches deep.
All six sets launch on October 1, 2026, so shoppers will not need to wait for the holiday season itself. LEGO has also confirmed new Super Mario sets for January 2027, including Mario’s Pipe Jump and Fire Mario at Bowser’s Castle, but those releases are separate from this Christmas collection.
What players should know
- All six holiday sets release on October 1, 2026.
- Prices range from $12.99 to $59.99.
- The collection includes builds for ages 6+, 9+, 10+, and 12+.
- Elf fans can choose Buddy the Elf, while traditional holiday collectors have Santa, Mrs. Claus, ornaments, and a stocking.
- The countdown, stocking, and ornament sets are designed to work as seasonal displays after construction.
LEGO Christmas sets releasing October 1, 2026
| Set | Pieces | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy the Elf (40865) | 713 | 12+ | $39.99 |
| Santa’s Holiday Countdown (40874) | 873 | 10+ | $59.99 |
| Up-Scaled Mrs. Claus (40875) | 904 | 10+ | $59.99 |
| Santa’s Holiday Sleigh Adventure (40866) | 187 | 9+ | $29.99 |
| Holiday Ornament Selection 2 (40862) | 179 | 6+ | $12.99 |
| Christmas Stocking (40958) | 342 | 12+ | $34.99 |
Expert View
This is a broad rather than narrowly themed holiday wave. The lower-priced ornament bundle gives casual shoppers an accessible entry point, while the larger Mrs. Claus and countdown models target display collectors. Buddy the Elf adds recognizable movie appeal, and the October 1 launch gives buyers time to build and display the sets well ahead of Christmas.
