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LEGOLAND Train

Name: LEGO LEGOLAND Train 40166
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40166
Rating: 4.6 (417 reviews)

63 · MIXED REVIEWSINVESTMENT GRADE: BB2016210 pcsHigh agreement · 93%

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BUY

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LOVED (8)

01Generous minifigure selection (4 figs in a small set)
02Nice minifigure parts including uncommon torsos and hair pieces
03Ball-joint articulation between cars for smooth movement
04Removable roof sections for easy interior access
05Expandable with additional cars via ball attachment point
06Thematic value as a Legoland memento
07Includes simple train stop display piece
08Simple, quick build (15-20 minutes) suitable for casual builders

CRITICIZED (8)

01Uncharacteristically simple build for a LEGO set
02Stickers required for detailing, which surprised the reviewer
03Cramped interior seating with awkward figure positioning
04Not designed to run on LEGO train rails (uses standard car wheels)
05Limited play value beyond the novelty factor
06Not a great set from a pure building or collectibility standpoint
07Exclusive to LEGOLAND parks, making it difficult for most collectors to obtain
08Must either visit a park, find someone who does, or buy on secondary market

What reviewers are saying

"It contains 210 pieces and retails for $19.99 and is only available at the various LEGOLAND theme parks around the world."

The Brick Fan

"So, that's a whole lot of Legoland in one set"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

40034 (LEGO Christmas Train polybag) — The LEGOLAND Train uses a very similar studs-up build approach to the Christmas Train polybag.

40138 (Seasonal Christmas Train) — The passenger car is almost as large as the first two cars combined, similar in scale and build design to the Christmas Train from last year.

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BUY

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BUY

"It contains 210 pieces and retails for $19.99 and is only available at the various LEGOLAND theme parks around the world."

Key Pros

✓Simple, quick build (15-20 minutes) suitable for casual builders
✓Accurate representation of actual LEGOLAND trains with bright colors
✓Removable tops on locomotive and passenger car for minifigure interaction

Key Cons

✕Exclusive to LEGOLAND parks, making it difficult for most collectors to obtain
✕Must either visit a park, find someone who does, or buy on secondary market

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WAIT FOR SALE

"So, that's a whole lot of Legoland in one set"

Key Pros

✓Generous minifigure selection (4 figs in a small set)
✓Nice minifigure parts including uncommon torsos and hair pieces
✓Ball-joint articulation between cars for smooth movement

Key Cons

✕Uncharacteristically simple build for a LEGO set
✕Stickers required for detailing, which surprised the reviewer

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Value drivers

JANG's LEGO Reviews: The uncommon female torso and yellow hair pieces on the child figure drive appeal to parts collectors

Exclusivity

The Brick Fan: LEGOLAND parks and LEGO Discovery Centers only

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Legoland Parks exclusive - only available at Legoland Parks

Resale

The Brick Fan: Secondary market purchases likely necessary for those without park access; no specific resale growth prediction stated.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Strong aftermarket potential due to exclusivity and limited production, though primarily as a memento rather than a building collectible

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (5)

LEGOLAND Park Male

LEGOLAND Park Train Conductor

LEGOLAND Park Female

LEGOLAND Park Boy

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Jumper plates
Used on locomotive cab and passenger car tops for removable elements and ease of minifigure insertion.
Ball and socket plate
Rear of passenger car allows connection of additional trains.
Dark brown hair pieceValue
Described as 'very nice' and part of a generous minifigure selection
Uncommon female torso with front and back printingValue
Reviewer notes 'that's not too common yet. I think this will be used more and more over time'
Yellow hair pieceValue
Yellow hair is 'not something that you see very frequently'
Double-sided child faceValue
Useful face piece with both expressions described as useful and interesting