LEGO Reviews Seasonal40206

LEGO Santa

Name: LEGO LEGO Santa 40206
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40206
Rating: 4.42 (65 reviews)

71 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2016155 pcsHigh agreement · 94%

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"A solid BrickScore of 71.1 reflects a charming, poseable brick-built Santa that displays well and builds cleanly, even if specific design choices like the grey ball joints and goatee-shaped beard give more critical reviewers pause. Seasonal collectors will find it a worthwhile addition, especially alongside the companion Helper Elves set."

The 2016 LEGO Santa earned a BrickScore of 71.1 (Recommended) from two expert sources who both appreciated its poseable brick-built form and festive presence, while disagreeing on some specific design choices. Owners are broadly positive, averaging 4.42 out of 5 across 65 ratings, and all three LEGO direct respondents would recommend it. The set is a seasonal display piece rather than a play set, and critics assess it primarily through that lens.

Where they split: JANG was broadly positive about the proportions and comic style working together, while Brickset was more critical, flagging the grey ball joints, goatee-effect beard, and spindly arms as noticeable design missteps. Both agreed the companion pairing with the Helper Elves set adds value to the display.

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LOVED (8)

01Consistent, comic-style proportions that work together as a unified design
02Excellent beard and facial hair sculpting technique using quill feathers as a moustache and shaped slope pieces
03Classic sleigh-style easy chair in dark green with brown and padded arm rests
04Articulated Mixels ball joints enabling arm posing
05Can stand independently without the chair
06Well-finished appearance even from the back
07Pairs naturally as a companion piece to the Helper Elves set
08Good source of dark green pieces for parts collectors

CRITICIZED (5)

01Grey ball joints for arms look jarring; white or black would have been less conspicuous
02Beard construction using 1x2 sloped pieces gives a goatee appearance rather than a full beard
03Arms are spindly and disproportionate, with 1x1 claw pieces for hands
04A blue plate shows through from some angles behind the head
05Nose design felt flat and could have been more interesting

What reviewers are saying

"It has a nice overall presence to it and a very consistent set of of proportions, I think. You know, it just kind of works together even though it's a very comic style."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"The front has Santa is all his glory, while the back of the box shows Santa in various degrees of close-up, along with a picture of him thinking of the elves in the Elves' Workshop."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

Helper Elves set — Two sets that are sold side by side in almost identical boxes that go together quite well. When displayed together with the figures standing, they make more sense together and create a festive cheery scene that looks like a scene at Santa's cabin or lodge.

2014 seasonal sets (snowman and reindeer) — This set fits well with the snowman and reindeer from 2014, though 2014's figures had a certain charm and cuteness that this year's seasonal sets lack.

2015 seasonal vignettes — 2015's seasonal vignettes were exceptional compared to this year's seasonal offerings.

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

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"It has a nice overall presence to it and a very consistent set of of proportions, I think. You know, it just kind of works together even though it's a very comic style."

Key Pros

✓Nice overall presence and consistent proportions
✓Comic style works well together
✓Excellent beard and facial hair sculpting with thoughtful shaping

Key Cons

✕Visible blue plate shows through from some angles behind the head
✕Flat nose design could have been more interesting

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"The front has Santa is all his glory, while the back of the box shows Santa in various degrees of close-up, along with a picture of him thinking of the elves in the Elves' Workshop."

Key Pros

✓Jovial expression with creative beige cheese slopes forming an open mouth smile
✓Quill feathers used effectively as Santa's moustache
✓Nice sleigh-style easy chair with good roll back and padded arms

Key Cons

✕Arms are spindly and disproportionate to the rest of the body using 1x1 claw pieces for hands
✕Grey ball joints instead of white or black, which looks jarring

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Beard shaping with extended rails
Reviewer praises the shaping of the beard from the mustache down and the white pieces that represent hair continuation around the side and facial hair transitioning to head hair, with extended rails at the top of the head to help shape it.
Curved pieces for knee bends
Reviewer specifically calls out the curved pieces used to represent the bends in the knees.
Mixels ball joints for arms
Allows for articulation and posing of the arms in different configurations.
Quill feathers
Used as Santa's moustache in a creative way
1x2 sloped pieces and 2x2x2/3 plate with bow
Comprises the beard structure, though creates a goatee appearance
Beige cheese slopes
Used to create an open mouth smile for jovial expression