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Charles Dickens Tribute

Name: LEGO Charles Dickens Tribute 40410
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40410
Rating: 4.8 (718 reviews)

79 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2020333 pcsHigh agreement · 93%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

718

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 79 and 718 owner ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, the Charles Dickens Tribute earns its Recommended standing as a beautifully detailed literary vignette that delights fans of the story; the one genuine caveat is the steep $150 qualifying purchase required to obtain it."

Reviewers across three sources were uniformly enthusiastic about the Charles Dickens Tribute (40410), praising its faithful recreation of A Christmas Carol's Cratchit home and the clever book-format base. Owner sentiment is equally strong: 718 ratings average 4.8 out of 5, with 90% of LEGO.com respondents saying they would recommend the set. The main friction is access: the set was distributed only as a GWP during a six-day window in November 2020, requiring a $150/£150 qualifying purchase.

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LOVED (7)

01Book-shaped base with hidden drawer in the spine
02Detailed Victorian interior and exterior split by a hinged wall, viewable from both sides
03Three custom flesh-toned minifigures (Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim) that are instantly recognizable
04Tiny Tim's dual-sided head as a thoughtful character detail
05First non-licensed LEGO set to feature flesh-colored minifigures, noted as historically significant
06Festive details including fireplace with wreath, Christmas tree, snow, and period-appropriate decor
07Unique concept as a literary tribute set celebrating A Christmas Carol

CRITICIZED (7)

01Heavy reliance on stickers rather than printed elements, especially on the book binding and floor details
02High $150/£150 qualifying purchase threshold severely limits accessibility
03Only six days of total availability (VIP window plus public window), making it hard for many fans to obtain
04No Christmas ghosts from the story, which some reviewers felt was a missed opportunity
05Hidden drawer in the spine serves no clear functional purpose
06Dickens' name on the spine is a sticker, a step down from the printed tile on the predecessor Hans Christian Andersen set (40291)
07Exterior back wall and roof details not visible in standard shelf display orientation

What reviewers are saying

"this is an excellent representation of the book and for this to be a charles dickens tribute set they they knocked this one out of the park it's amazing and i absolutely love it"

BrickQueen

"It's an interesting set, not least because I believe it's the first non-licensed set to contain flesh-coloured minifigures."

Brickset Reviews

"I absolutely adore the concept of celebrating famous creative figures through small, detailed vignettes, and I hope that LEGO continues to do them."

The Brothers Brick

Ecosystem

40291 Creative Personalities Hans Christian Andersen — The Dickens set follows the same design language and packaging aesthetic, and works well displayed together. However, the beautiful printed tile from the first set bearing the author's name is missing from this set—Dickens' name is only a sticker, which is a downgrade from the predecessor.

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By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

BrickQueen

Expert Video Source

BUY

"this is an excellent representation of the book and for this to be a charles dickens tribute set they they knocked this one out of the park it's amazing and i absolutely love it"

Key Pros

✓Excellent detailed design capturing both interior and exterior of the Cratchit home
✓Three key minifigures from the story with thoughtful detailing (Tiny Tim's dual-sided head)
✓Display-focused presentation perfect for shelf placement

Key Cons

✕Does not include any of the three Christmas ghosts, which reviewer felt would enhance the set
✕Hidden drawer serves no clear purpose

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

"It's an interesting set, not least because I believe it's the first non-licensed set to contain flesh-coloured minifigures."

Key Pros

✓Beautifully detailed Victorian vignette
✓First non-licensed set with flesh-toned minifigures
✓Three custom minifigure heads with period-appropriate clothing

Key Cons

✕High £150/€150/$150 spend threshold limits accessibility
✕Only available as GWP, not sold separately

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The Brothers Brick

Expert Video Source

BUY

"I absolutely adore the concept of celebrating famous creative figures through small, detailed vignettes, and I hope that LEGO continues to do them."

Key Pros

✓Detailed vignette with complex wall design rivaling modular sets
✓Excellent concept celebrating great creative minds through LEGO
✓Iconic characters from beloved Christmas story

Key Cons

✕Limited availability (only 6 days total: Nov 20-21 for VIP, Nov 27-30 for public)
✕High purchase threshold ($150 USD/CAN/£150 GBP) required to qualify as GWP

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: The three flesh-toned custom minifigures (Scrooge, Bob Cratchet, Tiny Tim) are value drivers, particularly as first flesh-tones in a non-licensed set

The Brothers Brick: Ebenezer Scrooge with new head sculpt; Tiny Tim with exclusive double-sided head

Exclusivity

BrickQueen: Promotional set offered during Black Friday period; reviewer unsure of standard retail availability

Brickset Reviews: GWP exclusive; limited to VIPs 21-22 November 2020 and general public 27-30 November 2020

Resale

BrickQueen: Not explicitly addressed, but the promotional/limited nature suggests potential aftermarket value

Brickset Reviews: Likely to develop aftermarket value given limited availability and GWP exclusivity; reviewer notes secondary market purchases at elevated prices

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Ebenezer Scrooge

Bob Cratchit

Tiny Tim

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Hidden drawer mechanism
A functional drawer built into the middle of the set that slides out, though its purpose is unclear; reviewer repurposed it for storing extra pieces
Stickers showing wear
Stickers that make the house appear worn down and aged, with wallpaper peeling to show brick underneath, used on both interior and exterior to indicate the Cratchit family's modest circumstances
Bob Cratchet's green waistcoat torso
Believed to be new part
Scrooge and Bob's headsValue
New custom sculpts for non-licensed set with flesh-tone colour
1x2 profile bricks
Used to represent book page edges
Grille bricks in brown/tan
Used to represent closed book pages

What Owners Say · summarized from 6 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners universally praise this set as an exceptional gift or personal purchase, celebrating its intricate details, well-crafted minifigures, and festive display appeal.

COMMON PRAISE