LEGO Reviews Seasonal40573

Christmas Tree

Name: LEGO Christmas Tree 40573
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40573
Rating: 4.66 (5891 reviews)

69 · MIXED REVIEWSINVESTMENT GRADE: BB2022784 pcsHigh agreement · 97%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

5.9K+

Consensus

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BrickScore

Mixed Reviews

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The 40573 Christmas Tree earns its Mixed Reviews BrickScore of 68.7 honestly: owners love the finished decoration and the two-in-one value, but the repetitive green-on-green build and absent numbered bags are real friction points that keep it from a stronger recommendation."

The 40573 Christmas Tree sits in the Mixed Reviews tier with a BrickScore of 68.7, reflecting genuine split opinions on the building experience despite strong owner enthusiasm. Across nearly 5,900 owner ratings and a 4.66 average, buyers love it as a seasonal decoration and a two-in-one value proposition. The honest tension is between its excellent parts value (aspect score 90) and display appeal versus a repetitive build (experience score 45) and instruction readability issues with identical green-on-green pieces.

Where they split: The Mixed Reviews tier reflects a real split. Owner ratings are enthusiastic (4.66 overall, 80% recommend), but the aspect consensus shows build experience scoring only 45 and playability at 50. Owners appear to forgive the repetitive build because the finished product earns its place as a decoration, but pure LEGO enthusiasts may find the process unsatisfying.

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LOVED (7)

01Two-in-one design: build one large tree or two smaller ones, allowing the set to be rebuilt differently each year
02Excellent parts value at $0.057 per piece for 784 pieces
03Sturdy internal structure that holds up as a display piece
04Abundant ornament/bauble inclusions allow personalisation
05Upper part of the tree rotates, an unexpected feature many reviewers enjoyed
06Pairs naturally with other LEGO seasonal and winter village sets
07Works well with third-party mini lights for added effect

CRITICIZED (5)

01Repetitive build with large amounts of similar green pieces
02Bags are not numbered, making organisation more challenging at the start
03Green-on-green instructions difficult to follow, particularly for older builders
04The rotating feature is undocumented and confused some builders
05No included lighting element; a light brick for the star would be a welcome addition

Notable Quote

"I plan on rebuilding this every holiday season!"

LEGO.com Reviews

Ecosystem

40338 Christmas Tree (2019) — 40573 is larger and uses the same slice-construction technique. However, comments in the review thread suggest some prefer 40338's proportions, base decoration, star design, and the train set that accompanied it as a GWP. 40573 is taller and described as 'gangly' by some, whereas 40338 had a more compact and useful minifigure-scale size.

40426 Christmas Wreath 2-in-1 — The reviewer finds the Christmas Wreath arguably more appealing than this tree, though notes it sold out quickly when first released in 2020.

40426-1 - Christmas Wreath 2-in-1 — While it never reaches the heights of 40426-1 - Christmas Wreath 2-in-1 it is a fine companion, and with some additional parts for custom decorations I think this set offers many years of family fun

40338-1 - Christmas Tree — This style of tree was expanded upon in 2019's 40338-1 - Christmas Tree which was a Gift-with-Purchase and LEGO's largest tree until now

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Consensus

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

"LEGO has been producing stand-alone models of Christmas trees for well over a decade, and many more have appeared in Winter Village sets."

Key Pros

✓Largest Christmas tree LEGO has made to date
✓Clever geometry gives it an organic shape
✓Attractively decorated with candles, hearts, baubles, and gold stars

Key Cons

✕Alternate model (B-model) not really worth building—just smaller, less impressive versions
✕Arguably less appealing than 40426 Christmas Wreath 2-in-1

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Rebrickable Reviews

Editorial Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"Incredible value for money at 5.5¢ per part ($44.99), particularly if collecting green parts. However, value is heavily dependent on interest in acquiring large quantities of green plates. The set offers poor building experience but excellent display value."

Key Pros

✓Excellent value for money at 5.5¢ per part
✓Impressive final display models
✓2-in-1 build system avoids 'C-model curse'

Key Cons

✕Highly repetitive build process (stacking green plates)
✕No new building techniques introduced

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Dimensional Analysis

Investment Layer

Buy now (1)Wait for sale (0)

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail (available at LEGO.com and other retailers); not a limited exclusive like 40338 was as a GWP.

Rebrickable Reviews: Wide retail release

Resale

Brickset Reviews: The comments suggest 40338 has appreciated significantly on the resale market, implying this set may have collector appeal, though the reviewer does not explicitly forecast resale value.

Wolf of Bricks: Expected to reach $80-$90 after retirement once new version enters market

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

red, green and white tiles
Used on the festive base decoration
candles, hearts, baubles, gold stars
Decorative elements that subtly adorn the foliage
11833 Plate Round 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Hole - Green
New color variant, first appearance in green; described as 'a surprise also being used in the new Winter Village set' and 'almost unbelievable that it hasn't existed for wreaths before now'
27507 Tile 4 x 4 Curved, Macaroni - Red
New color variant, first seen this year in the Technic set Ferrari Daytona SP3
15745 Rock - Heart Jewel with Shaft - Red
Appears in new red color
6003 Plate Round Corner 6 x 6 - Dark Red
Rare part with 3 or less set appearances

What Owners Say · summarized from 60 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

LEGO 40573 Christmas Tree is a beautiful, versatile holiday display piece that most owners love, but the unnumbered bags, repetitive build, green-on-green color challenges, and occasional missing parts frustrate some builders.

COMMON PRAISE

+Beautiful finished display piece with customizable ornaments
+2-for-1 value: build one large tree or two smaller trees from single set
+Great multi-year reusability as annual holiday tradition
+Looks stunning with added mini lights

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Unnumbered bags require opening all at once and large workspace; difficult to build in stages
−Highly repetitive layering process becomes tedious
−Green-on-green color scheme makes it easy to miss pieces in instructions
−Multiple reports of missing pieces preventing completion

Value for moneyDisplay-worthy finished productRepetitive but satisfying buildLogistics challengesVersatile design options

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

3,083 reviews

91%