Buddy the Elf

Name: Buddy the Elf
SKU: 40865-1

Buddy the Elf (40865-1) is a set in the Christmas theme, released in 2026. It has 713 pieces.

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Number:40865-1
Released:October 2026
Pieces:713
Box size:19.1 × 35.4 × 7 cm
Theme:Christmas

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Over the last 30 days the lowest shop price recorded for this set was 42.97 USD, taken from 30 days with a price on record.

Since 10/2/2026 the lowest shop price has fallen from 44.89 USD to 43.54 USD, by 3 % (based on 35 days with a price on record).

LEGO expects to retire this set in December 2028.

Product details

Number: 40865-1
Name: Buddy the Elf
Theme: Seasonal › Christmas
Released: October 2026
Launched: October 2026
Retires: December 2028 (expected)
Pieces: 713
RRP: ≈ 39.46 USD (54.99 CAD) (Canada)≈ 45.06 USD (39.99 EUR) (Germany)≈ 47.24 USD (34.99 GBP) (United Kingdom)39.99 USD (United States)
Price per piece: ≈ 0.055 USD (0.077 CAD) (Canada)≈ 0.063 USD (0.056 EUR) (Germany)≈ 0.066 USD (0.049 GBP) (United Kingdom)0.056 USD (United States)
Best price (30 days): 42.97 USD
Price per piece (best offer): 0.061 USD

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Description from LEGO.com

Treat every day like Christmas with Buddy the Elf

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We know him! Earn a spot on Santa’s nice list with this detailed LEGO® Buddy the Elf (40865) building set. Fans of the classic Elf movie can plan a whole day of building snow angels, going ice skating and showing their love for Buddy as they assemble their own detailed decoration.Buddy the Elf is ready for delivery day, standing proudly atop his ice-shaped base at the North Pole along with friends and other details from the movie. Can you spot the arctic puffin, candy canes and maple syrup bottle? The model building kit makes a whimsical toy that will brighten up any shelf, tabletop, or holiday display scene.This set makes a fun gift for kids and kids ages 12 and up – or anyone who loves the Elf movie. Team up with friends and family with Build Together mode in the LEGO Builder app, where everyone has fun constructing parts of the set using their own devices. This set contains 713 pieces.

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Pricing

Best price ever≈ 42.97 USD (169.99 PLN) Advertising Sealed · gross · LEGO® Shop (PL) · seen 10/28/2026

Current best offer≈ 43.54 USD (169.99 PLN) Advertising Sealed · gross · LEGO® Shop (PL) · seen 11/4/2026 In stock at LEGO

Price history

Lowest shop price now43.54 USD
Lowest ever 42.97 USD

Each day's lowest price among the shops' current offers, including VAT. A price in another currency is converted at the ECB reference rate of its day.

Monthly lows as a table

Month	Lowest price
November 2026	43.00 USD
October 2026	42.97 USD

≈ marks a price converted into this currency at the ECB reference rate of its own date — a reference indication, not a tradeable rate. The price as observed follows in brackets.

Price statistics by condition

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Sources LEGO® Shop (FR): 35 · LEGO® Shop (US): 35 · LEGO® Shop (DE): 28 · LEGO® Shop (GB): 27 · LEGO® Shop (AT): 26 · LEGO® Shop (BE): 26 · LEGO® Shop (CH): 26 · LEGO® Shop (CZ): 26 · LEGO® Shop (DK): 26 · LEGO® Shop (ES): 26 · LEGO® Shop (FI): 26 · LEGO® Shop (GR): 26 · LEGO® Shop (HU): 26 · LEGO® Shop (IE): 26 · LEGO® Shop (LU): 26 · LEGO® Shop (PT): 26 · LEGO® Shop (SE): 26 · LEGO® Shop (IT): 25 · LEGO® Shop (NL): 25 · LEGO® Shop (NO): 25 · LEGO® Shop (PL): 25 · LEGO® Shop (RO): 25 · LEGO® Shop (SK): 25

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Recommended retail price

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Canada ≈ 39.46 USD (54.99 CAD) unknown tax basis Available since 9/2/2026 — still on sale as far as we know.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/16/2026

Germany ≈ 45.06 USD (39.99 EUR) gross Available since 9/2/2026 — still on sale as far as we know.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/16/2026

United Kingdom ≈ 47.24 USD (34.99 GBP) gross Available since 9/2/2026 — still on sale as far as we know.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/16/2026

United States 39.99 USD net Available since 9/2/2026 — still on sale as far as we know.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/16/2026

≈ marks a price converted into this currency at the ECB reference rate of its own date — a reference indication, not a tradeable rate. The price as observed follows in brackets.

Building instructions

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Parts in this set

277 inventory lines

Catalogue image of the part Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side 11211· Green

×8

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side 11211· Dark Bluish Gray

×8

Plate 3 x 3 11212· Green

×6

Catalogue image of the part Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle

Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle 11214· Red

×2

Catalogue image of the part Tile Round 1 x 2

Tile Round 1 x 2 1126· White

×6

Catalogue image of the part Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]

Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477· Black

×6

Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477· Green

×4

Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477· Bright Green

×4

Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477· Trans-Clear

×2

Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477· Light Nougat

×3

Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477· Medium Nougat

×2

Catalogue image of the part Plate Round 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Round Opening

Plate Round 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Round Opening 11833· Green

×1

Catalogue image of the part Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Socket

Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Socket 14704· Light Bluish Gray

×4

Catalogue image of the part Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder

Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder 14769· White

×1

Catalogue image of the part Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3

Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 15068· Green

×12

Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 15068· Yellow

×4

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