LEGO Halloween Pumpkin Lantern 40872

Halloween Icon, Reimagined Bricks

Alright, builders, feast your eyes on the LEGO Halloween Pumpkin Lantern (40872)! With a solid 323 pieces, this set nails the classic jack-o'-lantern vibe, complete with a genuinely cheerful carved face. It's packed with details, including a light brick that brings the interior to life, and a glow-in-the-dark ghost minifigure ready to haunt.

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Set # 40872
Released 2026
Pieces 323
Price / Piece 9.3¢
Figures 1
Age 9+
Scale & Brick Value Piece Volume & Pricing Ranks
Piece Rank #880 Top 58% active
Historic Scale #3,739 Top 19% of 20,150
Part Efficiency #681 9.0¢/pc • Top 45%
Collector Insights Verified Oct 11, 2026

Includes 3 rare elements recorded across official inventories.

This set also includes 1 light extension
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Set 40872 Build Specifications & Overview

Complete build timeline, spatial dimensions, and display footprint analysis.

Value Breakdown

Est. Build Time (*Pieces per minute)
Casual 2.8h 2 ppm*
AFOL (Avg) 1.4h 4 ppm*
Master Builder 0.8h 7 ppm*
Avg Price / Hour
$21.42/hr
Specialty Part Value
Minifigures (1) $5.00
Animals (1) $2.00
Specialty Total $7.00
Price Per Basic Brick
$0.07

Highly valuable! 25% cheaper than average LEGO sets.

Display Dimensions

Height 4 in (10.2 cm) 10 Bricks + 1 Plate high
Width 5 in (12.7 cm) 16 Studs wide
Depth 4.5 in (11.4 cm) 14 Studs deep
Display Footprint 22.5 sq in (145.2 sq cm) 16 × 14 Studs

The Scale Check

Height equivalent to approx 2.5 minifigures stacked.

Display Fit
Standard Shelf Friendly (Kallax/Billy)
Building Instructions

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Third-Party Display Extension

Lighting the Halloween Pumpkin Lantern: A Hands-On Look

BUILDS:1|STARTER: $18.98|PRO: $18.98|MEDIAN: $18.98

BrickBling offers a single, budget-focused lighting option for the LEGO Halloween Pumpkin Lantern 40872, priced at $18.98. This modular micro-LED kit focuses on illuminating the pumpkin's interior and carved face, enhancing the built-in light brick effect. With no remote or RGB options, it's a straightforward choice for collectors seeking a simple, static glow enhancement.

BrickBling LED kit for LEGO Halloween Pumpkin Lantern 40872 illuminating the carved face
budget floor

Budget Glow for Shelf-Bound Gourd

$18.98
Starting At
Standard Version$18.98

BrickBling's offering is the sole lighting option, starting at $18.98, and it hones in on the pumpkin's inner radiance and carved facade. It employs modular micro-LEDs with clean concealment, and with only a single variant available, you get one focused configuration. This kit is best for builders wanting a no-frills, cost-effective way to keep that pumpkin glowing without additional features.

Set Cost Ratio63.29%
RGB CapableNo
RemoteNone
Price Rank#1 of 1

Lighting kits and display add-ons are custom third-party accessories produced independently. They are not manufactured, sponsored, or endorsed by the LEGO Group.