How many pieces does the LEGO Christmas Penguin (40498-1) have?

The LEGO Christmas Penguin set (40498-1) contains 244 pieces. It was released in 2021 as part of the LEGO Seasonal theme.

How can I find missing parts for LEGO set 40498-1?

On BrickMissing you can check which parts from the LEGO Christmas Penguin (40498-1) you already own. Add your LEGO collection and we'll show exactly which of the 244 pieces you're missing and which you already have.

Can I build the LEGO Christmas Penguin with parts I already have?

Use BrickMissing's free parts checker to find out. Add LEGO sets you own to your collection and we'll cross-reference all 244 parts to show your buildability percentage and which specific pieces you still need.

What theme is the LEGO Christmas Penguin from?

The LEGO Christmas Penguin (40498-1) belongs to the LEGO Seasonal theme. You can browse all Seasonal sets on BrickMissing to find more sets from this theme.

Christmas Penguin

🏷️ 40498-1•🎨 Seasonal•📅 2021•🧱 244 parts•Intermediate

Celebrate the holiday season with the supercute Christmas Penguin, set 40498-1! This delightful LEGO build-and-display model brings festive charm. The detailed Christmas Penguin stands over 4.5 inches (12 cm) tall on its display base, ready to delight. Watch as the seabird can rotate and even move its wings, adding a touch of whimsy. It's perfectly positioned next to a beautifully decorated Christmas tree and three wrapped presents, creating a complete joyful scene. A brilliant building set for showcasing a charming seasonal display.

Parts Inventory

🧱 244 parts

Part	Color	Qty
Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] 11153	Black	12×
Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] 11153	Bright Light Orange	1×
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side 11211	Black	2×
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477	Black	4×
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477	Yellow	2×
Tile, Star with Stud Holder, Pin Hole 11609	Pearl Gold	2×
Tile 2 x 2 Corner 14719	White	10×
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 15068	Black	5×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) 15573	Bright Light Orange	2×
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges 15712	Light Bluish Gray	2×

Showing 10 of 81 parts

🔓 Sign up to see all parts

Tile, Star with Stud Holder, Pin Hole	11609	Pearl Gold	2×
Tile 2 x 2 Corner	14719	White	10×
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3	15068	Black	5×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)	15573	Bright Light Orange	2×
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges	15712	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side	22885	Dark Pink	6×
Plate 2 x 2 Corner	2420	White	2×
Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted	24201	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove	2431	Black	2×
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals	24866	Pearl Gold	3×
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals	24866	Lavender	1×
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals	24866	Coral	1×
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter	25269	Black	4×
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter	25269	White	14×
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner	26601	Black	2×
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right	29119	White	2×
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left	29120	White	2×
Brick 2 x 4	3001	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Brick 2 x 2	3003	Black	1×
Brick 2 x 2	3003	Dark Red	1×
Brick 1 x 1	3005	Dark Purple	1×
Brick 1 x 1	3005	Black	4×
Brick 1 x 4	3010	Dark Azure	4×
Plate 2 x 4	3020	Black	7×
Plate 2 x 4	3020	Red	3×
Plate 2 x 3	3021	White	2×
Plate 2 x 2	3022	Bright Pink	2×
Plate 2 x 2	3022	Black	2×
Plate 2 x 2	3022	Lime	3×
Plate 1 x 2	3023	Light Bluish Gray	3×
Plate 1 x 2	3023	Black	4×
Plate 1 x 2	3023	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Plate 1 x 2	3023	Red	1×
Plate 1 x 2	3023	Bright Light Orange	2×
Plate 1 x 1	3024	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Plate 1 x 1	3024	Black	2×
Plate 1 x 1	3024	Bright Light Orange	1×
Plate 2 x 8	3034	Black	4×
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin	3040b	White	4×
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud	3062b	Reddish Brown	1×
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove	3068b	Black	1×
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove	3069b	Black	1×
Plate Special 1 x 3 with 2 Studs with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)	34103	Black	4×
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top	3679	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base	3680	Black	1×
Plate 1 x 4	3710	Black	6×
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening)	4032a	White	2×
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right	41769	Black	1×
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left	41770	Black	1×
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left	41770	Dark Green	4×
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right	43722	Orange	1×
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left	43723	Light Bluish Gray	4×
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left	43723	Orange	1×
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides	4733	Lime	2×
Brick Round Corner 4 x 4 Macaroni Wide with 3 Studs	48092	Dark Azure	4×
Plate Round Corner 6 x 6	6003	White	4×
Plate Round Corner 6 x 6	6003	Medium Azure	4×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends]	60478	Black	2×
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	6141	Reddish Brown	1×
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	6141	Yellow	2×
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	6141	Bright Pink	2×
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	6141	Lime	2×
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	6141	Black	2×
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	6141	Red	2×
Tile 1 x 3	63864	White	7×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End	63868	White	8×
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 8 Studs on 3 Sides	67329	Yellow	5×
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Bar Frame Octagonal, Reinforced, Completely Round Studs	75937	White	1×
Slope 30? 1 x 2 x 2/3	85984	Black	9×
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove	87079	White	2×
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove	87079	Bright Light Yellow	4×
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper)	87580	Dark Red	1×
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper)	87580	White	3×
Slope Curved 4 x 2 No Studs	93606	White	2×
Tile Round 1 x 1	98138	Opal Trans-Light Blue	6×
Tile Round 1 x 1 with White Dot/Circle/Eye print	98138pr0107	Black	2×

Build DNA

Parts inventory insights for Christmas Penguin

244 pieces puts this build +21% against the average Seasonal set and -55% against the average 2021 release.

LEGOSEASONAL

Vs average Seasonal set

+21%+42 parts

This set244

Average set202

Average Seasonal set: 202 pieces across 304 other sets.

Vs average 2021 set

-55%-296 parts

This set244

Average set540

Average 2021 set: 540 pieces across 471 other sets.

Color profile

24different colors

Dominant color

Black

Black85x

35%

White65x

27%

Light Bluish Gray14x

Yellow9x

Unique parts

4.4 pieces per unique type

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

Most used part

Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter

18x

Results are based on official LEGO part inventories. Accuracy improves as you confirm set completeness.

This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the LEGO Group.

Build Insights🧩55unique parts🎨24different colors📊10.2avg. parts per color🏆18×Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter

🎨 All Seasonal sets 📅 All sets from 2021

← Back to Buildable Sets