Altar of the Dead

🏷️ 40811-1🎨 Seasonal📅 2025🧱 231 partsIntermediate

The LEGO Seasonal Altar of the Dead (40811-1), a 231-piece model, depicts a Día de los Muertos celebration. This unique build features a reversible design: one side presents a skull, adorned with LEGO flowers using SNOT techniques for a distinct finish. Turning the model reveals a traditional altar, complete with a flower arch entryway. The altar display is enriched with brick-built food offerings, such as bread and fruit, alongside subtle candle elements, suggesting remembrance. This compact set functions as a seasonal decor piece, embodying the spirit and aesthetic of the Mexican tradition, suitable for any display shelf.

Parts Inventory

🧱 231 parts
PartQty
Sticker Sheet for Set 40811-1

Sticker Sheet for Set 40811-1

10114463

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side

11211

Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3

Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3

15068

Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Bottom [Open Stud]

Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Bottom [Open Stud]

15395

Plant, Leaves, Round 2 x 2 x 2/3 with + Axle Hole and 4 Leaf Extensions

Plant, Leaves, Round 2 x 2 x 2/3 with + Axle Hole and 4 Leaf Extensions

15469

Plant, Leaves, Round 2 x 2 x 2/3 with + Axle Hole and 4 Leaf Extensions

Plant, Leaves, Round 2 x 2 x 2/3 with + Axle Hole and 4 Leaf Extensions

15469

Plant, Leaves, Round 2 x 2 x 2/3 with + Axle Hole and 4 Leaf Extensions

Plant, Leaves, Round 2 x 2 x 2/3 with + Axle Hole and 4 Leaf Extensions

15469

Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)

Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)

15573

Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)

Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)

15573

Slope Curved 2 x 2 Inverted with 1 x 2 Cutouts

Slope Curved 2 x 2 Inverted with 1 x 2 Cutouts

1750

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Build DNA

Parts inventory insights for Altar of the Dead

231 pieces puts this build +14% against the average Seasonal set and -64% against the average 2025 release.

LEGOSEASONAL

Vs average Seasonal set

+14%+29 parts
This set231
Average set202

Average Seasonal set: 202 pieces across 304 other sets.

Vs average 2025 set

-64%-407 parts
This set231
Average set638

Average 2025 set: 638 pieces across 561 other sets.

Color profile

31different colors

Dominant color

White

White64x
28%
Black36x
16%
Bright Light Orange25x
11%
Yellow16x
7%

Unique parts

3.1 pieces per unique type

74

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

3x

Most used part

Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals

Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals34x

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Build Insights🧩74unique parts🎨31different colors📊7.5avg. parts per color🏆34×Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals