LEGO Set 40254 Nutcracker: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	40254
Release year	2017
Piece count	230
Minifigures	0
Theme	Seasonal
Subtheme	Christmas
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 40254 Nutcracker, released in 2017 as part of the Seasonal line, has 230 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 82 different lots, across 10 colors.

Inventory of set 40254

The inventory of set 40254 lists 230 pieces, spare parts excluded: 82 different lots (one shape in one color) for 60 part shapes. The box also contains 14 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 40254

Main color: black, making up 24% of the parts, followed by red (23%) and white (15%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	56	24%
Red	52	23%
White	34	15%
Pearl Gold	25	11%
Tan	18	7.8%
Dark Bluish Gray	17	7.4%
Blue	11	4.8%
Light Bluish Gray	9	3.9%
Green	7	3%
Reddish Brown	1	0.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	75	33%
Plates Special	27	12%
Bricks Special	21	9.1%
Bricks Round and Cones	13	5.7%
Bricks	12	5.2%
Bricks Curved	11	4.8%

Most common parts in set 40254

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Pearl Gold	12
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Red	10
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Black	8
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 85984	White	8
Plate 2 x 3 3021	White	7
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 15068	Red	6
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) 15573	Pearl Gold	6
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) 3794b	White	6
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Red	5
Plate 1 x 3 3623	Black	5

60 of the 60 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

No part in set 40254 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 40254 from another set

Share of the parts of set 40254 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
75913 F14 T & Scuderia Ferrari Truck	26%	892	2015
43016 Cristiano Ronaldo : Football Legend	25%	854	2026

No similarly sized set goes above 26%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 40254 within its line

With 230 pieces, set 40254 ranks #145 out of 393 Seasonal sets in our database, which have an average of 230 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2017, it ranks #191.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 40254 Nutcracker have?

LEGO set 40254 Nutcracker has 230 pieces. It was released in 2017 as part of the Seasonal theme.

What year was LEGO set 40254 released?

Set 40254 Nutcracker was released in 2017 and belongs to the Seasonal theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 40254?

LEGO set 40254 Nutcracker does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 40254?

The instructions for LEGO set 40254 Nutcracker can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 40254.

What is the main color of LEGO set 40254?

Black, with 56 out of 230 pieces, or 24%. Next come red (23%) and white (15%).

How many different parts does set 40254 contain?

Set 40254 has 82 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 60 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 1 in pearl gold, with 12 copies.

Does LEGO set 40254 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 40254?

Set 75913 F14 T & Scuderia Ferrari Truck, released in 2015: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.