LEGO Seasonal 40697 Halloween Pumpkin

Specifications
| Set number | 40697 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 |
| Piece count | 254 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Seasonal |
| Subtheme | Halloween |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 40697, Halloween Pumpkin, depicts a Halloween pumpkin within the Seasonal theme, under the Halloween subtheme. Released in 2024, it contains 254 pieces and belongs to the group of seasonal builds intended primarily as decorative models.
Halloween Pumpkin presents a familiar Halloween subject in brick-built form. Set 40697 is part of the LEGO Seasonal theme and is specifically placed in the Halloween subtheme.
Its content is therefore focused on building the pumpkin itself rather than creating a character-based scene.
This set is suited to display, seasonal decorating, or collecting within the Seasonal theme. Among Halloween sets, it occupies the straightforward role of a compact themed object rather than a scene or character pack.
Inventory of set 40697
The inventory of set 40697 lists 254 pieces, spare parts excluded: 82 different lots (one shape in one color) for 58 part shapes. The box also contains 12 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 40697
Main color: orange, making up 52% of the parts, followed by yellow (14%) and green (9.4%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | 132 | 52% | |
| Yellow | 36 | 14% | |
| Green | 24 | 9.4% | |
| Black | 19 | 7.5% | |
| White | 16 | 6.3% | |
| Reddish Brown | 14 | 5.5% | |
| Trans-Clear | 6 | 2.4% | |
| Olive Green | 3 | 1.2% | |
| Trans-Yellow | 2 | 0.8% | |
| Blue | 1 | 0.4% | |
| Other colors (1) | 1 | 0.4% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 65 | 26% | |
| Bricks Curved | 49 | 19% | |
| Tiles Round and Curved | 25 | 9.8% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 22 | 8.7% | |
| Bricks Wedged | 20 | 7.9% | |
| Plates Special | 18 | 7.1% |
Most common parts in set 40697
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Curved 3 x 1 No Studs 50950 | Orange | 44 |
| Plate 2 x 6 3795 | Orange | 15 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs 35480 | Black | 12 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter 25269 | Green | 9 |
| Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side 22885 | Yellow | 8 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter 25269 | Orange | 8 |
| Brick Wedged, Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right 29119 | Orange | 8 |
| Brick Wedged, Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left 29120 | Orange | 8 |
| Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200 | Orange | 8 |
| Plate Round Corner 4 x 4 30565 | Green | 5 |
58 of the 58 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 40697 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 40697 from another set
Share of the parts of set 40697 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40872 Halloween Pumpkin Lantern | 35% | 323 | 2026 |
| 41597 Go Brick Me | 25% | 708 | 2018 |
No similarly sized set goes above 35%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 40697 within its line
With 254 pieces, set 40697 ranks #108 out of 393 Seasonal sets in our database, which have an average of 230 parts. Among the 571 sets released in 2024, it ranks #317.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 40697 Halloween Pumpkin have?
LEGO set 40697 Halloween Pumpkin has 254 pieces. It was released in 2024 as part of the Seasonal theme.
What year was LEGO set 40697 released?
Set 40697 Halloween Pumpkin was released in 2024 and belongs to the Seasonal theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 40697?
LEGO set 40697 Halloween Pumpkin does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 40697?
The instructions for LEGO set 40697 Halloween Pumpkin can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 40697.
What is the main color of LEGO set 40697?
Orange, with 132 out of 254 pieces, or 52%. Next come yellow (14%) and green (9.4%).
How many different parts does set 40697 contain?
Set 40697 has 82 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 58 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Curved 3 x 1 No Studs in orange, with 44 copies.
Does LEGO set 40697 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 40697?
Set 40872 Halloween Pumpkin Lantern, released in 2026: it supplies 35%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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