LEGO Gingerbread Ornaments Review: A Build for the Tree?
Three buildable gingerbread figures with hanger loops, swappable faces and little outfits. A short family build that ends up on the tree instead of in a bin.
Yes, as a small December build for a family or a kid who loves decorating the tree. It makes three ornaments they built themselves, each over four inches tall [1]. Skip it if you want a daily surprise, because it is one short build, not a countdown.
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated October 28, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| Set number | 40642 [1] |
| Figures | Three gingerbread ornaments [1] |
| Height | Each over 4 inches [1] |
| Customize | Eyes, mouths, seasonal outfits [1] |
| Extras | Croissant, star and heart pieces [1] |
| Hanging | Hanger loops [1] |
| Ages | 6 and up [1] |
Pros and cons
- One short build, not a daily countdown
- Plastic ornaments are heavier than paper ones on thin branches
- Small pieces near a tree with a curious pet
Ornaments they build themselves
Store-bought ornaments only hang. This set gives three gingerbread figures to build, then hang on the tree with the loops on top [1].
Each one stands over four inches tall, big enough to spot on a full tree and small enough for a desk or a windowsill [1].
The figures are chunky and cheerful rather than delicate, so they survive a toddler's grab better than a glass ball would.
Faces, outfits and tiny treats
The fun is the customizing. The listing lists eyes, mouths and seasonal outfits, plus croissant, star and heart pieces to decorate them with [1].
Since it is LEGO, the figures come apart and change next year, so the ornaments do not look the same every December.
Not a calendar and not tiny
It is one short build, so a kid who wants a door every morning will finish it on the first afternoon. Think of it as a calendar add-on, not a replacement.
Brick ornaments are heavier than paper ones, so hang them on sturdy branches, and keep spare pieces away from pets and toddlers.
It also does not come with a tree, a stand or lights. It is three ornaments, and the price reflects that.
A stocking build for the family
At this size and price it fits in a stocking or next to a place setting at a holiday dinner.
From this guide, it pairs with the LEGO Disney Frozen Advent Calendar for a younger kid, or the LEGO Santa's Sleigh for a family that builds a little LEGO Christmas on the mantel.
For a classroom or a cousin exchange, it is one of the few LEGO sets at this price that feels seasonal rather than random.
FAQ
Can you hang LEGO Gingerbread Ornaments on a Christmas tree?
Yes. The listing says the ornaments have hanger loops for the tree or for display around the house [1]. Each figure is over four inches tall, so choose a sturdy branch near the trunk. A ribbon through the loop works better than a thin wire hook [1]
How long does it take to build the LEGO Gingerbread Ornaments?
It is a short build: three small figures with faces and outfits to add [1]. Most families finish it in one sitting, which is the point of a holiday table project. Kids then keep swapping faces and outfits through the season, so the play lasts longer than the build [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for the LEGO Gingerbread Ornaments
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