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40223 LEGO Christmas Ornament
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LEGO 40223 Christmas Ornament is a Seasonal set valued at $56 for new and sealed sets, up 459% from an original retail price of $9.99. The set retired in October 2018 with annual appreciation averaging 12.51% since. On the used market, values range from $24 to $40 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $51 and $72. It holds steady as member interest remains constant, even though its value has edged up recently.

Christmas Ornament Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Christmas Ornament since October 2018. Very high accuracy
The Christmas Ornament (which was also called Snow Globe) was offered free with qualifying purchases at shop.LEGO.com and LEGO stores, November and December 2016. It was also available at shop.LEGO.com, November 2017. The set was a limited edition, with only 6 million units produced. It includes the Santa with red Legs and fur lined Jacket minifig.

At around $56 for a sealed copy, Christmas Ornament has averaged 12.5% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $63 within five years. The average used price is $33 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $68 to $100. The 1 included minifig account for approximately 14% of the set's total value. The set was available for 23 months, from November 2016 to October 2018.
Collector and Investor Standing
Santa makes this ornament a collector favorite: his fur-lined jacket, white eyebrows, and wrinkles appear in no other set. He stands beside a Christmas tree inside a translucent globe, where a shake sends LEGO snowflakes flying. The promotional route gives it a story, though investors see less to get excited about.
78/100
Collector
Popular with collectors
That particular Santa belongs to this globe
36/100
Investor
A weaker holding
Promotional ornament draws less investor interest
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) 40223 SNOWGLOBE 2016 LIMITED EDITION w/ SANTA Christmas Tree 215pcs Ages 7+
BrickEconomy Choice
$54.95
(US) Seasonal: Snowglobe (40223) - Vintage Limited Edition - SEALED $60.00
+7.5%
(US) Seasonal 40223 Snowglobe New Sealed Retired Christmas $62.00
+11.1%
(US) Christmas Ornament from BrickLink seller thebrickmage $54.95
-1.6%
(US) Christmas Ornament from BrickLink seller MMillere $55.00
-1.5%
(US) Christmas Ornament from BrickLink seller DoMT $55.00
-1.5%
(US) 40223 - Seasonal - Snowglobe - New in Sealed Box $64.00
+14.6%
(US) 40223 Snowglobe Christmas Santa Limited Edition (2016, New in Sealed Box) $69.90
+25.2%
(US) Seasonal: Snowglobe (40223) - New In Sealed Box $69.95
+25.3%
(US) 40223 - Seasonal - Snowglobe - NEW NISB $74.99
+34.3%
(US) 40223 Christmas Limited Edition 2016 Santa Snowglobe Factory Sealed Retired $79.99
+43.3%
(US) 40223 Limited Edition 2016 Christmas Santa Workshop New Sealed $84.00
+50.5%
(US) LIMITED EDITION 40223 $89.00
+59.4%
(US) Seasonal Christmas 40223 LEGO Snowglobe Santa Set New Sealed Retired $90.00
+61.2%
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For Sale (Used)

 (CA) LEGO Snowglobe $25.93

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 40223 Christmas Ornament.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 40223 Christmas Ornament.

Market Momentum

Neutral
Member interest in the 40223 Christmas Ornament remains steady, and its value has edged up over the last three months. The market for this retired set is currently level.
DemandTop 9% in Seasonal
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Seasonal
Listings down 22% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+3% typical for Christmas
+2% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:7% bearish·80% neutral·13% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Christmas Ornament Minifigs

Christmas Ornament contains 1 minifigure. Santa is exclusive to this set.
hol082
Santa
Santa with red legs, wearing a fur-lined jacket, with white eyebrows and wrinkles - hol082
Exclusive
Value $7.98

Compared with other Christmas sets

Next to the others, Christmas Ornament has one of the higher values among the Christmas sets.

#12 of 119
By value, $56
$6.69$330
In the top quarter of the group.
$0.26 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.26
Typical
$0.19
About 40% above the group's typical value per piece.
#34 of 77
Used value as a share of new, 60%
23%94%
In the top half of the group.
#73 of 107 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About half the rate of the group's retired sets.
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Sets in Seasonal / Christmas

40222 24-in-1 Christmas Build-Up

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas
Year 2016
Pieces 250
Availability Retired
40222 LEGO 24-in-1 Christmas Build-Up
Retail $19.99
Value $20.00
Growth  +0.1%

40205 Elves' Workshop

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas
Year 2016
Pieces 238
Availability Retired
40205 LEGO Christmas Elves' Workshop
Retail $9.99
Value $20.09
Growth  +101.1%
Annual growth 3.5%

40206 Santa Claus

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas
Year 2016
Pieces 155
Availability Retired
40206 LEGO Christmas Santa Claus
Retail $9.99
Value $16.71
Growth  +67.3%
Annual growth 5.6%

5004420 Toy Soldier

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas
Year 2016
Pieces 34
Availability Retired
5004420 LEGO Christmas Toy Soldier
Retail $4.99
Value $11.19
Growth  +124.2%
Annual growth 9.2%

853574 Christmas Ornament Reindeer

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas
Year 2016
Pieces 21
Availability Retired
853574 LEGO Christmas Ornament Reindeer
Retail $7.99
Value $16.29
Growth  +103.9%
Annual growth 4.8%

5005156 Gingerbread Man

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas
Year 2016
Pieces / Minifigs 3 / 1
Availability Retired
5005156 LEGO Christmas Gingerbread Man
Retail $5.99
Value $15.95
Growth  +166.3%
Annual growth 9.3%

Christmas Ornament Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 40223 Christmas Ornament?

A new, sealed copy of Christmas Ornament is worth about $56 today, and most sealed copies sell for between $51 and $72. Used copies are worth about $33.

Is LEGO 40223 Christmas Ornament still available?

No. LEGO retired Christmas Ornament in October 2018 after 23 months on store shelves, 8 months longer than the typical Christmas set. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

How has LEGO 40223 Christmas Ornament performed since its release?

Christmas Ornament is now worth 459% more than its $9.99 retail price, or roughly 12.5% a year on average. That is well ahead of the Christmas average of 4.8% a year.

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 40223 Christmas Ornament?

By this time next year, the forecast has Christmas Ornament near $56, close to where it is today. In the short term the market reads neutral. Signals from demand, supply and price are mixed. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How many pieces does LEGO 40223 Christmas Ornament have, and which minifigures are included?

Christmas Ornament is built from 215 pieces, or $0.05 per piece at retail. The minifigure included is Santa. On its own, Santa is worth around $7.98, about 14% of what the set is worth. Santa is exclusive to this set.

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Christmas Ornament Reviews

25 reviews
4.9
Collectors
Investors
True North Bricks
“This set looks nice as a Christmas decoration, and is a great value in terms of brick cost and build-time. It is also a cheap way to get a Santa Claus Minifigure. Overall, I think this is a very good set, and I recommend buying one if you have been on the fence.”
Full review at truenorthbricks.com
Ninja Brick
“There isn't much to say about this set. The small, decorative LEGO Snow Globe looks great, has the added functionality of the drawer under the globe, and it's fairly cheap (or free!), so there isn't a lot that could be negative about it. It's a nice little gift for extra... More Christmas spirit!”
Full review at ninjabrick.com
Brickset
“This is an imaginative set, the likes of which LEGO has not produced before. Real snow globes are filled with liquid thus facilitating a snowy display as the white glitter inside descends slowly back to ground after being shaken.”
Full review at brickset.com
Excerpts from third-party reviews

About Seasonal Christmas

Christmas is the Seasonal subtheme for LEGO's holiday sets, and new ones come out every autumn. The earliest are small Santa builds from 1999. Many of the smaller sets are given free with purchases in November and December rather than sold, which is how 40410 Charles Dickens Tribute, a scene from A Christmas Carol, reached most people in 2020.

Christmas was introduced in 1999 and currently consists of 120 sets. As of today, 40489 Mr. and Mrs. Claus' Living Room is the most valuable Christmas set with an estimated new/sealed value of $280.
Summary
Seasonal Christmas Christmas Ornament set 40223 was released in November 2016, retailing for $10, but has since been retired. New, unopened Christmas Ornament sets are valued at $56, while used sets can be found for $33.
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Add a wintry touch of LEGO style to your holiday celebrations. Build the Santa minifigure and Christmas tree, place them inside the translucent globe and then shake to make the white LEGO snowflakes fly around. You can also hide small gifts in the secret drawer until the special day arrives!


Features a buildable Santa minifigure and Christmas tree, white LEGO snowflakes, secret drawer, and door and flame elements.

This item offers an age-appropriate play experience for ages 7 and over.

Makes a great festive gift for LEGO fans.

Measures over 4 (12cm) high, 2 (6cm) wide and 2 (7cm) deep.

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