LEGO looks set to release a Buddy the Elf model — set 40865, 719 pieces, $60, lined up for a 1 October 2026 release, tying into the holiday film. The details come from early leaks rather than an official LEGO announcement, so treat them as provisional until the LEGO Group confirms the set.
A brick-built Buddy — reportedly in the chunky, characterful display style LEGO has used for other film and character figures — would land right at the start of the festive shopping window.
What the leak says
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Buddy the Elf |
| Set number | 40865 |
| Pieces | 719 |
| US price | $60 |
| Release | 1 October 2026 (rumoured) |
| Style | Brick-built character figure (per leak) |
| Status | Leaked — not officially confirmed |
LEGO hasn't confirmed the licence or the final design, so the character-figure styling described in the leak is unverified.
What to expect
A 719-piece, $60 character build points to a desk- or shelf-sized display figure rather than a large playset — the same bracket as LEGO's other licensed character models. An October release would position it squarely as a holiday gift item, which fits the film's seasonal appeal.
Value per brick
At the leaked US price:
- $60 ÷ 719 = 8.3 cents per piece
That's fair value for a licensed character figure. Licensing and the specialised shaped elements a stylised figure needs both nudge cost-per-piece up, so this sits about where you'd expect for a set of this type and size.
European pricing outlook
The leak quotes only a US price. LEGO typically maps a $60 set to a euro RRP in the €60–65 range, so expect something around there — but that's an expectation, not a confirmed figure. We'll publish exact euro and per-country pricing as soon as retailers list it.
When BrickPrice will track it
Once 40865 is official and European retailers list it, it will appear on BrickPrice with live prices across 40+ EU stores, full price history, and all-time-low alerts. Seasonal sets can see sharp pre-holiday discounts, so tracking is the best way to time a purchase.
See everything we're already tracking on the 2026 new releases page.
Disclosure
Figures above come from a third-party leak and have not been confirmed by the LEGO Group; details may change before release. BrickPrice runs affiliate links to several retailers — we earn a small commission when readers buy through our links, at no extra cost to you. Coverage and verdicts are based on price data, not commission.
Last updated June 2026. We'll revise this article when LEGO confirms the set.