There’s a charming new Christmas LEGO set available, with 40603 Winter Carriage Ride about to arrive as a free LEGO set with qualifying orders at the LEGO online shop.
Many LEGO fans have amassed a nice bunch of sets from the Winter Village Collection over the years. These charming winter buildings are usually covered in snow and represent an idyllic, cosy festive season. 10325 Alpine Lodge is the new one for 2023.
To make a display of Winter Village models feel alive though, you need minifigures going about their business between them. Having little scenes within a display makes it feel like an even more appealing place to visit.
This set will be free at LEGO.com soon with qualifying orders – the thresholds required have not yet been announced. You’ll be able to double up on bonus sets and also get 40604 Christmas Decor Set (reviewed here) for free.
40603 Winter Carriage Ride details
| LEGO set name | 40603 Winter Carriage Ride |
| Price | Free if you meet spend requirement at LEGO.com |
| Minifigures | 3 |
| Pieces | 153 |
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40603 Winter Carriage Ride is perfect for completing such scenes. You can place this model carriage among your Winter Village sets and it will immediately feel at home. It’s built in an old fashioned style that complements those builds beautifully.
The build is quick and simple, but not unsophisticated. Curved elements give a really nice shape to the carriage, with space for a couple at the back to enjoy a romantic ride, and for a driver at the front to direct the horse. A chest is cleverly tucked away at the back and is a place to put a carrot for the horse. The gold wheel elements give a fancy touch to this carriage.
If you have shopping to do at LEGO.com, then it’s well worth placing an order to get this bonus set and 40604 Christmas Decor Set for free.
SCORE: 76/100
VERDICT: This set will make a charming addition to your LEGO Winter Village display.