Need somewhere to grab a last minute Christmas present? Then check out 40602 Winter Market Stall from LEGO Creator.
Winter markets are a staple across so many countries, whether in cities or towns, offering warming drinks, homemade crafts, and personalised gifts. They are very cosy and full of festive cheer, which 40602 Winter Market Stall really captures that in its 271 pieces.
Gift-with-purchase sets are often quite small and simple build. Yet this one really breaks that mould and feels like a regular LEGO Creator model, filled with lovely details and an interesting build. Everything begins with the tables for the stall, with 1×1 cylinders adding some colourful banners around the base. While there are only three toys each one is designed beautifully and feels like something out of 10249 Winter Toy Shop. The train uses only 10 elements yet is easily recognisable and the rocket looks lovely in candy cane colours.
40602 Winter Market Stall set details
| Price | Gift with purchase |
| Minifigures | 2 |
| Pieces | 271 |
Protecting the stall from the icy winds is quite a substantial roof. Rather than just using plates on hinges, it is built separately and then clicked on top of the waiting pillars. This means that there are snowy details, a chimney, and even some presents tucked away inside. It’s a great addition and really adds to the storytelling of this little model.
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And if that wasn’t enough there are some accompanying mini builds to help set the scene. The little Christmas tree uses the typical combination of angled plates and cheese slopes that has been perfected in the Winter Village theme and the snowman is keeping watch over all the toys.
Both minifigures are exclusive, featuring new festive jumper designs too. If you didn’t get 40602 Winter Village Stall during the Black Friday weekend at the LEGO Store, then definitely think about finding it on marketplace websites, because this is the perfect accompaniment to any Winter Village display.
SCORE: 67/100
VERDICT: Delightfully cosy and filled with festive details, this is a small build that still tells a story.