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type: "Article"
title: "LEGO® Christmas Tree 40573: Review Of The Tallest LEGO® Christmas Tree"
description: "LEGO® Christmas Tree 40573 was a seasonal set that has made a festive resurgence for 2023. Let's review this set and buy it to get it next to the elf on the shelf!"
resource: https://baumlinks.com/lego-seasonal/lego-christmas-tree-set-review/
tags: ["Baumlinks LEGO® Seasonal Post Archive"]
timestamp: 2026-03-03T08:31:02+00:00
---

**One of the biggest LEGO® brick trees ever made**…

      ![Lego Holiday Bundle, Christmas Tree (40573) and Wreath (40426), 2-in-1 Building Toy Set, Christmas, (1294 Total Pcs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HBqqkj0TL._SL500_.jpg)

This is such an awesome centerpiece for your LEGO® Christmas display. Made with 784 pieces, the LEGO® Christmas Tree 40573 can be crafted in two hours into one 11 inch tall decorated tree, or two smaller trees at 9 inches and 6 inches respectively. Whatever you decide to build, this is an incredible bonding activity to indulge in the festive spirit of the holidays!



## What Is Your Overall Opinion Of This Set?



Honestly, this set can be reused and repurposed time and time again. I love it because it is a [unique decoration](/okf/posts/lego-faqs-how-to/how-to-hang-lego-art-safely-securely.md) that spans generations and interests. It is such a simple and engaging activity for family and friends. It is a slightly longer build due to the 784 pieces, so it gives you something to do Christmas Eve! If you think LEGO® is too pricey for seasonal decorating, [think again — it’s actually a great hobby](/okf/posts/lego-fun-facts-trivia/is-lego-an-expensive-hobby-think-again.md).



## When Did This Set First Come Out?



This was a seasonal set first released in 2022. While it has since been retired by LEGO®, you can still find it on Amazon and the secondary market. It remains a fantastic holiday build worth tracking down, and knowing [why LEGO® sets hold their value](/okf/posts/lego-investing/why-lego-sets-bricks-are-so-expensive.md) explains why retired seasonal sets like this one tend to appreciate over time.



## Any Methods To Upgrade This Set?

     ![BRIKSMAX Led Lighting Kit for Christmas Tree - Compatible with Lego 40338 Building Blocks Model- Not Include The Lego Set](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fo2jyjv0L._SL500_.jpg)

For sure! You can combine it with a festive, [holiday-themed LEGO® set](/okf/posts/lego-faqs-how-to/diy-simple-easy-fast-christmas-decoration-lego.md) for your own mini-moc. You can also add an assortment of LEGO® holiday minifigures to the build. If you are feeling extra spend-thrifty, you can combine it with some [LEGO®-compatible](/okf/posts/lego-lord-of-the-rings/lego-lord-of-the-rings-moc-my-own-creation-sets-pieces-review.md) lights to make your own light-up, plastic Christmas Tree.