Adapted by Shannon Holmes and tested by Jolene Nemeth.
Celebrate the Day of the Dead with this LEGO® Altar of the Dead (40811) building set for kids aged 9 and up. Have fun creating the Día De Los Muertos model, which features a skull on one side and an altar on the other, before using it as seasonal decor. The skull is embellished with LEGO flowers, while the altar features a flower arch and various food offerings. A creative way to learn about how the tradition is celebrated in Mexico.
Día De Los Muertos building set – Encourage kids to celebrate the Day of the Dead with this LEGO® Altar of the Dead building set for kids aged 9 and up, which is full of symbolism
2 sides – One side of the model features a skull that’s decorated with LEGO® flowers, while the other features an altar with a flower arch and various food accessories
Educational toy – The set offers a creative way for kids to learn more about the Day of the Dead, an important festival in Mexican tradition
Colorful decor – Once it’s complete, the set becomes home decor that can be used as a Día De Los Muertos decoration
Dimensions – The set includes 231 pieces and measures over 3.5 in. (9 cm) high, 3 in. (8 cm) wide and 3.5 in. (10 cm) deep
The front of the box shows a flower decorated skull. Small LEGO flowers are scattered on the ground on both the left and right sides of the skull. Both sides also have a very short, lit LEGO candle. On the right side, also lies a Minifigure skull head.
The back of the box shows the altar at a 45 degree angle. The back wall, which is the back of the skull, has a flowered arch and is decorated with brightly colored tiles with stickers showing LEGO animals in black with decorated borders. On the upper part of the altar are candles, vases with flowers, a wine glass and bottle, a bowl and flowers. On the lower portion of the altar are shorter candles, more flowers, a minifigure skull, and a chicken leg. The front of the lower alter is decorated with more brightly colored tiles with stickers showing black designs of a skull wearing a sombrero,
The right side of the box shows the altar directly facing front.
The top of the box shows a real size image of a yellow flower piece.
The build is 231 pieces and is for ages 9+.