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A Festive Double Feature: LEGO®’s 2025 Holiday Lineup Steals the Spotlight
The holiday season just got a whole lot brighter for LEGO® fans. Today, the brand unveiled not one, but two showstopping sets for Christmas 2025: the 10361 Holiday Express Train and the 41843 Family Christmas Tree. Both sets will hit shelves on October 1, 2025, via LEGO Insiders Early Access, and they’re already stirring up excitement, and a few questions.
If you’ve been dreaming of adding a train to your Winter Village, your wait is over. The last Winter Village train rolled out in 2016, so this 956-piece Holiday Express Train is long overdue. But the real surprise? A 3,171-piece Christmas Tree that opens up to reveal festive interiors, complete with a Christmas Classic Space minifigure and a micro train at its base. Yes, you read that right.
Let’s dive into the details, because these sets are built for fans, and they’re not holding back on the holiday cheer.
10361 Holiday Express Train: A Historic Ride with a 3D-Printed Twist
The Return of the Winter Village Train
The 10361 Holiday Express Train is a 956-piece set that brings back the beloved Winter Village train after an eight-year hiatus. For collectors who missed out on the 2016 version, this is your chance to add a festive locomotive to your display. The set includes four minifigures: a conductor, an engineer, and two passengers. While the minifigure count feels a bit light for a Winter Village set, the real star here is the 3D-printed LEGO® train element.
A First for Retail Sets
LEGO® has been experimenting with 3D-printed elements for years, but this is the first time one has appeared in a retail set. Previous 3D-printed pieces, like the duck from the 2024 LEGO Inside Tour set or the Pogo Stick from The Secret Life of LEGO® Bricks: The Book, were limited to exclusive events or crowdfunding rewards. The inclusion of a 3D-printed train in a widely available set marks a significant milestone for LEGO® innovation.
Motorization: A Potential Headache
The set is Powered Up-ready, but here’s the catch: the required 88009 Hub, 88011 Train Motor, and 88010 Remote Control are sold separately. Depending on where you live, tracking these down might be easier said than done. For fans in regions with limited LEGO® stock, this could be a frustrating hurdle.
Pricing and Availability
The 10361 Holiday Express Train will retail for:
- €129.99 / $129.99 USD / $199.99 AUD / £109.99 / 920 DKK / 1,400 SEK / 580 PLN / 650 BRL
41843 Family Christmas Tree: A Towering Surprise with a Festive Interior
A Tree That’s More Than Meets the Eye
If you thought LEGO® was done surprising you, think again. The 41843 Family Christmas Tree is a 3,171-piece behemoth that stands 46cm (18 in.) tall and 33cm (13 in.) wide. It’s designed to be packed away and reused, just like a real tree, making it a long-term investment for holiday displays.
A Family Build for All Ages
Despite its size and complexity, the set is labeled 9+, falling under the LEGO® Families theme. This means it’s designed for group builds, whether you’re using the physical manual or the LEGO Builder App. It’s a bold move, but one that aligns with LEGO®’s push to make building a shared experience.
Minifigures That Steal the Show
The Family Christmas Tree comes with seven minifigures, plus a reindeer and Cataclaws, the brand’s holiday mascot. The lineup includes:
- A Christmas Classic Space minifigure with a Bright Green helmet and airtanks, plus an exclusive torso.
- A Christmas Knight with a Bright Green bucket helmet and a gift-wrapped kite shield.
- Festive elves, including one sporting a Cataclaws jumper.
- Mr. and Mrs. Claus, complete with new LEGO® plushies.
Interactive Features
The tree isn’t just for show. Its leaves open up to reveal a Santa Computer station and a mini bakery for Mrs. Claus. There’s even a micro train at the base that spins when you turn a knob. It’s these little details that make the set feel alive—and justify its €299.99 price tag.
Pricing and Availability
The 41843 Family Christmas Tree will retail for:
- €299.99 / $299.99 USD / $499.99 AUD / £269.99 / 2,100 DKK / 3,200 SEK / 1,300 PLN / 1,500 BRL
Final Thoughts: Are These Sets Worth the Hype?
The 10361 Holiday Express Train and 41843 Family Christmas Tree are bold additions to the 2025 Winter Village lineup. The train’s 3D-printed element is a historic first, while the tree’s interactive design and exclusive minifigures make it a standout collectible.
But let’s be real: €300 for a LEGO® Christmas Tree is a lot to ask, even for the most dedicated fans. The Holiday Express Train, while more affordable, still requires extra purchases for motorization. Will these sets be holiday hits or niche collectibles? Only time, and sales figures, will tell.
One thing’s for sure: LEGO® is ending 2025 with a bang, and these sets are built for fans who love a little extra sparkle in their holiday displays.
What do you think? Will you be adding the Holiday Express Train or the Family Christmas Tree to your collection?
