Set Details
- Set Number
- 2873
- Name
- Small Santa Claus
- Theme
- Seasonal
- Year
- 1997
- Pieces
- 9
- Complexity
- Starter
- Build Time
- 10-20 minutes
- Ages
- 4+
- Type
- Collectible
About LEGO Small Santa Claus
LEGO Small Santa Claus (set #2873) is a small, compact build with 9 pieces from the Seasonal theme, released in 1997. The Seasonal line features holiday and seasonal themed builds and gift sets. This is a starter-level build suitable for ages 4+, with an estimated build time of 10-20 minutes. This set dates from the 1990s, a turbulent decade when LEGO launched Star Wars and Mindstorms while navigating financial difficulties.
Set Highlights
- 9 pieces at starter complexity — a 10-20 minutes build.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Display-focused design — the finished model holds together well on a shelf without support.
- Classic-era set from 1997 — no longer in production and popular with collectors.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 4+
The starter difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 4+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
9 pieces with an estimated 10-20 minutes fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Seasonal Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Seasonal shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
Check the piece count on the bag against the parts list before starting — knowing what you have prevents mid-build surprises.
Even in small sets, connection order matters. Follow the steps rather than building sections independently.
Keep the instruction booklet after building — it's the most reliable reference for disassembly, cleaning, or reassembly after storage.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO Small Santa Claus (#2873) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.
Small Santa Claus FAQ
Related Reading
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Also Released in 1997
All 1997 sets →Similar Build Difficulty
Sets at roughly the same piece count and complexity tier — different theme and year, but a similar build experience.
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