LEGO Gandalf the Grey and Balrog
Set #40631 · 2023 · 348 pieces · Moderate build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 40631
- Name
- Gandalf the Grey and Balrog
- Theme
- Brickheadz
- Year
- 2023
- Pieces
- 348
- Complexity
- Moderate
- Build Time
- 1-2 hours
- Ages
- 8+
- Type
- Collectible
About LEGO Gandalf the Grey and Balrog
LEGO Gandalf the Grey and Balrog (set #40631) is a detailed build with 348 pieces from the Brickheadz theme, released in 2023. The Brickheadz line features stylized collectible character figures with oversized cubic heads. This is a moderate-level build suitable for ages 8+, with an estimated build time of 1-2 hours.
Set Highlights
- 348 pieces at moderate complexity — a 1-2 hours 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.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 8+
The moderate difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 8+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
348 pieces with an estimated 1-2 hours fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Brickheadz Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Brickheadz shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
A five-minute sort by color or piece type before starting saves time hunting for specific bricks mid-step.
Follow the numbered steps in sequence — structural elements early in the build support everything that comes after.
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 Gandalf the Grey and Balrog (#40631) 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.
Gandalf the Grey and Balrog FAQ
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