Set Details
- Set Number
- 4428
- Name
- City Advent Calendar 2012
- Theme
- Advent
- Year
- 2012
- Pieces
- 248
- Complexity
- Moderate
- Build Time
- 1-2 hours
- Ages
- 8+
- Type
- Collectible
About LEGO City Advent Calendar 2012
LEGO City Advent Calendar 2012 (set #4428) is a mid-sized build with 248 pieces from the Advent theme, released in 2012. The Advent line features 24-day advent calendar countdown builds for the holiday season. This is a moderate-level build suitable for ages 8+, with an estimated build time of 1-2 hours.
Set Highlights
- 248 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
248 pieces with an estimated 1-2 hours fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Advent Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Advent 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 City Advent Calendar 2012 (#4428) 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.
City Advent Calendar 2012 FAQ
Related Reading
More Advent Sets
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Also Released in 2012
All 2012 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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