Review: #40806 Gingerbread AT-AT Walker
Prepare to battle your family members for a chance to build this cute candy-covered walker this holiday.
While it is not the first Christmas-themed LEGO Star Wars set, this year’s #40806 Gingerbread AT-AT Walker is easily the most playful one yet. It’s difficult to avoid smiling when seeing a Gingerbread Darth Vader standing next to an awkwardly tall AT-AT walker made of gingerbread and bedazzled with candy decorations and fairy lights.
#40806 LEGO Gingerbread AT-AT (Star Wars).
#40806 Gingerbread AT-AT Walker is $59.99 (59.99€ / £54.99 / 79.99 CAD / 99.99 AUD), contains 697 pieces and 1 minifigure. Available October 1, 2025 at LEGO.com
Inside the box, you will find the typical assortment of numbered bags, building instructions and a few loose parts.
Box Contents
- 5 numbered bags.
- 1 instruction Booklet, 195.x17.5cm, 108 pages.
- 2x 21L Flex Cable w/ Bar Holes, Bar Grips (Part 2630).
Build Process
In the First Bag, we begin by assembling the one and only figure in this set – a playful gingerbread rendition of Darth Vader. It’s hard to take him seriously when he is covered in candy decorations.
The central chassis will be 15-studs long.
Next, we assemble the central section of the AT-AT where the legs will attach later. The exterior-facing bricks are in Gingerbread colors: 38Dark Orange with 312Medium NougatMedium Dark Flesh accents.
The interior is festooned with decorations in 21Bright RedRed, 1White, and 28Dark GreenGreen. We have a pair of packages behind the chair, flames in a small fireplace, and a pair of red and green stockings hanging on either side. A table on the right holds a cup of tea, the perfect accompaniment for unprovoked intergalactic warfare.
The interior is festively decorated.
I do want to highlight a notable building technique on the rear end of the model. A 3×3 Tile, Round (Part 67095) is positioned carefully such that the stud notches fit within the corners of a 72° 3×4 Double Wedge Plate (Part 48183).
This only works because the 3×3 Round is attached 1/2 of a plate higher than the Wedge, which is possible because it is attached to a bracket 1×2 Bracket (Part 99781) — and small brackets are only 1/2 plate thick on the outward-facing section.
The back leverages an ½-plate offset.
Moving to Bag 2, We build a smaller assembly which is covered with panels attached using hinges at different angles. I quickly realized this was the head of our walker, complete with candy canes on either side to send sweet destruction to try and silence the rebellion. My only critique so far is that I wish that the head could turn from side-to-side.
The head attaches with a Technic Axle, so it can’t bend from side-to-side.
After two bags of whimsy, the Third Bag has more of “Narkina 5 prison complex” vibe… (Anyone want to make some tripods?) Thankfully, it took less than 10 minutes to build all four of the leg assemblies, which rely on a relatively new part: Dbl. Ø3 Rotation Disk w/ 3L Beam, Plug (Part 5652).
Building four identical leg assemblies.
The gray supports are covered up nicely with gingerbread-colored plates, white frosting, and additional candy decorations. While they look good, I did find that the panels sometimes pop off when adjusting the angles of each leg.
Footless puppy needs to roll over.
In Bag 4, we build four identical feet. I wish they were slightly varied, but I can not complain too much about the parts and building techniques. Each foot uses four 2×1×1⅔ Curved w/ Cutout (Part 5907) which are attached sideways using SNOT techniques to create a circle. This is mostly covered by 4×4 Cake Frosting (Part 65702) to create a snowy effect. A pair of Heart Bow w/ Mini Bar (Part 11618) are added to each foot, adding even more whimsy to a typically drab vehicle.
The four feet are also identical.
I also enjoyed the fifth and final bag which adds a lot more holiday bling to our candy-covered Imperial war machine. It’s all about covering the two sides of the walker compartment. This is built out of three assemblies: a rectangular central panel, and two trapezoidal sections attached using hinges on either side. They all line up pretty well with the other panels, creating the familiar angled shape while also opening up easily to reveal the festive interior.
The panels on either side give it a more finished appearance.
Build Time: 56 minutes (Bag 1: 13 minutes, Bag 2: 11 minutes, Bag 3: 7 minutes, Bag 4: 8 minutes, Bag 5: 17 minutes).
Value
Even though this is a moderately priced set, a thorough analysis of the value is warranted since price-per-part isn’t the only way to assess value.
| LEGO Set | Price | Part Count | Price-per-part | Weight | Price-per-gram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #31203 World Map | $249.99 | 11,695 pieces | $0.021 per-piece | 4020 grams | $0.062 per-gram |
| #21056 Taj Mahal | $119.99 | 2022 pieces | $0.059 per-piece | 1811 grams | $0.066 per-gram |
| #21058 Great Pyramid of Giza | $129.99 | 1476 pieces | $0.088 per-piece | 1832 grams | $0.071 per-gram |
| #10278 Police Station | $199.99 | 2923 pieces | $0.068 per-piece | 2602 grams | $0.077 per-gram |
| #71799 Ninjago City Markets | $369.99 | 6163 pieces | $0.06 per-piece | 4770 grams | $0.078 per-gram |
| #71741 Ninjago City Gardens | $299.99 | 5685 pieces | $0.052 per-piece | 3719 grams | $0.081 per-gram |
| #71043 Hogwarts Castle | $399.99 | 6020 pieces | $0.066 per-piece | 4899 grams | $0.082 per-gram |
| #10292 Friends – The Apartments | $149.99 | 2048 pieces | $0.073 per-piece | 1778 grams | $0.084 per-gram |
| #10297 Boutique Hotel | $199.99 | 3066 pieces | $0.065 per-piece | 2380 grams | $0.084 per-gram |
| #10326 Natural History Museum | $299.99 | 4014 pieces | $0.075 per piece | 3343 grams | $0.090 per-gram |
| #21343 Viking Village | $129.99 | 2103 pieces | $0.062 per-piece | 1448 grams | $0.090 per-gram |
| #42639 Andrea’s Modern Mansion | $199.99 | 2275 pieces | $0.088 per-piece | 2116 grams | $0.095 per-gram |
| #10312 Jazz Club | $229.99 | 2899 pieces | $0.079 per-piece | 2392 grams | $0.096 per-gram |
| #10270 Bookshop | $199.99 | 2504 pieces | $0.080 per-piece | 2085 grams | $0.096 per-gram |
| #10350 Tudor Corner | $229.99 | 3266 pieces | $0.070 per-piece | 2288 grams | $0.100 per-gram |
| #10339 Santa’s Post Office | $99.99 | 1440 pieces | $0.069 per-piece | 954 grams | $0.105 per-gram |
| #10282 Adidas Originals Superstar | $79.99 | 731 pieces | $0.109 per-piece | 735 grams | $0.109 per-gram |
| #21062 Trevi Fountain | $159.99 | 1880 pieces | $0.076 per-piece | 1425 grams | $0.112 per-gram |
| #10316 Rivendell | $499.99 | 6167 pieces | $0.081 per piece | 4375 grams | $0.114 per-gram |
| #10305 Lion Knights’ Castle | $399.99 | 4514 pieces | $0.089 per piece | 3265 grams | $0.122 per-gram |
| #10303 Loop Coaster | $399.99 | 3756 pieces | $0.106 per-piece | 3189 grams | $0.125 per-gram |
| #21353 The Botanical Garden | $329.99 | 3792 pieces | $0.087 per-piece | 2583 grams | $0.128 per-gram |
| #21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas | $199.99 | 2193 pieces | $0.091 per-piece | 1514 grams | $0.132 per-gram |
| #40806 Gingerbread AT-AT Walker (this set) | $59.99 | 697 pieces | $0.086 per-piece | 418 grams | $0.144 per-gram |
| #75290 Mos Eisley Cantina | $399.99 | 3187 pieces | $0.126 per-piece | 2521 grams | $0.158 per-gram |
This set offers a reasonable price-per-part of 8.6 cents per part which compares favorably to most LEGO sets. Unfortunately, the price-per-gram is way worse than average at 15.8 cents. Based on this objective measure of value, this reasonably priced set with nearly 700 pieces no longer looks like a great value.
| Set | Price | Part Count | Price-per-part | Price-per-gram | Build time | Price-per-minute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #31203 World Map | $249.99 | 11,695 pieces | $0.021 per-piece | $0.062 per-gram | 613 minutes | $0.41 per-minute |
| #21061 Notre Dame | $229.99 | 4383 pieces | $0.052 per-piece | $0.102 per-gram | 385 minutes | $0.60 per-minute |
| #10325 Alpine Lodge | $99.99 | 1517 pieces | $0.070 per-piece | $0.095 per-gram | 151 minutes | $0.66 per-minute |
| #21056 Taj Mahal | $119.99 | 2022 pieces | $0.059 per-piece | $0.066 per-gram | 177 minutes | $0.68 per-minute |
| #10297 Boutique Hotel | $229.99 | 3066 pieces | $0.075 per-piece | $0.097 per-gram | 333 minutes | $0.69 per-minute |
| #10350 Tudor Corner | $229.99 | 3266 pieces | $0.070 per-piece | $0.100 per-gram | 309 minutes | $0.74 per-minute |
| #10339 Santa’s Post Office | $99.99 | 1440 pieces | $0.069 per-piece | $0.105 per-gram | 132 minutes | $0.76 per-minute |
| #21060 Himeji Castle | $159.99 | 2125 pieces | $0.075 per-piece | $0.100 per-gram | 210 minutes | $0.76 per-minute |
| #21062 Trevi Fountain (this set) | $169.99 | 1880 pieces | $0.076 per-piece | $0.112 per-gram | 176 minutes | $0.91 per-minute |
| #10307 Eiffel Tower | $629.99 | 10,001 pieces | $0.063 per-piece | $0.092 per-gram | 803 minutes | $0.78 per-minute |
| #10312 Jazz Club | $229.99 | 2899 pieces | $0.079 per-piece | $0.096 per-gram | 295 minutes | $0.88 per-minute |
| #21058 Great Pyramid of Giza | $129.99 | 1476 pieces | $0.088 per-piece | $0.071 per-gram | 146 minutes | $0.89 per-minute |
| #10320 Eldorado Fortress | $214.99 | 2509 pieces | $0.087 per-piece | $0.098 per-gram | 260 minutes | $1.01 per-minute |
| #10303 Loop Coaster | $399.99 | 3756 pieces | $0.106 per-piece | $0.125 per-gram | 378 minutes | $1.06 per-minute |
| #40806 Gingerbread AT-AT Walker (this set) | $59.99 | 697 pieces | $0.086 per-piece | $0.126 per-gram | 56 minutes | $1.07 per-minute |
| #21344 The Orient Express | $299.99 | 2540 pieces | $0.118 per-piece | $0.128 per-gram | 248 minutes | $1.21 per-minute |
| #10326 Natural History Museum | $299.99 | 4014 pieces | $0.074 per-piece | $0.090 per-gram | 213 minutes | $1.30 per-minute |
| #42146 Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000 | $699.99 | 2883 pieces | $0.243 per-piece | $0.137 per-gram | 467 minutes | $1.50 per-minute |
Conclusion
I smiled when I saw photos of #40806 Gingerbread AT-AT Walker for the first time, and it kept me smiling throughout most of the build process. It helps that the two most repetitive sections are in the middle of the build — so you both start and end on a high note.
I am confident that this will be a top seller, and will recommend it to friends this holiday season. That’s why I’m happy to give #40806 Gingerbread AT-AT Walker a 4/5 Star (Recommended) rating.
#40806 Gingerbread AT-AT – The completed set is festive and fun to build.
I briefly considered giving it a perfect 5/5 rating due to the sheer joy packed into this set — but that rating is reserved for sets that are flawless, offer good value, and will appeal to fans outside of the core theme. As I learned by weighing the set and calculating the price-per-gram and the price-per-minute, this set looked like a good value at first glance but is actually overpriced. The inability to turn the head from side-to-side and inability to pose the legs without parts falling off also keep it from earing the top position.
A few of the most interesting, rare, or relatively new parts.
Apart from the minor imperfections and worse value than I had expected, this set is a sincere gift from LEGO designers to those Star Wars fans who don’t take themselves too seriously. I hope you are able to enjoy this really fun set, which arrives just in time for the holidays!