LEGO® Santa’s Delivery Truck (40746) – Review

You can buy a truck that’s more “Christmassy” than your gift list!

When winter comes, many of us long for that perfect combination of Christmas magic and the joy of creativity, and LEGO® Santa’s Delivery Truck seems to have been built exactly for that.

This seasonal LEGO® set, with the number 40746, combines the nostalgia of traditional toys with the festive atmosphere that makes you smile even on the gloomiest December day.

First thought: “Is it a truck? Is it a decoration? Is it LEGO magic?”

At first glance, Santa’s Delivery Truck isn’t a very big set, buildable from 224 pieces and recommended for children aged 8 and up, but the real magic lies in the details.

The set creates a festive truck, in classic red and green shades (colours immediately associated with Christmas), which can be both a toy and a genuine seasonal decorative element. The final dimensions are suitable as an ornament for the mantelpiece: the truck measures approximately 15 cm high, 13 cm long and 7 cm wide.

Although it’s a delivery truck, it doesn’t look like just any transport vehicle, but a small, story-filled sleigh, ready to head to the North Pole with sacks full of gifts and carols on the radio (at least in our imagination!).

Design and details: It’s almost singing carols…

A small surprise that will leave you speechless is the fact that the built vehicle opens like a giant gift box and highlights the toy creation area inside! Here you’ll find tiny surprises that enhance stories of deliveries to the North Pole.

No, it’s not just decor, it’s a mini LEGO Christmas tree that can even be placed on the truck’s roof. It’s as if Santa said, “Yes, even trucks need to be stylish!”

The set also includes:

• a festive letter;
• a gift sack (and probably a sprinkle of magic);
• a sticker sheet for personalisation.

All this to make you smile and start telling stories before you finish the last Christmas carol. For adults, this set is an opportunity to let their inner child run wild.

Elf with attitude (and probably secret plans)

One of the cutest elements of the set is undoubtedly the elf minifigure. He’s the main character in this brick-built story: not only is he at the wheel, but he seems to already have a list of festive routines to complete. After you finish building the truck, you can position him anywhere, whether you put him next to your Christmas ornaments or let him “guard” the biscuit tin in the living room.

The lack of complexity in the truck’s design is, in fact, a blessing: instead of being a “serious” model, it has a playful air, reminiscent of classic LEGO sets, but with a seasonal twist.

Gameplay: play, decor or an investment in the spirit of the holidays?

The assembly part of the set is quick and enjoyable, and the fact that it includes stickers gives each creation a personalised touch. Although it’s not a complex set for advanced builders, Santa’s Delivery Truck has a special charm: it’s easy, full of cute details, and gives you an immediate sense of satisfaction when you see it come to life.

Once built, you have two clear options: use it for free play or turn it into a festive ornament to display during Christmas. Many LEGO enthusiasts consider such small sets perfect for adding a playful accent to holiday decorations, without taking up much space on shelves or tables.

The Christmas spirit translated into LEGO

What makes this set truly special is not just that it’s festive, but the way it combines play with seasonal aesthetics. It’s not just a truck with “Christmas accessories,” but a small piece of storytelling: the elf becomes the main character of your holiday adventures.

Whether you build it with the kids, or you open it yourself with a wide smile on a cold December afternoon, the set makes you think of lights, carols, and evenings when the family is gathered around the tree. In the LEGO world, sometimes the smallest sets have the biggest effects on your mood, and Santa’s Delivery Truck is no exception.

Is it a memorable gift? Absolutely!

One of the nicest things about this set is that it’s not just for kids. Yes, it’s suitable for the recommended age of 8 and up, but it can just as well be a lovely gift for adults who love to build and display LEGO decorations during the winter season.

Imagine someone’s reaction when they unwrap the gift and find a red LEGO truck with a Christmas tree on the roof inside: a mix of surprise, nostalgia, and joie de vivre, as if you’ve brought a little piece of the North Pole into your home.

You have holiday magic at your disposal, in LEGO format

Ultimately, LEGO Santa’s Delivery Truck (40746) is more than just a simple set; it’s an invitation to play, storytelling, and creativity, in a small package, but full of festive spirit. The simplicity of the build, the charm of the details, and the possibility of becoming a seasonal decoration or toy transform it into a genuine LEGO symbol of the Christmas spirit.

It’s the kind of set you bring out every winter and let it remind you of the joy of past holidays, a small red truck, full of gifts and dreams, that makes you smile every time you look at it.