LEGO SET 40498 - Alternate build | Christmas Penguin
Title: Repurposing the Christmas Penguin: Four Festive Alternate Builds
Every holiday season, the LEGO 40498-1 Christmas Penguin delights builders with its cheerful design: a plump penguin donning a festive winter hat, perfect for mantelpiece display. Yet beneath those limited bricks lies untapped potential—an invitation to reimagine: What if our little winter bird could sprout rotor blades, spread wings as a noble hunter, or even transform into an adorable porcine tuxedo? Exploring these creative pathways not only breathes new life into a seasonal set but also sharpens our design instincts, teaching us to see every brick as a building block of possibility.
Imagine a silent Arctic sky pierced by the whir of a micro-helicopter, its rotor spinning overhead as it surveys the frozen landscape. Or picture two penguins exchanging heart-shaped gifts in “Penguin With Love,” a tender vignette of holiday romance. Alternatively, envision a sleek “Bird of Prey” stalking prey through frosted forests, wings outstretched in dynamic flight. And why not surprise yourself with “tuxedo pig,” a whimsical mash-up that blends the elegance of formal wear with barnyard charm?
Each of these four MOCs rests entirely on the contents of 40498-1 Christmas Penguin, showcasing how thoughtful brick selection and playful imagination can unlock designs far beyond the original intent . Ready for your own holiday build-athon.
40498 Helicopter
Designer: KlintIsztvud
Get the instructions with link to the model: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-130802/KlintIsztvud/40498-helicopter/
40498_Christmas Penguin With Love
Designer: xlash0909
Get the instructions with link to the model: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-96167/xlash0909/40498_christmas-penguin-with-love/
40498 Bird of Prey
Designer: KlintIsztvud
Get the instructions with link to the model: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-152671/KlintIsztvud/40498-bird-of-prey/
tuxedo pig
Designer: eric_nunya
Get the instructions with link to the model: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-131560/eric_nunya/tuxedo-pig/
