LEGO 40865 Building Instructions – Buddy the Elf
Seasonal • 2026
Where can I find LEGO 40865 Buddy the Elf instructions?
LEGO 40865 Buddy the Elf is a 713-piece LEGO Seasonal set released on 1 October 2026. This page provides a step-by-step building instruction video, with the featured guide divided into 8 timestamped sections covering 6 detected bag stages and a total runtime of 5 minutes and 41 seconds. The page also links to LEGO's official building instructions for this set.
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Set overview
Buddy the Elf is a LEGO Seasonal model, set 40865, released in 2026, from the Elf range. Verified catalogue details include 713 pieces, a UK MSRP of £34.99.
What does this instruction guide include?
The featured guide is split into 8 timestamped sections, including 6 detected bag stages and a direct jump to the parts list. The featured instruction video runs for 5 minutes and 41 seconds. Among the detected bag chapters, Bag 5 is the longest section at 1 minute and 30 seconds. Use the chapter links below to return to a specific stage without searching through the full video.
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LEGO 40865 questions
How many pieces does LEGO 40865 Buddy the Elf have?
The set is listed with 713 pieces.
Are there bag chapters in the LEGO 40865 Buddy the Elf video?
The instruction video has 6 chapters labelled by bag; this is not necessarily the physical number of bags in the box.
How long is the LEGO 40865 Buddy the Elf instruction video?
The video runs for 5 minutes and 41 seconds. Actual hands-on building time varies.