With Christmas around the corner, LEGO has released its latest Winter Village set, Santa’s Post Office. And while the concept of a charming post office handling all of Santa’s letters is appealing, I can’t help but feel a bit underwhelmed. Compared to the intricate and bustling designs of previous sets like the Alpine Lodge and Holiday Main Street, this year’s offering feels more simplified—dare I say, too simple.
Minifigures
The set includes five minifigures, including a familiar version of Santa and four elves with new post office uniforms. Each elf comes with fun accessories like a scarf, pilot helmet, and alternate face prints. While I appreciate the new torsos, I was hoping for a fresh Santa design.
Side Builds
Among the side builds, there’s a small lake scene with a baby seal, a Christmas tree, a sled, and a clever sorting machine. The sorting machine, with its interactive lever mechanism for processing letters, is the highlight of the set—perfect for younger LEGO fans who want to play. The tree, however, is minimalistic and lacks the festive impact of previous holiday builds.
Main Building
Now, onto the main building. The structure, while cozy with its soft blue and nougat tones, feels underdetailed compared to past sets. The snow-covered roof looks great, with some pieces being removable, but the overall design doesn’t pack the “wow” factor. Features like a quaint outdoor fireplace, a cleverly designed post office logo, and simple Christmas decorations add a touch of charm, but it still feels like it’s missing the intricate detailing we’ve seen in previous years.
The interior is a fully open-back layout, typical of Winter Village sets. Inside, you’ll find a café area for the elves, Santa’s private workspace, and a functional mail-sorting station. The sorting area features printed tiles for various types of mail, and letters can be moved into carts for delivery. There’s even a sliding ramp and a landing platform for a hot air balloon—a fun and whimsical detail—but again, it doesn’t feel like enough to save the overall simplicity of the set.
The Hot Air Balloon
One standout element is the hot air balloon, which has a festive design featuring a light brick that lights up the balloon flames. It adds a bit of playability, allowing kids to pretend they’re delivering letters via air. However, once the novelty wears off, it feels more like an afterthought rather than an essential piece of the set.
What’s Missing?
One glaring omission is the Santa Delivery Truck, which isn’t included in this set. I believe adding this as a gift-with-purchase or part of the main set would have made the package feel more complete, especially at the $100 price point. If it had been priced at $80, I’d feel more comfortable recommending it. As it stands, though, the set feels a little incomplete.
In conclusion, while there are some fun play features, particularly for younger builders, I feel the set is lacking in terms of design complexity and festive charm. If you’re a Winter Village collector, you may still want to add it to your collection, but for me, it doesn’t quite live up to expectations. Let me know what you think—will you be adding Santa’s Post Office to your holiday lineup?
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