LEGO Seasonal 40497 Halloween Owl revealed

The LEGO Group has added both new Halloween sets to its online store, giving us a first glimpse at 40497 Halloween Owl.

We’ve already seen 40493 Spider & Haunted House Pack courtesy of the company’s building instructions service, although this is the first time we’ve seen the two buildable ornaments in situ (and it looks like the LEGO Group genuinely is trying to make Halloween trees a thing).

As expected, 40497 Halloween Owl is a buildable character placed atop a pedestal, matching earlier 2021 seasonal sets like 40462 Valentine's Brown Bear and 40463 Easter Bunny. There’s a handful of pumpkins scattered around for a suitably spooky setting, and the bird’s angry expression looks vaguely intimidating. So, all in all, a successful Halloween set.

You’ll be able to pick up both pocket money-priced models on August 1 from LEGO.com and in LEGO Stores. 40493 Spider & Haunted House Pack – which includes a clear homage to the much-loved 10228 Haunted House – is comprised of 132 pieces and will retail for £8.99 / $9.99 / €9.99, while 40497 Halloween Owl includes 228 pieces for £13.49 / $14.99 / €14.99.

Both 40462 Valentine's Brown Bear and 40463 Easter Bunny are still available at LEGO.com, so there’s a good chance at least 40497 Halloween Owl will be around come October 31. But waiting on seasonal sets is always a gamble, so best take the plunge soon if you’re keen on these.

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