Christmas may be the better part of 5 months away but LEGO is the gift that keeps on giving… Giving LEGO Pirate fans not quite what we want, but it’s the thought that counts, right?
is releasing upon 1 October 2026, and contains 342 pieces. Like the name suggests, the set is a brick-built Christmas stocking, which just happens to include an Imperial-ish minifigure.
The set will retail for £29.99 / €34.99 / $34.99 USD / $59.99 AUD
The Minifigure
Well, as yer can see, most of the prerequisite imperial parts are there…
He’s got a shako, epualettes, Hessian boots… BUUUUUT the torso design… oh how it let’s the regiment down… it resembles something a Christmas elf would wear on the assembly line at Santa’s workshop..
The stocking was hung by the chimney with care
has already been experimenting with more suitable alternatives.
Redbead’s Cove writes:
Out of the four torso variations I tried in the reel, I still think the official Blue Torso Imperial Soldier Uniform Jacket 973pb5292c01(inv) from Eldorado Fortress is the best fit. TBH, they even use the same head (3626pb3075).
Similar Minifigs
The LEGO Group could have included a new Santa minifig, or maybe an angel… nay wait… an angel is far too taboo in modern times. Instead, let’s give the kiddies a military man, but soften him up a bit. Because yer know, modern children still associate nineteenth century military with Christmas time.
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- Toy Soldier
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- Nutcracker
So unlike the Collectible Minifigures Series 23 Nutcracker or Toy soldier bundled with the LEGO Minifigures: Character Encyclopedia, this one will require torso substitution before he’s fit to fend off LEGO Pirates.
The Stocking
It be unlikely LEGO Pirate fans will buy the stocking to acquire two-thirds of an imperial minifigure, but perhaps the stocking itself still appeals to some… or maybe it’s the perfect gift for a cherished loved one.
The stocking is fairly standard festive season affair, decked in traditional Christmas colours; deep shades of red and green, with golden star highlights, and garnished with dash of snow. Well, we hope that’s snow.
Very delicious battlements
Brimming from the top is an assortment of goodies. A candy cane, gingerbread Christmas tree, a sprig of holy, and yer plonk our new toy soldier up there if yer like.
What Do Yer Think?
Is there any merit to the this so called “imperial” minfigure? Could this be the Imperial Guards Christmas party uniform?
Or be the set something you’d give to yer children to introduce them to imperials?
Needs one of them Smart Bricks
At the very least we have a mild degree of assurance that the good old shako will be in production till at least Christmas 2026.
