The Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas LEGO set is a thing of beauty that will keep giving me photo opportunities for years to come.

The LEGO Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas set is a delightful tribute to the iconic 1993 stop-motion film. As a fan of both LEGO and Tim Burton’s whimsical Halloween-meets-Christmas world, I found the set to be both highly detailed and true to the spirit of the movie.

LEGO Design and Build Experience

A boring in focus full-set photo.

The set captures Halloween Town perfectly, with its eerie yet charming aesthetic. It features key locations like Jack Skellington’s house, the iconic Spiral Hill, and even Dr. Finkelstein’s lab. The details are impressive, from the gothic architecture of the buildings to the whimsical crooked fences and spooky trees.

The build is moderately challenging, with some intricate parts that require attention, making it ideal for intermediate builders. For experienced LEGO fans, it offers a satisfying mix of familiar building techniques and some unique twists, especially in recreating the organic, twisted shapes of Halloween Town. The set features 2193 pieces and when we finished the set one of the kids said “188 pages! This took forever!” Also, with that being said if some of the pieces are not perfectly in place it is due to me building this set as 12 6-8 year old girls were running around our house for a Halloween cookie decorating party.

The LEGO Minifigures

The Jack and Zero minifigures

The set includes several key characters, and each minifigure is impressively detailed. Jack Skellington, with his long, slender frame and striped suit, looks fantastic. The Sally minifigure is beautifully done as well, complete with patchwork dress details. Other characters like Boogie’s Boys and Zero are included, adding to the playability and collectible appeal.

The minifigures of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas LEGO set
Jack - LEGO Minifigure
Jack – LEGO Minifigure
Sally - LEGO Minifigure
Sally – LEGO Minifigure
Zero the ghost dog – LEGO Minifigure
Lock, Shock, and Barrel collectively known as Boogie's Boys - LEGO Minifigures
Lock, Shock, and Barrel collectively known as Boogie’s Boys – LEGO Minifigures
Mayor of Halloween Town and his two faces – LEGO Minifigure
Mayor of Halloween Town and his two faces – LEGO Minifigure
Santa - LEGO Minifigure
Santa – LEGO Minifigure

LEGO Playability and Display:

For those who want to play out scenes from the movie, the set has some interactive elements like moving parts in the lab or the spiral hill, making it more than just a static display. However, it really shines as a display piece. Fans of the film will appreciate the opportunity to showcase this detailed rendition of Halloween Town on a shelf, especially during the Halloween and Christmas seasons.

The roof that opens up
Inside Jack’s house where you can see his workshop

LEGO Details And Scenes

The tiny scenes in this LEGO set are my favorite part. You have larger scenes like the movie poster and then smaller areas of the LEGO set you can use to build other scenes for photos. There is so much potential for LEGO minifigure portraits as well. Having both pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns to use for photos is a lot of fun too.

The gates to Jack’s house

Additional images by Shelly Corbett

The Mayor welcomes everyone to Halloween Town! – image by Shelly Corbett
The Boogie Boys come with this fabulous ‘walking’ bathtub. A fun mini build that acts as a great accessory as well inspiration for further adventures. While the build can be a little delicate, it’s worth the trouble for the fun image possibilities. – image by Shelly Corbett
Lock, Shock & Barrel are clearly up to no good in the graveyard. – image by Shelly Corbett
Zero leaves the house in search of a fun and mischief. – image by Shelly Corbett
The angles on each of the builds make them more interesting to photograph. Here we see the Mayor leaving after visiting Jack at his home. – image by Shelly Corbett
Because none of the builds have straight lines and the trees are such great shapes, each section of this set is super fun to photograph. Even if you don’t have an aftermarket lighting pack for this set, it’s easy to add accent lighting to the fountain for a even more spooky atmosphere. – image by Shelly Corbett
Another take on the iconic scene of Jack and Sally on the hill. (image by Shelly Corbett) How will you stage this iconic scene?

Price and Value:

While the set leans toward the higher end of LEGO’s pricing, given its license, detail, and number of exclusive minifigures, it feels justified to me. The set is a fantastic collector’s item, especially for fans of The Nightmare Before Christmas. This LEGO set will now make an appearance each Halloween going forward.

Final Thoughts On Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas

LEGO’s The Nightmare Before Christmas set is a charming and faithful representation of Tim Burton’s world, offering a delightful building experience with plenty of nostalgia. If you’re looking for a set to build as a family or in a small group, I invite you to consider The Nightmare Before Christmas. With three distinctive and satisfying builds, there is plenty to entertain three adults (or even building pairs) as you build this set. Whether you’re a LEGO enthusiast or a fan of the film, this set is a must-have, especially for those who love a touch of spooky whimsy.