LEGO Tribute to Leonardo da Vinci (40902): Worth It?

Your wallet just got a reality check – a gift‑with‑purchase that will make your EMI calculator sweat. A tribute to Leonardo da Vinci sounds classy, but the price tag feels more like a down‑payment on a small car.

The 40902 Tribute to Leonardo da Vinci arrives as a Gift with Purchase (GwP), meaning you only get it when you spend a certain amount on LEGO’s online store. It isn’t a standalone launch you can snag from a local retailer, and that already puts it in a niche corner of the market. The set itself is modest: 251 pieces, a small bust of the master, a tiny easel, and a few iconic inventions like the flying machine and the Vitruvian Man. Build time hovers around an hour for most builders, which is perfect for a quick weekend session.

From a construction standpoint, the set uses a lot of classic bricks and plates, with a few specialty elements for the inventions. The techniques are straightforward – a lot of brick‑on‑brick stacking, a few snot (stud‑not‑on‑top) tricks for the flying machine’s wings, and a modest amount of internal support. If you enjoy the calm of a low‑piece count build, this will feel satisfying. If you crave the drama of large‑scale builds with intricate mechanisms, you’ll probably yawn halfway through.

Design-wise, LEGO does a decent job of capturing Leonardo’s silhouette. The bust is recognisable, and the easel adds a nice visual anchor. The included inventions are more symbolic than functional; the flying machine’s wings don’t actually move, and the Vitruvian Man is a static figure. For a collector who loves the Renaissance theme, the set hits the sweet spot. For a fan who expects moving parts or a more elaborate diorama, the set feels a bit under‑delivered.

Value‑for‑pieces is where the set stumbles. It’s a gift with purchase, so what you really pay is the minimum spend that unlocks it, for 251 pieces. The specialty elements are few, so the higher price isn’t justified by an abundance of unique parts. Here, the price premium is purely for the brand‑name tribute and the exclusivity of a GwP.

Community reaction is mixed. Some LEGO fans appreciate the homage to a historical figure and see the set as a nice addition to a Renaissance‑themed collection. Others criticize the high threshold and the lack of a functional build, calling it a “collector’s token” rather than a true building experience. The double loyalty points promotion for Insiders adds a tiny incentive, but it doesn’t offset the core issue: you have to spend a lot to get a modest set.

If you’re already planning a big cart on LEGO’s website, grabbing this set could be a decent side‑kick – especially if you love Leonardo’s legacy and enjoy displaying mini‑figures on a shelf. But for most builders, the price‑to‑experience ratio leans toward “skip it and buy a regular set.”

It’s a gift with purchase, so it has no Indian price of its own. Check LEGO.in for availability. Code ABHINAV12 takes 12% off full-price sets at Toycra, minimum order ₹500. Expect a 4–6 week India availability lag from global launch.

On that bombshell, it's time to say goodbye. I'll see you on the next one. Bubyee.

Verdict: IMPORT ONLY. Not in Indian stores — grey market or wait.

Standard disclaimer: if you're rich, you can import it and skip the wait. The rest of us will be here checking whether an Indian store ever stocks it, and doing the sums first. If you're determined enough to import this one, do the maths on freight and customs first.

Updated 2 Oct 2026: MyBrickHouse's online store is now LEGO.in.

Correction (3 October 2026): an earlier version of this review gave the wrong piece count and price-per-piece figures worked out from it. Both now match the official count.

Correction (3 October 2026): we removed a US price, and any rupee figure worked out from it, because it isn't the Indian price.

Correction (3 October 2026): we removed a US price, and any rupee figure worked out from it, because it isn't the Indian price.