LEGO recently released its August Store Calendar and with it comes a great selection of promos, freebies, and a promise of a new exclusive D2C set. Let’s take a close look and see what is has to offer.
From August 1 to 15, the perfect companion for the LEGO Creator Big Ben 10253 will arrive exclusively from the streets of London, to recreate the splendor of the iconic British landmark. The LEGO Creator Mini London Bus 40220 will be given for FREE for every any single receipt purchase of any LEGO merchandise worth $75 and above. What’s cool about it other than its smooth, overall design is that in comes in a pretty neat box rather than in a polybag as previously reported. Though the price point to get this promotional is a bit pricey compared to other previous offers, the Mini London Bus is a collectible that will not disappoint.
As previously announced, the latest LEGO direct-to-consumer set offering will be available to the public beginning August 1 – the LEGO Creator Volkswagen Beetle 10252. The first day of August also marks another opportunity to earn double points for VIP members when they purchase the most recent Ninjago sets such as the Salvage M.E.C. 70592 and The Green NRG Dragon 70593. The month of August also offers a lot of great finds coming from other themes such as Duplo, City, Marvel Super Heroes, Friends, Elves, Nexo Knights, and Technic.
Fans of the summer loving snowman will be delighted to know that they can bring home Olaf for free for every with every qualifying LEGO brand Disney Princess purchase. Olaf’s Summertime Fun 30397 is a promotional polybag exclusive that will run from August 1 to 31 or until supplies last.
VIP members will also get the chance to bring home LEGO’s monthly mini model which is the Apple 40215 from August 2 and 3. Registration for this event begins on July 15 on a first come, first serve basis and is open to all LEGO VIP members/builders ages 6 to 14.
The build your own LEGO City Race Ramp Competition will speed its way into all LEGO Stores from August 8 to 12 and 22 to 26. You’ll get a free LEGO City activity booklet for joining this build and race event.
August 13 also marks another exclusive building event open to all LEGO Disney Princess fans. You can take part in this fun event and even bring home your very own creation. Plus, you also get to bring home a special Disney Rapunzel set. This LEGO Store event has limited space so don’t forget to register ahead starting July 1st.
Finally, the much awaited and rumored next LEGO D2C set will be available for early VIP access from August 17 to 31. There has been a lot buzz among the LEGO fan community that this will be the LEGO Disney Cinderella Castle 71040 that comes with a great selection of never-before-seen Disney minifigures.
So what do you think about these August events and promos? Are you all set for this one? For one, were particularly excited for the August D2C reveal, and we surely expect it to be the LEGO Disney Cinderella Castle 71040. Let us know what you think in the comments section below.
Thanks to the Brick Fan for the heads up.
