Here’s another incentive for those who will be making their next LEGO purchase this weekend. The LEGO 2×4 Teal Brick (5006291) is another LEGO freebie that can be yours when you make your next qualifying purchase of any LEGO products worth $200 and more. You better be quick though, because similar to the seasonal LEGO VIP exclusive, the LEGO Charles Dickens Tribute (40410), the LEGO 2×4 Teal Brick will only be available from November 21 to 22, 2020, or while supplies last.
If you recall, this display set is very much the same as that of the Buildable Red Brick (5006085) which was offered to LEGO VIP members as a pre-Black Friday promo from last year. In fact, you can even recreate your own collection of buildable bricks using the instructions that we also shared in that post. There are some minor differences in terms of pieces between that of the Red Brick and the Teal Brick, but whatever is the case, you can surely tweak with these parts and see which is possible using pieces from your own LEGO collection.
Aside from these great freebies, LEGO purchases that you will make during the weekend both in-store in all LEGO brand stores, and online at LEGO Shop@Home, will also entitle you to double VIP points. Just be sure to sign up as a LEGO VIP member to enjoy these perks. We just have to wait and see if somehow these freebies will appear again during this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale.
LEGO certainly has something in store for this year’s Black Friday event. And with the launch of the massive LEGO Creator Expert Colosseum (10276) on November 27, LEGO is gearing up a freebie for those who will get this set in the form of the exclusive LEGO Chariot (5006293).
The reveal came via the German online portal of LEGO Shop@Home which means that we can expect this set to appear in other regions anytime soon. The LEGO Chariot (5006293) comes in at 127 pieces and features a gladiator minifigure, the chariot itself, and two brick-built horses. Thanks to Lukas from the Stone Wars, we get to see a better image of this freebie. The box art for this set also follows the design of another earlier released promotional item in the form of Yoda’s Lightsaber (5006290) which was offered as a free item when you purchase the LEGO Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina (75290) earlier last month.
If you have plans of getting the Colesseum, then I guess this is a nice free item to receive as well. However, as Lukas pointed out, the elements that comprise this promotional is not entirely new. It should be noticed right away that the main selling point of the LEGO Chariot is its accompanying minifigure. But a closer look reveals that the minifigure’s printed torso is the same as that from the more recent version of LEGO Ninjago’s Cole, specifically from sets such as Zane’s Mino Creature (71719), Skull Sorcerer’s Dungeon (71722), and Fire Stone Mech (71720). There’s maybe a bit of redemption in the use of the silver helmet though since it seems that this particular silver piece was only offered in three sets in the past – under the earlier version of the LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle (5378) in 2007, and from two now discontinued LEGO Knights Kingdom sets from 2006 and 2009. And for 550 bucks for the cost of the LEGO Colosseum, I really hope that LEGO could have added more value to the LEGO Chariot as well. Perhaps an exclusive minifigure in the likes of the gladiator minifigs found in LEGO CMF Series 5 and Series 17 could really be a motivation for getting the LEGO Colosseum. Or perhaps throwing in actual LEGO figures for the horses instead of brick-built ones, and adding more characters to make a complete scene fitting for a royal duel inside the ancient arena. Well, these are possibilities that I wish LEGO looked into considering the cost of this next LEGO investment.
In any case, I agree that serious LEGO adult fans will get the LEGO Colesseum for the sake of this exquisite set and not just for any of its attached promotional offers. But then again, it will not harm anyone if we just think of these possibilities.
So what do you think of the new promotional LEGO Chariot (5006293)? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.
It looks like brick-built books are in these recent days. In case you missed it, the LEGO Group has now unveiled another new wave of LEGO Harry Potter sets that cleverly complements the storybooks behind the theme. The LEGO Harry Potter HogwartsMoment series follows a 2-in-1 design that is somehow similar to that of the LEGO Disney Storybook collection from last year.
This latest collection of LEGO Harry Potter sets features some of the more popular classes in Hogwarts Castle during the early year of Harry and the gang. These include the Transfiguration Class under the tutelage of Professor McGonagall, the Potions Class with Professor Snape, the Herbology Class of Professor Sprout, and the Charms Class under the guidance of Professor Flitwick. There are plenty of exciting things about sets such as their new minifigures and pieces. But what I feel like the most outstanding play feature of these sets is the fact that you can combine them to form several adjacently connected classrooms. Pretty neat in my opinion.
This new LEGO Harry Potter collection will be available in LEGO brand stores and online beginning January 1, 2021, retailing for $29.99 per set. Check out the following images below for reference and you may also visit LEGO Shop@Home if you wish to add them to your wishlist of must-have 2021 LEGO sets. Likewise, you can click on these affiliate links below if you wish to know more about these latest new-for-2021 sets.
LEGO is now warming up for its annual Black Friday deals with the official reveal of the new seasonal LEGO Charles Dickens Tribute (40410) set. LEGO Shop@Home has been updated to now include its holiday-inspired LEGO VIP freebie that honors the legacy of the master storyteller in the person of Charles Dickens. Check out the images below.
LEGO Charles Dickens Tribute (40410)
333 pieces | valued at $22.99 | to be given away for free to LEGO VIP members from November 21-22, 2020 with a qualifying purchase, and while supplies last.
Coming in at 333 pieces, this set is scheduled to be offered to all LEGO VIP members that will make their next LEGO purchase during the abovementioned weekend, both online and in LEGO brand stores. For a single receipt purchase of any LEGO products worth $150 and above, you’ll have this freebie automatically added to your cart. Additionally, you’ll get double LEGO VIP points for your purchases during these dates as well.
As a fan of seasonal brick-built vignettes such as 2018’s LEGO Christmas Gift Box (40292), I love the concept of these seemingly 2-in-1 builds that also doubles as a popular holiday symbol. The build itself depicts the author’s famous novel A Christmas Carol and features three minifigures: Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchet, and Ebenezer Scrooge. As Brickset’s review has pointed out, it seems that LEGO has taken an extra mile in offering these minifigures in a promotional item. We have a new printed minifig face used for Mr. Scrooge, while the printed torso used for Bob is a relatively new one. Being a freebie as it is, and though as much as I would prefer that printed parts were used for the book’s title and decorations, I guess I have no qualms over the set’s abundance of stickers.
Again if you want to bag this VIP promotional LEGO Charles Dickens Tribute (40410) considering that its availability is very much limited, be sure to schedule your next LEGO purchase from November 21-22. I’ll be updating this post once the LEGO Customer Service portal has uploaded the building instructions for this set.
Earlier today, the LEGO Group has officially announced its second wave of Nintendo-inspired interactive building sets. Its new LEGO Super Mario 2021 sets will launch on January 1, 2021, and will be consisting of a new Maker Set, three Expansion Packs, two, Power-Up packs and an entirely new line of Character Packs to collect.
I like the concept behind the LEGO Super Mario Master Your Adventure maker set. It functions as a sort of creative toolbox, together with its Customization Machine. It allows children (and adult fans alike) to include additional responses to the main LEGO Super Mario figure, thanks to the Maker Set’s new special bricks and Start Pipe.
The new expansion and character packs also include additional brick-built Super Mario characters not seen before in its first wave LEGO Super Mario offerings. I love how the Tanooki Mario costume turned out, while the second wave of Character Packs from this offering will surely pass as a great collectible in this series.
The relatively new LEGO Super Mario theme has expanded significantly since its introduction early this year. As of to date, the theme already has more than 25 sets under its belt and still counting.
For more info, you may check out LEGO’s official press release right here. I’ll update this post once their respective links go live over at LEGO Shop@Home. In the meantime, check out the following product images below for these new LEGO Super Mario 2021 sets, and let me know what you think of them in the comments below. These sets and much more are expected to be available globally across all LEGO brand stores, selected retailers, and online on January 1, 2021.
LEGO Super Mario Master Your Adventure (71380)
366 pieces | $59.99
LEGO Super Mario Chain Chomp Jungle Encounter (71381)
160 pieces | $19.99
LEGO Piranha Plant Puzzling Challenge (71382)
267 pieces | $29.99
LEGO Super Mario Wiggler’s Poison Swamp (71383)
374 pieces | $39.99
LEGO Super Mario Penguin Mario Power-Up Pack (71384)
18 pieces | $9.99
LEGO Super Mario Tanooki Mario Power-Up Pack (71385)
13 pieces | $9.99
LEGO Super Mario Character Pack Series 2 (71386)
10 new LEGO Super Mario characters to collect | $4.99 per blind bag
Shortly after announcing its largest LEGO set to date, LEGO has published an accompanying designer video for the mammoth-sized LEGO Creator Expert Colesseum (10276). LEGO Senior Designer Rok Kobe shows the creative process and intricate details behind the largest LEGO set of all time. Watch this.
Coming in at 9,036 pieces, the LEGO Creator Expert Colesseum (10276) is now the largest LEGO set ever created even taking away the title from the LEGO Star Wars Millenium Falcon (75192) in terms of piece count. Retailing for $550, the set will be available worldwide starting November 27, 2020, in all LEGO brand stores and online at LEGO Shop@Home. Here’s the official press release from The LEGO Group in case you want to take a look.
BEHOLD THE MAJESTY OF THE ROMAN COLOSSEUM, NOW IN YOUR LIVING ROOM
The largest LEGO® brick set created to date will be available from LEGO Retail Stores and LEGO.com from 27th November
Billund, November 13th, 2020: This Black Friday, LEGO® fans can take home a piece of history and re-create Rome’s most iconic landmark, with the awe-inspiring new LEGO Colosseum set. Made up of 9,036 pieces, this is not only the largest LEGO brick set launched to date (taking the title from the LEGO® Star Wars™ Millennium Falcon) it’s also been expertly designed to mimic the incredible architecture of the original Roman amphitheater, making it a building project to savor and a set to marvel at.
Both LEGO fans and History buffs need to look no further than their living room to experience a taste of Italian history, as this LEGO brick model is a truly authentic LEGO brick recreation of the mighty Colosseum – featuring many true-to-life details to help builders accurately bring this famous building to life. This epic LEGO model features a recreation of the three distinct stories from the Colosseum, with each of these stories adorned with the columns of the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders. These columns have been faithfully recreated in LEGO brick form using a variety of creative building techniques, including decorative volutes that have been created using a recolored LEGO roller skate element that has been turned upside down to create an authentic look.
Every detail of the set has been meticulously crafted to stay true to the real-life Colosseum – including having 80 ‘ribs’ in the spectator stands (the same number as the original) and having three different shades of brick to replicate the different columns and aging of the almost 2,000-year-old landmark. The build experience has even been expertly created to match the same process as the original, with the “wooden” LEGO arena being the last build to be placed on the LEGO model, as it has been in the 1990s. As well as being a challenging build, this model is truly a breath-taking focal point for any room. The LEGO Colosseum rests on an oval base, allowing this phenomenal 360-degree display piece to be shown off from any angle. Builders can then choose which side of this magnificent LEGO Brick recreation of one of Rome’s most visited landmarks they display – whether that’s the southern side of the building, which has been destroyed by various earthquakes and natural disasters over the years, or the more complete northern wall. Colosseum features arches, that have been recreated with LEGO brick detailing, allowing a view into the center of the Colosseum from the outside, just like its real-life counterpart.
The set was designed by Rok Zgalin Kobe who commented:
” One of the biggest challenges and one of the most important things was to convey the Colosseum’s monumentality in the LEGO form. I felt that the LEGO model should display a special architectural feature of the original – the rows of columns flanking the arches in different styles. To achieve that, the model is constructed using the effect of vertical exaggeration. The cross-section is therefore far steeper than on the real structure. Hopefully, people will be inspired to learn more about the original through the experience of building the LEGO model.”
The LEGO Colosseum measures over 10.5” (27cm) high, 20.5” (52cm) wide, and 23.5” (59cm) deep making this a spectacular centerpiece for any LEGO brick collection.
The set will launch on 27th November, on Black Friday, as part of the LEGO Stores and LEGO.com Black Friday offerings. LEGO VIP members who purchase the exclusive model during the Black Friday Cyber Monday weekend will receive a limited-edition gift with purchase, a Roman Chariot, which can be displayed alongside the Colosseum. Shoppers can sign up for the VIP Program free either in-store or online. Included in the Black Friday promotions are a range of other deals including an exclusive Charles Dickens tribute gift with purchases over £150, a Holiday Tree gift with purchases over £40, discounts on selected items, a chance to win 1,000,000 VIP points, and exclusive VIP rewards launching throughout the weekend!
LEGO Colosseum will be available directly via LEGO.com and LEGO Stores from 27th November.
It seems that the LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon (75192) will have to give way to this one. The title for the largest LEGO set ever released as of to date has now been passed on to the recently revealed LEGO Creator Expert Colosseum (10276). Coming in at a whopping 9,000+ pieces, this latest LEGO offering recreates a piece of history as it features the fine details of the famous Roman landmark.
This massive set is also designed to follow the unique architecture and features of the famous Roman Colosseum: from its spectator stands down to its various shades of brick to replicate the different aging columns of the 2,000-year-old landmark. Read on below for the official product description of the LEGO Creator Expert Colosseum (10276) which is expected to retail for $550 starting November 27, 2020. You may also find LEGO’s official press release right here.
9,036 pieces | $549.99 | To be released on November 27, 2020
Nowhere on Earth compares to the majesty of the Colosseum of Rome. So, get ready to escape your everyday life as you take on the biggest ever LEGO® build (as of November 2020) yet. This epic 9,036-piece Colosseum model depicts each part of the famous structure in great detail. Authentic detailing shows the northern part of the outer wall’s facade and its iconic arches. The model features 3 stories, adorned with columns of the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders while the attic is decorated with Corinthian pilasters.
An awe-inspiring display piece The LEGO Colosseum (10276) rests on an oval display base so the model can be seen from every aspect. It’s one of the biggest LEGO models ever but can easily be picked up, allowing you to look through the arches from all angles.
A building project to savor The Colosseum is part of a collection of LEGO models for adults who love beautiful architecture and thoughtful design. It also makes a great gift for architecture enthusiasts and LEGO lovers.
Bring to life your own brick-built model of the mighty Colosseum with this engaging and rewarding LEGO® Colosseum (10276) model kit for adults.
With an astounding 9,036 pieces, this Colosseum model is the biggest LEGO® set ever (as of November 2020), providing hours of relaxation for adults who love building sets.
Anyone with a passion for architecture models will appreciate the amazing detail packed into this Colosseum souvenir. With 3 stories, the model is adorned with columns of the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders.
If you’re looking for special gifts for architecture fans or history lovers, this building set is a great choice, providing hours of hands-on building experiences with a stunning Colosseum model to display.
This Colosseum architecture model measures over 10.5” (27cm) high, 20.5” (52cm) wide, and 23.5” (59cm) deep. With 9,036 pieces it’s one of the biggest LEGO® sets in the world but is easy to lift and turn.
In case you missed it, LEGO has uploaded a designer video for its latest LEGO Ideas set, the LEGO Ideas 123 Sesame Street (21324). LEGO Designer Ollie Gregory, together with Sam Johnson, LEGO Creative Lead, and LEGO Graphic Designer Crystal Fontan gives us a tour in this official LEGO version of the iconic New York apartment building in 123 Sesame Street. Watch this.
This set gives tribute to the classic US children’s television show that started it all. It features a ton of references that adult fans of the show will surely catch. We have Big Bird’s Nest, Abby Cadabby’s Garden, Elmo’s Bedroom, Bert and Ernie’s Bedroom, Cookie Monster’s Monsterpiece Theater, and Mr. Hooper’s Store among many others. There’s also an easter egg reference hidden in Elmo’s room that shows a micro build replica of the LEGO Thatcher Perkins Locomotive (396) released in 1976.
Seldom does a new LEGO Ideas set get’s the green light in having new LEGO pieces, and the 123 Sesame Street (21324) is an exception. All five main minifigures in this set are made from new LEGO elements, such as the minifig heads for Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, Cookie Monster, and Elmo.
New printed elements also include the famous Sesame Street sign, a printed 1×2 brick with the 123 address of the building, a clear minifigure head for Dorothy’s goldfish bowl, a printed ball element for Oscar the Grouch, and a printed heart element for his pet Slimy. There’s also a total of 22 stickers in this set, among which includes a pretty neat homage to Ivan Guerrero, the LEGO fan designer behind this set. This particular sticker is found in Elmo’s room, featuring a letter written by Elmo to his friend Ivan.
One of the sticker sheet for the LEGO Ideas 123 Sesame Street features a pretty cool reference to LEGO fan designer Ivan Guerrero.
The LEGO Ideas 123 Sesame Street (21324) is currently available at LEGO Shop@Home and your nearest LEGO brand store retailing for $120. It’s an 18+ set that comes in at 1,367 and features its first-ever collection of Muppets inspired minifigures. So what do you think of this latest LEGO Ideas set? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
After several months of speculation on a possible LEGO tie-in for the upcoming Ghostbusters: Afterlife film, LEGO has now broken its silence and has finally revealed the LEGO Creator Expert Ghostbusters ECTO-1 (10274).
Coming in at 2,352 pieces, this largest and most detailed brick replica of the iconic 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance recreates this classic vehicle straight from its ghostbusting days in the 80s. For the first time ever, LEGO has opted to recreate this pop-culture symbol in all its glory, and in an aptly scaled set that surely deserves a premium spot in any LEGO collection. This is a long time coming, considering that the very first LEGO set that accurately portrayed this legendary vehicle was released 6 years ago in the likes of the LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters ECTO-1 (21108). I did not count the LEGO Ghostbusters ECTO-1 & 2 (75828) as a proper predecessor considering how it heavily modified the original ECTO-1 – plus considering the fact that its tie-in film back in 2016 did not pan out well with fans.
The current LEGO Creator Expert Ghostbusters ECTO-1 (10274) is expected to retail for $199.99 once it is made available to the public on November 15, ahead of the Ghostbusters: Afterlife cinematic release in June 2021.
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2,352 pieces | $199.99 | Available starting November 15, 2020
If you’re a Ghostbusters™ fan, we’ve got just the thing for you – the LEGO® Ghostbusters ECTO-1! Bust the stress out of everyday life and indulge in some quality me time as you build a LEGO version of the converted 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance from the Ghostbusters movies.
Spookily good details Based on the Ghostbusters: Afterlife movie version, this ECTO-1 model features working steering, a trapdoor, ghost trap, an extending rear gunner seat, proton pack and cool details from the original car such as the iconic Ghostbusters logo.
A building project for you You don’t need a collection of LEGO sets to enjoy this buildable model car kit. You just need some table space and maybe some Ghostbusters tunes playing in the background. This LEGO car set is part of a collection of inspiring LEGO building kits for adults who love great design. It also makes a great Ghostbusters gift for yourself or the model car builder in your life who’s looking for their next project.
This is the ultimate ECTO-1 building kit for fans of LEGO® bricks and Ghostbusters™ looking to build their next model car or simply relax with an immersive hands-on hobby project.
This is no Ghostbusters™ toy. It’s a car kit for adults with working steering, trapdoor with ghost trap, an extending gunner seat, plus a moving ghost sniffer and other paranormal detection equipment.
Are you all about the details? With pieces like a curved windshield, modular steering wheel and brick with Ghostbusters™ deco, this authentically detailed set will look great in your home or office.
Ideal for Ghostbusters™ fans and LEGO® lovers alike, this ECTO-1 model car gives hours of enjoyment and a building experience that will appeal to adults. It makes a great gift for anyone who’d love a model car to build.
Measuring over 8” (22.5cm) high, 18” (47cm) long and 6” (16.5cm) wide, ECTO-1 is packed with authentic details that you’ll be proud to display.
LEGO has released an accompanying designer video that shows us the many intricate details and cool, hidden features that comes with the now available, LEGO Batman 1989 Batwing (76161). Senior LEGO Designer Adam Grabowski gives us a closer look at what we can expect from this premium collectible set. Watch the video below.
Similar to last year’s LEGO Batman 1989 Batmobile (76139), the Batwing takes its cue from Tim Burton’s late 80s vision of the Dark Knight and gives it a LEGO twist that fans can clearly identify. Coming in at 2,363 pieces this accurate, centerpiece brick rendition of the 1989 Batwing is the first model to be capable of being displayed as a wall-mounted set. Thanks to a new wall hanger element that was first introduced in the LEGO Art theme, this version of the LEGO Batwing can be securely mounted on a wall despite its massive size and weight. According to Adam, this particular Technic piece is also quite concealed within the build which also prevents the set from accidentally slipping or dropping from its mount giving it an impressive, seamless display.
This new Technic piece, a wall hanger element 6302094, allows the LEGO Batman 1989 Batwing (76161) to be securely mounted on a wall.
The set also comes with an info plate and three limited-edition minifigures: Batman and his exclusive one-piece rubber cowl and cape, a mime version of the Joker, and Lawrence the Boombox Goon. Other than last year’s Batmobile (76139), this minifigure version of the Caped Crusader can only be found in this 18+ set, giving it a more exclusive feel.
The LEGO Batman 1989 Batwing (76161) is currently available for $199.99 over at LEGO Shop@Home and in your nearest LEGO brand store. Check out the set’s official product description below. You may also click the following affiliate link if you wish to check out the rest of the set’s details and photos.
This is no kid’s toy. If you’re serious about BATMAN™, comic book superheroes, or making cool models, this LEGO® DC BATMAN 1989 Batwing is for you!
Batwing construction project Recreate the authentic detail and gothic elegance of BATMAN’s iconic aircraft, the Batwing, with this LEGO brick build-and-display model. The impressive reproduction features realistic details, a removable canopy, full interior, poseable flaps, and a new special brick that will allow you to mount and display your model on your wall. There’s also a stand, nameplate, and 3 minifigures – BATMAN™, THE JOKER™, and a Lawrence the Boombox Goon™ – to create an impressive setting for your model.
LEGO brick model-making kits Escape the busy world for a moment and discover the joy of creative construction with adult LEGO building sets. Satisfying to build and stunning to display, adult LEGO kits make great birthday gifts, holiday presents, and personal treats for anyone interested in model making or comic culture.
Indulge your passion for the Caped Crusader™ with the LEGO® DC BATMAN™ 1989 Batwing. If you’re an adult Batman fan or a model-building enthusiast, this buildable display model of the Batwing is for you!
The iconic style of the Batwing from the 1989 BATMAN™ movie is enhanced by a sturdy stand, nameplate, and 3 minifigures: BATMAN, THE JOKER™, and a Boombox goon.
This challenging and rewarding building project provides an engrossing and stress-relieving break from the real world – and will look great when displayed on the wall or on its stand in your home or workplace.
Any superhero or LEGO® fan will love this 2,363-piece construction kit. Whether you buy it for yourself, as a birthday gift, or a holiday present, the LEGO Batwing model is sure to deliver hours of enjoyment.
Measuring over 4” (11cm) high, 20” (52cm) long, and 22” (58cm) wide, the LEGO® DC BATMAN™ 1989 Batwing looks stunning on its stand and when attached to the wall.
