Category: Promotional

Check Out These LEGO MAR10 Day Double VIP Points and Huge Discounts

LEGO is joining the rest of the Nintendo fandom in celebrating World MAR10 Day. And aside from revealing a new and upcoming expansion set, plus an official LEGO Donkey Kong build, LEGO is giving us more value for our money with these LEGO MAR10 Day Double VIP points and great discounts.

Lest you forget, we still have until March 12 to enjoy Double VIP points for any LEGO Super Mario sets currently available at LEGO.com and in LEGO brand stores. You also get huge discounts of as much as 30% off, even for hard-to-find sets. Check out some of the heavily discounted LEGO Super Mario sets by clicking on their respective affiliate links below. Just a quick note: in case you’ll make a purchase through these links, we also receive a small commission to help us keep our blog site up and running.

Be sure to make the most out of these LEGO MAR10 Day promos, and enjoy the double VIP points and discounts that are waiting for you until March 12. Happy MAR10 Day everyone!

71397 Luigi’s Mansion™ Lab and Poltergust Expansion Set

179 pieces | $29.99 $23.99 (20% off) 

LEGO MAR10 Day

Add ghost-catching fun to the LEGO® Super Mario™ universe with the Luigi’s Mansion™ Lab and Poltergust Expansion Set (71397). This hot gift toy for trendsetting kids aged 6 and up features a Poltergust for LEGO® Luigi™ (figure not included) with a choice of normal nozzle or Strobulb to attach to it, plus a start plate and a lab machine offering digital coin rewards. Press the button to activate the Poltergust to defeat the enemy Gold Ghost figure. (Note: the 71387 or 71360 Starter Course is required for interactive play.)

 

71396 Bowser Jr.’s Clown Car Expansion Set

84 pieces | $9.99 $7.99 (20% off)

Lift off for extra LEGO® Super Mario™ action with Bowser Jr.’s Clown Car Expansion Set (71396) for ages 6 and up. It features a brick-built version of the Junior Clown Car, plus a LEGO toy figure of a Bob-omb for children to add to their Starter Course. Place LEGO® Mario™ and/or LEGO® Luigi™ (figures not included) in the Junior Clown Car and fly it around to collect digital coins. (Note: the 71360 or 71387 Starter Course is required for interactive play.)

 

71390 Reznor Knockdown Expansion Set

862 pieces | $69.99 $48.99 (30% off)

Make the LEGO® Super Mario™ universe extra exciting for kids with this Reznor Knockdown Expansion Set (71390). It features buildable rotating platforms that spin by turning LEGO® Mario™ and/or LEGO® Luigi™ (figures not included) on the connected stand. Use the Skewer to knock the 2 Reznor figures off the rotating platforms and rescue the Blue Toad from the top. The set also includes a seesawing Grrrol, ? Block and a Special Pipe: Speed Run for speed challenges. (Note: the 71360 or 71387 Starter Course is required for play.)

 

71388 Boss Sumo Bro Topple Tower Expansion Set

231 pieces | $29.99 $20.99 (30% off)

Let kids add another fun challenge to their LEGO® Super Mario™ universe with this Boss Sumo Bro Topple Tower Expansion Set (71388). It features a tower that is rocked by LEGO® Mario™ and/or LEGO® Luigi™ (figures not included) stomping on the levers at its base. It can be built to varying heights, and a Super Star Block is revealed when Boss Sumo Bro is toppled. The set also includes a Crowber figure. (Note: the 71360 or 71387 Starter Course is required for interactive play.)

 

LEGO Easter Basket (40587) Is Our Next GWP Set

LEGO is also gearing up for this year’s Easter celebrations, as it updates its online shopping portal to include this year’s next promotional. The uber-cute LEGO Easter Basket (40587) is our next gift-with-purchase (GWP) set that you may not want to miss.

This 368-piece promotional gift features a cute brick bunny inside a basket full of flowers. The bunny itself comes with a pair of poseable ears and a moveable head for a more wide and dynamic range of display features. Personally, I believe this is one of the best LEGO Seasonal sets out there in terms of aesthetics.

There’s no word yet on when this promo item will be offered and at what price point. However, fellow LEGO fan site Hoth Bricks speculate that it may be offered sometime between March 16 to April 9 just in time for this year’s LEGO Easter festivities.

In the meantime, check out the following product description and official images of the LEGO Easter Basket (40587).

LEGO Easter Basket (40587)

368 pieces | Valued at $19.99 | Gift-with-purchase set

Mark Easter and the arrival of spring with this adorable LEGO® Easter Basket (40587). See the cute Easter bunny hiding in a little brown gift basket of colorful spring flowers. The bunny’s head rotates and the ears bend. The model makes a sweet display piece to add to your Easter decorations or an Easter gift for kids aged 9 and up, as well as teens and adults.

  • Build a tribute to Easter – Create a LEGO® addition to your Easter decorations with this buildable LEGO Easter Basket (40587) gift
  • Springtime is here – Celebrate the arrival of a new season with a displayable model set that also makes a great Easter gift for kids aged 9 and up, as well as teens and adults
  • Dimensions – Model measures over 5 in. (13 cm) high, 4 in. (11 cm) wide and 3 in. (9 cm) deep

More Details on How to Get the LEGO Icons Moving Truck (40586) GWP Set

Earlier last week, LEGO.com officially revealed the next gift-with-purchase set that we can expect following its LEGO City 4×4 Off-Road Ambulance Rescue (40582) promotional set. And if you’re looking forward to having the LEGO Icons Moving Truck (40586) added to your latest modular set or any original creation in particular, then you’ll be glad to know that LEGO has already published the details on how we can get it.

As seen on LEGO.com’s Store Finder page, we can now confirm that you can have the LEGO Icons Moving Truck added to your shopping cart for free when your LEGO purchase totals $180 and more.

The promo will run from February 21 to March 3, 2023, or until supplies last. What is great about this promo is that it does not limit your qualifying purchase to any particular LEGO product or theme, unlike the recent LEGO City 4×4 Off-Road Ambulance. And because you’re not limited to any particular product, it means you have more flexibility in choosing your desired LEGO sets, especially those that are expected to be released starting March 1 such as the latest wave of LEGO Star Wars Helmets, Speed Champions sets, Disney BrickHeadz, and more. But if you’re still holding out on your bricks for this year’s modular set in the like of the LEGO Icons Jazz Club (10312), then it’s a great choice as well.

In case you missed my initial post on this promotional item, you may check out the details of the LEGO Icons Moving Truck (40586) below.

LEGO Icons Moving Truck (40586)

301 pieces | Valued at $24.99 | Gift-with-purchase set available from February 21 to March 3, 2023.

LEGO Icons Moving Truck

Introducing the LEGO® Icons Moving Truck (40586) building set, an immersive project for adults that’s sure to deliver hours of enjoyment. The set includes 2 LEGO minifigure movers who are on their way to deliver furniture to a jazz club. You can switch the minifigures’ expressions to tell fun stories, and the van has a removable roof and opening doors so you can fit all the accessories – including a jukebox and a piano – inside. Display your model as an eye-catching addition to any office or home.

  • Build a moving truck – A detailed moving truck that features a removable roof and opening doors; everything included in the set fits inside the truck
  • Meet the characters – The set comes with 2 LEGO® minifigure movers and furniture including a jukebox, piano and dresser
  • Dimensions – This product measures over 4 in. (9 cm) high, 2 in. (5 cm) long and 6 in. (15 cm) wide

 

LEGO Icons Moving Truck (40586) Promotional Set Officially Revealed

Last week, a new promotional or gift-with-purchase set was spotted in the wild in the form of the LEGO Icons Moving Truck (40586). Though we only had a glimpse of its box art, it’s nice to know that LEGO has finally given us an official reveal of this freebie, and what it has to offer.

We’re still waiting for more details on how you can have this set and of its purchasing conditions. But since LEGO is offering another promotional set in the form of the LEGO City 4×4 Off-Road Ambulance Rescue (40582) from February 10-27, 2023, then we can somewhat expect the Moving Truck to follow soon.

The LEGO Icons Moving Truck (40586) is a perfect companion to the LEGO Icons Jazz Club. And if you’re planning to purchase the latter anytime soon, then it will be wise to wait a bit and to time your next LEGO purchase when the Moving Truck is offered as a free promotional item. In case you need to know, the building instructions for this set have also been uploaded by LEGO if you want to take a look.

Check out these official images below, including the Moving Truck’s product description.

LEGO Icons Moving Truck (40586)

301 pieces | $24.99 | Coming soon

Introducing the LEGO® Icons Moving Truck (40586) building set, an immersive project for adults that’s sure to deliver hours of enjoyment. The set includes 2 LEGO minifigure movers who are on their way to deliver furniture to a jazz club. You can switch the minifigures’ expressions to tell fun stories, and the van has a removable roof and opening doors so you can fit all the accessories – including a jukebox and a piano – inside. Display your model as an eye-catching addition to any office or home.

  • Build a moving truck – A detailed moving truck that features a removable roof and opening doors; everything included in the set fits inside the truck
  • Meet the characters – The set comes with 2 LEGO® minifigure movers and furniture including a jukebox, piano and dresser
  • Dimensions – This product measures over 4 in. (9 cm) high, 2 in. (5 cm) long and 6 in. (15 cm) wide

LEGO Architecture World of Wonders (40585) GWP Set Coming Soon

LEGO.com’s customer service portal, particularly its building instructions page, may have given us a glimpse of the next gift-with-purchase we can expect any time soon. The LEGO Architecture World of Wonders (40585) set is the next LEGO promotional set that fans of the Architecture theme may want to add to their collection.

UPDATE (February 2, 2023): The LEGO  World of Wonders (40585) is now listed at LEGO’s VIP Rewards Center. For 2,700 VIP points, you can redeem a promo code that you can use for the next 60 days if you’re planning to make any LEGO purchases any time soon. If you’re looking forward to some of the March and April sets, while bagging this exclusive freebie at the same time, then planning your next purchase ahead will all be worth it. 

First is the LEGO World of Wonders (40585) which costs 2,700 points. The other gift is the Birthday Diorama (40584) which costs 2,100 points to get. Once you redeem the codes, you’ll have 60 days to use them so if there isn’t any catching your eye this month, you can wait until March when the next larger release schedule is happening.

Though there are no specifics yet regarding when and how to claim it, the LEGO Architecture World of Wonders (40585) microscale model is expected to weigh in at 382 pieces and features some of the world’s new Seven Wonders of the World.  This freebie of a set features miniature brick-built replicas of The Parthenon, The Great Wall of China, Al-Khazneh, and the Taj Mahal.

LEGO World of Wonders

To date, the LEGO Architecture theme has produced replicas of some of these new wonders of the world. And it’s cool to see how LEGO designers captured the likes of the LEGO Architecture Great Wall of China (21041) and Taj Mahal (21056) sets into microscale formats with this latest promotional offering. I am a fan of microscale models, so I’m looking forward to seeing this gift-with-purchase up close and personal. I hope LEGO will throw in some printed tiles instead of stickers for a premium GWP set like this one.

Currently, there is no official product listing for this new promotional set aside to this link pointing at its building instructions. But given its value and features, I say this will definitely come at a higher price point for qualifying purchases. I’ll keep this updated once new information comes in.

Here’s How You Can Get Your LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) GWP Set

Last week, the LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) GWP set was revealed to be the next gift-with-purchase set. However, LEGO is still keeping this under wraps considering that we still have several promotional sets that are still active, particularly the LEGO Year of the Rabbit (40575). If you’re looking to bag this one, you have until tomorrow, January 25, to avail of this set with qualifying purchases. But if you’ve set your sights on getting the latest Bionicle set, then read on because LEGO has released the details on how to get them.

In an email sent by the company to all LEGO affiliates, we now know when and how to avail of the  LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) gift-with-purchase set. There has been plenty of mixed reactions regarding this one, but still, it’s great to see LEGO offering this classic theme back to AFOLs who grew up with the Bionicle theme.

From January 27 to February 9, 2023, you can have the LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) GWP set for free for a minimum qualifying purchase of any LEGO City, Monkie Kid, Ninjago, Friends, DOTS, Creator 3-in-1, and Classic sets worth $95 above. As it seems, LEGO is giving its non-licensed themes a boost during the next few weeks.

Valued at $17, the said Bionicle promotional has a lower spending limit than previous ones. For example, the LEGO Houses of the World (40583) has a qualifying purchase of $250 or more for you to avail of it. The LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser (40580) also has a higher qualifying purchase of $190 and more when offered during the first two weeks of January.

The LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) GWP set promo is not yet live over at LEGO’s Offers and Promotions page, but we can expect this to be up in the next couple of days. Here’s another look at what we can expect from this classic throwback set.

LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581)

219 pieces | $16.99 | Coming soon as a gift-with-purchase set

In 2001, The LEGO Group introduced a new theme that would become a sensation: BIONICLE®. This story of mighty heroes with elemental powers took the world by storm, inspiring comics, novels, and movies. Now two of the theme’s most popular characters return with this LEGO® Icons BIONICLE Tahu and Takua (40581) set. The articulated action figures come with a fire sword and a disc-thrower accessory. The set also includes a lava display stand, so you can pay tribute to BIONICLE in your home or office.

  • Get reacquainted with heroes – Tahu and Takua are articulated action figures of iconic heroes from the LEGO® BIONICLE® theme, complete with a fire sword and a disc thrower.
  • Watch them surf on lava – The set includes a lava display stand, allowing the duo to surf on the rivers of molten lava that flow from the Mangai volcano.
  • Dimensions – This product measures over 5 in. (13 cm) high and 2 in. (6 cm) wide.

Build Your Very Own LEGO God of Fortune to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Water Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac. And LEGO Singapore joins in the celebration by offering a regional exclusive promo LEGO God of Fortune brick-built mini statue.

Thanks to information provided by the Brickfinder, we get to see the intricacies of this miniature collectible. As it is, the LEGO God of Fortune is a gift-with-purchase set offered at Suntec City Mall in the famed Lion City. For every single-receipt purchase made at Suntec City Mall worth SGD $388 and above, you get to bring home this 132-piece giveaway. Some other conditions are attached to this promo, as you can see below.

Image courtesy of the Brickfinder.

Frankly, the purchase price point for this set might be a bit high. But as the Brickfinder mentions, this is a stackable promo. This means you also get to bring home for free other LEGO promos (such as the LEGO Year of the Rabbit and the LEGO Lunar New Year VIP Add-On Pack) during this time if you buy LEGO in Suntec City Mall.

And if you’re on the other side of the globe now, you can also have the chance to build your very own LEGO God of Fortune. You may download the building instructions here and check if you have the necessary parts to recreate this freebie. There seem to be no exclusive elements on this set, so you can check with your current LEGO collection if you have the parts available.

Image courtesy of the Brickfinder.

If you’re unfamiliar with this deity, this Chinese God of Fortune also comes by the name Caishen. He is said to bring good luck and prosperity to celebrate the new year.

LEGO Designers Share the Inspiration Behind the LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) GWP Set

The LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) GWP or gift-with-purchase set was revealed last week. And in case you missed it, it will be our next promotional set from January 27 to February 9 with a single-receipt qualifying purchase of LEGO products worth $100 and more.

The next gift-with-purchase set will be the LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581). 

Frankly, the reveal was welcomed with mixed reactions from LEGO adult fans of the classic theme. You just need to read some of the comments on our Facebook page to get a sense of the response.

To help long-time fans of the LEGO Bionicle theme understand the inspiration behind this latest promotional offering, LEGO designers and fellow Bionicle aficionados Nick Vás and George Gilliatt shared on Twitter their thoughts about their creation. They showcased the intricate details and visuals of the new designs, giving fans a better understanding of their work.

Considering both Nick and George saw the start of the theme as kids, no wonder, their creativity and shared passion for the original sets made it all possible. It looks like the team never stopped building Bionicle characters; each of the prototypes shared reveals different building techniques and elements introduced by LEGO in recent years.

And it seems their days of creating Bionicle figures are far from over. The sample models recently revealed by LEGO show the various building techniques and pieces other designers implemented to give this latest Bionicle a modern look. Here are some of the MOCs or prototypes other designers created over the years.

LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581)
Image courtesy of Nick Vás via Twitter.
LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581)
Image courtesy of Nick Vás via Twitter.
Image courtesy of Nick Vás via Twitter.

I have to say that this collection of masks will be an instant hit among LEGO Bionicle fans if they were made to become actual LEGO sets. It’s not a long shot to consider since LEGO already came up with a similar series in the likes of the LEGO Brick Sketches.

Image courtesy of Nick Vás via Twitter.

In creating the final model for the LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581), six initial designs were considered that highlight the original members of the Toa Mata. Eventually, the legendary Toa of Fire was considered to represent the theme to a whole new generation of LEGO fans.

All original members of the Toa Mata rendered using some Technic parts. Image courtesy of Nick Vás via Twitter.
The Toa of Fire gets the nod as the next LEGO GWP set. Image courtesy of Nick Vás via Twitter.

Another point to consider is their iconic masks. The masks of the Bionicle sets in 2001 were considered the most captivating aspect of the sets. And since production for these collectible parts is no longer available, Nick and George need to work their way around with available pieces. Nick also consulted the LEGO fan community on how people would like to see the theme again after more than 20 years. Here are some of the designs that they drew inspiration from.

You may love it or hate it, but certainly, the LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) GWP set is a culmination of what fans and designers would like to somewhat see in the theme’s modern iteration. It may not be as close to the original sets we grew up with, considering that Nick and George are limited to certain parts since they need to develop a promotional set. But who knows? Maybe LEGO has something similar or a full-size Bionicle set in the works? I will not be surprised if LEGO decides to go this route considering the recent revival of classic sets targeted at adult fans of LEGO.

If we saw the comeback of the Castles, and Space themes in the form of the LEGO Icons  Lion Knights’ Castle (10305), and Galaxy Explorer (10497), then it’s not impossible to consider that another LEGO Bionicle set might be on the horizon.

So what do you think of this latest LEGO Bionicle promotional set? Do you think it truly captures the theme as we knew them decades ago? Let me know what you think in the comments below.

LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) GWP Set Revealed!

LEGO seems to be on a roll with its recent reveals of gift-with-purchase or GWP sets. And this time, LEGO has revealed another one that fans of the classic Bionicle theme will be glad to have. The LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) has been listed and officially revealed at LEGO.com and is said to be available as a promotional set from January 27 to February 9, 2023.

Tagged as an 18+ set, this LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581) promotional set intends to appeal to adult LEGO fans of the classic theme. Coming in at 219 pieces, the set is valued at $16.99 and features two of the theme’s iconic characters. LEGO is yet to announce the purchase price point for this promo. But if we compare this to another classic promotional released recently, like the LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser, for example, we can assume that the upcoming Bionicle-inspired GWP will somewhat require a qualifying LEGO purchase between $100 or so.

For now, let’s take a look at what to expect from this promotional set. Check out its official images and product description below. I’ll update this post once more info comes in.

LEGO Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581)

219 pieces | $16.99 | Coming soon as a gift-with-purchase set

In 2001, The LEGO Group introduced a new theme that would become a sensation: BIONICLE®. This story of mighty heroes with elemental powers took the world by storm, inspiring comics, novels, and movies. Now two of the theme’s most popular characters return with this LEGO® Icons BIONICLE Tahu and Takua (40581) set. The articulated action figures come with a fire sword and a disc-thrower accessory. The set also includes a lava display stand, so you can pay tribute to BIONICLE in your home or office.

  • Get reacquainted with heroes – Tahu and Takua are articulated action figures of iconic heroes from the LEGO® BIONICLE® theme, complete with a fire sword and a disc thrower.
  • Watch them surf on lava – The set includes a lava display stand, allowing the duo to surf on the rivers of molten lava that flow from the Mangai volcano.
  • Dimensions – This product measures over 5 in. (13 cm) high and 2 in. (6 cm) wide.

New LEGO Promos and GWP Sets Now Up!

In case you missed it, several LEGO promos and GWP or gift-with-purchase sets are now over at LEGO’s home shopping portal and all LEGO stores. Now that the LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser (40580) promotional set has finally concluded, we can expect 2 additional GWP sets to be around (until supplies last) starting January 15 to 25, 2023.

The LEGO Year of the Rabbit (40575) can be yours for a minimum single-receipt qualifying purchase of any LEGO products worth $85 and more. This LEGO promotion is the 9th Chinese zodiac-inspired set from the seasonal series, so if you’re a completionist and wish to collect all these brick-built collectibles, you better not miss out on this one.

If you’re a LEGO VIP member, you are also in for another exclusive treat. Starting this week until the end of the month, there are two promos and GWP sets that you can bag for free with qualifying purchases. The LEGO Houses of the World 1 (40583) is presumably the first in the series of several culturally inspired brick-built home dioramas. Coming in 348 pieces, this LEGO VIP-exclusive set comes with a rather high price point in order to claim. For a single-receipt purchase of any LEGO products worth $250 and more, this freebie will be automatically added to your bag as well.

And to continue the Lunar New Year festivities, LEGO VIP members can also expect to have the  LEGO Lunar New Year VIP Add-On Pack (40605). This LEGO promotion features an awesome selection of seasonal LEGO pieces offered in variant colors such as recolored lantern pieces, and minifigures accessories, including a couple of rabbit figures. You can have this freebie automatically added to your cart for a minimum single-receipt LEGO purchase worth $50 or more.

 

I have to admit that getting LEGO Houses of the World 1 (40583) may prove to be a bit pricy if you’re looking forward to collecting and completing its series. But if you have your LEGO budget ready for this month, then it’s still nice to see this collectible added to your cart for free.  And since LEGO has already confirmed that there will be three more sets under this theme, then we better be ready for some serious LEGO spending.

For more info about these LEGO promos and GWP sets, be sure to visit LEGO.com.