LEGO Trains 40th Anniversary Set (40370) Listed at LEGO Shop@Home

Well, this one flew right off the shelf pretty fast. LEGO Shop@Home has briefly listed the LEGO Trains 40th Anniversary Set (40370) and it was just sold out in a matter of minutes.

If you recall, this set has been launched as a gift-with-purchase (GWP) set during the first quarter of the year as part of LEGO’s 40th-year celebration of its Trains theme.  And for a very limited time – which I surmise depends on its availability – the LEGO Trains 40th Anniversary set was made available for sale for $19.99 over at LEGO Shop@Home in the US. And as expected, in just a matter of minutes, this commemorative set was instantly sold out.

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There’s was no particular product description mentioned on its product page as of to date, except for the same details that were mentioned when it was posted as a promotional item back in March. LEGO has not released any statement yet if we will still see this set back for sale, or if it is really only a one-time deal.

For now, in case you still missed out on this collectible set, you may just want to try and build one of your own since LEGO has posted the set’s building instructions online. There are no unique pieces as it seems, save for the stickers and the exclusive train operator minifigure that comes with it. Here is the set’s parts inventory if in case you want to check if you have the necessary parts available.

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Let me know in the comments below if you managed to get this one, and share your impressions about this LEGO Trains commemorative set.

Be Sure To Catch These LEGO Promotional Items This December

The holiday season is now in full swing and while perhaps most of us are waiting for the arrival of some of 2021’s most anticipated sets like the upcoming LEGO Creator Expert Police Station modular set, you might want to draft your end-of-the-year LEGO shopping list and bag these neat LEGO promotional items this December.

LEGO Shop@Home in the US has just updated its offers and promotions page to now include not one, but three LEGO promotional items that will be added to your cart for free with LEGO qualifying purchases that you’ll make this month.

LEGO Seasonal Ice Skating Rink (40416)

304 pieces | Available from December 1 to 12, 2020 or while supplies last

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This year’s holiday seasonal freebie now comes in the form of a playable skating rink. As a fan of minifig vignettes, I love the way how designers cleverly used the splat-gear pieces to make the minifigure skaters circle the ice skating rink. The choice of color is also perfect in my opinion as it captures the holiday fun of playing outdoors. Coming in at 304 pieces, this freebie also comes with 2 minifigures, some pine trees, a small stall, and a mini fountain of sorts at the center of the build. This promotional item will be added to your cart for a single-receipt purchase of any LEGO product(s) worth $150 and above. This promo will end by next week December 12, so be sure to plan your next LEGO purchase before then if you wish to bag this one.

 

LEGO Disney Frozen 2 Olaf’s Traveling Sleigh (40361)

97 pieces | Available from December 1 to 31, 2020 or while supplies last

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This next freebie is not entirely new since it was already offered before in 2019 as one of the LEGO promotional items to promote the launch of  LEGO Disney Frozen 2 sets. However, if you missed out on Olaf’s Traveling Sleigh (40361) during that time, then here’s your chance to get it for free. For every single-receipt purchase of any of the following LEGO Disney Frozen 2 sets – 41164, 41165, 41166, 41167, 41168, 41169, and 43172 – worth $50 and above, you’ll have Disney’s most adorable snowman added to your cart for free. The set comes in at 97 pieces, and a great way to get Olaf’s minifigure for free.

 

LEGO Star Wars BB-8 (40288) polybag

48 pieces | Available from December 1 to 31, 2020 or while supplies last

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Here’s another opportunity to bag a missed promotional, in case you missed this one back in 2018. The LEGO Star Wars BB-8 (40288) polybag was also one of the LEGO promotional items that were launched as a way of celebrating 2018’s LEGO May the 4th celebrations. This mini-build of BB-8 has proven to be quite popular that LEGO opted to do a re-run of this promo in October of the same year. And if for some reason you still missed out on this polybag freebie, then here’s your chance to bag this one. Coming in at 48 pieces, the LEGO Star Wars BB-8 will be available throughout December or while supplies last. It will be yours free for every single-receipt qualifying purchases of any LEGO Star Wars products worth $40 and above.

 

Needless to say, these freebies are nice little gifts that LEGO has in store for us this month. Just be sure to check with LEGO Shop@Home or with the LEGO brand store nearest you. Happy holidays and keep on building!

LEGO Creator Expert Police Station (10278) Launches in January 2021

After teasing at its arrival earlier this week, LEGO has now officially introduced its next modular set slated to be released in January 2021. The LEGO Creator Expert Police Station (10278) is now listed over at LEGO Shop@Home and is expected to retail for $199.99.

Like other modular sets of its caliber, the LEGO Creator Expert Police Station is packed with fun details and play features that adult LEGO fans will surely find endearing. The way Chris McVeigh designed the set even tells a story of the mysterious Donut Thief that managed to find his way inside the adjacent Donut Shop via a secret access route. I’m pretty excited to discover the little surprises and details in this set myself.

Read on to know more about this next modular set, and you may also click on the following affiliate link below if you wish to add this to your LEGO wishlist for 2021.

LEGO Creator Expert Police Station (10278)

2923 pieces | $199.99 | Available starting January 1, 2021

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Escape into a delicious world of deceit, detection, and donuts with this LEGO® Police Station (10278) model. Enjoy hours of immersive building as you create the three-floor police station. See the brick-built staircase wind through detailed floors that can be removed to let you explore inside. Next door is a donut shop brimming with treats and, to the other side, a newspaper kiosk.

Criminally good details
This impressive set is packed with hidden features and clever design. With an evidence locker, jail cell, interrogation room, and case board, complete with red lines connecting the clues, the police have all they need to solve the mystery. There are also several novel pieces within the set to appeal to adult LEGO fans.

A building project for you
The LEGO Police Station is part of the imaginative Modular Buildings Collection. Whether you’re building alone or with family, this is a challenge to focus the mind and an eye-catching display piece to enjoy alongside other LEGO Modular Buildings.

  • Packed with clever design features and unexpected surprises, this LEGO® Police Station (10278) model building kit is the perfect set for adults looking for a mindful project.
  • Discover stylish features with crime-busting details, including a case board with authentic red lines connecting the clues, reel-to-reel recorder, jail cell, evidence locker, and more.
  • With 2,923 pieces and 5 minifigures, including a 1940s-era police officer, there are lots to discover. Printed tiles like the billboard, telephone, and typewriter bring detailed scenes to life.
  • Ideal for true-crime fans and LEGO® lovers alike, this building kit gives hours of enjoyment and a creative experience that will appeal to adults.
  • Adult LEGO® fans will love the novel pieces in this set, including 2 pieces in ultra-rare nougat color, 4 blank animal-head pieces used for the cornice detail, and an inverted 2-color arch.
  • Measures over 14.5 in. (37 cm) high (including antennae), 10 in. (25 cm) wide, and 10 in. (25 cm) deep.

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Check Out These Images of LEGO Disney 2021 H1 Sets

Other than its wide-array of homegrown non-licensed sets (City, Creator, Friends, DOTS, etc), LEGO’s partnership with Disney is still going strong with its introduction of new-for-January 2021 sets. LEGO online retailer Van der Meulen has now published four LEGO Disney 2021 sets expected to arrive in the first half of 2021.

These sets are yet to appear on LEGO Shop@Home, but looking at these product images published by Van der Meulen, we can now have a pretty good grasp of what to expect from them.

First off, it’s quite obvious that the winner in this initial selection is the brick-version of the elemental spirit, Bruni from Frozen 2. This rendition of Bruni the Salamander is so cute like his on-screen counterpart, that I wouldn’t mind adding him to my AFOL’s collection.

LEGO also intends to continue its brick storybook adventures with Elsa’s Storybook Adventures (43189) inspired by the first Frozen film, and two upcoming LEGO Disney 2021 sets that are a nod to the more classic Disney films of The Little Mermaid, and Cinderella.

Though it wasn’t listed yet, it is interesting to note that there are rumors that LEGO will be releasing 3 or 4 sets dedicated to Walt Disney Pictures’ upcoming Raya and the Last Dragon. Though the latest animated movie is scheduled to be released in cinemas in April 2021, we might get to see some of these LEGO sets anytime soon.

For now, let’s take a look at what these sets have to offer. I’ll keep you posted once LEGO Shop@Home lists them on their site.

Bruni the Salamander (43186)

96 pieces | USD 14.99

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Elsa’s Storybook Adventures (43189)

125 pieces | USD 19.99

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Ariel’s Holiday Boat (43191)

114 pieces | USD 29.99

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Cinderella’s Royal Carriage (43192)

237 pieces | USD 39.99

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2021 LEGO Creator Expert Modular Set To Be Revealed Soon

We’re just a few days shy before we enter the last month of the year, and as is customary for LEGO, we are now in for a treat this Black Friday as we are about to witness the reveal of the upcoming 2021 LEGO Creator Expert Modular set that fans have been waiting for.

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The teaser announcement came via LEGO’s social media channel, alongside other things to expect this Black Friday such as the LEGO Creator Expert Colosseum (10276) and other LEGO sets that were popular this 2020.

Word on the brick street says that this might be a modular police station that somehow resembles a museum at the same time. It somehow follows a building design with a classic Venetian vibe. It is also said to have around 3,000 pieces, featuring three or four levels, and also a helipad. It includes five minifigures, three of which are police officers. I’m not at liberty to show any images because of obvious embargo reasons, but if you don’t mind the spoilers, here’s a link to that image courtesy of eagle-eyed fans over at Eurobricks. This image was supposedly taken from a third-party retailer who is all too eager to share the details of this new 2021 LEGO Creator Expert Modular Set.

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The anticipated 2021 LEGO Creator Expert Modular set is said to be a police station. We’ll just have to wait and see if it is the case.

If such is the case, then having a police station is a nice addition to your sprawling LEGO City/Modular creation. I also like the fact that the LEGO designers behind this set opted for a classic Venetian-like approach (Brickset guesses that it is Chris McVeigh who is behind this set) for this next modular offering. This sets it apart from other LEGO City Police buildings that show a modern architectural design befitting of the LEGO City theme.

This upcoming 2021 LEGO Creator Expert Modular Set is slated to be revealed as part of LEGO’s Black Friday Showcase which will stream on Facebook at 10 AM EST/3 PM GMT/4 PM CET. Be sure to keep tabs on LEGO’s social media pages, and here at our blog site for more updates.

LEGO Shop@Home Implements A Queuing System in Time For Black Friday

We’re just literally counting the hours on this side of the globe before LEGO Shop@Home’s Black Friday deals go live. However, you might have to add a healthy amount of patience as you go through LEGO’s online shopping portal. Because as it turns out, it seems that LEGO has implemented a sort of queuing system to manage the high volume of site visits that the portal is currently having.

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And this queuing system seems to be global – Brickset also shares the same observation over at LEGO’s UK portal, and even in Australia. In some parts of the US, even though Black Friday deals have not gone live yet, the same thing can be observed. In fact, as I am writing this, I am visitor #1409 out of 2,560 people waiting online to visit the portal. It’s a good 10 minutes wait before the site refreshes again and I’m allowed access.

As far as I can recall, this is the first time that I have experienced this kind of site visitor management system over at LEGO Shop@Home. I’m not really sure if I’ll be happy about it or what, but I guess this is an expected consequence of the pandemic considering that many of us are now forced to shop for our Black Friday deals at the safety of our homes. Yeah, it’s a bit troublesome to experience this kind of virtual queuing, but in the long run, the safety that it provides in this time of pandemic is something that is welcomed.

If given the opportunity, I’ll try to make another post to share some of the hottest LEGO Black Friday deals out there, and other freebies that may follow. So be sure to stay tuned.

More 2021 LEGO Art Sets Scheduled to Arrive in January

Two months ago, we saw the arrival of the LEGO Art theme that caters to older LEGO fans who are into creating brick-inspired mosaics. This latest line of LEGO 18+ sets features some of the most endearing pop icons from the music and film industry, now immortalized in LEGO Art form. And this time around, we can expect more 2021 LEGO Art sets to arrive on January 1st.

LEGO Shop@Home now lists two additional entries under this theme: paying homage to the classic days of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and another that taps to the Harry Potter fan inside of us.

Both of these 2021 LEGO Art sets are now listed over at LEGO’s online shopping portal, and you may now also add them to your LEGO wishlist just in time for 2021. Check out the following images below together with the sets’ respective product descriptions. You may also click on these affiliate links for more info.

LEGO Art Harry Potter Hogwarts Crests (31201)

4,249 pieces | $119.99

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Harry Potter™ fans seeking a project to reflect their passion can build 1 of 4 crests with this LEGO® Art Harry Potter Hogwarts™ Crests (31201) wall art set and enjoy a relaxing escape into an iconic world.

Stress reliever
Build a tile mosaic picture of the Hogwarts crest of your choice – Gryffindor™, Slytherin™, Hufflepuff™, or Ravenclaw™ – with this 4,249-piece wall art set. As you build, listen to the included Soundtrack and learn more about the houses and the world of Harry Potter. Ready for a change? Rebuild it into a new crest or collect all 4 sets to create the ultimate Hogwarts crest.

Creative hobbies for adults
You don’t have to be an artist or LEGO collector to appreciate the beauty and creativity of this set. Once it’s complete, you can display it with pride in your home or office. This LEGO Art set is part of a collection of building kits focused on art, music, design, and architecture, which make great gifts for any adult (including yourself) seeking a new hobby or project.

  • Reflect your love of all things Hogwarts™ with this stunning LEGO® Art Harry Potter™ Hogwarts Crests (31201) set, which lets you build and display 1 of 4 detailed house crests.
  • Escape the daily grind with this LEGO® set, featuring 4,249 pieces, including 9 canvas wall decor plates, exclusive Harry Potter™ logo tile, brick-built frame, unique hanging element, and tile tool.
  • This set immerses you in your passion for both arts and crafts and the Harry Potter™ series while you relax and recharge. With the included Soundtrack, you learn more about the houses as you build.
  • Celebrate your love of magic and adventure by building and displaying this unique mosaic wall art. To extend the stress relief, combine 4 of the sets to create the ultimate Hogwarts™ crest.
  • This piece measures over 15.5 in. (40 cm) square, has 4 building options, and makes a relaxing activity for you or any other Harry Potter™ enthusiasts in your life who also love DIY art projects.

 

LEGO Art Disney’s Mickey Mouse (31202)

2,658 pieces | $119.99

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If you’re a fan of classic Disney characters, we have a project just for you! You can build 1 of 2 wall decor portraits with this LEGO® Art ǀ Disney’s Mickey Mouse (31202) set and enjoy a creative mosaic project that offers active stress relief as you build.

LEGO relaxation for adults
Spend some rejuvenation time assembling a tile picture of either Disney’s Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse with this 2,658-piece set. As you build, listen to the included Soundtrack and learn more about the iconic characters. Up for a change? Rebuild it or collect 2 sets and create a united Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse wall decoration.

Creative possibilities
You don’t have to be an artist or LEGO collector to appreciate the creativity of this set. Once finished, display it on a wall or shelf in your home or office. This LEGO Art set is part of a unique collection of building kits focused on art, music, design, and architecture that also make a great gift for anyone (including yourself) seeking a new project.

  • Show off your love of Disney’s Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse with this stunning mosaic LEGO® Art ǀ Disney’s Mickey Mouse (31202) set. You can display the piece on your wall or shelf after creating it.
  • Enjoy a relaxing break with this LEGO® set, featuring over 2,650 pieces, including 9 canvas wall decor plates, Disney signature tile, brick-built LEGO frame, a unique hanging element, and a tile tool.
  • This set lets you relax and recharge while you focus on your appreciation for Disney’s MickeyMouse through art. With the included Soundtrack, you can learn new details as you build.
  • To push your creativity further, combine 2 of the craft hobby sets to create a special united piece, featuring Disney’s Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on a distinctive background.
  • A portrait measures over 15.5 in. (40 cm) square and offers 2 building options. It makes a meaningful gift for yourself or other Disney enthusiasts in your life who also love DIY projects.

LEGO Technic 2021 Sets Now Listed at LEGO Shop@Home

EDIT: This article has been edited to include upcoming LEGO Technic 2021 sets now listed at LEGO Shop@Home.  

After having a peek at the various LEGO 2021 sets (City, Creator, and Friends and among others) scheduled to be released next year, LEGO’s online store has now listed the following LEGO Technic sets that you can add to your brick wishlist. These include the usual 2-in sets, a couple of pull-back Monster Trucks, a newer rendition of a Jeep Wrangler, and another LEGO Technic set powered by the Control+ app. Finally, topping this list is the LEGO Technic 2021 flagship set the Ferrari 488 GTE AF Corse #51.

Check out these sets, including their official product images and description. Click on the following affiliate links below to know more.

Skid Steer Loader (42116)

140 pieces | $9.99 | Available starting January 1, 2021

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If you’re looking for a gift for kids who love construction-site role play, this LEGO® Technic™ Skid Steer Loader (42116) is sure to keep them busy. Boys and girls aged 7 and up will enjoy building the loader – and that’s just the start! Once they’ve built it, they can create endless construction adventures as they check out the vehicle’s realistic features. A 2-function bucket for scooping, operator’s cab, control panel, roll cage, and front and rear lights give kids everything they need for hours of creative play.

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When kids are ready for a new challenge, the model rebuilds into a Hot Rod. Getting started is easy because this cool toy includes Instructions PLUS. Available in the free LEGO Building Instructions app, this digital guide includes zoom and rotate tools, plus ghost mode, to help children build.

Engaging building toys
The LEGO Technic universe offers advanced building toys for young LEGO fans who are ready for their next building challenge.

  • Give young construction fans a treat with this cool LEGO® Technic™ Skid Steer Loader (42116) toy construction set. Authentic details include a bucket for lifting and scooping.
  • Kids will love building the loader before checking out all of its features, like the opening cab, a bucket that lifts and tilts, a control panel, and a roll cage. Then the model rebuilds into a Hot Rod.
  • With realistic details, this is a toy that kids will return to time and again as they role-play different adventures on the construction site, roadside, or farm.
  • If you’re looking for a gift for boys and girls aged 7 and up, this high-quality model is a great choice.
  • The Skid Steer Loader model measures over 3.5 in. (9 cm) high, 5.5 in. (14 cm) long, and 2.5 in. (6 cm) wide.

 

Race Plane (42117) 

154 pieces | $9.99 | Available starting January 1, 2021

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Bring the thrilling world of stunt planes to life with this LEGO® Technic™ Race Plane (42117). This treat for boys and girls aged 7 and up includes details like a propeller that spins when the plane is pushed along, plus opening engine covers. The eye-catching, teal, and orange color scheme with sponsor details completes a cool little gift for any occasion – it’s just like a real race plane!

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This toy airplane rebuilds into a Jet Airplane so kids can enjoy even more building fun. It’s easy to get started since this set comes with Instructions PLUS. Available in the free LEGO Building Instructions app, this interactive guide includes zoom and rotate tools, plus ghost mode, to help children build independently.

Hours of creative play
The LEGO Technic universe offers advanced building toys for young LEGO fans who are ready for their next challenge. With vehicles that look and function like the real thing, these sets offer a great introduction to engineering and mechanics.

  • Give aspiring pilots a treat with this LEGO® Technic™ Race Plane (42117) toy. With vibrant colors, sponsor details, and a spinning propeller, it looks just like the real thing.
  • There are lots of details to discover for kids who love flying toys. Check out the opening engine covers, landing gear, and spinning propeller for plane racing role play.
  • Kids will love building this durable aerobatic aircraft toy before rebuilding it into a Jet Airplane for even more creative fun.
  • Makes a great holiday or birthday gift or an anytime treat for kids aged 7 and up who love stunt plane toys.
  • The Race Plane model measures over 3 in. (9 cm) high (including propeller), 7 in. (18 cm) long, and 9 in. (23 cm) wide.

 

Monster Jam Grave Digger (42118)

212 pieces | $19.99 | Available starting January 1, 2021

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Looking for a fun toy or gift for boys and girls who love Monster Jam® trucks? The LEGO® Technic™ Monster Jam Grave Digger® 42118 pull-back truck is packed with features that kids will love. Authentic touches include Grave Digger graphics with ghost and fire details, plus huge tires, a movable flag, and red headlights. See the exciting world of Monster Jam come to life as kids recreate the epic stunts of one of the most famous and iconic monster trucks of all time.

Awesome 2-in-1 toy
Time for a new challenge? Great news! The Grave Digger model rebuilds into an off-road buggy for even more building fun. Check out the free LEGO Building Instructions app to find Instructions PLUS. This interactive guide includes zoom and rotate tools to help kids get building.

Inspiring the next generation of engineers
With vehicles that look and function like the real thing, the LEGO Technic universe offers a great introduction to engineering and mechanics for young LEGO fans.

  • Let monster truck fans recreate favorite stunts with the LEGO® Technic™ Monster Jam® Grave Digger®(42118) building kit. Authentic features include huge tires, sticker details, and more.
  • Twice the fun! The monster truck toy rebuilds into an off-road buggy so kids can enjoy 2 building challenges and heaps of vehicle role-play action.
  • With a pull-back motor, the monster truck and off-road buggy speed along easily, just like the real-life vehicles.
  • Looking for the best gifts for kids who love monster truck toys? This set is ideal for kids aged 7 and up who love Monster Jam® shows or awesome toy vehicles.
  • Cool features include the bendable flag which moves up and down and red headlights, just like on the real Grave Digger® truck.
  • This Monster Jam® toy measures over 4 in. (11 cm) high, 9.5 in. (24 cm) long (with flag), and 4 in. (11 cm) wide.

 

Monster Jam Max-D (42119)

230 pieces | $19.99 | Available starting January 1, 2021

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Inspire kids who love Monster Jam® to build their very own monster truck with this LEGO® Technic™ Monster Jam Max-D® 42119 building kit. With its pull-back action, boys and girls will be recreating daring stunts from the Monster Jam arena in no time. The 2-in-1 toy truck is packed with powerful features, just like the real thing. Check out the authentic graphics and colors, spikes, and movable flag.

2-in-1 for twice the fun!
This cool Monster Jam truck toy offers two building challenges in one. After building the Max-D model, kids can rebuild it into a quad bike for even more high-speed adventures. Check out the free LEGO Building Instructions app to find Instructions PLUS. This interactive guide makes building easy with zoom and rotate tools.

Learn through play
The LEGO Technic universe offers a great introduction to engineering and mechanics for young LEGO fans. With detailed models, inspired by real-world vehicles, kids learn as they play.

  • Let Monster truck fans recreate their favorite arena moments with the LEGO® Technic™ Monster Jam® Max-D® (42119) toy building kit.
  • Two building challenges! This cool Max-D® 2-in-1 monster truck toy rebuilds into a pull-back quad bike, so playtime lasts even longer.
  • With pull-back action, it’s easy for kids to power their truck and quad bike. Simply pull back and let go to send them speeding along.
  • Looking for hot toys for kids who love monster trucks? This buildable model set is ideal for boys and girls aged 7 and up who love exciting vehicles.
  • Details include Max-D®’s iconic spikes and a rough metallic surface with fire graphics just like on the real truck.
  • Monster Jam® truck toy measures over 4 in. (10 cm) high, 10 in. (25 cm) long (with flag), and 4 in. (11 cm) wide.

 

Jeep Wrangler (42122)

665 pieces | $49.99 | Available starting January 1, 2021

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Any vehicle-loving kid would be proud to own a high-performance 4X4. Now you can make that dream a reality with the LEGO® Technic™ Jeep® Wrangler (42122) toy model. Boys and girls aged 9 and up will have fun exploring this iconic off-roader. There’s a button to operate the front steering and its powerful axle-articulation suspension means kids will love testing out their model on obstacles around the home.

Packed with authentic details
With opening doors and hood, fold-down rear seats, a full-size spare tire, winch, and classic Jeep branding, this fun toy model car brings kids closer than ever to the real Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. The eye-catching, yellow-and-black color scheme means this model looks great in action or on display.

An engaging challenge for young LEGO builders
The world of LEGO Technic offers advanced building toys for young LEGO fans ready for their next fun challenge. With realistic mechanisms, these collectible toys are a great way to introduce kids to engineering concepts.

  • Know a kid who’d love to build their very own off-road 4X4? This LEGO® Technic™ Jeep® Wrangler (42122) is packed full of authentic details, making it a great toy for kids who love fun vehicles.
  • With front steering, powerful axle-articulation suspension, and a winch, kids can play out a world of off-roading adventures, inspired by the world-famous Jeep® Wrangler.
  • This awesome model comes complete with authentic Jeep® Wrangler details, like the classic round headlamps, seven-slot grille, full-size spare tire, and fold-down rear seats.
  • Looking for the best toys for kids who love collectible car toys? This Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon model makes a great gift for young LEGO® fans who are ready for their next challenge.
  • This Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon toy model measures over 4.5 in. (12 cm) high, 9.5 in. (24 cm) long, and 5 in. (13 cm) wide, making this car a great size for play or display.

 

Off-Road Buggy (42124)

374 pieces | $129.99 | Available starting January 1, 2021

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Travel back to the 1980s with this LEGO® Technic™ Off-Road Buggy (42124) – it’s fun for all ages from 10 and up. After creating the model, bring it to life using the free CONTROL+ app. The buggy is angled at the front to give stability when jumping and performing tricks, just like classic RC toy cars. With front and back suspension (a first for LEGO Technic), plus huge tires, an opening hood, antenna, and retro stickers, this car is packed with attitude.

Unleash epic stunts with the app
Download the free CONTROL+ app to really put this Off-Road Buggy car to the test. Use the app to drive forwards and backwards, steer, and perform stunts. With different controls, sound effects, challenges, achievements, and more, there’s so much to explore.

A rewarding build
LEGO Technic sets feature realistic movements and mechanisms that introduce LEGO builders to the universe of engineering in an approachable and realistic way.

  • Unleash hours of fun with the LEGO® Off-Road Buggy (42124) building kit. This RC Off-Road Buggy car is packed with features inspired by the original 1980s RC toy cars.
  • Amazing tricks are easy to perform thanks to the car’s front and rear suspension, massive tires, and angled front.
  • Download the free CONTROL+ app to add a new dimension to this remote-control buggy. Use the app to control the car, perform stunts and unlock challenges, sound effects, and more.
  • This Off-Road Buggy is an awesome gift for kids aged 10 and up. Adults who remember the classic 1980s RC toy cars will love it too, making it a fun experience for all generations to enjoy together.
  • Check out the retro color scheme, complete with 1980s-inspired sticker details.
  • The RC Off-Road Buggy model measures over 5 in. (13 cm) high to roof, 7.5 in. (19 cm) high including antenna, 11 in. (28 cm) long, and 6.5 in. (16 cm) wide.

 

Ferrari 488 GTE “AF Corse #51” (42125)

1,677 pieces | $169.99 | Available starting January 1, 2021

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Delivering prestigious wins for the Prancing Horse in the world’s toughest endurance races, the Ferrari 488 GTE is a car unlike any other. Now you can create your own LEGO® Technic™ model version, complete with authentic design details – just like on the iconic original.

Faithful detailing
With amazing attention to detail, this racing car model is a true expression of Ferrari’s endurance racer. Features include front and back suspension, opening doors, a V8 engine with moving pistons, and a steering wheel that steers the car. Original stickers and authentic colors add the perfect finish to this epic model.

Escape the ordinary
This set is part of a collection of LEGO building kits for adults who appreciate excellent design. A new hands-on project for yourself, or the ideal gift for a motorsport fan, this LEGO Technic building kit provides an immersive build with a beautiful display model to enjoy.

  • Immerse yourself in the exciting world of endurance racing, creating your own displayable LEGO® Technic™ model version of the iconic Ferrari 488 GTE racing car.
  • Authentic features include front and back suspension, opening doors, a V8 engine with moving pistons, and a functioning steering wheel.
  • With original race stickers and a faithful color scheme, the LEGO® Technic™ Ferrari 488 GTE “AF Corse #51” (42125) will take pride of place in the home or office of any motorsport fan.
  • A rewarding building project for adults and an inspired birthday or special occasion gift for anyone who loves endurance racing, Ferrari racing cars, and motorsport.
  • Model measures over 5 in. (13 cm) high, 19 in. (48 cm) long, and 8.5 in. (21 cm) wide.

LEGO VIP Weekend Offering: the LEGO 2×4 Teal Brick (5006291)

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.

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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 Chariot (5006293) To Be Offered as a Promotional Item for the LEGO Creator Expert Colosseum

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).

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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.

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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.