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LEGO Speed Champions March 2023 Sets Officially Revealed

After the debut of the LEGO Speed Champions 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) set this month, it looks like it will be joined by four more brick-built speedsters this March. LEGO.com has been updated once more to include the latest LEGO Speed Champions March 2023 sets, giving us a glimpse of what we can expect from them.

LEGO’s highly popular racing-themed sets will get another collection towards the end of the 1st quarter, with four additional supercars to join its roster. Check out their official images and product descriptions below. You may head over to LEGO.com to know more about these collectibles, and let me know in the comments below which is on the top of your list.

LEGO Speed Champions March 2023 Sets Now Up!

Ferrari 812 Competizione (76914)

261 pieces | $24.99

This LEGO® Speed Champions Ferrari 812 Competizione (76914) building kit captures all the power and performance of the real-life limited-edition sports car. Kids aged 9 and up and car fans can – for the first time ever – collect, build and display this cool model.

Pagani Utopia (76915)

249 pieces | $24.99

LEGO® Speed Champions Pagani Utopia (76915) buildable model brilliantly captures the distinctive design of this spectacular Italian hypercar. Pagani and LEGO Group have teamed up for the first time so car fans and kids aged 9 and up can now collect, build and display this incredible model.

Porsche 963 (76916)

280 pieces | $24.99

The LEGO® Speed Champions Porsche 963 (76916) building set faithfully recreates the stunning design of the real-life model. Kids aged 9 and up and replica car collectors of all ages will be excited to build, display and play out action with this cool toy.

McLaren Solus GT & McLaren F1 LM (76918)

581 pieces | $34.99

For the first time ever, race fans and kids aged 9 and up can collect a double pack of buildable McLaren hypercars with the LEGO® Speed Champions McLaren Solus GT and McLaren F1 LM (76918) building set. The iconic F1 LM model from the 1990s and the latest Solus GT are now ready for kids to build, display and role-play races.

LEGO Creator 3-in-1 March 2023 Sets Now Up at LEGO.com

After the release of LEGO’s first digital catalog of the year showing a barrage of new LEGO Creator 3-in-1 March 2023 sets, it’s great to see that LEGO has also updated its online shopping portal to include the official images and product descriptions of these sets.

Fans of the LEGO Creator subtheme can expect a total of 7 sets this March, representing its usual diverse selection of interchangeable animal builds mobile homes and vehicles.

You may head over to LEGO.com by clicking on the following affiliate links, and add them to your wishlist so you can be notified once they are up on March 1st.

LEGO Creator 3-in-1 March 2023 Sets To Watch Out For

Space Shuttle (31134)

144 pieces | $9.99

Space adventurers aged 6+ can enjoy thrilling intergalactic action with this LEGO® Creator 3in1 Space Shuttle (31134) playset. It features a Space Shuttle toy with an opening hatch that contains a satellite on an extendable arm. The satellite can also be detached for extra fun.

Vintage Motorcycle (31135)

128 pieces | $14.99

Kids and lovers of cool vehicles aged 8+ can enjoy countless hours of racing action with this brilliant LEGO® Creator 3in1 Vintage Motorcycle (31135) playset. The classic toy motorcycle features handlebars, a moving front wheel, headlights, a large exhaust and a kickstand for display.

Exotic Parrot (31136)

253 pieces | $19.99

Little builders and passionate animal fans aged 7+ can travel deep into the rainforest for action-packed stories with this LEGO® Creator 3in1 Exotic Parrot (31136) building set. It features a colorful parrot that can fully rotate its body while sitting on a tree branch and move its wings and tail.

Adorable Dogs (31137)

475 pieces | $29.99

Dog-lovers and kids aged 7+ can enjoy fun playtimes with a selection of cute breeds in this LEGO® Creator 3in1 Adorable Dogs (31137) building set. It features a beagle, a poodle and a Labrador with posable heads, tails and ears, plus accessories including a food bowl, brush, toy rabbit, ball and dog-walking leash to add extra fun to kids’ make-believe stories.

Beach Camper Van (31138)

556 pieces | $49.99

Kids aged 8+ can dream up sandy stories at the beach with this stunning LEGO® Creator 3in1 Beach Camper Van (31138) building set. It features a camper van with a kitchen and bedroom inside, a removable roof, an opening side door and 2 minifigures. It’s accompanied by 2 beach huts, a palm tree, 2 brick-built surfboards, a pair of chaise longues and an albatross.

Cosy House (31139)

808 pieces | $59.99

Kids aged 8+ will be thrilled to play out fun-filled stories with this impressive LEGO® Creator 3in1 Cozy House (31139). It features a family toy house with 4 rooms: a kitchen, living room, master bedroom and child’s bedroom, plus a garden terrace. The house folds open in the middle to give kids even more play options.

Magical Unicorn (31140)

145 pieces | $9.99

Imaginative kids aged 7+ can be transported to a mythical land for enthralling action with this 3in1 Magical Unicorn (31140) building set. It features a unicorn toy with a golden horn, colorful tail, and posable legs and hooves. It can be presented in 2 different positions: standing on 4 legs or reared up on its 2 hind legs for an iconic pose and displayed on the set’s rainbow stand.

ICYMI: Here’s How To Get Your LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser (40580)

In case you missed it, LEGO is running a promotional campaign to jumpstart the year. We learned that a familiar and highly popular LEGO Space subtheme is returning in 2023. And thankfully, we now know the details of how we can bring home the LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser (40580).

LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser (40580) – A Returning Classic

Starting this week and until January 14, we can have this improved and re-released version of a 1987 classic added to our LEGO shopping carts for a single-receipt purchase of any LEGO products worth $190 or more.

Relaunch a 1980s space classic
Rediscover a classic LEGO® set from the 1980s with the LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser. A highly detailed redesign of the original 6894 set, it’s guaranteed to provide hours of enjoyment recreating a childhood memory for LEGO® fans. Receive this gift with LEGO® purchases over $190, valid 1/1/23-1/14/23 while supplies last.

Coming in at 356 pieces including a much-desired Blacktron Rogue minifigure, this is a gift-with-purchase set that is hard to give a pass. Its modular design is a great throwback to its original play features, plus the several new pieces and re-design give it a particular touch meant for an adult LEGO fan base who fondly remembers their original Blacktron sets.

Though the $190 promotional threshold may feel a bit steep on the wallet, there are plenty of excellent LEGO 2023 sets that you may want to consider investing in within this price range. For $190 you may consider having a couple or more of those newer LEGO City Stuntz sets, or some mech-inspired LEGO Monkie Kid sets such as the Monkey King Ultra Mech (80045) and Yellow Tusk Elephant (80043). And with almost 200 new LEGO 2023 sets now listed and available at LEGO.com, there’s something that will strike our fancy.

As of this posting the LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser still appears in my cart upon checkout over at LEGO.com, but bear in mind that this promotional set is only up until January 14 or while supplies last. This is also available at all LEGO stores until such time so you may want to check with your local LEGO store as well.

Additional LEGO Technic 2023 Sets To Arrive in April

The first wave of LEGO Technic 2023 sets are now available at LEGO.com. And for fans of the highly celebrated theme, you will be glad to know that more exciting sets are arriving in April.

Thanks to a tip from The Brick Fan, we learned that the LEGO Kidz Zone and Builder app has been updated, giving us a glimpse of what to expect from these second wave of LEGO Technic 2023 sets. They are not listed yet over at LEGO’s online shopping portal but since their respective data are already in LEGO’s online system, we can expect a global update anytime soon.

LEGO Technic 2023 Sets – First Images

Check out these images and brief descriptions below.

Firefighter Aircraft (42152)

1,134 pieces

Discover how a real firefighting airplane works with this LEGO® Technic™ Firefighter Aircraft. Raise and lower the landing gear. Make the propellors spin. Open the hatch to release the LEGO ‘water’ elements. See the tail flap move up and down. With its classic red-and-yellow color scheme, this model is inspired by real aircraft and looks great on display until your next fire rescue mission.

NASCAR® Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (42153)

672 pieces

Ready to race? It’s time to become a NASCAR® champion with the LEGO® Technic™ NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Take your love for motorsport to the next level as you build your own authentic next-gen NASCAR version of the Chevrolet Camaro. Then explore its features, like the steering, opening hood and V8 engine with moving pistons. Finally, when the action is over, the model looks great on display.

2022 Ford GT (42154)

1,466 pieces

Performance at its most powerful. Meet the 2022 Ford GT – a supercar designed to quicken pulses on and off the track. Now you can bring this icon home and enjoy a rewarding build with the LEGO® Technic™ version. Admire authentic features like the rear-wheel drive with differential, working V6 engine, independent suspension on all wheels, front steering, opening doors and opening hood.

The Batman – Batcycle (42155)

641 pieces

Defend the streets of GOTHAM CITY™ with this LEGO® Technic™ THE BATMAN – BATCYCLE™. Capture the spirit of a legendary crimefighter as you assemble authentic features like the steering, suspension and the chain drive that connects the engine with the back wheel. Recreate your favorite Batman™ moments. Then use the stand to display your model and bring a piece of movie magic into your home.

Expect More LEGO Creator 3-in-1 2023 Sets This March

LEGO has just released its first product catalog for 2023 and it comes with plenty of new sets that we can expect in March. Other than the first wave of 2023 LEGO City Stuntz sets that we saw earlier, this time around, we are seeing 6 new LEGO Creator 3-in-1 2023 sets scheduled for release in March.

These offerings are quite diverse with plenty of animal builds, vehicles, and a house that transforms into a single or a three-story building. They are not yet listed at LEGO.com as of this posting, but I will update this post once we have official images and product descriptions.

LEGO Creator 3-in-1 2023 Sets Coming in March

Space Shuttle (31134)

Vintage Motorcycle (31135)

Exotic Parrot (31136)

Adorable Dogs (31137)

Cosy House (31139)

Magical Unicorn (31140)

More LEGO City Stuntz 2023 Slated for March Release

Happy New Year everyone! And as LEGO.com updated its shopping portal with all new LEGO January 2023 sets, several new sets were also included that were not previously listed. If you head over to their regional sites, you’ll see that more LEGO City Stuntz 2023 sets are to be expected this coming March.

These 4 new LEGO City Stuntz 2023 sets currently include daredevil challenges that combine to put on a heck of a show. The cool part is that it also has play features and games that add more fun to these sets.

Check out these official images and product descriptions for more details.

LEGO City Stuntz 2023 Sets

Stunt Truck & Ring of Fire Challenge (60357)

479 pieces | Includes 3 minifigures | $59.99

Bring the show to town with the LEGO® City Stunt Truck & Ring of Fire Challenge (60357). This action-toy playset for ages 6+ includes a cool truck with fiery exhaust stacks and a flatbed trailer with a fold-down launch ramp and 3 adjustable rings of fire. Just add the flywheel-powered stunt motorcycle, truck driver and 2 Stuntz rider minifigures for hours of action-packed play.

Dunk Stunt Ramp Challenge (60359)

144 pieces | Includes 1 minifigure } $21.99

Hours of awesome stunt displays and competitions await with the LEGO® City Dunk Stunt Ramp Challenge (60359) toy playset. Kids position the jump ring in a vertical or horizontal position, power up the stunt bike and launch from the ramp to perform action-packed stunts. The set includes a LEGO City Stuntz rider.

Spinning Stunt Challenge (60360)

117 pieces | Includes 2 minifigures | $39.99

Kids aged 6+ can stage exciting shows, games and competitions with this LEGO® City Spinning Stunt Challenge (60360) toy playset, featuring a spinnable double jump ring, 2 ramps and 2 flywheel-powered stunt bikes. Just add the 2 LEGO City Stuntz motorcycle riders and let the fun begin.

Ultimate Stunt Riders Challenge (60361)

385 pieces | Includes 4 minifigures | $99.99

Hours of action-packed fun await with the LEGO® City Ultimate Stunt Riders Challenge (60361). This triple-feature 7+ set comes with 2 toy stunt motorcycles and 3 combinable stunt apparatus, including a 360° loop, a ring of fire and a fun ‘alien tower’ challenge. Kids can put their skills to the test, stage epic shows and compete with friends and family to take the winner’s trophy.

LEGO Houses of the World 1 (40583) Is Most Likely Our First 2023 GWP Set

Huw from Brickset has shared a review of what seems to be our next LEGO gift-with-purchase (GWP) set for 2023. The LEGO Houses of the World 1 (40583) implies that this may just be the first of a series of promotional sets that is slated for next year.

A Better Look at LEGO Houses of the World 1 GWP

Huw’s review is a pleasant surprise since this is the first time that we are seeing this set. LEGO is still mum about this promotional, but since we are seeing a review of the LEGO Houses of the World then we can assume that an official announcement may likely be on its way anytime soon. It is also nice to see if similar future GWP sets can somehow be connected to this one, culminating in a nice display set just like that of LEGO’s 60 Years of the LEGO Brick (40290) from 2018, or that of Tribute to LEGO House (40563) promotional sets from last year.

As a limited edition set, the Brickset article goes on to show that the first house to be given the spotlight is a dwelling that is native to Central America. Coming in at 348 pieces, the LEGO Houses of the World microscale set 1 is loaded with plenty of details both inside and out. It measures 10×12 studs, featuring a 2-story house with plenty of amenities. There are also plenty of LEGO elements and pieces which give a hint of the cultural background of its residents. I have no qualms about the use of stickers for some of its pieces since this set is a gift-with-purchase, to begin with. Plus, it also comes with a LEGO Friends-like Chihuahua piece which gives the set its unique personality.

88131 P1066722 — Images courtesy of Brickset.

There’s no official word yet from LEGO as of this posting, but given its piece count, we can also surmise that the relative purchase amount required to bag this freebie may be around $150-$200. I’ll keep you posted on this one as more information comes in.

Special thanks again to Huw from Brickset for sharing this great review and images.

LEGO Art Hokusai – The Great Wave (31208) Arriving in January 2023

Another brick-built masterpiece is on its way. LEGO.com has revealed that another LEGO Art set is due for release in January 2023. The LEGO Art Hokusai – The Great Wave (31208) is the 13th set under the said theme, and offers another Instagramable three-dimensional display.

Coming in at 1,810 pieces, the LEGO Art Hokusai – The Great Wave this latest offering is currently the smallest among its LEGO Art contemporaries in terms of piece count. However, it does not in any way diminish its beauty or aesthetic appeal. The set also features a printed decorative tile of Hokusai’s iconic signature, plus several printed 1×1 round tiles unique to this set.

The LEGO Art Hokusai – The Great Wave (31208) will retail for $100 and will be available both in-store and online starting January 1, 2023. Check out the rest of its official images and product description below.

LEGO Art Hokusai – The Great Wave (31208)

1,810 pieces | $99.99 | Coming soon on January 1, 2023

Lovers of art and classic paintings will adore this incredible LEGO® Art building set for adults. You can create a LEGO replica of one of the art world’s most iconic works Hokusai’s The Great Wave (31208). During the immersive building process, you can completely relax and indulge in some creative joy and genuine mindfulness.

Display your artistic passion
Recreate Hokusai’s The Great Wave with layers of LEGO bricks to produce a famously bold and dramatic dimensional piece of art. As you build your own premium home décor, scan the QR code and listen to a soundtrack with content tailor-made to enhance your project. Finish the artwork with a decorative tile featuring Hokusai’s signature, and proudly display it on your wall.

Here’s a Better Look at the LEGO Year of the Rabbit (40575) Seasonal Set

In case you missed it, LEGO Japan’s Social Media Twitter account shared a better, clearer image of 2023’s LEGO Year of the Rabbit (40575) seasonal set. We first caught wind of this annual set early in September, and this time around, it’s nice to have a closer look.

LEGO Year of the Rabbit (40575) Seasonal Set

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レゴ商品取扱店にて、店内のレゴ商品を1回合計税込9,900円以上ご購入で「レゴうさぎ年」プレゼント✨

※在庫なくなり次第終了
※実施時期は、店舗によって異なります。詳細はお近くの店舗へお問い合わせください pic.twitter.com/8Zaes888Px

— レゴジャパン公式 (@LEGO_Group_JP) December 26, 2022

Coming in at 193 pieces, the LEGO Year of the Rabbit (40575) celebrates 2023 as the Year of the Water Rabbit according to the Chinese zodiac calendar. The set features a black and white brick-built bunny with poseable ears and movable, expressive eyes. It also comes with a unique 1×2 printed tile to mark the occasion.

The Twitter post goes to show that LEGO fans can get this freebie upon single-receipt LEGO purchases equal to, or greater than 9,900 Japanese Yen or roughly $75 USD at any LEGO store until supplies last. I’m not quite sure if this promotional is already live in the US, but since we only have a few days to go before 2023 kicks in, then it’s a possibility that LEGO may offer this set as a freebie to sweeten the deal with its January 2023 sets.

Be sure to stay tuned for more updates on this set if you have this under your LEGO must-haves radar.

LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser (40580) Marks the Return of One of LEGO’s Popular Sets

Earlier today, LEGO.com listed another gift-with-purchase set that will certainly pull at all the nostalgic heartstrings of LEGO Space fans. In what seems to be a move to further appeal to the LEGO for Adults market, the LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser (40580) has been announced as an upcoming promotional set that will certainly be on the must-have list of older LEGO fans.

As pointed out by Huw from Brickset, the 356-piece set is an improved version of the previous LEGO Blacktron Invader (6894) released in 1987. And like its larger cousin in the form of the LEGO Icons Galaxy Explorer (10497) which was released back in August, the Blacktron Cruiser (40580) serves as a nod to the highly popular Space subtheme back in the day. It also comes with a much-desired Blacktron Rogue minifigure, some parts with stickers (yeah, I wish LEGO offered this as printed instead), and several redesigned portions. It also retains its modular build where the ship itself can be divided into three distinct sections.

It is clear by now that LEGO is putting much effort into re-launching or perhaps rebranding its classic sets to appeal to a larger, AFOL market. The strategy seems to integrate these “classic” themes across its various themes, and most prominent of these are ones coming from the LEGO Ideas and LEGO Icons themes such as the Pirates of the Barracuda Bay (21322) and Lion Knights’ Castle (10305) respectively.

It’s unclear if LEGO will have a relaunch of the entire Space or Blacktron theme as we know them in the past, but the strategy of re-releasing some of the most popular sets from this theme and those that we sorely miss seems to be working.

For now, here’s what LEGO has to say about the LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser (40580), together with some official images. Bookmark our blog site and sign up for notifications so we can keep you posted when this set is available.

LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser (40580)

356 pieces | Includes a Blacktron Rogue minifigure | Gift-With-Purchase set

Rediscover a classic LEGO® set from the 1980s with the LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser (40580). A highly-detailed redesign of the classic 6894 set, it’s guaranteed to provide hours of enjoyment and nostalgia for LEGO fans. With all the functionality of the original model, the Blacktron Cruiser is still one of the most dangerous spaceships in the LEGO universe. This updated set comes complete with its original baddies: the Blacktron rogue and his trusty robot sidekick.

Rebuild a favorite – A redesign of an iconic ’80s LEGO® set, this Blacktron Cruiser lets LEGO fans build a childhood favorite all over again
Rediscover the original bad guys – The set comes complete with a Blacktron rogue and a Blacktron robot, whose accessories include a metal detector and a hammer wrench
Dimensions – This product measures over 2 in. (5 cm) high, 11.5 in. (29 cm) long and 9 in. (23 cm) wide