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LEGO Employee Gift 4002022 Celebrates 10 Years of Friendship

It has been customary for The LEGO Group to brighten the season for its employees and active community members (via LAN or LEGO Ambassador Network) with a free LEGO set that is exclusively made for them. Last year, it was Ninjago’s moment to shine with the Temple of Celebrations employee gift. And this time, with only 30,000 copies said to have been released, the LEGO Employee Gift 4002022 – 10 Years of Friendship exclusive focuses on the LEGO Friends theme, and its joyful celebration of a decade of friendship.

The LEGO Employee Gift 4002022 comes in at 1,209 pieces and features the minidoll versions of classic LEGO Friends characters such as Stephanie, Mia, Olivia, Andrea, Emma, and a costumed Santa figure. The set features a colorful fireplace with a touch of LEGO Friends aesthetic. It also features several references to previous LEGO Friends sets in the form of printed(?) tiles and plenty of translucent pieces that serve as a glass-stained decor for the base of the fireplace. On top of the set is a room where the original characters of the theme are gathered for drinks and a little get-together and catching up.

The LEGO Employee Gift is not available commercially or for reselling, however, it can’t be avoided some employees or recipients of this exclusive set throughout the years opted to sell it for parts or for some additional cash to be used throughout the holiday season. But in my case, I will surely be thankful for such a lovely and exclusive set. Any free LEGO is very much welcomed, especially an exclusive such as this.

Here are additional details about this set and special thanks to Hoth Bricks for sharing this as well.

LEGO Employee Gift 4002022 – 10 Years of Friendship

Celebrating girl power!

It’s been 10 years since the girls from Heartlake City breezed onto the scene. To celebrate the incredible journey of Andrea, Emma, Mia, Olivia, and Stephanie, we’ve created this perfect, festive set full of fun LEGO Friends details for you and your family. Enjoy!

LEGO Collectible Minifigure Series 24 6 Pack (66733) Arriving Soon!

LEGO.com has been updated once more to now include another tantalizing deal for LEGO CMF collectors. After the confirmation of Series 24’s (71037) release date on January 1, 2023, it is great to hear that LEGO will once more offer a minifigure pack in the likes of the LEGO Collectible Minifigure Series 24 6 Pack (66733).

This latest offering is also similar to what LEGO did with this year’s LEGO CMF The Muppets (71033) when, for the first time ever, it bundled its collectible minifigures into 6-pack boxes. It’s great to see that LEGO seems to be intentional in offering these kinds of bundles moving forward. It’s a cost-effective way of ensuring that you have six characters in your collection right off the bat. I’m not sure though if the blind bags contained in each box have duplicates, or if they consist of entirely different, randomly selected minifigs. In case you grab one, do let us know in the comments below.

In the meantime, we need to wait a couple of weeks more before we can see for ourselves. The LEGO Collectible Minifigure Series 24 6 Pack (66733) is scheduled to be available online and in stores starting January 1, 2023, and is expected to retail for $29.94.

LEGO Collectible Minifigure Series 24 6 Pack (66733)

LEGO® fans aged 5+ can enjoy countless fun-filled adventures with a LEGO Minifigures Series 24 6 Pack (66733). Each pack contains a random selection of 6 fun characters from Series 24 (71037) and there are 12 in total to collect, for both role-play and display. A fantastic cast of minifigure characters The full collection of 12 characters is bursting with color, excellent details, and cool accessories and consists of a T-Rex Costume Fan, Rococo Aristocrat, Robot Warrior, Potter, Newspaper Kid, Orc, Soccer Referee, Falconer, Conservationist, Carrot Mascot, Rockin’ Horse Rider and Brown Astronaut and Spacebaby. A great-value treat for LEGO fans! A LEGO Minifigures Series 24 6 Pack makes a fun anytime gift for kids who deserve a reward. Each character pack comes with a building guide to ensure the minifigures can be quickly assembled. This set of characters will then inspire kids to fire up their imaginations and play out amazing stories on their own or with friends.

Early Look at LEGO Build-a-Minifigure 2023 Characters

The LEGOLAND Japan Twitter Account gives us an early look at 13 new LEGO Build-a-Minifigure 2023 characters scheduled (or BAM for short) to be available sometime in the first quarter of the next year. As most of you are aware, this unique selection of minifigures is quite different from what LEGO usually offers with its LEGO Collectible Minifigures or CMF. LEGO BAM characters are in-store exclusives and are offered 4 times a year in LEGO brand stores as a strategy to attract more customers.

And thanks to an early reveal by LEGOLAND Japan, we can now see what’s in store in this Q1 offering. Take a look.

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キミだけのオリジナル・ミニフィギュアを組み立てよう！#レゴランド #ミニフィギュア pic.twitter.com/K3ZZZwgKQ0

— 【公式】レゴランド･ジャパン･リゾート LEGOLAND Japan Resort (@LEGOLAND_Japan) December 10, 2022

I have to say that this LEGO Build-a-Minifigure 2023 series is a pretty impressive collection – with LEGO throwing in plenty of rare accessories, exclusive parts, and even recolored ones. I’m happy to see that there are plenty of costumed minifigures, some of which whose accessories are included in prior CMF series. We have a ship costume, for example, a redesigned crayon costume, a recolored brick suit guy, and even a new strawberry shortcake costume as well. The Panda Suit guy and the blue rabbit accessories also hint that these are designed with the Chinese New Year in mind, with 2023 being the Year of the Rabbit.

There’s no word yet on when they will be exactly available, but our best guess is next month as well, along side LEGO’s January 2023 releases. Whatever is the case, be sure to check with your local LEGO Stores for its upcoming release schedule.

Special thanks to Jay’s Brick Blog for the heads up.

New LEGO Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends Sets Revealed!

Younger LEGO and Spidey fans will be glad to know that the 2021 Disney Junior series will now have its very own LEGO sets. Launching next year, the LEGO Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends 2023 sets will feature three brick renditions inspired by the animated series, plus a Duplo set that also includes Bootsie the Cat.

The 24-episode series shows a playful rendition of Spidey and his friends from the Spiderverse such as Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy (aka the Ghost Spider). The show also features kid-friendly versions of the Web Crawler’s most notorious nemesis such as Doc Ock, Rhino, Sandman, and the Green Goblin. And similar to other LEGO Disney 2023 tie-in sets slated to be released next month, LEGO will also be giving this Disney Junior series its brick counterparts.

If you’re looking forward to these LEGO Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends sets, then you need to wait a bit longer since they are scheduled to be released on March 1, 2023. Take a look at their official images below, and let us know what you think.

Spider-Man’s Car and Doc Ock (10789)

48 pieces | Includes Spidey, and Doc Ock minifigures | $9.99

Introduce youngsters to classic Super Hero action with LEGO® Marvel Spider-Man’s Car and Doc Ock (10789). With iconic characters, a supercool vehicle, and awesome accessories, this playset is ideal for kids aged 4 and up. A diamond theft kick-starts the action and leads kids into endless imaginative adventures. The set includes 2 minifigures – Spidey and Doc Ock – plus Spidey’s car, which features 2 glow-in-the-dark web elements. A special Starter Brick car chassis encourages youngsters to build Spidey’s car “by myself”.

Team Spidey at Green Goblin’s Lighthouse (10790)

149 pieces | Includes Miles Morales, Ghost Spider, Green Goblin, and Sandman minifigures | $34.99

From the underground cave to the pumpkin at the top of the lighthouse, LEGO® Marvel Team Spidey at Green Goblin’s Lighthouse (10790) is filled with action designed especially for kids aged 4 and up. The set includes 4 minifigures – Miles Morales, Ghosty, Sandman, and Green Goblin – plus a buildable pirate shipwreck, a railway to transport stolen treasure, a cave that doubles as a jail, the lighthouse headquarters of Green Goblin, and numerous accessories. A Starter Brick wall element gives youngsters the confidence to build and reconfigure the set.

Team Spidey’s Mobile Headquarters (10791)

187 pieces | Includes Spidey, Miles Morales, Ghost Spider, Black Panther, and Rhino minifigures | $49.99

Classic characters and vehicles make LEGO® Marvel Team Spidey’s Mobile Headquarters (10791) the ideal treat for kids aged 4+. The set includes 5 minifigures – Spidey, Ghost-Spider, Miles Morales, Black Panther, and Rhino – plus a buildable headquarters for Spidey and the team. The mobile HQ has an opening cockpit and rear door, where a roadster and an ATV can enter and exit. Rhino comes with an egg-firing blaster. His target is a grocery store, which contains plenty of ammunition for a food fight. Accessories include web elements and street furniture, while a 2-brick chassis and a picture-story guide give kids the confidence to assemble the set.

Spider-Man’s House (10995)

25 pieces | $19.99

Super Heroes aged 2 and upswing into action as they role-play their favorite web-slinging characters in LEGO® DUPLO® Marvel Spider-Man’s House (10995). Inspired by the Disney+ TV series, kids create scenes from the show with this Spidey gift as they spin a web to save the cat, give the plant a drink with the toy watering can, then make the plant grow.

More LEGO 2023 Sets To Add Fun to Any Occassion

It looks like LEGO is throwing in another wave of sets that will add more fun to any occasion. Just like its seasonal set counterparts, these new LEGO 2023 sets are designed to make any event extra special. With a brick-built heart ornament, piñata, and a quartet of daffodils to arrive next month, you’ll never run out of gift ideas for your loved ones.

Ideal for any occasion, the LEGO Heart Ornament features an ornate heart-shaped build that you can customize. The LEGO Piñata is certainly full of surprises, just as it is intended to be. It has an opening bottom to reveal LEGO candy pieces, and posable head, neck, ears, and legs. Finally, the LEGO Daffodil is the next addition to LEGO’s Botanical Collection and is also a great gift idea to celebrate that special occasion.

Take a look at their official images below, and be sure to add them to your LEGO wishlist over at LEGO.com so you can be notified once they are released on January 1, 2023.

Heart Ornament (40638)

254 pieces | $12.99

Inspire creativity in kids aged 9+ with this beautiful LEGO® Heart Ornament (40638) kit. Once built and customized, the heart can decorate a home or office for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, or at any time. The set features 254 pieces, including a hanger element and extra accessories for customizing the heart. The building instructions and packaging include 2 images to inspire decorating. The ornament makes a meaningful gift for any number of seasonal occasions.

Piñata (40644)

206 pieces | $9.99

Bring extra fun to a party with this brilliant LEGO® Piñata (40644) building kit for ages 8+. The traditional Mexican party game comes in the form of a colorful donkey with a posable head, neck, tail, legs and ears. The Piñata can be used to store small LEGO bricks to replicate candy inside it, which will fall out when opened at the bottom to the delight of kids and adults. This set makes a wonderful showpiece at any celebration and an attractive item for display.

Daffodils (40646)

216 pieces | $12.99

Brighten up your day with this display of 4 LEGO® Daffodils (40646). Build the 2 yellow and 2 white flowers, then display them in your own vase (not included). The adjustable leaves make it easy to customize your display. This set also makes a great gift – perfect for Valentine’s Day or any other occasion. These pretty daffodils can be combined with other LEGO flower sets, such as the Wildflower Bouquet (10313), Roses (40460), Tulips (40461) or Sunflowers (40524) – each set sold separately.

LEGO Speed Champions 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) Pays Tribute to Brian O’Conner

LEGO has unveiled its first LEGO Speed Champions set for 2023 and LEGO fans of the Fast and Furious franchise will never want to miss out on this. Inspired by the second film of the action-packed saga, the LEGO Speed Champions 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) will speed its way to LEGO stores and online beginning January 1, 2023.

With the introduction of Dom Toretto’s Dodge Charger R/T in LEGO brick form last year (plus the only set with the iconic character’s minifigure rendition), fans will be thrilled that his counterpart, Brian O’Conner, will also be getting the LEGO minifigure treatment. I’m just excited to see these two LEGO Speed Champions sets alongside each other.

Coming in at 319 pieces, the LEGO Speed Champions 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) features the street racer’s recognizable side stripes, back wings, and front grille. Plus, the O’Conner minifigure wraps up everything that is special with this latest LEGO offering. Check out the images below together with its official product description.

This is surely on top of my LEGO Speed Champions wishlist for 2023. How about you?

2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) (76917)

319 pieces | $24.99

This buildable LEGO® Speed Champions Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) replica model (76917) has been inspired by the iconic car from the 2 Fast 2 Furious movie. Kids aged 9+, car lovers, and fans of the popular movie franchise can experience a rewarding build before proudly displaying this car toy or recreating fast-paced street racing scenes. This Fast & Furious toy is packed with authentic details from the real-life model, including iconic livery on the side, a wing at the back, a grille on the front, impressive wheel arches, and a nitro fuel canister on the passenger seat. There is also a Brian O’Conner minifigure to place in the driver’s seat so car fans can enjoy all-action role-play.

LEGO Postcards 2023 Sets Officially Revealed

Yep, these are not your usual postcards. LEGO.com has officially revealed as part of its 1HY 2023 offering another couple of builds that are truly Instagram-worthy – and yes, they are actually brick-built. Our next wave of LEGO Postcards 2023 sets has been revealed, with two new sets that let you bring home a slice of life from the land down under, and the grandeur of Big Ben and other famous London landmarks in mini-scale formats.

After its successful debut last year with Beijing, New York, and Paris given the LEGO Postcard treatment, LEGO has now revealed that two fine locations will be added to the roster in 2023. The reveal of the LEGO Postcard London is not really new to be exact since it was already announced back in August. However, LEGO opted to push its release date further back to be a part of its 1HY 2023 line-up. And this time around, it will be joined by another perfect mini-scale, brick-built rendition of the Australian outback.

Check out these LEGO Postcards 2023 official images and while you’re at it, you can add them to your LEGO wishlists through their respective affiliate links below.

LEGO Australia Postcard (40651)

191 pieces | $14.99

Bring the unique sights of the Australian outback to life with this impressive 3D buildable Australia Postcard (40651). This brilliant gift features some of the outback’s most famous sights, including a shed, windmill, eucalyptus tree, desert flowers, and a cockatoo. LEGO® fans can also add a decorative plaque with ‘Australia’ written on it, and a kangaroo road sign.

LEGO London Postcard (40569)

277 pieces | $14.99

Celebrate one of the world’s greatest cities with this fantastic 3D buildable London Postcard (40569). This supercool gift features some of the British capital’s most famous sights: Big Ben, Piccadilly Circus, the London Eye, and a red double-decker bus. Kids can also decorate the postcard with a Union Jack flag and the city’s name.

This LEGO Classic Creative Monkey Fun Set Offers the Minifigure Pieces That You Need

Time for some serious monkey fun with this next LEGO Classic set. Scheduled to arrive next month, the LEGO Classic Creative Monkey Fun (11031) set is the perfect gift for your budding LEGO builder. But a closer look at the set also offers several interesting pieces that add a dash of LEGO humor for your next brick-built vignette.

This 135-piece set actually comes with several pieces that are great for any fun and playful creations. I’m particularly interested in the banana minifigure pieces that go with it, plus the various printed round tiles that serve as miniature eyes for these foursome mischiefs. And like the recently revealed LEGO DOTS collection for 2023, this playful rendition also offers a lot of opportunities to add some bit of fun and playfulness to any MOC.

Like other new LEGO themes recently revealed, this latest LEGO Classic set is expected to be released on January 1, 2023. Read for more details and check out its official images below.

LEGO Classic Creative Monkey Fun (11031)

135 pieces | $9.99

LEGO® Classic Creative Monkey Fun (11031) is bursting with build-and-play monkey mischief that introduces kids aged 5+ to the joys of creative construction.

A jungle of fun for kids to explore
Kids create 4 cute monkeys in a design of their choice using an assortment of bricks, new-for-2023 eye decorations, and smile/frown tiles. With jointed, adjustable arms, grabbing hands, and rotatable, gripping tails, the monkeys can get up to all kinds of imaginative fun – holding hands, hanging from the tree, stealing bananas, teasing birds – all while boosting kids’ fine motor skills and creative confidence. As well as a step-by-step, pictorial building guide, the LEGO Builder app includes a digital version of the set’s building instructions.

Great for all the family
LEGO Classic 5+ toys put ideas and inspiration into kids’ hands and provide a perfect opportunity for adults to share building fun and developmental milestones with their children.

LEGO Creator 3-in-1 2023 Sets Also Listed at LEGO.com

It’s back to the outdoors with this wave of LEGO Creator 3-in-1 2023 sets currently listed at LEGO.com. In case you missed it, this pair of buildable animals allows you to have 3 play sets in 1, with brick-built animal scenes that also come to life digitally via the LEGO Builder app.

This collection of LEGO Creator 3-in-1 2023 sets is scheduled to be available in all LEGO stores and online starting January 1, 2023. I’m particularly keen about the details on the brick-built rabbit – they’re spot-on and just plain adorable. Check out their product descriptions and official images below.

White Rabbit (31133)

258 pieces | $19.99

Kids aged 8 and up can play out fun stories with this fantastic LEGO® Creator 3in1 White Rabbit (31133) playset. It features a brick-built toy bunny with a posable head, legs, mouth, and ears, and it comes with a choice of 2 snacks: a carrot or a flower.

Birdhouse (31143)

476 pieces | $29.99

Kids aged 8 and up can play out exciting stories with this brilliantly detailed LEGO® Creator 3in1 Birdhouse (31143) building set. It features a birdhouse with an opening roof at the top of a stand and includes 5 colorful and posable toy birds to sit on its perches.

Take a Look at These LEGO DOTS 2023 Sets

Need more ways to jazz up your LEGO lifestyle? Then you may want to take a look at these new LEGO DOTS 2023 sets – giving you six more ways to express your inner brick. From bracelets to party kits, there are plenty of ways you can use these vibrant and colorful pieces to add more glitz and fun to any LEGO playtime.

These LEGO DOTS 2023 sets are also scheduled to be released in January, alongside other new LEGO sets such as those coming from their Friends, City, Technic, and more. Take a look at the following official images, with a brief description of what to expect from this collection.

My Pets Bracelet (41801)

37 pieces | 5.99

Know a pet lover or DIY fan who’s into art and design? Treat them with this LEGO® DOTS My Pets Bracelet (41801) kit. Made for kids aged 6+, the bag includes an adjustable blue bracelet, 2 charm bases and 2 dangling heart charms, plus lots of colorful tiles and 4 decorated tiles. The package includes inspiration to spark kids’ creativity. The bracelet is ready to design right out of the bag, and kids can decorate it to fit their passion, outfit or mood.

Unicorns Forever Bracelet (41802)

37 pieces | $5.99

Know a fantasy or unicorn fan aged 8 and up who’s into magical art and design? Treat them with this LEGO® DOTS Unicorns Forever Bracelet (41802) kit. The bag includes an adjustable magenta-colored bracelet, lots of colored, opalescent and glitter tiles, metallic unicorn horn- and opalescent wing-decorated tiles, plus ‘diamond’ elements to add extra sparkle. The package includes inspiration to help boost kids’ creativity. The bracelet is ready to decorate right out of the bag, and kids can design patterns to fit their passion, outfit or mood.

Extra Dots series 8 (41803)

115 pieces | $3.99

Creative kids aged 6 and up and fans of art and design will love this Extra DOTS Series 8 – Glitter and Shine (41803) bag! Made to work with all the different LEGO® DOTS sets, these extra tiles offer kids the chance to create customized designs and change them to fit their passion, style, or room.

Creative Animal Drawer (41805)

643 pieces | $24.99

Know an animal lover aged 6 and up who’s into art and design? They can explore both passions with this useful and fun LEGO® DOTS Creative Animal Drawer (41805) kit! This set is great for short, fun, everyday play sessions and features a box with a working drawer that has plenty of storage space, plus lots of colored tiles. Assembly is an easy and intuitive process, and the outside of the drawer has lots of room for kids to design their favorite animal and make it uniquely theirs to suit their room, passion, or mood.

Ultimate Party Kit (41806)

1,154 pieces | $49.99

Hit the right note for creative fans aged 6 and up with this fun LEGO® DOTS Ultimate Party Kit (41806). Ready for quick assembly and decoration, this set offers the chance to create and experiment and makes keeping a group of kids entertained a snap for parents.

Bracelet Designer Mega Pack (41807)

388 pieces | $29.99

Looking for a creative group activity for kids aged 6 and up who are into art and design? Treat them to this LEGO® DOTS Bracelet Designer Mega Pack (41807) kit. The tray includes 5 adjustable bracelets in different colors, lots of colored tiles, 12 special opalescent charms, and 20 random exclusive graphic tiles featuring different icons, sayings, characters, and patterns. The kit focuses on 5 different passions: animals, street style, nature, cosmic wonders, and summer fun. The package includes inspiration to help encourage kids’ creativity and the bracelets are ready to decorate right out of the tray.