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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

LEGO Year of the Rabbit (40575) Official Images Released

Last month we caught glimpse of this year’s seasonal set based on the Chinese zodiac. And this time around, 2023’s LEGO Year of the Rabbit (40575) has been listed at LEGO’s home shopping portal, and with it, we get better images of what to expect from this collectible. Take a look.

Like its predecessors, the LEGO Year of the Rabbit will be offered as a gift-with-purchase set. According to The Brick Fan, it will be the next promotional item starting January 15, right after the promo ends for the LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser (40580). Our brick-built bunny will also be available as a free item from January 15 to 25 (just in time for the Chinese New Year) for a minimum single receipt purchase of any LEGO product worth $85 and above at all LEGO stores or LEGO.com.

This current offering comes in at 194 pieces and is valued at $10. It comes in a predominantly black-and-white color scheme and features a pair of poseable ears and expressive eyes. It also includes a special red envelope to mark the Lunar New Year celebration.

The LEGO Year of the Rabbit is also the 9th Chinese zodiac-inspired set in the series starting with the LEGO Year of the Sheep (40418) in 2015. Though LEGO released a Year of the Snake (10250) set in 2013, its distribution was only available in China at that time and does not follow the design aesthetics of the current series. So we’re still three years away from having a complete set of these seasonal sets, with the Year of the Dragon (2024), Year of the Snake (2025), and Year of the Horse (2026) still waiting for their LEGO debut.

ICYMI: LEGO Bird’s Nest (40639) Seasonal Set Arriving in February

Fans of LEGO’s longstanding seasonal sets have something to look forward to this February just in time for Easter. The LEGO Bird’s Nest (40639) has been added to LEGO.com and will be available to LEGO fans starting February 1st.

Joining this year’s LEGO Year of the Rabbit (40575), the LEGO Bird’s Nest features an animal-themed build coming in 232 pieces. The latter will also be released alongside two new LEGO Botanical Collection sets by next month. Check out its official product description below and images. Click on the affiliate link below for more information.

LEGO Bird’s Nest (40639)

232 pieces | $12.99 | Coming soon on February 1, 2023

Appeal to builders aged 9 and up with a fun gift to have in time for both spring and Easter – the LEGO® Bird’s Nest (40639) kit. The set has 232 pieces and features a nest with a flowering branch and space for a mama bird, 2 chicks and 3 Easter eggs. The birds and eggs can be removed, and all 3 birds have movable wings, making this a fun set for kids to display in different ways. Kids can also rearrange the flowers on the nest and branch as they celebrate the Easter holiday and spring itself!

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.

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— 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 Lunar New Year VIP Add-On Pack (40605) Revealed

It looks like LEGO VIP members can expect another gift-with-purchase (GWP) polybag anytime soon. To add more brick-building fun to next year’s Chinese Lunar New Year festivities, LEGO will be offering the promotional LEGO Lunar New Year VIP Add-On Pack (40605).

There’s no official announcement from LEGO.com yet as of this posting, but this promotional polybag was eventually confirmed thru LEGO’s Customer Service if you search for the building instructions for set 40602. Additionally, we can catch a glimpse of this polybag freebie if you search within LEGO’s Certification Page and search for item number 6428025.

Though the image for the LEGO Lunar New Year VIP Add-On Pack shown on the certification document is less than ideal, we can somehow surmise what this polybag has to offer. It features a great selection of seasonal LEGO pieces offered in variant colors such as recolored lantern pieces, minifigures accessories, and even a rabbit figure keeping in line with 2023 as being the Year of the Water Rabbit.

We might hear from LEGO anytime soon regarding the mechanics of how to avail of this promotional offering, especially since January 1st is just around the corner and there are plenty of LEGO 2023 sets that we can look forward to. We can certainly expect LEGO to provide additional incentives to VIP members and add more value to our future purchases to kickstart 2023.

I’ll update this post once new information comes in so stay tuned. Special Thanks to Brick Fanatics for the heads-up.

The Fans Have Spoken: Here are the Top 15 Most Wanted LEGO Sets of H1 2023

We’re just counting the days before the first wave of LEGO 2023 sets is out. And in case you haven’t finalized your LEGO 2023 wishlist, then you may want to hear what the LEGO fan community has to say. Because thanks to Brickset’s one of many interesting features, you can somehow gauge the sentiment of other equally excited LEGO fan builders and get to see what are the most wanted LEGO sets of 2023 according to Brickset members.

If you wish to know what sets to prioritize this January, then read on and take a look at the top 15 most wanted LEGO sets for 2023. Bear in mind that this is the most accurate data as of this posting, and there will be slight changes as we wrap up this year. However, I believe that these changes may not be that significant to change the ranking of these sets.

Check out these most popular LEGO 2023 sets starting at 1st place and in descending order of likes or being the most wanted.

LEGO Icons Jazz Club (10312)

LEGO Star Wars TIE Bomber (75347)

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

LEGO Star Wars 501st Clone Troopers Battle Pack (75345)

LEGO City ATV and Otter Habitat (60394)

LEGO Seasonal Lunar New Year Parade (80111)

LEGO Marvel Superheroes The Avengers Quinjet (76248)

LEGO City Penguin Slushy Van (60384)

LEGO City Recycling Truck (60386)

LEGO Marvel Superheroes The Hulkbuster: The Battle of Wakanda (76247)

LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett’s Starship Microfighter (75344)

LEGO Harry Potter Triwizard Tournament: The Black Lake (76420)

LEGO Seasonal Money Tree (40648)

LEGO Creator Birdhouse (31143)

LEGO Marvel Superheroes Miles Morales vs. Morbius (76244)

Frankly speaking, this is a cool mix of sets that shows how diverse the interests of our LEGO fan community are. Love them or hate them (I know most of us find it difficult to appreciate that Morbius film, but hey, we still get to see our first minifigure of our vampire superhero probably because of that), these sets are quite attractive not just because of the themes that they represent but also the new parts and elements that they introduce. This is particularly true, especially in the case of LEGO City sets 60384 and 60394 where we get to see a new minifigure costume and otter element. Additionally, in the case of licensed LEGO themes such as Star Wars, LSW fans are certainly hyped for the much-awaited 501st Clone Trooper minifigures (75345) and a new and aptly sized TIE Bomber (75347).

And since a large chunk of LEGO’s market is geared towards the AFOL community, it is somewhat expected to see the first modular set of 2023 make it at the top of this list. The LEGO Icons Jazz Club (10312) is the king of the hill for the majority of Brickset members even if it means shelling out $230 for this 2,800-piece set.

In the final analysis, consider this list as a guide to knowing what is hot and not for 2023 among LEGO fans. But in the end, you decide on which among these most wanted LEGO sets will it to your final “add-to-cart” list. So what do you think? Are there other LEGO 2023 sets that you want to see in this top 15 list? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

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 Lunar New Year 2023 Sets Officially Listed

After unveiling its upcoming collection of LEGO Lunar New Year 2023 sets a few days ago, LEGO’s home shopping portal has been updated with listings of these new sets. We can now have a complete look at their beautiful intricacies, including their product descriptions as well.

These LEGO Lunar New Year 2023 sets include two seasonal ones, a massive Monkie Kid mech, and a Duplo set for budding LEGO builders – all scheduled to be available in LEGO stores in January next year. The LEGO Money Tree is yet to be listed and will let you know once it’s officially available.

Lunar New Year Display (80110)

872 pieces | $89.99 | Arriving January 10, 2023

Create 2 spectacular Lunar New Year Display models packed with traditional festive symbols, with this colorful LEGO® set (80110) for ages 8 and up. These decorative, buildable models can be displayed together or individually around a home or workplace. One has buildable golden ingots in the traditional Yuan Bao design, koi fish for good luck, red pockets symbolizing good wishes and fortune and the “Zhao Cai Jin Bao” greeting that welcomes fortune and treasures into the home. The second model has a large buildable moutan peony flower, small moutan peony flowers, plus the “Hua Kai Fu Gui” greeting, meaning blooming prosperity and happiness.

Lunar New Year Parade (80111)

1,653 pieces with 18 minifigures | $129.99 | Arriving January 10, 2023

Celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit with this LEGO® Lunar New Year Parade building set (80111) for ages 8 and up. A delightfully playful festive centerpiece, it features 3 connectible toy parade floats. Push the floats with rabbit and LEGO themes to animate the buildable rabbit and dragon, and push the musicians’ float to make the on-board drummer minifigure drum automatically. The set includes separate instructions for each model, so family members and friends can build together.

Monkey King Ultra Mech (80045)

1,705 pieces with 6 minifigures | $159.99 | Arriving January 1, 2023

Get kids aged 10 and up excited about classic legends with this brick-built LEGO® Monkie Kid™ Monkey King Ultra Mech (80045). The set recalls the original Monkey King Warrior Mech, with updated features and functions to extend play, including rear rocket boosters, a new armor design, newly designed Golden Sight power with a light brick, a staff and other weapons that can be transformed into a jet.

Learn About Chinese Culture (10411)

124 pieces | $69.99 | Arriving January 1, 2023

Enjoy fun-filled hours teaching toddlers aged 2 and up about traditional life with LEGO® DUPLO® Town Learn About Chinese Culture (10411). This beautiful brick-built set comes with a café, temple and an activity area packed with authentic details.

EDIT: LEGO.com has been updated to now include the LEGO Money Tree (40648), slated to launch this December 25, earlier than expected. The rest of the LEGO Lunar New Year 2023 sets are scheduled to be available in January 2023. Check out its product description and images below.

LEGO Money Tree (40648)

Celebrate Chinese New Year with this brilliantly detailed and attractive Money Tree (40648) adorned with riches and rewards. The set features a tree decorated with 20 tangerines, 14 red envelopes, and 10 coins for ages 9+. In Chinese culture, it has long been believed that a money tree brings abundance, prosperity, and good luck. The model makes an eye-catching display item and adds extra fun to Chinese New Year celebrations.

LEGO Lunar New Year 2023 Sets Unveiled

The LEGO Group has revealed its LEGO Lunar New Year 2023 sets following its official press release. Since their debut back in 2019, these Chinese New Year inspired-sets eventually had a global following for their novelty and aesthetic appeal.

Though initially intended to be a theme on its own, LEGO opted to include elements of the Lunar New Year incorporated into the rest of its portfolio. We can expect these sets to be officially listed anytime soon over at LEGO.com, but in the meantime let’s take a look at what they have to offer.

Lunar New Year Display (80110)

Lunar New Year Parade (80111)

Monkey King Ultra Mech (80045)

Learn About Chinese Culture (10411)

Money Tree (40648)

Expect more of their official images to roll out anytime soon, especially since we’re closing in at the end of this year and LEGO is expected to release its full line-up of Q1 2023 in the next few weeks. Be sure to stay tuned and subscribe to our notifications for more future updates.

15 LEGO Halloween Sets To Build The Night Away

It’s nice that LEGO seasonal sets have always been around to jumpstart the season and get into that brick-building vibe. And with the release of the LEGO Halloween Cat and Mouse (40570) set a couple of months ago, it’s time to look back at some of the spooky-fun LEGO sets that we had over the years. From classic favorites, vignette-inspired builds, and large collectible themes and sets, these must-have LEGO sets are all head-turners in themselves.

In case you missed them, I’ve included Amazon affiliate links for these sets if you wish to add them to your collection. Any purchases made via these links will surely help to keep our site up and running.

With that out of the way, let’s jump right in and take a look.