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Make Way for These LEGO March 2023 Sets

UPDATED: The LEGO March 2023 sets are now available at LEGO.com! You can now purchase these sets directly at LEGO’s online shopping portal with the option of visiting a LEGO brand store near you. I’ve included in this list other LEGO March 2023 releases that I’ve posted before so you can have an overview of everything that LEGO has released for this month.

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[Original Post] We’re just counting the days before the next wave of LEGO March 2023 sets are released. And in case you missed my previous posts, here’s a rundown of the latest sets that you can expect once the clock strikes midnight on March 1, 2023.

Ranging from homegrown sets such as those coming from LEGO Creator, City, and Ideas themes to licensed IPs such as Disney, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and more, there’s definitely something that will catch your fancy. Check out the following list of LEGO March 2023 sets, and be sure to add them to your LEGO wishlist for notifications of their availability. These are affiliate links by they way, so any purchase that you will make using these links will be a go a long way in keeping up our blog site.

New LEGO March 2023 Polybags Arriving Soon

German retailer JB Spielwaren has updated their home shopping portal once more to now include several new LEGO March 2023 polybags, slated to arrive first thing next month. This range of new polybag offerings covers themes such as Harry Potter, Speed Champions, and Creator themes, and will be available for approximately $3.99 each.

If you recall, the new LEGO Creator polybags included in this upcoming March release were already revealed earlier this January, with the exception of the Quidditch Practice and McLaren Solus GT.

Though the release date mentioned on these polybags are from an overseas retailer, we can safely assume that these new LEGO March 2023 polybags will also be released in the US alongside other LEGO March offerings. LEGO.com’s building instructions page has been updated to now include listings of these upcoming polybags, though the actual building instructions are still to be published.

In the meantime, let’s take a look at these polybags up close and personal. For more information about these miniature collectibles, you may click on their respective links.

LEGO Creator Race Car (30640)

44 pieces | 3.99 Euro | Coming soon on March 1, 2023

LEGO Creator Easter Chickens (30643)

61 pieces | 3.99 Euro | Coming soon on March 1, 2023

LEGO Harry Potter Quidditch Practice (30651)

55 pieces | 3.99 Euro | Coming soon on March 1, 2023

LEGO Speed Champions McLaren Solus GT (30657)

95 pieces | 3.39 Euro | Coming soon on March 1, 2023

All LEGO DOTS Harry Potter Sets Official Images Released

A couple of days ago, we saw the official images of the first LEGO DOTS set that tie-ins with the Harry Potter franchise. And today, we get to see the full range of LEGO DOTS Harry Potter sets comprising two additional sets that give the Wizarding World of Harry Potter a beautiful, wearable LEGO twist.

And though that it is unfortunate that the LEGO DOTS theme is about to come to an end, its is still nice to see that this theme is getting several licensed sets for LEGO Harry Potter fans to enjoy. I’m not sure if there are more LEGO DOTS sets to be revealed anytime soon before its final curtain call, but I’ll keep you posted once more information comes in.

For the meantime, let’s take a look at these LEGO DOTS Harry Potter official set images and see what we can expect from them.

Hogwarts Accessories Pack (41808)

234 pieces | US$14.99

Hedwig Pencil Holder (41809)

518 pieces | US$19.99

Hogwarts Desktop Kit (41811)

856 pieces | $44.99

As of this posting, we are waiting for these sets to be listed at LEGO.com. But since their official images were released already in the wild, we can expect their offical reveal at LEGO’s home shopping portal anytime soon.

LEGO DOTS Hedwig Pencil Holder (41809) Revealed!

Though the LEGO DOTS theme is, unfortunately, ending, there are still some things to look forward to for the fans of the theme. As revealed earlier, we can expect a new set that tie-ins with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – the first now being the LEGO DOTS Hedwig Pencil Holder (41809).

The reveal came by way of another LEGO building instructions entry at LEGO’s customer service portal. Details are scant as of now since this latest LEGO DOTS Hedwig set is not yet accessible via LEGO.com. But from the looks of it, we have the iconic white owl rendered in bricks and pieces, given with a functional look.

This set is expected to clock in at 518 pieces and will retail for around 19 Euros or $20. It s also expected to be one of the three LEGO DOTS that is dedicated to the Harry Potter licensed theme. And given that it has already made an appearance via LEGO’s website it may suggest that an official reveal might soon be on the way.

I’ll update this post once more info comes in. Thanks to Hoth Bricks 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.

ICYMI: LEGO Harry Potter 2023 Sets Officially Revealed!

In case you missed it, LEGO.com has officially revealed its first wave of LEGO Harry Potter 2023 sets scheduled to be released on March 1, 2023 – two of which are a long time coming. It’s great to see that we will have an official LEGO set that depicts the Fiendfyre escape scene from Deathly Hallows Part 2. And after 18 years, we are seeing the return of the Merpeople in minifigure form, as we saw them from the Goblet of Fire.

On top of these, we are also getting 4 sets that put the spotlight on the activities in the individual quarters of the four houses of Hogwarts. LEGO even added a bit of magic to its design by adding a lenticular feature on each of the set’s backboards giving it a 3D-like illusion of the windows and paintings. And on top of these, we’re getting plenty of new Harry Potter minifigures as well.

Read on for more details about these first offerings of LEGO Harry Potter 2023 sets, and don’t forget to mark your calendars on March 1st.

Gryffindor House Banner (76409)

285 pieces | Includes Harry Potter, Angelina Johnson, and Neville Longbottom minifigures | $34.99

Harry Potter™ fans can show their Gryffindor™ house pride with this LEGO® brick-built house banner (76409). A super everyday gift for kids aged 9 and up, it features a printed tile with the Gryffindor house crest and a hanger to display it proudly on the wall. The banner also opens to reveal an enchanting recreation of the Gryffindor common room with authentic details including a fireplace, seats, and a chess board. A slide-in lenticular backboard creates magical 3D effects, including an image of Sirius Black™ appearing in the fire and a trophy showing 1st or 4th place.

Slytherin House Banner (76410)

349 pieces | Includes Draco Malfoy, Pansy Parkinson, and Blaise Zabini minifigures | $34.99

Harry Potter™ fans can demonstrate Slytherin™ house pride with this LEGO® brick-built house banner (76410). An ace everyday gift for kids aged 9 and up, it features a printed tile with the Slytherin crest and a hanger to display it on the wall. The banner also opens to reveal a spellbinding recreation of the Slytherin common room with a buildable sofa, lamps, and steps. A slide-in lenticular backboard creates magical 3D effects, including moving monstrous eyes, a light turning on and off, a secret message appearing in the cupboard, and more.

Ravenclaw House Banner (76411)

305 pieces | Includes Cho Chang, Luna Lovegood, and Michael Corner minifigures | $34.99

Fans can demonstrate their Ravenclaw™ house pride with this LEGO® Harry Potter™ house banner (76411). It features a printed tile with the Ravenclaw crest and a hanger to display it on the wall. The brick-built banner also opens to reveal a detailed recreation of the grand Ravenclaw common room with a table, book, 2 seats, and 2 lamps, plus Ravenclaw’s Diadem. A slide-in lenticular backboard creates magical 3D effects, such as the illusion of depth through the windows and flickering flames in the fireplace. Bring the scene to life with Cho Chang™, Luna Lovegood™, and Michael Corner minifigures, plus a Cornish Pixie element.

Hufflepuff House Banner (76412)

313 pieces | Includes Cedric Diggory, Susan Bones, and Hannah Abbott minifigures | $34.99

Kids can show their true colors with this LEGO® Harry Potter™ Hufflepuff™ House banner (76412). It features a printed tile with the Hufflepuff crest and a hanger to display it on the wall. The brick-built banner opens to reveal a detailed recreation of the plant-filled Hufflepuff common room with Hufflepuff’s Cup, a pumpkin, a buildable chest, and a table topped with assorted food elements. A slide-in lenticular backboard creates magical 3D effects such as a Mandrake popping up and down behind the curtain and a Niffler stealing coins from behind a barrel. The set also includes Cedric Diggory, Susan Bones, and Hannah Abbott minifigures with accessories.

Hogwarts: Room of Requirement (76413)

587 pieces | Includes Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Blaise Zabini, and The Grey Lady minifigures | $49.99

Recreate a magical room that can only be discovered by someone in need with the LEGO® Harry Potter™ Hogwarts™: Room of Requirement playset (76413) for ages 8 and up. It features a brick-built section of Hogwarts castle that opens up for easy play. The Room of Requirement is packed with stacks of items, including a buildable record player and a diadem element, and there is a detachable upper-level room for The Grey Lady.

Triwizard Tournament: The Black Lake (76420)

349 pieces | Includes Harry Potter with flipper elements, Viktor Krum with a shark head element, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and Merperson minifigures | $44.99

Kids can stage a spellbinding contest with the LEGO® Harry Potter™ Triwizard Tournament™: The Black Lake (76420) playset. A top gift idea for kids aged 8 and up, it features a buildable underwater scene with an arch ruin, 2 caves and flexible LEGO elements to create the effect of 2 minifigures floating. There is also a pier model, with a minifigure-diving function, which can be placed on top of the underwater scene.

Catch These Black Friday-Cyber Monday Deals for this Year’s LEGO Advent Calendars

Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are still up at LEGO.com. And if you still haven’t got your share of this year’s LEGO Advent Calendars, then you’re in luck. Because you can get this year’s collection for as much as 30% off of their listed price.

Traditionally coming from LEGO’s most popular licensed and home-grown themes, the LEGO Advent Calendars have always been a source of delight to younger LEGO fans as they countdown the days before Christmas. And since the 24-day countdown has already begun, expect these sets to be on marked-down prices.

As of this posting, the LEGO City Advent Calendar (60352) seems to be sold out already, but if you’re still eyeing its Friends counterpart together with those coming from Marvel, Star Wars, and Harry Potter themes, then be sure to grab them while they’re still around.

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LEGO Friends Advent Calendar (41706)

312 pieces | Includes 4 minifigures | List Price: ~~$34.99~~ | Now: $24.49

LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (75340)

329 pieces | Includes 8 minifigures | List Price: ~~$44.99~~ | Now: $31.49

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Advent Calendar (76231)

268 pieces | Includes 6 minifigures | List Price: ~~$44.99~~ | Now: $35.99

LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar (76404)

334 pieces | Includes 8 minifigures | List Price: ~~$44.99~~ | Now: $35.99

September 2022 LEGO Set Launch Recap

With September 2022 rolling in this past Thursday, another wave of new sets from LEGO have been launched. Fitting for ushering in the last few months before the Holiday season, several advent calendars became available September 1. According to further details from Brickset, LEGO Marvel also debuted multiple entries this time with more buildable figure sets. The big guns among the new releases would be the newest LEGO Ideas set and Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Express (76405). On the tinier end, LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 23 became available as well. We can be sure the Holiday-themed products will only increase as 2022 winds down. But for now, let’s summarize the launches:

Advent Calendars 2022

LEGO Friends (41706) – Age 6+, 312 pieces, $34.99
LEGO City (60352) – Age 5+, 287 pieces, $34.99
Star Wars (75340) – Age 6+, 329 pieces, $34.99
Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy (76231) – Age 6+, 268 pieces, $44.99
Harry Potter (76404) – Age 7+, 334 pieces, $44.99

CMF

Collectible Minifigures Series 23 (71034) – Age 5+, 8 pieces, $4.99
Collectible Minifigures Series 23 Six-Pack (71036) – Age 5+, 51 pieces, $29.94

Duplo

Santa’s Gingerbread House (10976) – Age 2+, 50 pieces, $34.99

Harry Potter

Hogwarts Express – Collector’s Edition (76405) – Age 18+, 5129 pieces, $499.99

Ideas

Motorized Lighthouse (21335) – Age 18+, 2065 pieces, $299.99

Marvel

Miles Morales Figure (76225) – Age 8+, 238 pieces, $24.99
Spider-Man Figure (76226) – Age 8+, 258 pieces, $24.99
Venom Figure (76230) – Age 8+, 297 pieces, $24.99

Massive LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express (76405) Officially Launched

Without a doubt, the best and maybe largest LEGO sets may be found in the mid-triple-digits price range. These massive masterpieces can range from a doomed ocean liner to a “Star Wars” Imperial war machine. And though their prices limit purchases mostly to AFOLs, these premium sets tend to be enjoyable for whole LEGO families. Look no further than the latest big LEGO Harry Potter set: Hogwarts Express (76405). At near $500 a pop, it’s a major investment for one’s LEGO collection. But with the fairly-recent LEGO Harry Potter 20^th anniversary, buyers will certainly lap it up. Even more so now that it’s officially launched.

As told by The Brick Fan, LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express (76405) is now available on LEGO Shop. The $499.99 set price is well worth it considering what one gets. Not only is the Hogwarts Express train depicted, but also Platform 9¾ and plenty of rail. The set also boasts an impressive 20 minifigures as passengers or well-wishers. And it all comes with a King’s Cross Station Platform 9¾ train ticket collectible. Hogwarts Express (76405) proves that more epic LEGO Harry Potter sets are still coming beyond its 20-year milestone.

Hogwarts Express – Collectors’ Edition (76405)

Age 18+ | 5,129 pieces | 20 minifigures | $499.99 | Available now

Evoke the magic – LEGO® Harry Potter™ Hogwarts Express™ – Collectors’ Edition (76405) is a 1:32 scale (approx.) buildable replica of the iconic steam train

Authentic details – The engine, coal tender and 3-room passenger car are packed with movie-accurate references, from the cabin interiors to the toad on the loose

A cast of 20 characters – Within the model are 4 classic scenes from the Harry Potter™ movies, depicting the drama, the characters and even a piece of memorable dialogue

Realistic movement – A lever on the top of the engine can be turned to make the train rock with the mesmerizing motion of a steam train

LEGO Starts Listing Advent Calendars for 2022: Friends, City, Harry Potter, Star Wars

August is as good a month as any to start hyping Holiday seasonal products. LEGO certainly thinks so, with the first previews of their seasonal sets starting this week. The holiday sets for 2022 are rather adorable, especially the polar bears. But they’re just the tip of the iceberg, and there’s a particular LEGO product line in the spotlight. Advent calendars? Longtime LEGO collectors will always look forward to new minifigures and trinkets to have with these sets. This year’s editions are shaping up to expectations, if The Brick Fan’s reports on each are any indication. LEGO’s already got them listed on their online Shop, so let’s check them out.

LEGO Friends Advent Calendar (41706)

Age 6+ |312 pieces | 4 minidolls | $34.99 |Coming September 1

Construct and play Advent Calendar – Build the excitement to Christmas with the LEGO® Friends Advent Calendar (41706), containing buildable characters, activities and accessories

Packed with play for kids – Comes with 3 LEGO® Friends characters, Santa and a reindeer, a sleigh piled with Christmas presents, plus fun Christmas activities

Kids join Olivia’s fun family Christmas – Kids tour the fun stalls of the market with Olivia, enjoying all the fun Christmas activities before visiting Santa and his reindeer

LEGO City Advent Calendar (60352)

Age 5+ | 287 pieces | 6 minifigures | $34.99 | Coming September 1

Packed with festive fun – Kids aged 5 and up can enjoy imaginative play as they count down to the big day with the 2022 LEGO® City Advent Calendar (60352)

Featuring 5 LEGO® City Adventures TV series characters – Minifigures include LEGO City TV characters Billy, Maddy, Mr. Produce, Tippy and Raze, plus a Santa minifigure

Fun playmat – Kids can fold down the back of the calendar to set the scene for imaginative adventures in a winter wonderland

Star Wars Advent Calendar (75340)

Age 6+ | 329 pieces | 6 minifigures | $44.99 | Coming September 1

2022 LEGO® Star Wars™ Advent Calendar (75340) – Build festive spirit during the Christmas holidays with this Advent calendar, featuring Star Wars characters, mini build toy vehicles and accessories

8 LEGO® Star Wars™ characters – C-3PO and R2-D2 in festive outfits, Darth Vader in a summer outfit, plus Luke Skywalker, a Clone Trooper Commander, Snowtrooper, Battle Droid and a Gonk Droid

10 mini build vehicles – Republic Gunship, Droid Trifighter, ARC-170 Starfighter, Bad Batch Shuttle, Luke’s Landspeeder, T-16 Skyhopper, V-35 Landspeeder, B-wing, TIE Interceptor and Hoth AT-ST

6 other mini builds – Moisture vaporator, a beach scene, ammo rack, Hoth defense turret, Hoth laser cannon and a Wampa cave

Harry Potter Advent Calendar (76404)

Age 7+ | 334 pieces | 7 minifigures | $44.99 | Coming September 1

A magical buildup to Christmas – Behind every door of the LEGO® Harry Potter™ Advent Calendar (76404) is a surprise toy from the Harry Potter movies

Includes 7 minifigures – Harry Potter™, Sirius Black™, Moaning Myrtle™, Lord Voldemort™, Horace Slughorn, Nymphadora Tonks™ and Neville Longbottom™, plus iconic items from the Harry Potter movies

Movie scenes to build – Toys from the first 3 days make a scene from the first movie, the next 3 days make a scene from the second movie, etc. Kids can also conjure up endless adventures of their own

LEGO City

LEGO Creator 3-in-1

LEGO BrickHeadz

LEGO Speed Champions

LEGO DOTS

LEGO Ideas

LEGO Technic

LEGO Classic

LEGO Duplo

LEGO Disney

LEGO Lord of the Rings

LEGO Harry Potter

LEGO Star Wars

LEGO Marvel Spidey and his Amazing Friends