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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.

Halloween Cat and Mouse (40570)

328 pieces | released August 2022

Halloween Owl (40497)

228 pieces | released August 2021

Mini Disney The Haunted Mansion (40521)

680 pieces; includes 1 minifigure | released August 2022

Trick or Treat Halloween Set (40122)

133 pieces; includes 2 minifigures | released September 2015

Halloween Haunt (40260)

145 pieces; includes 2 minifigures | released September 2017

Halloween Hayride (40423)

148 pieces; includes 3 minifigures | released August 2020

Vampire and Bat (40203)

150 pieces | released September 2016

Spider & Haunted House Pack (40493)

132 pieces | released August 2021

Halloween Bat (40090)

156 pieces | released September 2014

LEGO BrickHeadz Frankenstein (40422)

108 pieces | released September 2020

LEGO BrickHeadz Halloween Ghost (40351)

136 pieces | released September 2019

LEGO Hidden Side Graveyard Mystery (70420)

335 pieces; includes 4 minifigures | released August 2019

LEGO Icons Haunted House (10273)

3231 pieces; includes 10 minifigures | released June 2020

LEGO Monster Fighters Haunted House (10228)

2,064 pieces; includes 6 minifigures | released September 2012

LEGO Spooky VIP Add-On Pack (40513)

119 pieces; includes 6 minifigures | released September 2021

Two New LEGO Botanical Collection Sets Coming February Next Year

Plenty of praise must go to LEGO for trying to appeal to as many hobby niches as possible. Tie-in sets of major licensed IPs are simple enough to attract fans of said big-name franchises. But LEGO has also delved into themes and subjects you usually don’t expect to see plastic building bricks involved. Model trains? Check. Pop artworks? Check too. How about botany or floral design, which normally involves plants? Check three. LEGO Botanical Collection sets cover this particular topic well with some impressive sets released over the years. And we can rest assured there will be more coming next year.

The LEGO Botanical Collection Sets Are Leveling Up!

German LEGO news source Promobricks gives us word of at least two new LEGO Botanical Collection sets in 2023.

Wild Flower Bouquet (10313)

One looks to be a new take on a previously-released item. The other is a nice change from the free-standing plant displays we’ve gotten from this theme line. By February next year, we can expect a new Wild Flower Bouquet (10313) contrasting 2021’s (conventional) Flower Bouquet (10280).

Dried Flower Decoration (10314)

The second release that month will be the Dried Flower Decoration (10314). As the name implies, this set could depict pressed blooms in a flat display. It’s reminiscent of many sets from LEGO Art.

LEGO’s Botanical Collection sets currently fall under the wider LEGO Icons umbrella, and as expected they’re mostly rated Age 18+. Wild Flower Bouquet (10313) could have 939 pieces for the price of €59.99. Dried Flower Decoration (10314) meanwhile could be priced at €49.99 for 812 pieces. In possible US conversion, the possible prices might be roughly the same. Then again, these LEGO Botanical Collection sets are still far off from launch, so we’ll be waiting for details.

LEGO Icons Eiffel Tower Set Rumor: Will it be a Spectacular Black Friday 2022 Surprise?

Word on brick street that LEGO has something huge (as in very huge!) in store for this year’s grandest sales event. If the rumor turns out to be true, we may see the humongous LEGO Icons Eiffel Tower set revealed on this year’s Black Friday 2022 event.

Rendering Iconic Landmarks in LEGO

In the realm of creative construction, LEGO continually captivates builders, enabling them to manifest their grand ideas into tangible wonders. Builders have the choice to craft towering structures from their own imaginations, using the extensive array of LEGO bricks and components at their disposal.

Alternatively, they can opt for specialized LEGO sets, faithfully replicating iconic structures from the real and fictional worlds. Renowned landmarks worldwide have been beautifully recreated in LEGO form, transcending various themes such as those seen in LEGO Architecture, for example.

Among these stands the iconic Eiffel Tower, a symbol of Paris, France, which has been previously available in sets such as the 1:300 scale, LEGO Eiffel Tower 10181 released way back in 2007. However, rumors have been swirling since February about an enhanced version of this classic LEGO set.

10181 1 — This version of a LEGO Eiffel Tower back in 2007 will be dwarfed by its much larger cousin this year just in time for Black Friday 2022.

New Revelations About the LEGO Icons Eiffel Tower Set

According to Brick Fanatics, exciting updates have surfaced regarding the anticipated LEGO Eiffel Tower set. Earlier this year, speculations pointed to its release under the prestigious LEGO Creator Expert line, bearing the set number 10307, with a launch date scheduled for November. Recent insights shared on Instagram Stories by the LEGO news source, brick_clicker, shed new light on this development.

The LEGO Icons Eiffel Tower (10307) is now poised to become part of the LEGO Icons series, set to make its debut on this year’s Black Friday. Additionally, there’s been a slight price adjustment, with the set now retailing at $679.99, a $50 increase from the initial estimate. Given the recent price fluctuations in LEGO’s product range, this change is not entirely unexpected.

The LEGO Icons Eiffel Tower is set to Break LEGO Records

The rumored LEGO Icons Eiffel Tower set holds the promise of setting new LEGO records. Boasting a staggering 10,001 pieces, builders can anticipate constructing an awe-inspiring structure that reaches an impressive height of 150 centimeters, earning its title as the “tallest LEGO set yet.” Moreover, there are hints that some components will share the same brick DNA as those from the LEGO Technic theme, enhancing the stability and structural integrity of the final model.

With Black Friday 2022 swiftly approaching on November 25th, we have approximately two months to validate the authenticity of this thrilling rumor. While there may be little reason to doubt its credibility, it’s always prudent to exercise caution and stay tuned for further updates.

2022 LEGO Winter Village – Icons Holiday Main Street (10308) Now Listed

Thanks to its core concept of building and assembling, LEGO has long been crossing into numerous and different niche hobbies. Model railroads? LEGO’s got many sets for that over the years. Their vehicle lines, particularly Technic, could go toe-to-toe with conventional plastic model kits. Even LEGO Botanical with its brick-built blossoms more than hold their own aesthetics-wise against artificial flowers. But the best work LEGO does is undoubtedly with model buildings, obviously. And with the approach of the 2022 Holiday season, their latest addition to the Winter Village set line is ready. In fact, LEGO Shop online has listed it.

Brickset tells us that the 2022 LEGO Icons (formerly Creator Expert) Winter Village set has finally been revealed. If you feel the previous Winter Village sets have been leaning too “residential” then take heart. The Icons Holiday Main Street (10308) is anything but. Build a busy commercial hub for your LEGO Winter Village with two storefronts and some public transportation. Nothing says “traditional” Christmas shopping like a trip to the toy store or music shop. Shoppers with grocery bags can then wait for the Main Street cable car on a roadside stop. And their wait won’t be boring with nearby mailbox, clock post and Christmas tree to liven things up.

Expect the Icons Winter Village Holiday Main Street (10308) to launch next month, October 7. Further product details down below:

Holiday Main Street (10308)

Age 18+ | 1,514 pieces | 6 minifigures | $99.99 | Coming October 7

Packed with yuletide cheer, the LEGO® Holiday Main Street (10308) set is the latest addition to the popular LEGO Winter Village Collection. Build a sweet Christmas village display complete with a toy store, music store and shoppers, plus the store owners and their cozy apartments. Then build the streetcar, ready to take the shoppers home after a fun outing.

A festive tradition – Enjoy quality time crafting all the details of this Holiday Main Street (10308) buildable model with a toy store, music store, shoppers, store owners and their cozy apartments

Hop on the streetcar – Assemble all the details of the streetcar, ready to transport the minifigures. It’s decorated for Christmas and includes 4 seats for passengers

Let’s go shopping – Head to the Santa’s Toys and Games toy store and H. Jollie’s music store to find toys and musical instruments, all waiting to make someone’s Christmas dreams come true

Time to relax – When the working day is over, the store owners can relax in their apartments. Discover cozy details with a tree, presents and bed in the toy store, and a dining area in the music store

6 minifigures – Bring the LEGO® Christmas village display to life with the set’s ensemble of minifigures. There are 2 shoppers, a child mailing a letter to Santa, 2 store owners and a streetcar driver

Powered Up compatible – Motorize the model by adding LEGO® Powered Up and the option to add your own track and lights (all sold separately)

Our List: August 1 LEGO Set Launches

The start of a new month usually means one thing on a LEGO news site. It’s LEGO set launch recap time! We’ve covered a wide selection of sets coming out this August 1 and it’s time to take a look back. You surely won’t be lacking in choices with these:

Duplo

Icons

Marvel

Sanctum Sanctorum (76218)

Minecraft

Star Wars

Super Mario

All items above were featured by us here on The Brick Show. And there are still more LEGO sets coming out later this month. We’ll do further mini-recaps of these when the right time comes.

LEGO Icons Atari 2600 (10306) Officially Announced!

LEGO has now officially listed the LEGO Icons Atari 2600 (10306) – coming in August!

One can say that LEGO’s made a killer collaboration with videogame companies for new products. Look no further than the various sets for “Super Mario”, “Minecraft”, “Overwatch” and so much more. That synergy has also reached the very gaming platforms these games are played on too. Nostalgia must’ve filled LEGO-collecting gamers with the Nintendo Entertainment System set (71374) from 2020. So what if the brick-built NES console can’t actually play games? It just looked and felt so incredible. And Nintendo (and Sega) aren’t the only iconic names in gaming linking with LEGO. The Icons line will be getting a replica of yet another classic: the LEGO Icons Atari 2600 (10306) set.

Ladies and gentlemen, as The Brick Fan tells it, the official listing for LEGO Icons Atari 2600 (10306) is up. Like the earlier NES set, this is a to-scale reproduction of a historical early-80’s videogame console. And like 71374, the Icons Atari (10306) packs some surprises like only LEGO can make them. Atari’s even two-upping the NES’s solo “Super Mario” brick cartridge with three top-ranked carts. The LEGO Icons Atari 2600 also packs a controller, cart storage, mini-dioramas for said titles, and more. It might be a lot easier to just direct you to the link, and these product info snippets. For this writer, who played the Atari 2600 at a very young age, is still somewhat overwhelmed.

LEGO Icons Atari 2600 (10306)

Age 18+ | 2,532 pieces | 1 minifigure | $239.99 | Coming August 1

Build a 1980s gaming icon – Enjoy a mindful project crafting all the details of this Atari® 2600 (10306) buildable console model, complete with joystick, game cartridges and mini build story scenes

Revel in the retro details – This replica version of the Atari® 2600 console is packed with authentic details that you’ll remember from the original with a few LEGO® twists added

3 retro game cartridges – Assemble the 3 classic game cartridges: Asteroids™, Adventure and Centipede™. They slot into the console just like they did on the original

Build and reveal the 1980s scene – The hidden vignette shows a kid playing Asteroids™ in a 1980s room. Spot the details like the classic TV, boom box, posters, retro phone and roller skates

Create 3 game display pieces – Build 3 scenes inspired by the Asteroids™, Adventure and Centipede™ games, including a spaceship shooting at asteroids, a castle and a centipede with mushroom builds

Find the Easter egg – Did you know that the Adventure game is credited as being one of the first video games to contain an Easter egg? Look out for the LEGO® designer’s tribute to this fun fact

Catch this LEGO video game console classic when it launches next month!

Recreate the Perfect Muscle Car With LEGO Icons Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (10304)

LEGO has just announced earlier this week the arrival of another hefty set designed for the auto enthusiast in mind. And if in case you feel the need to build what could arguably be the world’s perfect muscle car – yeah I guess Stephen will really have something to say about it since he seems to be a fan of Ferraris, lol – then read on and see what the new LEGO Icons Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (10304) has in store.

Since the rebranding of LEGO Creator Expert to LEGO Icons last month, LEGO has rolled out several sets that cater to the AFOL population. And this time around, LEGO fans and muscle car aficionados will want to have this 1,000+ piece set to be at the front and center of their collection.

The LEGO Icons Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is slated to be released on August 1st, retailing for $170. Read on for the rest of the set’s product details, and while you’re at it, you may also want to add this iconic set added to your wishlist by clicking on the affiliate link below.

LEGO Icons Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (10304)

1,105 pieces | $169.99 | Coming soon on August 1, 2022

Ready to push the limits of performance and style? Then start your creative engine. It’s time to pay homage to a vintage classic with this Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (10304) building project for adults. Take your time. This is an experience to savor. Make your choices. Create your perfect model. Then place it on display to admire the impressive looks of an iconic car.

Highly customizable

Just like the classic 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, this highly accurate collectible LEGO® model car comes with a host of options so you can personalize your car, your way. With the roof or convertible? Classic or hideaway front headlights? White, gray, or red racing stripes? The choice is yours. But this car’s impressive looks are just the start. Authentic features include a detailed V8 engine, working steering and opening doors, plus an opening hood and trunk.

Drive your passion

Build creativity. Build concentration. Build your dream vehicle collection with buildable model vehicles, made specifically for adults.

Build an American car icon – Savor this project for adults as you craft all the details of the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (10304) model with its black color scheme, silver rims, and customizable options
Your car. Your way – With customizable options, you can personalize your model with the roof or convertible option, classic or hideaway front headlights, and a choice of racing-stripe colors
Authentic features – The LEGO® Chevrolet Camaro Z28 building kit is inspired by the original 1969 car and has a detailed V8 engine, working steering and opening doors, plus an opening hood and trunk
Retro accessories – This classic car collectible model comes with accessories including furry dice and a printed tile depicting an automotive magazine, plus a choice of 2 license plates
A gift idea – This LEGO® Chevrolet Camaro Z28 building kit offers a project for adults and a gift idea for classic car lovers
Dimensions – The model measures over 3.5 in. (10 cm) high, 14 in. (36 cm) long, and 5.5 in. (14 cm) wide

LEGO Icons Anniversary Sets Revealed via LEGO Con 2022

Thus did LEGO Con 2022 take place this past weekend. And around the world LEGO fans and collectors marveled at the products revealed that Saturday. This may be a flowery description, but the mood does need setting. We’ll start unpacking the various unveilings from LEGO Con last June including two new LEGO Icons Anniversary sets that celebrate two of LEGO’s iconic themes.

First, we’ll look at the following LEGO Icons Anniversary sets celebrating the LEGO brick’s 90^th anniversary. There’s one for the medieval builders and another for the space explorers. At last, we see the Lion Knights’ Castle (10305) and the Galaxy Explorer (10497). Both sets fall under the new LEGO Icons theme.

As expected, these anniversary revamps of classic LEGO sets are geared for age 18+ collectors. We can expect these to arrive this coming August. But now, let’s peruse their official LEGO.com Shop product listings here:

Lion Knights’ Castle (10305)

Age 18+ | 4,514 pieces | 22 minifigures | $399.99 | Coming August 8

A long time ago there was a child who loved to build with LEGO® bricks. Now that child is grown up and there’s a new quest to enjoy. Celebrating 90 years of LEGO history, the Lion Knights’ Castle (10305) building set is a new interpretation inspired by the original LEGO Castle System and a build requested by fans for years.

A classic build reimagined – Enjoy quality time crafting all the details of this Lion Knights’ Castle (10305) buildable model, inspired by classic LEGO® castle sets from days gone by
Requested by LEGO® fans – Created to celebrate 90 years of LEGO history, this set was designed following a poll of over 55,000 respondents on the LEGO Ideas platform
4,514 pieces – Enjoy hours of mindful building as you craft all the details of this epic build. Discover details on every side, then open up the castle to explore the story-packed interior
Packed with medieval details – Raise and lower the castle’s drawbridge and portcullis, explore hidden passages, escape from the dungeon, turn the mill’s waterwheel and prepare for battle in the armory
Secret hideout – Build secret hideouts for the forest people. Drop them through the dungeon trapdoor when they invade, and help them escape through the secret passage

Galaxy Explorer (10497)

Age 18+ | 1,254 pieces | 4 minifigures | $99.99 | Preorder available, Coming August 1

Join the celebrations to mark 90 years of LEGO® creations with this nostalgic building project for adults. This anniversary collectible edition of the Classic 497 LEGO Galaxy Explorer model (10497) retains all the joy of the 1979 set but on a bigger scale.

Join the celebrations – Enjoy quality time crafting all the details of this LEGO® Galaxy Explorer (10497) model, launched to mark the 90th anniversary of LEGO creations
Inspired by the 1979 original – The spaceship retains the classic color scheme and blended delta wing configuration of the original ship and stands on its 3 retractable landing legs
Astronaut figures – The spaceship comes complete with 4 astronauts and their robot helper
Authentic accessories – Accessories include a surface rover, plus a rover compartment with tools and an extendable ramp
Detailed interior – Open the cockpit to reveal the interior, where there are seats for all 4 astronauts as well as living quarters with 2 beds, computers and storage compartments

Visit LEGO.com to recap the event highlights of LEGO Con 2022.

LEGO Icons Loop Coaster (10303) Gets Official Product Listing

Way back in 2018, LEGO wowed amusement park collector-builders with a Roller Coaster set (10261) of the Creator Expert line. Some four years later, speculation began building of a possible follow-up, with a set number even: 10303. The release date is supposed to be this mid-2022. It also means that this set will now come out under the new LEGO Icons moniker, replacing Creator Expert. Well now we can stop wondering because LEGO has made its official reveal according to Germany’s Promobricks. It won’t have the new Icons logo on the packaging yet, but that’s not really important at present.

Anyway, here we have images and information snippets for the LEGO Icons Loop Coaster (10303). If this is a follow-up of sorts to 2018’s (now-retired) Roller Coaster (10261), it’s a big step up. Where the older set featured turns and inclines, the Loop Coaster boasts more advanced track elements. By that we mean this ride has loops (naturally). Another key feature is the elevator ascent from the station. The lift carries the coaster up to the top of a 90-degree incline. That’s enough momentum to propel the ride through two loops before returning to station.

Being an 18+ Icons set, Loop Coaster will cost a pretty penny when it launches, though LEGO’s not specifying yet. Here’s some more info from the official LEGO.com product listing:

Loop Coaster (10303)

Age 18+ | 3,765 pieces | 11 minifigures | $399.99 | Coming Soon

A roller-coaster build for adults – Expand your LEGO® Fairground Collection with this collectible LEGO Loop Coaster Building Kit (10303). A project for adults and a gift idea for amusement park lovers

Power up your coaster – Designed with reality in mind, this buildable model is prepared for LEGO® Powered Up (available separately) so you can upgrade the roller-coaster with a motorized elevator

Fairground details – Accessories include a park bench with map, balloon cart, pretzel cart, hot-dog stand, height marker and a covered boarding station with opening barriers and a control panel

11 minifigures – Includes a ride operator, balloon seller, pretzel seller, hot-dog seller, a grandma, a young boy, and 5 riders. 6 of the minifigures have reversible heads to show different emotions

LEGO Creator Expert Becomes LEGO Icons in June – Packaging Rebrand Starts 2023

One significant development in the naming of LEGO themes happened back in the year 2020. That was when the brand officially retired the “Creator Expert” offshoot of LEGO Creator. The company reasoned that the naming potentially scared off potential LEGO newbies. As part of the reorganization LEGO began using the Age 18+ classification for sets formerly under Creator Expert designation. You might notice though that we still tended to mention the name in our reports. The LEGO.com Shop continued using Creator Expert in their online listings after all. But starting next month, Creator Expert will finally have a new moniker – enter LEGO Icons.

According to Brick Fanatics, the former LEGO Creator Expert line will now become LEGO Icons effective June 1. The new designation will also blanket encompass specific set subthemes that originally popped up under Creator Expert. If you recall the Botanical Collection and Modular Buildings that LEGO.com lists as Creator Expert sets, they’ll become Icons sets. That upcoming LEGO Optimus Prime (10302) will thus be known as a LEGO Icons set upon launch. Icons itself will slot under the wider “LEGO for Adults” classification of 18+ sets introduced in 2021.

LEGO’s statement on the reveal of the Icons theme is to help “adult consumers”. They note that 18+ builders tend to go for sets that either reflect their interests/passions or be deeply immersive. That being said, apparently upcoming sets will not carry the mark in product packaging until next year. We at The Brick Show might bet that the next LEGO modular-building set in 2023 will debut the Icons mark. For the moment, let’s appreciate the nifty branding as featured in the banner image at top.