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Last week, 9to5Toys was able to report exclusively on one LEGO Star Wars set that would be joining the 2024 lineup. It was just a single bullet in our original coverage from the start of the year, noting that there would be a BrickHeadz bundle based around The Phantom Menace. Now a few others have corroborated the news, and we’re ready to speculate on just what might be included. After all, Episode I theming means there’s a chance we finally get a LEGO Jar Jar Binks BrickHeadz figure…
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Now that 2024 is underway, 9to5Toys can share some updates on what to expect from the upcoming LEGO Ideas lineup for the year. The LEGO Group wasted no time showing off the theme’s first creation earlier this week with the debut of the Family Tree, but there’s so much more in-store. From the long-awaited LEGO Dungeons and Dragons set to the Red London Telephone Box and the long-awaited Jaws set, we break it down below.
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Pre-order/$80The next LEGO Ideas set is here. It certainly didn’t take long for the LEGO Group to reveal the next fan-inspired creation into 2024, as today we’re getting an official look at the upcoming Family Tree (21346). This over 1,000-piece model delivers a cute way to show off family photos, which can be hung on the brick-built branches throughout the family tree.
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Last fall, 9to5Toys reported that 2024 would see the LEGO Group celebrate the 25th anniversary of Star Wars sets. Today, we have more official confirmation it’s happening, as the logo for the upcoming festivities has been revealed. Or better yet, leaked. Here’s everything we know so far about the celebration.
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We’re officially into 2024. Now that the first batch of new LEGO Star Wars sets have already been released for January, we’re turning our attention to the rest of the year’s releases. Since our last check in over the summer, there’s tons more we can share about the LEGO Star Wars 2024 sets, including news on future UCS builds, mini-scale ships, battle packs, and more.
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We’re getting a first look at five new 2024 LEGO BrickHeadz today ahead of their debut next month. Bringing five new iconic characters into the collection of brick-built figures, soon you’ll be able to assemble Stitch, a potted version of Groot, Peter Parker in his Iron Spider suit, and a combo pack with two Sonic the Hedgehog characters.
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One of the biggest waves of LEGO sets all year is launching today to start off 2024. As the LEGO Group normally does every January 1, the company is launching a whole batch of all-new creations. This time around, you’ll find everything from the latest Star Wars and Marvel recreations to Technic, City, Ninjago, the new LEGO Ideas Polaroid, and many other new sets. Head below for the full scoop on all of the new LEGO sets available for January 2024.
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The year is coming to an end after seeing hundreds of different LEGO sets hit store shelves. While we’re gearing up to start covering all of the new creations come 2024, beforehand we’re taking a retrospective look at what this year already delivered. Including some of the largest models ever made to more affordable and display-worthy creations, you’ll want to head below for our best LEGO sets of 2023.
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Running for almost a decade at this point, each December we kick off the annual tradition of seeing what’s in the year’s LEGO Advent Calendars. And for 2023, there’s so much to be excited about. With 24 days of different creations on tap, we’ll be taking a day-by-day look to highlight all of the miniature creations, minifigures, and other builds in the countdown to the end of the month. This year, we’re checking out the latest LEGO Star Wars, Marvel, City, and Friends Advent Calendars for 2023.
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The LEGO Ideas team today is officially revealing what’s next on tap for the Ideas theme. With a record-breaking 71 different creations vying for the chance to be turned into an official set, now two have been chosen. And they are some pretty interesting ideas. Coming to the LEGO Ideas lineup, the builders will be able to soon assemble a Botanical Garden, and the Cullen House from Twilight.
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The next LEGO Ideas set has been revealed. Launching next year, the upcoming LEGO Polaroid Instant Camera will look to give the classic OneStep release the brick-built treatment. It will stack up to over 500 pieces when it does hit store shelves as an adorable recreation of the iconic instant camera.
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January 1/$85LEGO just revealed the new X-Men X-Jet. Launching on the first of the year, the super hero team of mutants are finally getting the spotlight with a new build based around the X-Men ’97 series. Debuting at the top of the year in January as LEGO set 76281, we break down everything new with the X-Jet and its four X-Men minifigures below.
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If you’ve been wanting to build your own LEGO Fortnite Llama, a set of instructions have arrived. The promotional set isn’t going to be seeing any form of wide release, and so we’ve put together a guide on how to build your own at home – whether it’s with your own bricks or building the elements from a third-party site.
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If you’ve ever wondered if LEGO sets could get the equivalent of DLC, today we finally have an answer. An upcoming 2024 LEGO Spider-Man set is going to fix one of the big issues with this year’s No Way Home Final Battle kit by assembling Sandman and some other villains who didn’t make the cut in the display set. Now this upcoming LEGO Spider-Man set number 76280 coming out in 2024 will add both characters as an expansion to the original.
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LEGO Fornite is now officially available after being revealed last week. The new digital experience may be built right into the popular battle royale game, but it’s hardly the same game. Focusing more on a survival crafting experience, we now know just how the whole game mode will stack up.
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$500After almost an entire year of waiting, the LEGO Avengers Tower is finally here. I’ve been covering the set since it was just in its infancy as far as rumors go, and now it’s siting right in front of me as an assembled model. Packed with references to the first decade of MCU movies, I’m taking a closer look at how the largest LEGO Marvel set ever made stacks up – and more importantly, if it’s worth $500.
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The LEGO Group is announcing its next double Insiders points promotion today. Just in time to score some of the new kits that just hit store shelves for December, lock-in some gifts, or nab those exclusive new gift with purchases, we break down how to save below.
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January 1/$60Today we’re getting an official look at an upcoming addition to LEGO’s Botanical Collection. The flower-themed sets have only gotten more popular over the past few years, and now we’re getting a set that is going to be particularly enticing for romantic endeavorers – at least if your sweetheart likes LEGO! Launching in January, there will be an actual Bouquet of Roses (10328) to assemble or gift.
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Today’s the big day where Fortnite announces what’s next from the hot battle royal game. And it looks like the battle royal part of it is taking a backseat with three new game modes that look to expand just how you can actually play Epic’s popular title. But we only care about the LEGO collaboration, which is joining Fortnite as a “survival crafting” game.
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After already getting a look at some of the more popular themes like LEGO Star Wars, Technic, and Marvel, there’s now a whole bunch of other 2024 sets being revealed for the first time. Including Creator, City, DREAMZzz, and Ninjago sets, we break down what’s new coming in 2024.
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We’ve known since all the way back in July that 2024 would see a new LEGO Star Wars Clone Battle Pack. Now, we can finally show you what it looks like! Arriving as set number 75372, the Clone vs Battle Droid pack will hit store shelves on January 1. Plus, there are some other LEGO Star Wars 2024 sets to show off.
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The LEGO Group may very well have just saved the best sets of the year for last, as December introduces three new creations. The latest addition to the Modular Building series will be debuting with the LEGO Natural History Museum to go alongside the long-awaited Orient Express train. There’s also a collection of brick-built botanicals in the Tiny Plants kit and more.
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The LEGO Group has been including more and more orrery builds in its sets as of late, from the Galileo Galilei tribute promo to the Natural History Museum. But if you’ve been wanting a dedicated model of the solar system, it’s finally happening as a new 2024 LEGO set coming out next year as part of the Technic collection.
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January 1/$70Update: Now available for pre-order direct from LEGO.com.
We’re getting a first look at one of the new LEGO sets from 2024 today. Launching on January 1, builders will be able to bring Spider-Man’s iconic likeness to their collections with a new addition to the LEGO Marvel Helmet series with a nearly 500-piece set.
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Today we’re getting a first look at a pair of upcoming LEGO gift with purchase sets debuting ahead of the holidays. The upcoming Wintertime Carriage Ride sets the pace as a gorgeous addition to this year’s Winter Village set, and comes joined by a trio of brick-built ornaments on the Christmas Decor Set.
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December 1/$300The new LEGO Ideas Orient Express officially launches on Friday and the number question I’ve been asked ahead of time is if the train can be motorized. I can now officially report on an answer, and it’s one that builders are going to be excited to hear. Yes! Yes you can motorize the LEGO Ideas Orient Express, and we’ll explain how to down below.
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Following its VIP Weekend Sale going live this week, we’re now tracking a massive collection of Cyber Monday 2023 LEGO discounts courtesy of Amazon. The savings span just about every kit on store shelves right now, from all-new 2023 creations to the latest from Star Wars, Marvel, and beyond. There’s 20% in savings across the lot, with a whole host of models that are perfect for expanding your own collection or just assembling a little LEGO action for under the tree, there are plenty of all-time lows to be had starting from $7 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Head below for all of the bestLEGO Cyber Monday deals.
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LEGO is launching its own Black Friday sale tonight. Stepping in to make sure that all of the other retailers out there aren’t having all the fun, the company is offering some savings of its own. You’ll find rare cash discounts across an assortment of sets as well as another chance to earn freebies. Plus, the new LEGO Avengers Tower is finally hitting store shelves with its own exclusive gift with purchase.
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We’re finally going to be seeing the fruits of the LEGO Group’s $1 billion investment into Epic Games. A recent social media post from LEGO teased the collaboration with a brick-built llama from the popular game Fortnite, which has many builders and gamers alike buzzing about what kinds of kits we could see the two companies create. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but no, we’re not getting a wave of LEGO Fortnite sets.
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Weekend only/Shop nowAhead of Black Friday, the LEGO Insiders Weekend sale is now live. Through the end of Sunday, you’ll be able to score some of the year’s best promotions on all things LEGO. There’s double Insider points across the board, as well as freebies like the Majisto Magical Workshop set, cash discounts on LEGO Shop-exclusive sets, and much more. Head below for a closer look at what’s on tap in the LEGO Insiders Weekend sale.
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December 1/$300Today, we’re getting a first look at the new LEGO Orient Express Train. The year’s final creation to officially debut has arrived, with an impressive model debuting next month with over 2,500 pieces in tow.
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The LEGO Group today is announcing its pre-Black Friday 2023 plans. With everything from the launch of an all-new creation to extra rewards points, freebies, and of course actual deals, we break down all of the company’s first-party savings below as part of this year’s LEGO Insiders Weekend.
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Reg. $100/$83The LEGO Icons Santa’s Visit set is seeing one of its first discounts just in time for the holiday season. Each of the year’s LEGO Winter Village sets are some of the more beloved models to hit store shelves, the one from a few years back is going on sale for anyone who missed bringing it home original. Right now via Amazon, you can drop the price to $82.99 shipped at checkout. This is $17 off the usual $100 price tag, marking the first discount of the year, and a new all-time low. We fully break down what’s included in the box in our launch coverage, too.
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The LEGO Group is gearing up for the holiday shopping season today with the reveal of two new gift with purchases. Helping to entice shoppers to stick to buying their bricks direct from Shop Online or in-person retail locations, there are a pair of upcoming creations that will exclusively be available from LEGO. Check out the new LEGO Majisto’s Magical Workshop and Winter Market Stall freebies below.
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Last week, we got a first official look at the upcoming LEGO Avengers Tower, and today we’re getting a full reveal of the companion gift with purchase. Launching right alongside the brick-built skyscraper on Black Friday, the largest Marvel set of all-time will include a side build featuring a taxi, Black Panther, and three other minifigures.
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Coming soon/$500Last night, the LEGO Group invited me to come hang out at the flagship NYC retail store at Rockefeller Center. There was one main objective of the night, and that was to show off the shiny new Avengers Tower after it was revealed just earlier in the day. I’ve been looking forward to seeing the new set in person since we originally took a little wind out of LEGO’s sails by revealing it early, and now, I can finally report firsthand just how incredible of a model it is ahead of a full review.
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November 24/$500The moment we’ve been waiting for is finally here! LEGO is officially revealing the new Avengers Tower today. After our exclusive report that offered a first look at the set back in October, we’re able to share an official showcase of how the largest LEGO set in 2023 will stack up when it debuts on Black Friday.
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Reg. $600/$480Amazon is now offering another chance to score its fall Prime Day price on the LEGO UCS Razor Crest. Dropping down to $479.99 shipped, today’s offer is marking a return to the best price from the retailer, as well as the second-best price cut period. It’s still one of the first chances to save at $120 off the usual $600 going are, too.
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January 1/$300Update: LEGO’s new Natural History Museum has been officially revealed and is now available for pre-order ahead of its January 1 launch.
We finally have a first look at the upcoming LEGO Natural History Museum. Next year’s Modular Building will be bringing a bit of a scientific vibe to the series with an over 4,000-piece build when it debuts on January 1, 2024 as LEGO set number 10326.
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LEGO’s upcoming Collectible Minifigure Series 25 figures have been revealed. Starting off the week with a first look at the upcoming blind bag figures, we’re getting an early chance to check out the 12 upcoming characters and the return of the fan-favorite goat figure.
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After just seeing the latest addition to the LEGO Botanical collection debut this morning, Amazon is marking down five of the theme’s existing sets. A favorite from the batch has the Orchid kit at $40 shipped. Down from $50, you’re looking at 20% in savings alongside only the second discount of the year. This is within a penny of the all-time low and the second-best price to date. We also last saw it on sale back in May, for comparison. Stacking up to 608 pieces, the new LEGO Orchid joins the rest of the plant-themed creations that add some unique decor to your space. This one stands over 15 inches tall and uses some unique parts in order to pull off the expected white and pink look of Orchids. Our launch coverage offers a better look at what to expect from the new plant set, and we also breakdown some other deals on the Botanical Garden collection below.
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Pre-order/$50Today, we’re getting a first look at the latest addition to the LEGO Botanical collection. The upcoming Tiny Plants set has been revealed ahead of launching as a surprise final set of the year in December. You can now pre-order the upcoming LEGO set 10329 ahead of its debut this winter at $50.
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LEGO is bringing back its tribute sets with an upcoming gift with purchase that turns Galileo into a new minifigure. The upcoming LEGO promotional set 40595 will be launching later this fall and includes over 300 pieces to go alongside that exclusive new minifig of the famed astronomer, physicist, and engineer.
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February 2024/$165LEGO Dune is actually happening. Earlier this year, we were able to break the news that the LEGO Group was planning on bringing one of the more iconic vehicles out of the sci-fi series, and now we’re getting a first look at the set. The new LEGO Dune Ornithopter won’t be releasing until next year, but you can feast your eyes on its over 1,300-piece build in the meantime.
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The LEGO Group today has a neat new promotional set out today that Disney fans in particular are going to love. The new Mini Steamboat Willie kit delivers a black and white rendition of the animation that started it all, and continues to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Disney studios. Head below for a closer look at the new LEGO model and to learn how it can be added to your collection for free.
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Update: The new LEGO Avengers Tower has been officially revealed, and we have the full scoop right here.
The first look at LEGO’s upcoming Avengers Tower is here. Arriving as LEGO set number 76269, the upcoming Marvel creation will be the largest we have seen this year from the theme. It stacks up to over 5,200 bricks in order to stand over 35 inches tall with 31 total minifigures.
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One of the final LEGO sets of the year has just been revealed. 9to5Toys can now offer a first look at the upcoming LEGO Ideas Orient Express Train. Slated to launch in November, we now know what to expect from this long-awaited locomotive when it arrives as LEGO set number 21344.
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Just after reporting on the set names yesterday, we can now share the first images of the new LEGO Animal Crossing sets. Launching next year on March 1, there are five upcoming creations that come packed with exclusive minifigures and all of the vibes you’d expect from the iconic Nintendo game.
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