As we gear up for the holiday season, LEGO just released a few more big sets, and there are also a couple of freebies you can take advantage of. And of course, we can look forward to the Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping events at the end of the month.

The recently announced #21363 LEGO Ideas The Goonies set features brick-built vignettes of iconic scenes from the 1980s cult classic movie, from the Fratellis’ hideaway and caves to Willy’s treasure room. Turn the model around to view a detailed recreation of the exterior of the Inferno pirate ship ruins. The set includes 12 minifigures of key characters from the movie, and the interiors are packed with authentic details. Send a minifigure through the secret fireplace entrance to the caves. Activate the boulder-dropping trap. Use the Copper Bones Skeleton Key to release the trapdoor. Push the keys on the skeleton organ to break the floor and access the slide to the octopus (from a deleted scene). Send Sloth sliding down the mast on the Inferno deck. 2,912 pieces. Price: $329.99 at the LEGO Ideas section of the Online LEGO Shop.

If you purchase The Goonies set, you will also get the #40773 LEGO Ideas The Walshes’ Attic until November 7th or while supplies last.

The other new release this month is the #10366 LEGO Icons Tropical Aquarium. Craft a detailed LEGO interpretation of a vibrant underwater world, teeming with life and striking colors. Arrange each feature for the perfect look and display your creation in the home or workplace for all to enjoy. This home decor aquarium comes with fun functions. Rotate the dials and cranks to animate a swimming fish, swaying coral, a crab emerging from an underwater cave, and an opening treasure chest. The aquarium includes 4 model fish and comes with a variety of plants and coral, sea worms, and an oyster shell containing a pearl, plus LEGO sea snails and air bubbles. 4,154 pieces. Price: $479.99 at the LEGO Icons section of the Online LEGO Shop.

If you purchase the aquarium between November 13-19, you will also get the #5009823 LEGO Fish Tank Filter & Fish Food. There is also the #5009626 LEGO Icons Fish Tank, which is available at the LEGO Insiders Reward Center for 2,500 points.

Another freebie this month is the #40774 LEGO Disney Classic Animation Scenes with purchases of $130 or more. This offer will last until November 11th or while supplies last on all purchases at the Online LEGO Shop.

Also note that you can earn double points on the #21359 LEGO Ideas Italian Riviera set until November 3rd! This is a beautiful set, capturing the serenity, vibrant colors and intricate architectural details of a typical Italian fishing village. Lift off the roofs and upper stories of the three buildings to view the highly detailed interiors. There is a gelato store, a diving equipment store and a fish market, and above them, the homes of the storekeepers. Add the 10 minifigures to create authentic scenes: a fisher in their boat on the Mediterranean Sea, a nonna showing her grandson how to make trofie pasta and focaccia, a visiting food critic trying the local cuisine, a scooter driver cruising down the street… and look out for the little kitten eating a stolen fish in the alleyway! 3,251-pieces. Price: $299.99 at the LEGO Ideas section of the Online LEGO Shop.

And of course, don’t forget about all the amazing new sets that were released earlier this year! There are plenty to choose from, matching every taste and budget! Also, remember that the Black Friday/Cyber Monday specials at the end of this month! We will discuss them when details become available. In the meantime, you can already browse the Holiday Gift Guide at the Online LEGO Shop.

What were your favorite new LEGO sets this year? Are you planning to add anything new to your collection before the year is over? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!

And you might also like to check out the following related posts:

• LEGO Ideas The Goonies Press-Release
• LEGO Icons Tropical Aquarium Press-Release
• LEGO Ideas Italian Riviera Press-Release