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Upcoming Price Increases on LEGO Sets

by Thita (admin) on June 3, 2022

in Community News

Earlier this week, the LEGO Group informed their retail partners about changes to recommended retail and wholesale pricing that will take effect this fall. The LEGO Group is well aware that this news will affect LEGO fans and collectors, and they wanted to inform the community as well. Thus the following statement was released via the LEGO Ambassador Network.

As you no doubt have seen and experienced, prices have been rising across many industries for a while. At the LEGO Group, we’ve seen significant increases in the costs of raw materials, freight, and general operating expenses for some time. Despite this, we have worked hard to keep pricing stable. However, recent, rapid increases in costs mean that we will now increase prices on some sets across the portfolio. This increase will come into effect throughout the rest of 2022 and affect around a quarter of LEGO sets. It’s important to note that apart from LEGO-owned retail stores and the Online LEGO Shop, the final price charged to shoppers is set by retailers, not the LEGO Group.

The current global economic challenges of increased raw material and operating costs are impacting many businesses. Putting consumers first is at the heart of what we do as a company, and for some time, we have absorbed these costs to keep pricing stable. However, as these costs have continued to rapidly rise, we have taken the decision to increase the price of some of our sets. This increase will come into effect in August and September.

The increase will differ depending on the set and prices will change on around a quarter of the portfolio. On some sets, we will not alter the price, on others, there will be a single-digit increase and on larger, more complex sets the percentage increase will be higher. We will continue to work to ensure our products offer great value and fully recognize how important this is to our fans and everyone who loves our products.

Prices will be changed on between 150-190 products out of a total portfolio of around 600 products depending on the country. (Prices will not change on approximately 75% of the portfolio). We have tried to ensure that our kids’ ranges have the minimal impact from price rises. The rises range from set to set, and the prices of our larger, more complex adult sets will have a slightly higher percentage increase.

I know that this news will have a negative impact on the LEGO fan community, so if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to share and discuss below. I can also forward questions and concerns to the LEGO Group via the LEGO Ambassador Network.

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

➡ LEGO SHOP IN USA: Online LEGO Shop USA

➡ LEGO SHOP IN CANADA: Online LEGO Shop Canada

➡ LEGO SHOP IN UK: Online LEGO Shop UK

➡ LEGO SHOP AUSTRALIA: Online LEGO Shop Australia

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June 2022 – New LEGO Sets & Promotions

by Thita (admin) on June 1, 2022

in LEGO Sales & Deals

Although the next big wave of new LEGO releases won’t happen until August, there are still plenty of new sets to choose from this month. Let’s take a look at what’s new for some fun summer building!

LEGO VINCENT VAN GOGH STARRY NIGHT SET AVAILABLE: The beautiful #21333 LEGO Ideas The Starry Night set is now available for everyone, not just LEGO VIP members. Build your own 3D LEGO brick version of one of Vincent van Gogh’s most celebrated artworks, The Starry Night, which can be seen at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City. Discover innovative building techniques to capture Van Gogh’s swirling brushstrokes, and hang your completed masterpiece by the hook on a wall or display it freestanding. This wonderfully detailed LEGO Ideas model comes with an adjustable display arm on which the Vincent van Gogh minifigure can stand with his paintbrush, palette, and easel. The set comes with 2,316 pieces and retails for $169.99. It is available at the LEGO Ideas section of the Online LEGO Shop.

LEGO OPTIMUS PRIME NOW AVAILABLE: The recently announced #10302 LEGO Optimus Prime set is now available. Just like the beloved original, the LEGO model converts from a robot to a truck and back again. Robot mode comes with 19 points of articulation and an opening chest chamber to store the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. You can also attach the jetpack in robot mode and place the ion blaster and Energon ax in the Autobot’s hands. Other authentic accessories include an Energon cube and an optional waist panel. The set comes with 1,508 pieces and retails for $169.99. Available at the LEGO Creator Expert section of the Online LEGO Shop.

LEGO TECHNIC FERRARI DAYTONA SP3 AVAILABLE: Another recently announced set is the #42143 LEGO Technic Daytona SP3 designed in collaboration with Ferrari. It features steering, a V12 engine, an 8-speed sequential gearbox with paddle shifter, opening butterfly doors, a removable roof, and shock absorbers. The set comes with 3,778 pieces and retails for $399.99. It is available at the LEGO Technic section of the Online LEGO Shop.

LEGO TECHNIC FERRARI DAYTONA SP3 BOOK: Uncover insights into the creation of the #42143 LEGO Technic Ferrari Daytona SP3 set and the collaboration between the LEGO designers and the team at Ferrari. Explore every step of the design journey through exclusive photography and stunning concept artwork. The 240-page hardcover book is presented in a slipcase, making it a perfect gift for LEGO fans. The book measures over 11.5 in. (28 cm) long, and 10.5 in. (26 cm) wide, and retails for $79.99. It is available at the LEGO Technic section of the Online LEGO Shop.

LEGO STAR WARS MANDALORIAN STARFIGHTER AVAILABLE: The #75325 LEGO Star Wars Mandalorian’s N-1 Starfighter is from Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett. It has a minifigure cockpit, passenger space for Grogu, a cargo compartment, a spring-loaded shooter, and realistic details. The two minifigs are The Mandalorian and Peli Motto, plus LEGO figures of Grogu (affectionately known by fans as ‘Baby Yoda’) and a BD Droid. The set comes with 412 pieces are retails for $59.99. Available at the LEGO Star Wars section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO MARVEL IRON MAN SET AVAILABLE: There is only a single new Iron Man set available this month, the #76216 LEGO Iron Man Armory featuring MK3, MK25, and MK85 Iron Man suits, Tony Stark, Pepper Potts, Nick Fury, War Machine and Whiplash. The set comes with 496 pieces and retails for $89.99. It is available at the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO HARRY POTTER SETS AVAILABLE: The LEGO Harry Potter theme is getting a big wave of new sets this month. This includes the #76400 LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Carriage and Thestrals for $19.99, the #76401 LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Courtyard: Sirius’s Rescue for $49.99, the #76402-1 LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts: Dumbledore’s Office for $79.99, the #76403 LEGO Harry Potter The Ministry of Magic for $99.99, the #76406 LEGO Harry Potter Hungarian Horntail Dragon for $49.99, the #76407 LEGO Harry Potter The Shrieking Shack & Whomping Willow for $89.99, and the #76408 LEGO Harry Potter 12 Grimmauld Place for $119.99. They are all available at the LEGO Harry Potter section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO MINECRAFT SETS AVAILABLE: We also get a large wave of new LEGO Minecraft sets. This includes the #21184 LEGO Minecraft The Bakery for $24.99, the #21185 LEGO Minecraft The Nether Bastion for $34.99, the #21186 LEGO Minecraft The Ice Castle for $49.99, the #21187 LEGO Minecraft The Red Barn for $99.99, and the #21188 LEGO Minecraft The Llama Village for $129.99. They are all available at the LEGO Minecraft section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO CITY FARM SETS AVAILABLE: This delightful new wave includes several farm-related sets like the #60344 LEGO City Chicken Henhouse, the #60345 LEGO City Farmers Market Van for $44.99, the #60346 LEGO City Barn & Farm Animals for $69.99, and the #60347 LEGO City Grocery Store for $69.99. They are all available at the LEGO City section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO CITY MISSIONS SETS AVAILABLE: The special LEGO City Mission sets we talked about previously (see links at the end of this post) are also available. This includes the #60353 LEGO City Wild Animal Rescue Missions, the #60354 LEGO City Mars Spacecraft Exploration Missions, and the #60355 LEGO City Water Police Detective Missions, each for $39.99. They are all available at the LEGO City section of the Online LEGO Shop.

What do you think? Which new LEGO sets are you most excited about? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!