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2021 LEGO Advent Calendars Overview

by Thita (admin) on August 18, 2021

in LEGO Exclusives

Although the LEGO Advent Calendars for this year won’t be available until next month, I did want to talk about them a bit to help you decide which one to get. Up to 2012, we only got a couple of LEGO Advent Calendars per year, which gradually progressed to three, and four per year, and this is the first year we get five, so there is something for everyone!

As usual, each LEGO Advent Calendar Box contains 24 little doors, with a small packet of LEGO pieces and/or figures that kids can build that day. And the packaging also folds out to reveal a nicely designed playmat for play and display. It’s a fun way to count down to Christmas.

The #41690 LEGO Friends Advent Calendar is particularly cute this year, as it features five of the recently introduced micro-dolls as well as various small gifts and toys that match their size. This set costs $29.99 and is going to be available starting in September at the LEGO Friends section of the Online LEGO Shop.

The #60303 LEGO City Advent Calendar is also a bit different this year, as instead of just some generic LEGO City characters, it includes six named characters from the LEGO City Adventures TV series; Top Hat Tom, Bob, Betty, Sam Grizzled, Shirley Keeper and Fendrich, plus a buildable Duke DeTain snowman. This set is also $29.99 and is going to be available at the LEGO City section of the Online LEGO Shop.

The #75307 LEGO LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar is usually one of the most desirable ones due to the exclusive minifigs and micro-builds of popular Star Wars ships. And this year’s Advent Calendar is special because it exclusively focuses on Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2 live action television series. First of all, we are getting seven figures/droids; The Mandalorian and the Child (Grogu), affectionately known as Baby Yoda, both in festive outfits, plus a Scout Trooper, Stormtrooper, Tusken Raider, IG-11, and IT-O Interrogator Droid. In addition, we arel also getting eleven mini-build vehicles include The Razor Crest, Riot Mar’s starfighter, Imperial Troop Transport, X-wing, TIE Fighter, Imperial Light Cruiser, Boba Fett’s starship, and the Child’s hoverpram. Other mini-builds include an E-web heavy blaster snow launcher, training targets, Tusken Raider’s weapon rack and snow launcher, Imperial weapon rack, and Mandalorian weapon rack. This set is $39.99, and will be available at the LEGO Star Wars section of the Online LEGO Shop.

The #76196 LEGO Avengers Advent Calendar is a completely new this year, adding the Marvel Universe to the LEGO Advent Calendar Collection. The set features seven minifigures; Iron Man (in Christmas sweater), Spider-Man, Black Widow, Thor, Captain Marvel, Thanos, and Nick Fury, as well as mini versions of the Quinjet, Helicarrier, Spider-Man drone, Avengers Tower, and more. I think this set might just be as popular as the Star Wars one. This set is also $39.99, and you can find it at the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes section of the Online LEGO Shop.

The #76390 LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar is also going to be a popular one. The six minifigs are Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Dudley Dursley, and Griphook, but unfortunately none of them wear Christmas outfits. However, there are some other enchanting accessories from the Harry Potter movies, like the Hogwarts letters arriving through the fireplace, collecting gold from Gringotts’ vault, picking up Harry’s school supplies, and meeting Hedwig the owl. A colorful spinner unlocks even more excitement with a fun game. The set also features a couple of random collectible Wizard Card tiles that we talked about the other day. This set is also $39.99 and will be available next month at the LEGO Harry Potter section of the Online LEGO Shop.

As you can see, there are plenty of LEGO Advent Calendars to choose from this year. I’m definitely planning to get the LEGO Friends Advent Calendar as I love those micro-dolls. And speaking if micro-dolls, I also want to get Baby Yoda in a Christmas sweater! What about you? Which LEGO Advent Calendar would you like to get this year? Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss in the comment section below!

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LEGO City Wildlife Rescue Sets Overview

by Thita (admin) on August 17, 2021

in LEGO City

As we discussed at the beginning of the month, the latest LEGO City sub-theme has to do with wildlife rescue. The sets are based on the LEGO City Adventures television series and feature standard rescue vehicles, medical facilities, and some vegetation, as well as minifigs (including some named characters) in new outfits. But the real highlight of the sets is the brand new animal moulds. So, let’s take a closer look!

The #60300 LEGO City Wildlife Rescued ATV features a small ATV with tilt-to-turn steering, a detachable drone, plus a small tree. The tree is occupied by two adorable monkeys which is one of the new moulds introduced this summer. And you also get a black scorpion and a minifig with new torso print. The price of this set is $9.99, which is reasonable for what you get. It’s available at the LEGO City section of the Online LEGO Shop.

While the previous set is recommended for ages 5 and up, the larger #60301 LEGO City Wildlife Rescue Off-Roader is a larger is recommended for younger builders who are just transitioning over from LEGO DUPLO (this series is also called LEGO Juniors, or more recently 4+). What this means is that although this set features standard size pieces and minifig, it also includes some larger parts so it’s easier for younger kids to assemble the set. The vehicle comes with a unibody frame, and the boulders are single large pieces. The highlight of this set are the adult male lion, the lion cub, and the beautifully patterned snake. One of the three minifigs is a named character from the TV show named Jessica Sharpe. The other two are generic wildlife rescue personnel. This set is $49.99, which seems a little high for what you get. But the lions and the snake are undoubtedly wonderful, and the other pieces are quite useful too. If you want to check it out, it’s available at the LEGO City section of the Online LEGO Shop.

The #60302 LEGO City Wildlife Rescue Operation is one of the largest sets in the series with a brand new adult elephant, baby elephant, two monkeys, and a crocodile. And it also includes a winch helicopter, tracked vehicle, and a savannah setting with landslide function and a veterinary station. The rescue team consists of four characters; a veterinarian, a pilot, and a couple of generic workers. Also note the recently introduced new roadplate element in blue. This set is $89.99, and considering that elephants are some of the most desirable LEGO animals, as well as all the other animals, minifigs, parts and play-features you get, I think it’s worth it. It’s available at the LEGO City section of the Online LEGO Shop.

The largest of the sets in the LEGO Wildlife Rescue Operation series is the #60307 LEGO City Wildlife Rescue Camp. It features a well-equipped treehouse-camp with a watchtower, plus a floating dinghy, mobile research lab, motorbike and an ultralight. Amongst the six minifigs, Sleet is a named characters from the TV show. Animals include an adult elephant, a male lion, female lion, a couple of lion cubs, a couple of monkeys, as well as an eagle with outstretched wings. This set features a blue roadplate element as well. The price is $99.99, and the set is available at the LEGO City section of the Online LEGO Shop.

It’s hard to decide which set(s) to get, so in the player below, I have included video-review from JANGBRiCKS. He will walk you through the sets so you can see them in more detail. But honestly, I don’t think you can go wrong with any of these sets. The new animal moulds are amazing!

What do you think? How do you like the LEGO City Wildlife Rescue sets? Are you planning to get any of them? Which is your favorite new animal mould? And what other animals would you like to see in the collection? Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss in the comment section below!

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