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Best LEGO Sets 2019 Christmas Shopping Guide

by on December 14, 2019
in LEGO Sales & Deals

As LEGO fans, we are pretty good at selecting sets for ourselves, but may still struggle with purchasing LEGO as gifts for others. We tend to think that others will like the same LEGO sets and themes as we do, but that may not be the case. There are no hard and fast rules for purchasing and gifting LEGO, but some guidelines can still help. So, lets take a look at what might be good gifts for friends and family this holiday season.

➡ THE BEST LEGO SETS FOR FAMILIES: LEGO has been around for so long that several generations grew up with the hobby. So, it’s not uncommon that parent, grandparents, and children all build together. If you are Christmas shopping for a family like this, you probably already know what kind of LEGO sets they are into; perhaps they have a LEGO City layout in their basement, or LEGO Star Wars sets all over the living room, or they are into building castles, or robots, or trains. For a family like this, you could consider getting a set that they can build together, or a LEGO bucket with loose bricks that everyone can enjoy. Good candidates are:

➡ THE BEST LEGO SETS FOR BOYS: If you know their wish-list, or the LEGO themes they like to build, get something from those categories. Super popular themes with boys are LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Ninjago, LEGO Jurassic World, LEGO Minecraft, and LEGO Super Heroes, so anything from these themes would make a great Christmas gift. Also, the LEGO Creator line is excellent for kids who like to build their own designs. These sets are mostly priced in the $10-$50 range and are quite affordable:

➡ THE BEST LEGO SETS FOR GIRLS: If you are Christmas shopping for a girl who is already into LEGO Friends, you can’t go wrong with any of the currently available sets. There is a great selection in the $10-$50 range, and there are also larger sets for special occasions. LEGO Disney is another popular theme that use mini-dolls instead of regular LEGO minifigures. Girls also tend to like the LEGO Creator houses and other sets that are not centered on conflict:

➡ THE BEST LEGO SETS FOR TEENS: Shopping for teens is a bit more challenging (I guess shopping for anything for teenagers is challenging). First of all, make sure they are still into LEGO. Even kids who have been building with LEGO all their life may put the hobby on pause during their teen years. However, this is not true for all teens; many of them will continue the LEGO hobby, and in fact take it much more seriously then before. They may be interested in architecture, engineering, design, robotics, art, history, and programming, and their LEGO builds will reflect that. If the teen you are shopping for is on their way out of the LEGO hobby, you might consider one of the excellent LEGO books from No Starch Press that may rekindle their interest, or if they are still involved with LEGO, there are many LEGO sets specifically designed for teens. Good candidates are:

➡ THE BEST LEGO SETS FOR ADULTS: LEGO is not just a childhood toy, but also a lifetime hobby for many adults. The large number of LEGO clubs, blogs, forums, and conventions geared towards adult LEGO fans are a testimony of the thriving adult LEGO fan community. LEGO has been releasing more and more sets specifically for their adult fans. These are usually very large models with complex building techniques and intricate details. They are basically modeling kits with LEGO bricks. Adult-oriented LEGO sets are usually expensive too, in the several hundred dollars range, however there are also smaller sets that adults would appreciate:

➡ THE BEST LEGO SETS FOR GRANDPARENTS: LEGO has been around long enough that there are fans of the brand who are now grandparents. And grandparents deserve gifts too – especially if they are fun grandparents who are into LEGO! They would likely appreciate the same LEGO sets as all adults, but there is also something else I would recommend for them; LEGO books. Older LEGO fans have likely seen it all, built it all, even have it all, but they can still get inspiration from LEGO books with amazing creations or interesting historical details about the hobby:

➡ THE BEST LEGO SETS FOR CO-WORKERS: You may be working with someone who is a LEGO-nut. Perhaps you have not seen their whole LEGO collection, or know exactly what LEGO themes they prefer, but you can get them something funny and LEGO-related that fits in the office:

➡ THE BEST LEGO SETS FOR YOUR BOSS: Yes, your boss may be into LEGO too! Or, perhaps you are the one who is known as the LEGO geek, and you want to surprise your boss with something related to your hobby:

➡ THE BEST SMALL LEGO SETS (UNDER $20): If your budget is small, but you would still like to surprise a LEGO fan, or you are just looking for LEGO stocking-stuffers here are some ideas:

➡ THE BEST LARGE LEGO SETS (OVER $100): These are the best of the best LEGO sets, mostly recommended for teen and adult builders, although some younger kids may like them too. If money is not an issue, any LEGO fan would be very happy with these sets. Here are the best of the currently available large LEGO sets:

Ultimately, there is no such thing as a bad LEGO set, as pieces can be always reused to build something else. Thus, LEGO fans would appreciate any gift that is related to their hobby. These are just some guidelines, in case you don’t know where to start. I hope it helps in your Christmas LEGO shopping! Also, if you have your own suggestions, feel free to share them in the comment section below!

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Big & Small LEGO Gingerbread House Review

by on December 13, 2019
in LEGO Exclusives

LEGO designers really outdid themselves with the #10267 LEGO Winter Village Gingerbread House, the latest set in the LEGO Winter Village series. It’s cute, festive, funny, full of lovely parts and colors, and it really captures the spirit of the holidays.

And if that was not enough, LEGO is currently offering a mini version of the set, free with purchases of $99 or more. The exclusive #40337 LEGO Mini Gingerbread House recreates the shape, and many of the features of the full size set, including the four snow covered peaked roofs, the candy cane framed doors and windows, the chimney with fireplace, the colorful stained-glass windows, and all the candy elements.

The LEGO Winter Village sets are always highly anticipated this time of the year, as people would like to add something new to their Winter Village display. In fact, the theme has been going on for 10 years now, and those who have been collecting them from the very beginning will have a substantial display by now. Many LEGO fans also add other holiday sets to their display as well, like the Mini Gingerbread House. If you don’t have the #10267 LEGO Winter Village Gingerbread House already, I have included JANGBRiCKS review below for your viewing pleasure. It really is a lovely set.

And here is the official description of the set: Gather the family and build the wonderful Gingerbread House! Enjoy a festive build and play experience with the #10267 LEGO Creator Expert Gingerbread House. A treasure chest of magical details, this amazing model features frosted roofs with colorful candy buttons and a delicious façade with candy-cane columns, glittery windows and a tall chimney stack with a glowing fireplace. Inside the house, there is an array of fun details and candy furnishings including a tasteful bedroom with chocolate bed and cotton candy lamp, and a bathroom with the essential toilet and bathtub. This wonderful LEGO Gingerbread House sets the scene for imaginative adventures with the gingerbread family. Children can light up the cozy fireplace, help clear the sidewalk with the snow blower and nestle the gingerbread baby in its carriage. It also includes a decorated Christmas tree with wrapped gifts and toys, including a rocking horse and a toy train. This advanced LEGO set delivers a challenging and rewarding building experience and makes a great seasonal centerpiece for the home or office. Includes gingerbread man, woman and baby figures. 1,477 pieces. Price: $99.99 – BUY HERE

If you’re new to the LEGO Winter Village collection, please note that the #10263 LEGO Winter Village Fire Station from last year is also still available. The #10254 LEGO Winter Holiday Train from two years ago just sold out and is now shown as retired, but you may still be able to find it at retailers. See the LEGO Creator section of the Online LEGO Shop.

A nice thing about the LEGO Winter Village sets is that you can tie them together with your own landscaping. You can add extra trees, snow hills, frozen ponds, little concession stands for selling all kinds of snacks. And populate the entire scene with your own minifigures, animals, vehicles, etc. The entire family can participate in adding a little something to display. It’s a fun activity for both adults and children. There is even a Fans of LEGO Winter Village Facebook Group with some fantastic layouts. And we already talked about the two volumes of the Expanding the LEGO Winter Village Books with additional creative ideas.

What do you think? Do you have any of the LEGO Winter Village sets? Do you set up your LEGO Winter Village for the holidays? Feel free to share your own displays or other people’s designs that you really like in the comment section below!

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