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LEGO Black Friday specials and more!

by on November 24, 2018
in LEGO Sales & Deals

The Christmas shopping season officially begins this weekend with Black Friday to Cyber Monday specials. This means retailers competing for your attention and wallet with special sales and holiday promotions. Below, we will look at some of the best places to look for LEGO deals during your holiday shopping trip. 🙂

➡ LEGO STORES & ONLINE LEGO SHOP: LEGO stores carry the full line of currently available LEGO sets, and if you have one near you, I would definitely recommend checking it out. If you don’t feel like fighting the crowds, or you don’t have a LEGO store near you, the Online LEGO Shop is an even better option. The specials offered this weekend include the exclusive limited edition #40292 LEGO Christmas Gift Box with purchases over $99, and tons of older sets 20-30% off throughout the weekend. Of course, if you are a LEGO VIP member, you will also earn points on all of your purchases, or you can redeem the VIP Points you have been collecting throughout the year. Below are some important links:

➡ WAL-MART, TARGET & OTHER RETAILERS: These are the generic big-box retail stores. They usually have a good selection of LEGO sets, their prices aren’t inflated (although it’s always a good idea to double check), and they often have great deals around the holiday season in the 20-50% off range. One tip I would give is that don’t take the shelf-prices for granted. They often have sales going on which are not yet marked on the shelves, especially around this time of the year when stores are so busy. Take items up to a price-checking station to get the most current price. Also, don’t forget to check the online shops, as they often have online-only deals during the holiday season.

➡ SHOPPING FOR LEGO AT AMAZON.COM: One of the best places to shop for LEGO in general, and definitely around the holidays, is Amazon.com. Their prices are excellent, as they like to undercut – or at least match – everyone else. And this year, they offer free shipping on all orders with no minimum purchase amount. Always look for the Eligible for Free Shipping icon in the item description. These are items shipped directly by Amazon. (Amazon also has affiliates and their shipping may not be free.) Amazon has a dedicated LEGO store section, with all the currently available sets: VISIT THE AMAZON LEGO STORE

➡ SHOPPING FOR RETIRED, USED & BULK LEGO: If you have your eyes on a retired LEGO set, or just want to pick up some used or bulk LEGO, eBay.com and BrickLink.com are the best place to shop. Always check the seller’s feedback and ask questions before making a purchase. One thing to remember when shopping on eBay and BrickLink is that these are usually small hobby sellers who will need to pack and ship your order in their spare time. Place your order at least two weeks before Christmas to make sure the package arrives on time.

Besides all the new 2018 LEGO sets we talked about previously, remember that there are two new sets released this month, including the beautiful #21315 LEGO Ideas Pop-Up Book, and the #10268 LEGO Creator Expert Vestas Wind Turbine. For all the new sets, visit the What’s New section of the Online LEGO Shop, and also don’t forget to check all the discounted sets at the Sales section of the Online LEGO Shop.

If you already know what you want to get, shopping online is the usually best and most convenient option. Most retailers offer free shipping, or a very low shipping threshold, during the holiday season to encourage online orders, and they offer the same or even better specials online as in stores. Also, when shopping with online retailers like Amazon, you can pick up other non-LEGO items at the same time. Hope this guide helps you a little in your holiday LEGO shopping. If you would like to add your own LEGO shopping tips feel free to share them in the comment section below, along with any great deals you run across between now and Christmas. Happy huntin’! 😉

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➡ LEGO SHOP IN USA: Online LEGO Shop USA

➡ LEGO SHOP IN CANADA: Online LEGO Shop Canada

➡ LEGO SHOP IN UK: Online LEGO Shop UK

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LEGO Creator Vestas Wind Turbine available!

by on November 23, 2018
in LEGO Exclusives

The #10268 LEGO Creator Expert Vestas Wind Turbine is now available at official LEGO Stores and the Online LEGO Shop. We talked about this set previously (see: LEGO Vestas Wind Turbine Rerelease Coming!), but to recap, the #10268 LEGO Creator Expert Vestas Wind Turbine is a remake of the limited-edition #4999 LEGO Vestas Wind Turbine that was available to Vestas employees back in 2008. The set features a replica of a wind turbine made by Vestas Wind Systems, a Danish manufacturer of wind turbines, and the largest wind turbine company in the world. Below is more information about the set, including the recently released designer video. 🙂

Here is the official description of the set: Celebrate green energy innovation with the #10268 LEGO Creator Expert Vestas Wind Turbine. Developed in partnership with Vestas, this detailed, motorized LEGO model captures the elegance and graceful movement of a traditional wind turbine and features a new-for-January 2019 spruce tree, manufactured from sustainably sourced plant-based plastic. At approximately 39” (1m) high, the structure towers above a wooded hill and a house with furnished patio, mailbox, flowers and a white picket fence. Turn the nacelle left or right and switch on the included Power Functions motor to rotate the adjustable wind turbine blades and illuminate the cottage’s porch light. This collectible model has been designed to provide a challenging and rewarding building experience with a touch of nostalgia and makes a great display piece for the home or office. This big LEGO set also includes a Vestas service vehicle and 3 minifigures: 2 Vestas service technicians kitted out with safety helmets, a woman, plus a dog. Includes a LEGO Power Functions medium motor, battery box and 2 new-for-January-2018 19.6” (50cm) extension wires. Measures approximately 39” (100 cm) high, 24” (62cm) wide and 12” (31cm) deep. 826 pieces. Price: $199.99 – BUY HERE

In the designer-video below, LEGO Senior Designer Carl Merriam shares some interesting details about the history of the set, and some of the upgrades that were done for the new version. Notice that all the decorated pieces are now printed instead of stickered! And the set is huge! Carl appears to be a funny guy with a great sense of humor, and his insights about being a LEGO designer are also insightful.

I could see the #10268 LEGO Creator Vestas Wind Turbine being a very nice addition to a LEGO City diorama, or even as a standalone display. It’s elegant, yet colorful, the size is impressive, and the motorization is a nice touch. Maybe you can even use it as a desk fan! For more details and to purchase the set, visit the LEGO Creator section of the Online LEGO Shop.

What do you think? How do you like the LEGO Creator Vestas Wind Turbine set? Are you excited about this re-release? Do you have the original set? Which one do you like better? What other green energy related sets do you think LEGO should release? Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss in the comment section below! 😉

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