📺 Live Builds, Pre-Loved Bricks & Santa’s Seasonal Set
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In This Edition:
🎅 Santa’s Post Office Revealed
🐵 Monkey Palace Board Game Launches
🛒 A Complete List of October LEGO Releases
📺 Twitch Launches LEGO Brick Building Category
🚌 Fortnite Battle Bus Set Review
♻️ LEGO’s New Brick Takeback Program for Pre-Loved Bricks
Santa’s Post Office as 2024 Winter Village Set Revealed
LEGO has unveiled its latest addition to the Winter Village collection: ↳Santa’s Post Office (10339). This festive 1,440-piece set, priced at $99.99, features a charming post office where elves help Santa manage the North Pole’s holiday mail.
The standout feature?
A hot air balloon designed to collect letters to Santa. The set also includes festive details like sorting machines, postcards, and a mailbox adding a magical holiday feel to any Winter Village display.
While some fans have noted that the set feels simpler compared to past releases, the hot air balloon and holiday elements make it a fun seasonal addition.
The ↳40747 Santa's Delivery Truck, sold separately for $19.99, complements the post office for those looking to expand their holiday scene.
Speaking of Winter Wonderlands, let’s not forget the unsung heroes who deliver the magic of the season—our trusty UPS, FedEx, and Amazon drivers.
They may not ride sleighs, but hey, Prime is close enough.
We’ve designed ↳custom Studbee sets that capture the spirit of holiday deliveries. Use them as standalone displays, additions to your LEGO car collections, or creating lively streets in your LEGO City.
Meet the fleet:
Ensure your LEGO city runs like clockwork with the IPS Delivery Truck Build Kit:
For when you need 2-Day or 1-Day Prime Delivery. Though, delivery times in LEGO land may vary:
Wilson volleyball not included, but the custom-printed logo tile is. Castaway, anyone?
Check out our entire collection of Studbee ↳custom building kits in our shop.
LEGO and Asmodee Launch Monkey Palace Board Game
The Monkey Palace board game, developed by Dotted Games in collaboration with LEGO and Asmodee, is now ↳available on Amazon for $39.99.
It’s the perfect combination of LEGO’s design genius and Asmodee’s gaming know-how—essentially a fusion of strategy, hands-on building, and just enough monkey business.
If you enjoy strategy games with a hands-on building element, you can ↳grab the game now on Amazon.
List of October Sets Available Now
As the weather cools and we sip our iced pumpkin spice, here’s a list of all the sets now available for purchase:
• Mona Lisa (31213) – $99.99
• Batman: The Classic TV Series Batmobile (76328) – $149.99
• Durr Burger (77070) – $14.99 — Extra fries not included.
• Supply Llama (77071) – $39.99
• Peely Bone (77072) – $99.99
• Battle Bus (77073) – $99.99 — Drop in, build, and then thank the bus driver.
• Santa’s Post Office (10339) – $99.99
• Magic of Disney (21352) – $99.99
• Baby Pig’s Birthday Celebration (21281) – $19.99
• Santa’s Delivery Truck (40746) – $19.99
• Shadow the Hedgehog (77000) – $69.99
• Imperial Dropship vs. Rebel Scout Speeder (40755) – $39.99
• Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (71438) – $129.99
• Wednesday & Enid BrickHeadz (40750) – $19.99
• Wednesday Addams Figure (76780) – $49.99
• Wednesday & Enid’s Dorm Room (76781) – $89.99
• Glinda, Elphaba & Nessarose at Shiz Uni (75681) – $29.99
• Elphaba & Glinda Figures (75682) – $54.99
• Glinda & Elphaba’s Dormitory (75683) – $69.99
• Welcome to Emerald City (75684) – $99.99
Twitch Launches New LEGO Brick Building Category
For those who love livestreams (or just need something engaging in the background while working), Twitch has officially added a LEGO ↳brick building category.
It caters to the growing community of streamers showcasing their LEGO builds live.
The new category gives fans a dedicated space to watch creators assemble intricate sets, share tips, and chat with fellow enthusiasts in real-time. It’s a perfect fit for Twitch’s creative scene and a win for LEGO fans eager to watch and interact as the builds take shape.
Here’s a Twitch channel idea : A LEGO brick clicking ASMR channel. #StealThisIdea
LEGO Fortnite Battle Bus Review
Reviews are in, and the verdict is clear—LEGO’s ↳Fortnite Battle Bus (77073) is living up to the hype.
At $99.99, the 954-piece set brings the iconic Fortnite vehicle to life, featuring a large balloon, detailed interior, and nine minifigures.
Here's the breakdown:
Pros:
- Authentic Design: The Battle Bus is a standout build with attention to detail. Pipes, stickers, and lights add to its in-game accuracy .
- Sturdy Construction: The bus has a durable design, especially the balloon’s arms, which are surprisingly stable when placed down.
- Minifigure Variety: The set includes nine fan-favorite minifigures such as Peely, Meowscles, and Raven, all featuring unique prints and molds.
- Playability: Removable roof and spacious interior enhance its playability, allowing for minifigure interaction.
- Display Appeal: Beyond being fun to build, the Battle Bus works well as a display piece for both LEGO and Fortnite fans .
- Straightforward Build: The build is considered relatively straightforward and enjoyable, with no overly complex techniques.
Cons:
- Minifigure Quality: While the minifigures are generally well-received, some, like Trespasser Elite and Meowscles, use existing LEGO parts that don’t fully capture the in-game characters’ proportions or details
- Sticker Dependency: Several details rely on stickers, which can be a downside for builders who prefer printed parts .
- Price Considerations: While generally seen as fair for the piece count, some may feel the $99.99 price tag is steep compared to other sets in the same range.
The Fornite ↳Battle Bus 77073 is available on the LEGO store—don't forget to thank the bus driver!
LEGO Launches Brick Takeback Program for Pre-Loved Bricks
LEGO has introduced an initiative promoting sustainability through its ↳Brick Takeback Program. Time to clear out those old bricks collecting dust and turn them into something useful (like a LEGO e-Gift Card).
Here’s how it works: you send in your used, disassembled LEGO bricks in bulk, and for every pound of accepted bricks, LEGO issues a $6 e-Gift Card. Simply request a prepaid shipping label, pack up your bricks, and ship them to LEGO.
Once inspected and approved, you’ll receive the gift card via email.
The program excludes items like electronics, apparel, or damaged bricks and focuses on promoting the reuse and recycling of LEGO materials.
A win for the planet, a win for your wallet.
That's all for this edition, 'til next time!
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❗️But before You Go…
Add some California Dreaming to your collection with our ↳California Skyline Architecture LEGO kit. Nine iconic locations in one sleek set (and a custom printed "California" tile).
Cue the song ↳California Dreamin' and head ↳over to our store.
