It’s been a few days since our last LEGO Ideas update and it’s been the most lively in a while as 5 more projects have reached the Third 2025 Review Stage. There’s only about a week and a half left to qualify for this review stage as the next one starts on January 5, 2026. We’ll see if there’s a final push for those that are pretty close to the 10,000 goal.
The fan vote for the LEGO Ideas City Life Creations – Design a Street Vendor building contest is now live and you can influence the LEGO designers on what you want as a future gift with purchase item. There are 15 finalists to choose from and you have until January 6 to cast your vote.
Fresh Fruits Vendor by hechoentw
Pasteis De Nata Kiosk by E Squared
Urban Face Sketcher by ArchGian7
Lemonade Stand by PiotrGierwatowski
Fabric Market Stall by Dolle Druif
Sweet French Cart by iTavix
Container-Based Concession Stand by SlackerBricks
Balcony Cafe by HonorableTurkey7
Cupcake Confections by PieceOnEarth
Thai Ice Cream Vendor Cart by Didymos
Flower Kiosk by RiinaBuilds
Tourist Information by Santheg
Naan Stop Curry: A Brick Lane Kiosk by ScottySquiggles
Hot Chocolate & Churros by King Pato
Fish’n’Bricks by MoniBricks

The first image of the upcoming LEGO Year of the Horse (40779) gift with purchase set is now on the LEGO Shop. The set has 132 pieces and it features a cartoony version of the horse from the Chinese Zodiac and it should start being available on December 23. It is the last of the Zodiac animals in this style with the first one being the Sheep (40148) from 2015. The Year of the Horse should be available at the beginning of 2026. Were you able to get all of them the last dozen years?
Give the gift of good fortune with this LEGO® Year of the Horse toy for boys and girls aged 8 and up (40779). This model version of the iconic Zodiac animal has a white and brown mane and has one hoof raised. The horse toy stands on a base that’s decorated with flowers and gold-colored leaf elements. Once complete, it becomes a charming Spring Festival decoration that can be enjoyed all year long. Set contains 132 pieces.

January 2026 is only a few weeks away and the month is one of the biggest LEGO release months of the year. We have over 150 new LEGO 2026 sets that will all be dropping at the same time. As far as promotions go, we have one with the LEGO Icons Vintage Parade Car (40913) when you purchase the Shopping Street from January 1-7.
We also have the LEGO Year of the Horse (40779) which should be available starting on December 23. There’s no information on price requirement but I guess it’ll be about $70-$80.

Architecture
• Paris – City of Love (21064) – $79.99

Art
• Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape (31218) – $139.99

Botanicals
• Tulip Bouquet (11501) – $89.99
• Peace Lily (11504) – $49.99
• Daisies (11508) – $14.99
• Flowering Cactus (11509) – $34.99

BrickHeadz
• Eleven, Max, Demogorgon and Holly Figures (40879) – $39.99
• Lilo & Stitch: Angel (40922) – $12.99

City
• Cement Mixer (60478) – $39.99
• Police Prisoner Transport Van (60479) – $19.99
• Rides – Police Truck (60481) – $9.99
• Rides – Fire Engine (60482) – $9.99
• Rides – Construction Loader (60483) – $9.99
• Rides – Gaming Car (60484) – $9.99
• Hot Rod (60485) – $9.99
• EV Supercar (60486) – $9.99
• Yellow Taxi (60487) – $14.99
• Fries Food Truck (60488) – $19.99
• Jet vs. Car (60489) – $29.99
• Snowplow (60490) – $27.99
• Motorcycle Transporter (60491) – $19.99
• Recycling Truck (60495) – $39.99
• Tractor (60498)… Continue
A couple of LEGO Ideas projects have reached the 10,000 supporter goal in the past few days just in time for Christmas. One of them features a decorative item while the other is centered around one of the most popular Christmas movies.
Christmas Gnome (Gonk) – BiggBear
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Complete Griswold House – StephOCO

Today is the last day to get your LEGO orders in for Standard Shipping on the LEGO Shop. You have until 12pm EST which is only a few hours left in order to get your shipment by Christmas. LEGO does have one promotion going on with the LEGO Fortnite BrickHeadz Brite Bomber (40728) when you make a purchase of $90 or more. This promo ends on December 24.
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Macy’s is ending the year on a high note as they have some one day only sales with sets discounted up to 40% off. The selection of sets that have been discounted aren’t too bad with 66 sets on the list ranging from 20% to 40% off. There are also other promos happening including $10 Macy’s Money for every $50 spent as well as other non-LEGO related add-ons at a discounted price.
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