Earlier today, FedEx dropped off a surprise package from LEGO which contains the new LEGO 2015 Seasonal Holiday Exclusive Gingerbread House (40139). The set contains 277 pieces and is obtained starting on Black Friday November 27-November 30 at LEGO Brand Stores and on Shop@Home with purchases of $99 or more, while supplies last. If you’ve received an invitation to the LEGO VIP shopping event for Saturday, November 21, you can get the set a week early with the same conditions. VIP members who didn’t get an invite are also able to get the promo as well when the store regularly opens or on Shop@Home.
Build
The Gingerbread House is created on four 6×6 rounded plates which also act as the snow for setting purposes. Although there seems to be a lot of pieces for an exclusive set, it’s because there are a lot of little pieces all around the set. In the front, you have some candy cane colored columns near the door as well as candy cane/mailbox. On the ground, there are some decorative pieces acting as a walkway with lots of snacks like a pie and lollipop. There are also some presents next to the door. Above the door is a wreath made up of a 2×2 round plate with a red stud. It’s simple but it serves its purpose.
The window are made up of 1×1 transparent plates with some peppermint decorations on each side of the window sill as well as in the back.
The roof is very colorful with lots of bright 2×2 round tiles and 1×1 round tiles sprinked everywhere. It doesn’t look like it from the box images but the roof is able to open up using hinged pieces that are connected to the house.
Results
Overall, the LEGO 2015 Seasonal Holiday Exclusive Gingerbread House (40139) is a great set. Both kids and adults will have fun building it as it isn’t that a repetitive of a build. The variety of little decorations that are spread out on the house gives it a very Christmasy look if you’ve ever created a real one.
I think LEGO took it a step up with this year’s holiday exclusives with the Christmas Train (40138) from last month and the Gingerbread House (40139) this month. The part counts are pretty much double from last year while the amount for a qualifying purchase remains the same. The only thing that was missing from this year’s sets are minifigures but I think that is perfectly fine.
Again, this set will be pretty limited as you have only about five days (Nov 21 and Nov 27-30) to make your qualified purchases to be able to get it at LEGO Brand Stores and on Shop@Home.
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Thank you for your review and great website. I stumbled across it while trying to research if I should shop on Nov. 21st or wait for “Brick Friday”. I’m a VIP, but want good deals. I’m shopping for two kids who want Lego Minecraft! 🙂
There’s nothing really special on Nov 21 since Black Friday has the same promos. If you got an invite to shop early in store, there might be some freebies but that’s it. LEGO usually announces some sales on various sets for Black Friday but I’m not sure if Minecraft is on it or not.
Nov 21 has 2x VIP points.
http://shop.lego.com/en-US/VIP-Black-Friday?RRID=106557755&RMID=VIP_2015_11_BFCMTeaser_PR_NAEN
I’m looking forward to picking up mine Nov 21st.
sweet i am going to get!
They’re cute and bound to be popular but I seriously preferred the last couple year’s promo items that could fit in the scale and style of the Winter Village.
The calendar didn’t mention an end date so I was hoping I could pick this up with the Doctor Who set on Dec 1st. I guess not.
You can right now! I just did!
I think all VIPs can get the Gingerbread house tomorrow with $99 purchase: http://shop.lego.com/en-US/VIP-Black-Friday?RRID=3212382&RMID=VIP_2015_11_BFCMTeaser_PR_NAEN