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LEGO Building In-House Game Development Team

LEGO announced their 2024 Annual Results and while talking to various outlets, they mentioned that the company was building up an in-house game development team. In the past year, LEGO has teamed up with Epic games to produce LEGO Fortnite which has been a booming success. In the past, they have also worked with TT Games to produce many games such as LEGO Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel, DC, and more. It looks like LEGO wants to now development games themselves as well. We’ll soon how that works while also working with outside companies with their partnerships.

LEGO Jurassic World Dinosaur Fossils: Tyrannosaurus rex (76968) Now Available

The new LEGO Jurassic World Dinosaur Fossils: Tyrannosaurus rex (76968) is now available for purchase on the LEGO Shop. The set has 3,145 pieces and retails for $249.99. It is the largest Jurassic World set that LEGO has produced and is a 1:12 scale to a real T. rex fossil.

In addition, the LEGO Botanicals Mixed Flowerpot (40762) promotion is now also live and you can get it with purchases of $150 or more, while supplies last. The 253 piece Mixed Flowerpot has a variety of flowers that sits in a sophisticated base.

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Pre-Order LEGO Super Mario Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart (72037) with Double Points

There’s only a few hours left in the LEGO MAR10 Day promotions and it is your last chance to earn double Insiders points on LEGO Super Mario sets. If you didn’t know, you can also earn double points on the newly announced Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart (72037). The set retails for $169.99 and you can earn 2,210 Insiders points which equivalent to at least $17 in LEGO rewards. This isn’t too bad of a deal since LEGO doesn’t offer double points that often especially for brand new sets.

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LEGO Ideas Announces Parking Lot Concept

LEGO has announced a new concept for LEGO Ideas called the Parking Lot. It is for LEGO Ideas projects that need additional time in review for whatever reason. These project will be put in the Parking Lot until a final decision can be made.

It is stated that it’ll be most useful for strong projects that is affected by certain aspects like timing and it could mean that it doesn’t get approved. We’ve seen it happen many times before and the creator would have to resubmit the idea and hit the 10k goal again. Now LEGO will just park these submissions to see if they can make it into an official set at a later time.

There will only be a limited number of projects in the Parking Lot at any time with and they’ll make a decision within a maximum of three review periods.

LEGO Achieved Record Profits in 2024

A few hours ago, The LEGO Group released their 2024 Annual Results and it was a record year for the company. Revenue grew by 13% which was driven by a strong demand for its large portfolio. Consumer sales also increased by 12% and their market share also grew while outpacing a declining toy market. There were 840 products released last year and the top themes include LEGO City, Star Wars, Technic, Icons, and Harry Potter.

The LEGO Group delivers record top- and bottom-line results in 2024

Highlights vs. FY 2023

• Revenue grew 13 percent to DKK 74.3 billion, driven by strong demand for its large, diverse portfolio that caters to builders of all ages and interests.
• Consumer sales* increased by 12 percent.
• Market share grew significantly with the LEGO Group consistently outpacing a slightly declining toy market.
• Operating profit increased 10 percent to DKK 18.7 billion, while increasing strategic spending on sustainability and digital technology. Net profit grew 5 percent to DKK 13.8 billion.
• Free cash flow was DKK 10.2 billion. Cash flow from operating activities increased by 24 percent, supporting substantial investments in new factories and facilities, including in Vietnam and the U.S.
• Certified mass balance purchases** more than doubled from 18 percent in 2023 to 47 percent in 2024.

BILLUND, DENMARK, March 11, 2025: The LEGO Group today issued its annual results for 2024. The company achieved record revenue and operating profit, outpacing the toy market with significant market share gains. The double-digit revenue growth was driven by

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LEGO Super Mario Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart (72037) Officially Announced

For MAR10 Day, LEGO has officially revealed their newest LEGO Super Mario set with the Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart (72037). Releasing on May 15 (pre-order today), the set has 1,972 pieces and will retail for $169.99. It features a poseable figure of Mario along with his Standard Kart from the games.

CELEBRATE MAR10 DAY WITH THE NEW LEGO SUPER MARIO:
MARIO KART – MARIO & STANDARD KART SET

10th March 2025 – The LEGO Group is excited to unveil the latest addition to the LEGO® Super Mario™ collection: the Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart set. This detailed, build-and-display model is a perfect gift for fans of the iconic Mario Kart series from Nintendo, offering a captivating building experience and a dynamic way to showcase the brick-built Mario in his Standard Kart.

This 1,972-piece set allows builders to recreate Mario in his Standard Kart and features a posable figure with a movable head and arms. The included stand enables fans to display the kart at dynamic angles, as if Mario is speeding through a high-stakes race or drifting in true Mario Kart fashion.

The LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart set provides a fun and rewarding building experience, designed for both seasoned LEGO enthusiasts and newcomers to the brand. Step-by-step instructions are available both in the box and on the LEGO Builder app, which offers intuitive tools like 3D rotation and progress tracking for an interactive building experience.

Once complete, the Mario Kart set makes a bold statement in any

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