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Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you didn’t see yet, we will be getting a LEGO Mother’s Day Card (5005878) set May 4-10 with purchases of $40 or more. The set has 47 pieces and LEGO has sent over a early copy of the set for us to take a look at.
Earlier this year, LEGO announced some initiatives to help children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. A few days ago, they released a press release showing what the company has been doing for those affected around the world.
… ContinueHow we’re helping families impacted by COVID-19
Our commitment to ensuring we reach crisis-affected children with learning through play support and vital supplies.
With 90% of the world’s student population currently out of school, and millions of families facing financial, job or medical insecurity, the global impact of COVID-19 on children’s wellbeing and development is unprecedented.
We’ve been inspired and humbled by the work that thousands of amazing charities, NGOs and not-for-profit organisations are doing to provide essential services to families during this time – whether that be ensuring children continue to have access to education, or helping the youngest members of our communities feel safe, valued and supported.
But in many cases, these organisations are facing an unparalleled demand for their services.
That’s why we’ve joined forces with the LEGO Foundation, pledging US $50m to support children impacted by COVID-19. Part of the funding will go to new and existing partners in our local communities to help them reach crisis-affected children with vital supplies and opportunities to learn through play to support their well-being and the development of essential life skills.
Here are just few examples of the many ways these incredible organisations support children day-after-day.
Amigos – Hungary
Amigos brings rare moments of playful joy to young patients in hospitals across Hungary. The organisation is run
The Earth Globe by Disneybrick55 is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. It replicates a globe that you normally would see in an educational setting and it uses 2,060 pieces to build it. I believe this is the first project to reach the Second 2020 Review Stage since it is the beginning of a new month but it is currently listed with the ones from the First 2020 Review Stage so we’ll see which one it is on.
The last of the new LEGO Star Wars Helmets I’ll be taking a look at out of the initial wave is the Stormtrooper Helmet (75276). It has 647 pieces and retails for $59.99.
A few days ago, we reported that some LEGO House exclusive sets would be sold on Shop@Home sometime in May. There were a few of them that would only be sold in the UK, Denmark, and Germany and fans from other countries questioned why. We finally have an answer to that question coming from the LEGO House through the LEGO Ambassador Network.
The reason is the sets don’t have the legal requirements for distribution outside of those countries. This means the packaging and instructions don’t have the legalese on them to be sold. It’s very unfortunate but hopefully they hit the secondary market without paying an arm and a leg for them.
The LEGO House exclusive sets were produced with the intention of only being sold in the LEGO House Store in Billund, DK. As such, the packaging and building instructions for these sets do not contain the legal requirements necessary for distribution in many other countries around the world. The LEGO House Architecture set will be available in all European countries, while distribution of LEGO House Dinosaurs and LEGO House Tree of Creativity will be limited to Denmark, UK, and Ireland.
The promotion for the LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett (Prototype Armor) minifigure is now live in the Reward Center. It also includes an uncut and numbered sticker sheet as well. Each entry costs 50 VIP points and you can have a max of 15 entries which adds up to 750 points. The contest ends on May 4 although the listing says it ends in 17 days as of this posting.
Here is your opportunity to win an exclusive Boba Fett™ (Prototype Armor) minifigure created to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Includes a rare uncut and numbered sticker sheet. Redeem 50 points to enter. Many will enter, only one will win!
Maximum of 15 entries per VIP Member – please see full terms and conditions for details and eligibility requirements. Competition closes 4th May 2020. Eligible countries: Canada (excluding Quebec), Estonia, France, Greece, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States. Please note, you are not eligible to enter from the following locations: Canada: Quebec is ineligible
The LEGO Star Wars May the 4th promotions for 2020 are now live on Shop@Home. There are a number of things currently going on including the launch of the new UCS A-wing Starfighter (75275) which retails for $199.99. Also the Death Star II Battle (40407) is now available with purchases of $75 or more, while supplies last. You can also earn Double VIP Points on LEGO Star Wars products and there are also sales on select LEGO Star Wars sets.
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