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LEGO Rolling out Paper Bag Packaging in Early 2022

September 28, 2021 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

A year ago, LEGO announced that they were investing up $400 million to accelerate their sustainability efforts, one of which was phasing out plastic bags. According to today’s 1HY 2021 Financial Results, LEGO has revealed that after a now completed successful trial of paper bags, they will start rolling it out in early 2022 with all packaging still on track for 100% sustainability by 2025. As part of the trials for parents and children, they found that the paper bags were environmentally friendly and were easy to open and this is part of enhancing the building experience.

LEGO 1HY 2021 Financial Results Reports with Strong Growth

September 28, 2021 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has released their financial results for the first half of 2021 and they’ve had a very strong performance in all areas of the company. Sales increased by 36% and revenue grew 46%. In the largest global markets, market share also grew as well. The top selling themes so far in 2021 are LEGO City, LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Technic, LEGO Creator Expert, and LEGO Harry Potter.

The LEGO Group steps up strategic investments while delivering strong first half 2021 performance

Consumer sales, revenue and operating profit grew double digits. Brought learning through play to more children around the world.

• Consumer sales grew 36 percent.
• Revenue grew 46 percent to DKK 23.0 billion.
• Operating profit grew 104 percent to DKK 8.0 billion. Net profit grew 140 percent to DKK 6.3 billion.
• Free cash flow was strong at DKK 5.8 billion.
• Market share gains globally and in largest markets.
• With the LEGO Foundation, donations of DKK 1.5 billion YTD to support children’s development via learning through play.

Billund, September 28, 2021: The LEGO Group today reported first half earnings for the six months ending June 30, 2021. Revenue for the period grew 46 percent to DKK 23 billion compared with the same period in 2020. Consumer sales grew 36 percent, outpacing the toy industry and driving market share growth globally and in all major markets.

Operating profit was DKK 8 billion, an increase of 104 percent compared with 1H 2020, despite an ambitious programme of strategic investments to support growth in

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LEGO DC Character Encyclopedia: New Edition Coming in 2022 with Exclusive Minifigure

September 26, 2021 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

There’s a new LEGO DC book coming out next year called the LEGO DC Character Encyclopedia: New Edition and it will come with an exclusive minifigure. The book doesn’t release until May 3 at a price point of $21.99 but you can pre-order it today on Amazon. The exclusive minifigure is still a mystery at this time but the description of the book may give a clue on who it could be. Usually when the description talks about a character, there’s a high chance that it will be it and for this book, it could be Klarion the Witch Boy. The minifigure won’t be revealed until the book cover is finalized which should be a few months before the release.

Meet more than 200 minifigures from the LEGO DC world – plus an exclusive minifigure for your collection!

Find out the coolest details about hundreds of LEGO DC Comics minifigures.

Uncover unusual versions of legendary Super Heroes, including Yellow Lantern Batman.

Learn to identify dozens of foes including Darkseid, OMAC, Mr Freeze and all-new 2021 Super-Villains.

Expand your LEGO DC knowledge with fact files on all your favourite minifigures plus the most obscure characters, including Bronze Tiger and Klarion the Witch Boy.

Discover incredible Super Heroes and terrifying Super-Villains in the LEGO DC Character Encyclopedia New Edition – the ultimate handbook for fans of the LEGO DC world.

LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon (75257) Amazon Sale – September 2021

September 24, 2021 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Amazon currently has the LEGO Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Millennium Falcon (75257) on sale for 20% off the normal retail price. It is now priced at $128 which is $32 off the $159.99 price point and it includes minifigures of Lando Calrissian, Chewbacca, C-3PO, Finn, Boolio, R2-D2, and D-O. The Millennium Falcon isn’t listed as a set that is retiring this year but it’s still good deal if you want the latest version of it.

LEGO Marvel 2022 Rumored Sets

September 21, 2021 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

There are now rumors of the 2022 LEGO Marvel sets which comes from price comparison site Brickmerge. There are a number of Marvel sets slated to be released next year which comprises of various Marvel animated shows as well from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

10781 Spider-Man’s Techno Trike – $9.99
10782 Hulks and Rhinos Truck Duel – $19.99
10783 Spider-Man in Doc Ock’s Laboratory – $29.99
10784 Spider-Man’s Headquarters – $49.99
76202 Marvel Avengers Classic/Mech? – $9.99
76203 Marvel Avengers Classic/Mech? – $9.99
76204 Marvel Spider-Man/Mech? – $9.99
76205 Marvel Theatrical (MCU) – $29.99
76206 Marvel Avengers Classic – $39.99
76207 – $19.99
76208 – $49.99
76211 – $49.99
76212 – $9.99
76213 – $29.99
76219 – $19.99
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As you can see, there’s a lot packed in for 2022 and that isn’t a bad thing. The first couple of sets are reportedly based on the Disney Junior series, Spidey and His Amazing Friends, and will most likely be 4+ sets based on the set numbering. There is one set listed as theatrical which means it’ll be based on one of the four MCU movies coming next year which includes Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Thor: Love and Thunder, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and The Marvels. Hopefully, there’s more than just one set for all four movies.

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LEGO Meet the Minifigures Book with Exclusive Rock Star Minifigure

September 21, 2021 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

There’s a new LEGO book coming out next year from DK Books called LEGO Meet the Minifigures. The 128 page book features facts about the LEGO Collectible Minifigures line and it will include an exclusive Rock Star minifigure. This will be the third book for the CMF line that includes an exclusive with the previous ones being the Toy Soldier from the Character Encyclopedia and the Zombie Skateboarder from I Love That Minifigure. Meet the Minifigures is set to be released on June 14, 2022 and you can pre-order it today on Amazon.

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Rakuten Offering Up to 10% Cash Back on LEGO Shop

September 20, 2021 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

For today only, Rakuten is now offering up 10% cash back on your purchases on the LEGO Shop. It’s the regular 2% on exclusives but pretty much everything else is 10%. All you have to do is to activate the extension on your browser or on the app to get the deal. If you haven’t signed up for Rakuten, you can do it here and it doesn’t cost anything. For all orders you are qualified, you’ll earn a percentage back that will be added to your cash back balance and they’ll send you Big Fat Checks throughout the year to your specified payout account. 10% cash back is pretty high and they don’t offer it very often.

Now is the perfect time to get any of the 2021 retiring soon sets while there are still some promotions going on including the LEGO Ideas Sailboat Adventure (40487) and the LEGO Masters’ Book of Secrets (5006978).