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2022 LEGO Advent Calendars Are Here!

Yes, that’s right! It’s September, and we figured it was about time we gave our budding brick masters what they’d been waiting for. So, we’re excited to share our five (yes, five!) different LEGO Advent Calendars for girls, boys, wizards, droids or Star-Lords!

With 24 exciting doors, you’ll discover 24 LEGO surprises, designed to keep you busy building each day of December until Christmas!

Now comes the big reveal! Which 2022 LEGO Advent Calendars have made it to IWOOT?

LEGO Harry Potter: Advent Calendar (76404)

This is for all you Potterheads out there who want to enjoy Christmas in the Wizarding World! Give Harry Potter fans aged 7 and up a magical Wizarding World build-up to Christmas, with 24 daily gifts to be unveiled, which can only mean that the possibilities for all forms of enchantment grow by the day.

This LEGO advent calendar comprises 7 mini-figures from the Harry Potter films, including Harry Potter, Sirius Black, Moaning Myrtle, Lord Voldemort, Horace Slughorn, Nymphadora Tonks, and Neville Longbottom, as well as legendary elements from the films. The first three toys represent a scene from the first film, the next three represent a scene from the second film, and so on. As Christmas approaches, kids and more advanced wizards and witches will be able to create the ultimate magical sequences and mix the Harry Potter advent calendar building toys to conjure up countless captivating adventures of their own. Once all the doors have been opened, there is even a Harry Potter board game to play, making the magic last longer than just Christmas.

Age: 7+ Number of pieces: 334

LEGO Star Wars: Advent Calendar (75340)

R2D2 in a Christmas jumper? That’s it, I need it!

No, this isn’t a bizarre Christmas dream; C-3PO and R2-D2 are dressed in Christmas jumpers with photos of each other, a Gonk Droid dressed as Santa, and Darth Vader dressed in a summer suit from LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation. The LEGO advent calendar includes tiny constructions of the following LEGO Star Wars vehicles: an ARC-170 Starfighter, Luke’s Ground Speeder, Bad Batch Shuttle, V-35 Landspeeder, and even a moisture evaporator. You will find assorted builds and accessories to play out ultimate battles like the Battle of Hoth stories, a Wampa cave in which the Luke Skywalker LEGO Star Wars mini figure can be hung upside down and a beach scene for Darth Vader on holiday because with all that fighting he really deserves it.

Age: 6+ Number of pieces: 329

LEGO City Town: City Advent Calendar (60352)

What is it going to be this time? Is that a Christmas tree? Will it be Santa Claus himself? Whatever or whoever it is, you will be impressed by this year’s fantastic city! With 24 doors to open in December, you’ll have a daily treat right up to Christmas, allowing you to celebrate the holidays in style! What we know for sure is that you will find Billy, Maddy, Mr Produce, Tippy, and Raze LEGO City mini-figures, as well as a Santa Claus mini figure, to get you started, as well as plenty of festive mini builds. As if that wasn’t enough, the Christmas LEGO advent calendar box includes a snowy winter wonderland playmat that folds down to set the stage for a load more adventures.

Age: 5+ Number of pieces: 287

LEGO Friends: Friends Advent Calendar (41706)

With the contents of this LEGO advent calendar, we can see why our LEGO Friends are feeling festive! With new daily gifts, it comes together to provide a charming Christmas scene where Olivia visits a Christmas market with her family. There are numerous enjoyable activities available, such as snowman making, ice skating, and even rocking out to karaoke. There are also stalls selling delicious Christmas foods, as well as one where Olivia makes a rocket toy to give you as a Christmas gift. You can work your way up to 25th December by watching the characters feed Santa Claus’ reindeer before getting their pictures taken with him! Add some glittering decorations or snow, and you’ll have the presents under the tree just in time for Christmas!

Age: 5+ Number of pieces: 330

Guardians of the Galaxy Advent Calendar (76231)

Step into Christmas with Peter Quin and dance to some Christmas tunes with baby Groot, or perhaps you and Rocket can make your own version of a tree with the help of this new calendar. Behind these doors are six mini-figures, including Star-Lord, Rocket, Groot, and Mantis, as well as tiny buildings and accessories inspired by the Marvel Universe. All of the gadgets from these fantastic realms can be found here, including a drone, a gun, the Guardians’ starship toy, a snowman dressed in Thanos’ armour, and much more. As the big day approaches, youngsters can mix and match the gifts to create an infinite number of imaginative Super Hero experiences.

Age: 6+ Number of pieces: 268

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Phoebe Whittaker

Phoebe Whittaker

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