Will Lego Mario end?

LEGO Super Mario sets retiring by December 31, 2024.

Will there be more LEGO Mario sets in 2023?

Two new characters will be joining the LEGO Mario universe this summer — Donkey Kong and Dry Bowser. The latter of the two will be coming with a brand new expansion, Dry Bowser Castle Battle, which launches on 1st August 2023.

Which LEGO sets will be retired in 2023?

LEGO Marvel

Two of the three Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 sets coming on April 1 are scheduled to retire at the end of 2023, as well as 76256 Ant-Man Construction Figure, which launches on May 1. However, 76254 Baby Rocket's Ship is currently planned to stay on shelves for one year more.

What LEGO is retiring?

LEGO Star Wars

From Star Wars, seven sets that were scheduled to leave production by July of 2024 have now been moved to a scheduled retirement at the end of 2023. This includes 75323 The Justifier, 75333 Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi Starfighter, 75336 Inquisitor Transport Scythe and 75339 Death Star Trash Compactor Diorama.

What LEGO sets are retiring in 2024?

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How long do LEGO sets last before they retire?

The life cycle of a Lego set depends on popularity and theme and is usually 1 to 3 years after release. After this period of time, the kits of the Danish brick company disappear from the shelves and retire. Lego Investors can see rising prices then.

Why is retired LEGO so expensive?

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LEGO sets get pricier over time thanks to “high collectible value” combined with diminishing supply, the report said. Most LEGO sets are discontinued after a few years. LEGO prices are relatively unaffected by the stock market, the study found, and increased during the 2008 financial crisis.

Will retired LEGO sets ever come back?

It is likely that the LEGO Group only has enough surplus stock of the builds for one region and won't be bringing them back to any other countries. Anyone aiming to add any of these sets to their collection, but missed out in 2021, might want to grab the sets quick as any further restocks are not guaranteed.

Is LEGO powered up retiring?

At the moment, Powered Up's 88014 XL Motor is also due to retire this year, but given the system's other components will be around in 2025, we wouldn't be surprised to see that shift before the year's out.

What LEGO Mario sets are retiring?

What plans does Lego have for 2025 and 2030?

In 2015 the LEGO Group announced its ambition to use 100% sustainable materials in both its bricks and packaging by 2030. Today the LEGO Group announced that they are aiming for 100% sustainable packaging by 2025.

What is the biggest future Lego set?

In terms of officially confirmed models, the largest upcoming set comes from Harry Potter in the form of 76405 Hogwarts Express Collectors' Edition.

What happens to unsold Lego sets?

What does Lego do with unsold sets? Retailers will offload their excess inventory to other markdown stores. It does not get returned to Lego unless there were some defects or issues.

What's next for LEGO Super Mario?

The new 2023 LEGO Super Mario sets will be released on 1 January 2023 and will be available from LEGO.com and selected LEGO retailers. For an overview of the new 2023 sets, you can follow the LEGO 2023 tag or check out the 2023 new set release page to keep up to date with all the new releases!

What is the most expensive Lego Mario set?

The brand-new LEGO Super Mario The Mighty Bowser is for sale from October 1st, 2022 on www.LEGO.com and from select leading retailers around the world. The recommended retail price for The Mighty Bowser is 269.99 EUR/269.99USD.

Do they sell Lego Mario by itself?

Yes, you can also buy LEGO Super Mario separately!

How long will LEGO last?

Findings suggest LEGO bricks have the potential to last for anywhere between 100 and 1,300 years—implying archaeologists in the year 3,000 CE may still be digging up our discarded LEGO. There are very few projections for what the world might look like then.

Will LEGO retire the Disney castle?

Also retiring at the end of 2023 is 43197 The Ice Castle, the largest Frozen set, and into 2024, both 40478 Mini Disney Castle and 40521 Mini Disney The Haunted Mansion are leaving production too.

Why do LEGO sets retire so fast?

Because there's a limited amount of shelf space in most stores for LEGOs. Once the reorder rate falls below a certain point, they quit making the set and bring out something new. It also increases the resale value in the collectors' market.

Who buys retired LEGOs?

ThePlasticBrick.com pays for a wide variety of used, vintage and unopened LEGO® brand sets. It doesn't matter if you have all the pieces, instructions or boxes. We pay the shipping and do all the work to make it easy on you. You will always get a price that is based on fair market value.

What happens to retired LEGO molds?

They used to bury the old ones in the factory floors. these days they recycle the materials in order to save money.

Why is LEGO retiring?

The LEGO Group wants to keep things fresh

To keep the company's brand and values high, they need to come up with different designs each year. Repeating the same old LEGO City Police Station will become boring and bad for sales. That's why retiring LEGO sets is part of the cycle. It is simply the business they are in.

Is LEGO losing popularity?

Lego is ubiquitous. And the company is showing no signs of slowing down. Earlier this month the retailer reported that 2021 sales came in at over $8 billion. It opened 165 stores last year and is in the middle of expansion in China.

Is LEGO good for the brain?

One of the reasons why Lego is so good for the brain is that it builds concentration span. What is this? The more a child is immersed and “lost” in an activity, the more their ability to focus develops.

Why are Lego minifigures yellow?

First created in 1975, LEGO minifigures were originally chosen to be yellow in order to promote the idea of racial neutrality. LEGO, at one time, explained on its website: “We chose yellow to avoid assigning a specific ethnicity in sets that don't include any specific characters.