LEGO prices to rise from September 1st 2022 - Don't get caught out!

Its official and has been on many LEGO fans radar for the last few months, but LEGO is raising prices of around a quarter of its portfolio all over the world.

Today, August 1st saw North America and Asia's price hikes, which saw some sets being increased by over 25% of their original RRP. Based on info from the US, Canada and Australia here are some tips and tricks to avoid been bitten hard by these price hikes.

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• When will the price hike come into effect?

In some countries they have, but for the UK and the rest of Europe we will see price hikes hit September 1st at LEGO Shop and it is very likely other retailers will follow sooner than later.

• Why the increase?

LEGO have issued rising costs as the reason for the need to increase the price of their goods, now weather you believe that or think it is LEGO being greedy then that's up for you to decide. Regardless it won't change anything sadly, the price rises have already hit some and are coming soon.

• What sets might increase in the UK?

I have compiled a list of over 100 sets that have risen in North America and Australia (using America, Canada and Australia)

The tables below only look at sets that retail for at least £45 (currently anyway). Larger sets have been hit the hardest, with many having $50 and even one with an AUD $150 increase (roughly £85). Whiles these have increased in these markets below this doesn't mean they will in the UK, but the odds are not in our favour on them not.


Also looking at new August 1st sets, we know that Speed Champions single cars will now be £19.99 instead of £17.99 (with the March 2022 wave likely to increase September 1st)

• What sets to watch out for?

This isn't the first price hike in Europe, and its shocking how soon it is, the last we saw was only at the start of 2022, when we saw a large proportion of sets increase with some up to 25%, and we suspect some of those sets will increase AGAIN!

The sets to watch out for are these:

- LEGO Creator Expert 10255 Assembly Square - released 2017 at £179.99 - Jan 2022 price rose by £50 to £229.99 and could possibly rise again!
- LEGO Creator Expert 10270 Bookshop - released 2020 at £149.99 - Jan 2022 price rose by £10 to £159.99
- LEGO Creator Expert 10265 Ford Mustang - released 2019 at £119.99 - Jan 2022 price rose by £5 to £124.99
- LEGO Creator Expert 10295 Porsche 911 - released 2021 at £114.99 - Jan 2022 price rose by £10 to £124.99
- LEGO Architecture 21056 Taj Mahal - released 2021 at £89.99 - Jan 2022 price rose by £15 to £104.99
- LEGO Creator 3in1 31109 Pirate Ship - released 2020 at £89.99 - Jan 2022 price rose by £15 to £104.99

Also some newly released sets might see hikes

- LEGO City 60336 Freight Train - £159.99 (released June 1st 2022)
- LEGO Creator Expert 10300 Back to the Future Time Machine - £149.99 (released April 1st 2022)
- LEGO Creator Expert 10302 Optimus Prime - £149.99 (released June 1st 2022)
- LEGO City 60337 Express Passenger Train - £129.99 (released June 1st 2022)
- LEGO City 60339 Double Loop Stunt Arena - £124.99 (released June 1st 2022)

- What sets will increase?

Thankfully both The Entertainer and Selfridges have given some infight to the potential prices sets will be increasing. To see the entire list - see this comment here

Some of the most worrying price increases are:

- Technic 42143 Ferrari Daytona - £389.99 (up £40)
- Technic 42115 Lamborghini Sian - £389.99 (up £40)
- DC 76240 Batmobile Tumbler - £229.99 (up £30)
- Technic 42130 BMW M 1000 RR - £214.99 (up £40)
- Technic 42140 Transformation Vehicle - £129.99 (up £15)
- Technic 42111 Dom's Dodge Charger - £104.99 (up £15)
- Star Wars 75304 Darth Vader - £69.99 (up £5)
- IDEAS 21331 Sonic the Hedgehog - Green Hill Zone - £69.99 (up £10)
- Star Wars 75329 Death Star Trench Run - £59.99 (up £5)
- Icons 10280 Flower Bouquet - £54.99 (up £10)

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• Ones to buy before September 1st

Basically any set that is only sold at LEGO Shop or with limited availability, these sets will only see few discounts. Retailers like John Lewis, Smyths Toys, Argos and IWOOT all sell exclusive sets that only them and LEGO Shop sell.

For more on which sets are exclusives read my frequently updated list of retailer exclusive sets in the UK - Exclusive LEGO sets (where to find them)

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