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Presidents’ Day Lego Deals: Get creative, Get discounts

Presidents’ Day is right around the corner, and so are the deals. There are a lot of pretty serious things to buy at a discount at this time of the year. You can get Presidents’ Day power tool deals to help you get your home DIY ready. Or, maybe upgrade your computer setup with Presidents’ Day Dell deals. Maybe even get a better night’s sleep via Serta’s Presidents’ Day sale. But why does it all have to be so serious, so future thinking? Sometimes you just want a good hobby or a thinking toy for kids. That’s why we’re looking closely at the Presidents’ Day Lego offerings. These deals on favored Lego sets traverse everything from Lego Marvel to Lego Harry Potter and every Lego franchise in between. Most items are 20% off as well, giving you healthy savings across the board. So, check ’em out and see what you want, because sometimes the play and fun has to take a front seat.

Lego Creator 3-in-1 Flatbed Truck with Helicopter — $16 $20 20% off

A display of what you can make with the Lego Creator 3-in-1 Flatbed Truck with Helicopter set.
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This kit, now marked down to just $16 possessed the ability to create a host of different objects, depending on how to configure the blocks. With just 270 blocks adults and kids 7+ can create a truck and helicopter, plane and fuel truck, or hot rod and SUV car. It’s a fun way to teach ingenuity, the “reuse” part of the recycling trio, and keeping fun in a compact setting. This makes a great gift for a child interested in vehicles, planes, and fast-paced action.

Lego Speed Champion 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R — $20 $25 20% off

A completed Nissan Skyline GT-R from its Lego Speed Champions 2 Fast 2 Furious set.
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Whether you just like the Nissan Skyline GT-R, the 2 Fast 2 Furious franchise, or fast cars, this 319 piece set suitable for those aged 9+ is a great buy. The blue racing stripes across the door and body of the vehicle make it look fast, even when sitting still. This makes a fun action toy or a display piece for fans of the series, especially at just $20.

Lego Super Mario Bowser’s Muscle Car — $24 $30 20% off

Bowser in his muscle car as a part of a Lego set.
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This kit has has a dual purpose. For many, it will be the perfect way to display that you’re the bad boy of your Mario Kart playing friend group. However, for others, there will be a greater component as the toy works alongside others in the Lego Super Mario series and has its own action tag for interactive play. At $24, buying this for either purpose is a good deal.

Lego Icons Plum Blossom — $24 $30 20% off

LEGO Icons Plum Blossom Flower Décor
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If you’re looking to cultivate a sense of wonder of the natural world without actually having to care for a living thing, this is the kit for you. Be amazed as the snappable plastic blocks come together to resemble a gorgeous plum blossom in this set that is now just $24.

Lego Minecraft The Nether Portal Ambush Adventure Set — $30 $38 20% off

An adventurer being attacked after entering the nether in Lego Minecraft.
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This $30 Lego Minecraft set works as a great stand alone or expansion to your existing Lego Minecraft goodies, allowing you to enter the dangerous nether. Dodge the disc-shooting ghast’s fireballs or flee thru the nether portal you entered in.

Lego Marvel Dancing Groot — $36 $45 20% off

Lego Marvel Dancing Groot and the accompanying box.
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Lego Marvel’s Dancing Groot toy is more involved than it looks. Once assembled, you can wind a lever on the model’s backside to make Groot move and dance. It’s one of those toys that makes you think about how it works as you build it and is a great $36 gift for kids 10 years of age or older.

Lego Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House — $48 $60 20% off

The house from 'Up' alongside some figurines, all made in Lego.
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Remember the last time you cried during a children’s movie? It was probably Disney Pixar’s Up. Now you can build the movie’s iconic house for $48. It’s 598 pieces and stands 10.5 inches tall when complete.

Lego Star Wars Droideka Model — $52 $65 20% off

A display of the Lego Star Wars Droideka model.
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The increasing amount of franchise build-and-display models is in full swing with this Droideka model from the Lego Star Wars collection. While it is only 583 pieces, the model looks quite complex, so you should have a blast building it, especially if you can nerd out over Star Wars while doing so and only pay $52.

Lego Star Wars R2-D2 — $82 $100 18% off

A completed Lego Star Wars R2-D2 model.
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A 1,050 piece Lego Star Wars R2-D2 figurine for $82. Even if you snapped 75 pieces together per night it’d take you 2 weeks to complete this model, which stands 9 inches tall upon completion.

Lego Art Hokusai, The Great Wave — $85 $100 15% off

A completed Lego Art Hokusai The Great Wave model.
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The mystique of the Japanese woodblock print comes to life in Lego form with this creative set. Everything from the faces of the men on the boats to the display frame itself is made in delightful Legos, with the waves jumping out of the page for an awesome textured look at the artwork. Perfect to display on your wall and a delightful “print” at just $85.

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