LEGO Black Friday 2025 Rumours – Unprecedented Discounts on Retiring Icons?
Published: 11 months ago
Last Updated: 8 months ago
LEGO Insiders Weekend 2025: Big Discounts & Bonus Points
The LEGO investing community is buzzing with what could be the most significant sale event in recent memory. According to rumours circulating from BrickTap and Brick Fanatics, LEGO's Black Friday and Insiders Weekend 2025 promotions may include discounts of 20-30% on major sets — many of which are retiring at the end of this year and have historically never been discounted.
If these rumours prove accurate, LEGO investors and collectors could be looking at a once-in-a-cycle opportunity to acquire premium retiring sets at prices that may never be seen again. But as with all pre-launch speculation, treat this information cautiously until LEGO® makes official announcements.
LEGO Black Friday 2025: What to Expect (If Rumours Hold)
According to the leaked information, LEGO's Insiders Weekend (November 22-23) and Black Friday period (November 28 - December 1) could feature:
- Discounts of 20-30% on retiring exclusives and premium sets
- Double Insiders points during Insiders Weekend (standard practice for this event)
- 4× points in the US (equivalent to 20% cashback) on select sets, or 20% straight discounts in UK/EU
- Two reported GWPs:
- 40775 Microscale Knights Castles (590 pieces) at approximately £225 / $250 — reportedly a nostalgic recreation of the 1984 classic 6073 Knight's Castle
- 40776 Hot Chocolate Stand at approximately £140 / $170
- GWP availability: Both rumoured to run across Insiders Weekend AND Black Friday period
- Additional GWPs: Brick Fanatics suggests there may be more than two, though details remain unclear
- Launch time: Likely midnight November 22nd (late Wednesday/early Thursday)
Note that discounts and bonus points typically don't stack — you'd receive one benefit or the other.
The timing couldn't be more strategic if true. Many of these rumoured sets are confirmed to retire on December 31st, 2025, making this potentially the last chance to secure them at retail — let alone at a discount.
Sets Retiring December 2025 – The Priority Targets
If the rumours prove accurate, nine sets retiring at the end of 2025 could see significant discounts:
LEGO Icons 10305 Lion Knights' Castle ($399.99) is rumoured for 20% off — potentially $319.99. This 4,514-piece medieval masterpiece has remained at full price throughout its availability and is projected to reach $592 after one year, $817 after three years, and $971 after five years post-retirement. If paired with the rumoured Microscale Knights Castles GWP, this would be a castle collector's dream scenario.
LEGO® NINJAGO® 71799 NINJAGO City Markets ($299.99) is reportedly seeing the deepest discount at 30% off — potentially just $209.99. This 6,163-piece behemoth is NINJAGO's largest set ever, projected to reach $462 after one year, $585 after three years, and $708 after five years. NINJAGO City builds have consistently delivered strong post-retirement growth, making this a standout investment opportunity if the rumours hold.
LEGO Disney 43222 Disney Castle ($399.99) is also rumoured for 20% off — potentially $319.99. With projections reaching $552 after one year, $841 after three years, and $1,036 after five years, this 4,837-piece celebration of Disney Princess films has been a staple recommendation for LEGO investors.
LEGO DC 76271 Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City ($299.99) is rumoured for 25% off — potentially $224.99. Projected to reach $414 after one year, $538 after three years, and $610 after five years, this nostalgic tribute to the beloved animated series could be a winner at this price point.
LEGO Icons 10297 Boutique Hotel ($259.99) is rumoured for 20% off — potentially $207.99. This 3,066-piece modular is projected to reach $327 after one year, $432 after three years, and $508 after five years. Modular Buildings have consistently delivered strong investment returns.
LEGO Icons 10312 Jazz Club ($229.99) is rumoured for 20% off — potentially $183.99. This 2,899-piece set is projected to reach $363 after one year, $489 after three years, and $586 after five years — making it one of the strongest percentage performers if these discounts materialize.
LEGO® Star Wars™ 75354 Coruscant Guard Gunship ($139.99) is rumoured for 30% off — potentially just $97.99. Projected to reach $182 after one year, $251 after three years, and $298 after five years, this represents exceptional value for Star Wars collectors if accurate. The minifigure selection alone (currently worth approximately $80) makes this compelling.
LEGO Technic 10317 Land Rover Defender 90 ($229.99) receives a rumoured 25% discount — potentially $172.49. While projections are more modest than the headline sets, it offers steady returns for Technic collectors.
LEGO Creator 31154 Forest Animals: Red Fox ($49.99) is rumoured for 20% off — potentially $39.99. This smaller set shows more modest projections but represents an affordable entry point.
Sets Retiring 2026 – Medium-Term Opportunities
Several sets retiring in 2026 are also rumoured for discounts:
With 20-30% straight discounts:
- 76417 Gringotts Wizarding Bank Collectors' Edition ($429.99, rumoured 20% off — potentially $343.99, retires mid-2026)
- 77076 Durrr Burger Restaurant ($119.99, rumoured 20% off, retires end-2026)
- 60473 The City Tower ($329.99, rumoured 20% off, retires mid-2026)
- 43258 Kakamora Barge ($139.99, rumoured 20% off, retires end-2026)
With 4× points (US) / 20% discount (UK/EU):
- 10345 Flower Arrangement ($109.99, 4× = $22 value, retires 2026)
- 21356 River Steamboat ($329.99, 4× = $66 value, retires 2026)
- 60469 Central Train Station ($99.99, 4× = $20 value, retires 2026)
These offer decent value but carry less urgency than the 2025 retirements.
Sets Retiring 2027 and Beyond – Lower Priority
Several sets retiring in 2027 and later are rumoured for special offers. While these aren't investment priorities at full price (your capital is better deployed in sets retiring sooner), the rumoured discounts and bonus points could make them worth considering:
With 4× points (US) / 20% discount (UK/EU):
- 10360 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft ($229.99, 4× = $46 value, retires 2027)
- 21360 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory ($219.99, 4× = $44 value, retires 2027)
- 31214 LOVE ($79.99, 4× = $16 value, retires 2027)
- 43268 Lilo and Stitch Beach House ($89.99, 4× = $18 value, retires 2027)
With 20% straight discount:
- 40819 Up-Scaled Racing Driver Minifigure ($59.99, rumoured 20% off, retires 2027)
With 4× points (US) / 20% discount (UK/EU):
- 10342 Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet ($59.99, 4× = $12 value, retires 2028)
The discounts make these more palatable, but focus your budget on the 2025 retirements first — those are where the real opportunity lies.
A Word of Caution
None of this is officially confirmed by LEGO. These are rumours from typically reliable sources like BrickTap and Brick Fanatics, but rumours can be incomplete or inaccurate. The LEGO Group has not yet made official announcements about Black Friday or Insiders Weekend promotions.
That said, the pattern fits. LEGO has been more aggressive with end-of-lifecycle discounts in recent years, and the combination of retiring sets, holiday sales pressure, and Insiders Weekend timing creates the perfect conditions for significant promotions.
Be Ready at Midnight
If these rumours materialize, sales will likely go live at midnight on November 22nd — late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning. Premium retiring sets like Lion Knights' Castle and NINJAGO City Markets would sell out fast, potentially within hours.
If you're planning to take advantage of these potential deals, have your LEGO Insiders account ready, payment details saved, and bookmark the sets you're targeting. Stock on premium retiring sets would be extremely limited.
Final Thoughts
If even half of these rumours materialize, LEGO Insiders Weekend and Black Friday 2025 could represent a landmark opportunity for LEGO investors. The potential combination of deep discounts on premium retiring sets, double points, and multiple GWPs is almost unprecedented — particularly for the nine sets retiring December 31st, 2025.
Keep your eyes on Investabrick — we'll update you the moment LEGO confirms details. These are exciting rumours, but remain cautious until official announcements drop. When they do, you'll want to be ready to move fast.
Author: Hannah Brooks
Hannah comes from a background in interior design and visual merchandising. She rediscovered LEGO as an adult when searching for creative display pieces for her home. The Modular Buildings series became her gateway, and she soon expanded into Creator Expert landmarks and large-scale icons. Hannah focuses on LEGO as a design object, exploring how colour, form, and architecture have evolved across decades. Her favourite themes are Modular Buildings, Architecture, and vintage Town sets from the 1990s.
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