YAY! The 2016 LEGO Advent Calendars are now available! These calendars always sell out way before December comes (and there is never any significant sale on these sets) so be sure to order in plenty of time for gift giving!

This Christmas countdown is one of our very favorite family traditions. There are 24 holiday themed mini model builds – one for each day leading up to Christmas. Every evening after dinner, we all gather around the Christmas tree and watch The Boy open the window for that day (it’s a long day of waiting!). But before he opens it, we all take a guess as to what the mini build might be! So much fun when you guess right! (yes, we’re dorks. 😉 )

Now, half the fun with these calendars is the surprise. So if you want to save some of the excitement and wait to reveal each model as you open its door on the calendar, don’t peek at the full product photos!

LEGO City Town 60133 Advent Calendar Building Kit (290 Pieces) Retail Price $29.99

Find it on Amazon or the Lego Shop online or Toys R Us or Target

This is a great value for the amount of mini-figures included (7 total)! Mini-figures sell for about $4.99 each!

LEGO Friends 41131 Advent Calendar Building Kit (218 Pieces) Retail Price $29.99

Find it on Amazon or the Lego Shop online or Walmart or Target or Toys R Us

LEGO Star Wars 75146 Advent Calendar Building Kit (282 Pieces) Retail Price $39.99

Find it on Amazon or the LEGO shop online or Target or Toys R Us

Shipping Details:

The Lego Shop offers FREE shipping on any order over $35. Walmart offers free shipping on orders over $50, or you can choose to pick up in-store if stock is available near you. Target is offering free shipping on every order. And Toys R Us will ship free on orders over $19.