10 retiring LEGO sets to make the most of double points

Secure retiring LEGO sets before they’re gone for good, while also bagging double points on your purchases right now.

The LEGO Group is celebrating its first double points event since rebranding LEGO VIP to LEGO Insiders, with two free gifts and dozens of sets currently on sale. Coming so close to the end of the year, this is a prime opportunity to make the equivalent of 10% cashback on soon-to-retire sets. The line-up of LEGO sets that we’ll have to say goodbye to at the end of this year is all but confirmed, with just a few months to go.

Earning double points on them will boost the value of your purchase, so here are ten of the savviest purchases to make during the double points event at LEGO.com.

10 – 10276 Colosseum

Not only is 10276 Colosseum retiring at the end of 2023, but it’s also a LEGO exclusive. That means you’re unlikely to find it anywhere else, so once it sells out on LEGO.com, it’s gone for good. There’s no better time to pick up the enormous recreation of Rome’s most famous sight, as you’ll pick up an enormous 7,600 points with your purchase right now. That’s almost enough for a £50 voucher, so well worth adding to your LEGO Insiders point balance.

9 – 42131 App-Controlled Cat D11 Bulldozer

This sprawling LEGO Technic set is packed full of realistic detail, ideal for construction fans. Not only does 42131 App-Controlled Cat D11 Bulldozer look good, but it’s functional as well, with adjustable tracks and controllable blade, ripper and ladder via the. connected app. Plus, buying it right now will boost your points by 6,880.

8 – 75309 Republic Gunship

If you haven’t yet picked up this iconic LEGO Star Wars set from the Republic era, now is the ideal time to hit ‘Add to Bag’. Two minifigures, including a then-new Macu Windu, and interactive features like stud shooters and swing-out gun turrets make 75309 Republic Gunship an impressively detailed build, well worth picking. up during the LEGO Group’s double points event.

7 – 76215 Black Panther

After a relatively short time on shelves, due to a common criticism that 76215 Black Panther is overpriced, getting double points on the LEGO Marvel set might make the price tag more attractive. After all, 4,800 points will get you a £20 with plenty to spare, ideal to set. aside from any brick-built Christmas shopping you might need to do in the next few months.

6 – 10273 Haunted House

It’s spooky season, so what better set to pick up than 10273 Haunted House? With 4,160 points added with a purchase of this set alone, any fans of Halloween will want to make the most of this opportunity to pick up the iconic set before it’s gone at the end of 2023. An open-plan interior reveals various spooky references tricks, and creepy creatures to enjoy even once the building has been done.

5 – 10255 Assembly Square

Arguably the most popular LEGO Modular Building of all time, any fans of the sub-theme need to make sure they pick up 10255 Assembly Square before it retires in less than three months’ time. It’s stacked with references to all the buildings that came before it, plus it will earn you 4,160 points if you buy it before October 15 – win-win!

4 – 31203 World Map

Once the largest LEGO set ever made, 31203 World Map is disappearing from shelves at the end of this year. For such a large set, you’ll also get an enormous amount of points during this event (3,440 to be precise). Choose what area of the world you want to centre in your world map and set up a brick-built mosaic in pride of place in your home.

3 – 43197 The Ice Castle

You can never have too many LEGO castles, so why not pick one more up before it’s gone? Inspired by Disney’s Frozen, the blue and white castle stands 65cm tall and captures the icy spires of Elsa’s creation perfectly. As the weather gets chillier, be sure to snap up this set and secure yourself around 3,040 points by buying before October 15.

2 – 10278 Police Station

Every LEGO city needs some structure and where better to get it than with 10278 Police Station. The bright colours give way to hidden depths, with a secret hatch under the bed ideal for some back-alley crimes. Not to worry though, as there’s the stereotypical clues board to help your detectives get to the bottom of the mystery.

1 – 10270 Bookshop

Yet another LEGO Modular Building that will soon be gone for good, 10270 Bookshop is the perfect autumnal set. The warm colours, orange-leafed trees, and warm clothing on the minifigures perfectly captures the cooler time of year. If that wasn’t enough reason to pick it up as an October treat, you’ll also earn 2,720 points during the LEGO Group’s limited-time Insiders event.

Theme	Set name	Price	Retirement date	Insider Points	Insider Points during event
Icons	10276 Colosseum	£474.99 / $549.99 / €549.99	December 31, 2023	3,800	7,600
Technic	42131 App-Controlled Cat D11 Bulldozer	£429.99 / $499.99 / €499.99	December 31, 2023	3,440	6,880
Star Wars	75309 Republic Gunship	£344.99 / $399.99 / €399.99	December 31, 2023	2,760	5,520
Marvel	76215 Black Panther	£299.99 / $349.99 / €349.99	December 31, 2023	2,400	4,800
Creator Expert	10273 Haunted House	£259.99 / $299.99 / €299.99	December 31, 2023	2,080	4,160
Icons	10255 Assembly Square	£259.99 / $299.99 / €299.99	December 31, 2023	2,080	4,160
Art	31203 World Map	£214.99 / $249.99 / €249.99	December 31, 2023	1,720	3,440
Disney	43197 The Ice Castle	£189.99 / $219.99 / €219.99	December 31, 2023	1,520	3,040
Icons	10278 Police Station	£169.99 / $199.99 / €199.99	December 31, 2023	1,360	2,720
Icons	10270 Bookshop	£169.99 / $199.99 / €199.99	December 31, 2023	1,360	2,720

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