If you’re looking to get the best possible deal on LEGO sets – particularly at higher price points – taking advantage of LEGO double VIP points is a must. Read on for an overview of double VIP points events, and the benefits they bring to LEGO fans.
What is a LEGO double VIP points event?
Double VIP points events are an offshoot of the LEGO VIP program, offered through LEGO.com and official brick-and-mortar LEGO Stores. This is a loyalty scheme that allows LEGO fans to earn discounts and other rewards when they make LEGO purchases.
These rewards are redeemed with points, which you earn based on the value of your purchase. The specific number of points you earn (and the cost of the accompanying rewards) varies a little based on which part of the world you’re living in.
| Amount spent | UK VIP points earned | US VIP points earned | EU VIP points earned | VIP reward value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1 / $1 / €1 | 8 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 5p |
| £10 / $10 / €10 | 80 | 65 | 75 | 50p |
| £25 / $25 /€25 | 200 | 162.5 | 187.5 | £1.25 |
| £50 / $50 / €50 | 400 | 325 | 375 | £2.50 |
| £75 / $75 / €75 | 600 | 487.5 | 562.5 | £3.75 |
| £100 / $100 / €100 | 800 | 650 | 750 | £5* |
| £150 / $150 / €150 | 1,200 | 975 | 1,125 | £7.50 |
| £200 / $200 / €200 | 1,600 | 1,300 | 1,500 | £10 |
| £250 / $250 / €250 | 2,000 | 1,625 | 1,875 | £12.50 |
| £300 / $300 / €300 | 2,400 | 1,950 | 2,250 | £15 |
| £350 / $350 / €350 | 2,800 | 2,275 | 2,625 | £17.50 |
| £400 / $400 / €400 | 3,200 | 2,600 | 3,000 | £20* |
| £450 / $450 / €450 | 3,600 | 2,925 | 3,375 | £22.50 |
| £500 / $500 / €500 | 4,000 | 3,250 | 3,750 | £25 |
| £550 / $550 / €550 | 4,400 | 3,575 | 4,125 | £27.50 |
| £600 / $600 / €600 | 4,800 | 3,900 | 4,500 | £30 |
| £650 / $650 / €650 | 5,200 | 4,225 | 4,875 | £32.50 |
| £700 / 700 / €700 | 5,600 | 4,550 | 5,250 | £35 |
| £1000 / $1000 / €1000 | 8,000 | 6,500 | 7,500 | £50* |
| £2000 / $2000 / €2000 | 16,000 | 13,000 | 15,000 | £100* |
*Amount of VIP points redeemable for a single voucher – these can be stacked.
In any case, the amount of points you receive is typically rounded up to the nearest whole number in your respective currency. For example, 60324 Mobile Crane costs £39.99 within the UK. Since you earn eight VIP points for every £1 spent, you would receive 320 VIP points if you purchased this in the UK.
A double VIP points event literally doubles the amount of points you earn on LEGO purchases. Therefore, if you bought 60324 Mobile Crane in the UK during this event you would earn 640 VIP points rather than 320. Here’s a breakdown of how many LEGO VIP points you’ll earn during a double VIP points event.
| Amount spent | Double UK VIP points earned | Double US VIP points earned | Double EU VIP points earned | VIP reward value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1 / $1 / €1 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 10p |
| £10 / $10 / €10 | 160 | 130 | 150 | £1.00 |
| £25 / $25 /€25 | 400 | 325 | 375 | £2.50 |
| £50 / $50 / €50 | 800 | 650 | 750 | £5 |
| £75 / $75 / €75 | 1,200 | 975 | 1,125 | £7.50 |
| £100 / $100 / €100 | 1,600 | 1,300 | 1,500 | £10* |
| £150 / $150 / €150 | 2,400 | 1,950 | 2,250 | £15 |
| £200 / $200 / €200 | 3,200 | 2,600 | 3,000 | £20 |
| £250 / $250 / €250 | 4,000 | 3,250 | 3,750 | £25 |
| £300 / $300 / €300 | 4,800 | 3,900 | 4,500 | £30 |
| £350 / $350 / €350 | 5,600 | 4,550 | 5,250 | £35 |
| £400 / $400 / €400 | 6,400 | 5,200 | 6,000 | £40* |
| £450 / $450 / €450 | 7,200 | 5,850 | 6,750 | £45 |
| £500 / $500 / €500 | 8,000 | 6,500 | 7,500 | £50 |
| £550 / $550 / €550 | 8,800 | 7,150 | 8,250 | £55 |
| £600 / $600 / €600 | 9,600 | 7,800 | 9,000 | £60 |
| £650 / $650 / €650 | 10,400 | 8,450 | 9,750 | £65 |
| £700 / 700 / €700 | 11,200 | 9,100 | 10,500 | £70 |
| £1000 / $1000 / €1000 | 16,000 | 13,000 | 15,000 | £100* |
| £2000 / $2000 / €2000 | 32,000 | 26,000 | 30,000 | £200* |
*Amount of VIP points redeemable for a single voucher – these can be stacked.
When do LEGO double VIP points events take place?
There are a few distinct flavours of double VIP points events for LEGO fans. Only some are predictable, and some also limit the sets you can earn double VIP points on.
The most common variety of double VIP points event takes place every month, and focuses on two LEGO products at a time. These are normally very different in target audience, allowing for a broad range of interests to be represented.
Another variety of double VIP points event takes place four to five times a year, lasting a few days each time. Unfortunately, we aren’t given much advance notice of each event – and specific dates vary from year to year. To get an idea of what to expect, we’ve rounded up the LEGO double VIP points 2022 and 2021 events below.
| Year | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | February 24 | February 28 |
| 2022 | March 12 | March 14 |
| 2022 | June 24 | June 30 |
| 2022 | July 12 | July 13 |
| 2022 | October 10 | October 16 |
| 2021 | April 12 | April 20 |
| 2021 | June 22 | June 22 |
| 2021 | July 12 | July 18 |
| 2021 | October 11 | October 19 |
This suggests that in future, you can expect LEGO double VIP points events in the spring, in July and in October – although, naturally, there are no promises at this stage.
Since Star Wars is a major brand partner for the LEGO Group, it receives a dedicated May the Fourth event each year. 2022’s ran from May 1 to May 8, and offered double VIP points on certain Star Wars sets, as well as various promotional items. You can safely bet that similar events will appear on LEGO.com for the foreseeable future.
Finally, the LEGO Group runs a VIP Weekend event on the weekend preceding Black Friday. In addition to double VIP points on orders, LEGO fans usually have the opportunity to score exclusive LEGO sets and other items before the general public. Since Black Friday is announced well in advance, this double VIP points event is easier to anticipate than the others.
Why are LEGO double VIP points events so important?
The most obvious benefit of double VIP points events is that they allow you to reach reward thresholds more quickly than usual. Generally speaking, LEGO fans need to spend significant amounts of money to get even low-level discounts.
| VIP Discount | UK VIP Points Cost | US VIP Points Cost | DE VIP Points Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| £5 / $5 / €5 | 800 | 650 | 750 |
| £20 / $20 / €20 | 3,200 | 2,600 | 3,000 |
| £50 / $50 / €50 | 8,000 | 6,500 | 7,500 |
| £100 / $100 / €100 | 16,000 | 13,000 | 15,000 |
For example, in order to earn a £5 discount within the UK, you need to spend £100 on LEGO products. Double VIP points promos cut that spend in half, and when paired with other LEGO discounts (which occasionally overlap with LEGO double VIP points events) it’s possible to stretch your money to impressive lengths in the long run.
As VIP points are tied to monetary spend, LEGO double VIP points events allow you to earn significant quantities of VIP points – particularly if you’re buying the most expensive products in the LEGO line-up. As such, if you’ve been waiting to make a big LEGO purchase, double VIP points events offer a phenomenal opportunity.
To take an extreme example, 75192 Millennium Falcon currently has an RRP of £734.99. This means that during a double VIP points event, you’ll rack up a whopping 11,760 VIP points. That’s enough to earn you a £70 discount on your next LEGO.com order.
Of course, you have to spend over £700 to secure that discount in the first place – so from that perspective, double VIP points events aren’t a direct money saver. But if you’re going to buy an expensive LEGO set anyway, it pays to wait until you can do so while earning double VIP points.
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