Well as we head towards summer, the festive period draws ever closer. Mince pies have hit the shelves, the kids are already writing their letters to Santa and the waitlist for ham and prawns is growing ever longer.
And what better way is there to ring in the silly season than with an advent calendar?
Counting down the 24 sleeps ’til Christmas, advent calendars heighten the anticipation of the big day; and with themes from booze to beauty, they’ve come a long way since the humble chocolate calendar.
One type that has become a cult favourite among kids (AND big kids) in recent years has been the LEGO advent calendar that often feature scenes and characters from the likes of Star Wars and Harry Potter. This year is no different with the arrival of five new action-packed LEGO festive countdowns.
Now these bad boys sell out fast, which is why we are ready and raring to get out hands on them – stat.
Read on for the roundup of the hottest LEGO advent calendars you should add to your Christmas shopping list this year.
Muggles can feel the magic of a Hogwarts Christmas with this Harry Potter advent calendar that features seven mini figures such as Harry, Voldemort and Sirius Black – as well as buildable movie scenes.
LEGO Star Wars 2023 advent calendar, $59.99 at LEGO
Feel the force this festive season with the Star Wars LEGO advent calendar that features character figurines in Christmas costumes and mini build scenes.
LEGO Avengers 2023 advent calendar, $59.99 at LEGO
If you’ve caught the Marvel bug then this advent calendar which includes figurines of some of your favourite heroes as well as scenes from the cult franchise.