LEGO September releases: Everything you need to know before you buy
September is fast approaching and it’s a quiet month in terms of LEGO releases – but what is coming is well worth a closer look.
After a hectic August packed full of releases, the LEGO Group is slowing down somewhat for September. However, that does still include some heavy hitters, between the very first LEGO Zelda set and a return to a beloved location over in the brick-built Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Members of our Broadcast Channel on Instagram have been voting and are most excited for the upcoming LEGO Collectible Minifigures series, 71047 Dungeons & Dragons, with an overwhelming majority, but it’s a pretty close tie between 76437 The Burrow Collectors’ Edition and 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas for second place. That’s a testament to the excitement for the LEGO sets coming in September – and highlights that some difficult choices might need to be made about which set to buy.
Read on for everything you need to know ahead of four of the biggest LEGO releases for September.
LEGO Collectible Minifigures 71047 Dungeons & Dragons
After the start of the LEGO Dungeons & Dragons partnership with 21348 Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale, a more affordable entry into LEGO D&D is almost here. 71047 Dungeons & Dragons is the latest series of LEGO Collectable Minifigures. It offers 12 new minifigures with a mix of customisable characters and named figures from across Dungeons & Dragons’ lore. Whether you’re already invested in the partnership or not, there’s no denying that £3.49 / $4.99 / €4.99 per minifigure is a much more affordable entry point than the LEGO Ideas set, and there’s a lot for LEGO enthusiasts of all kinds to love.
What are people saying?
First impressions of the new series are notably positive, including from Brick Fanatics’ own Jack. As an invested Dungeons & Dragons fan already, he found plenty of recognisable references and details across the 12 minifigures, acknowledging that non-D&D enthusiasts aren’t being left out either.
LEGO Minifigures series rarely fail at delivering a cast of impressively detailed characters, but 71047 Dungeons & Dragons feels distinctly different for fulfilling multiple niches at once.
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Other reviews across the LEGO community had similarly positive remarks, with many taking note of the incredibly useful prints for Castle and fantasy themes. It is widely agreed that the series is well-executed too.
While there are a few minor things I’d have liked to see done differently, taken as a whole this is another fantastic minifigure series. Whether you’re into Dungeons & Dragons or not, there’s loads of great prints and new elements for fantasy/castle builds.
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Should the LEGO Group have more plans for D&D or not, the response to 71047 Dungeons & Dragons and 21348 Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale suggests that there’s an audience for more from this partnership. We can only hope that this response is reflected in sales.
| Pros of 71047 Dungeons & Dragons | Cons of 71047 Dungeons & Dragons |
|---|---|
| Plenty of useful prints for LEGO Castle and other fantasy creations | Some fans won’t recognise every minifigure |
| A more affordable entry into LEGO Dungeons & Dragons than the LEGO Ideas set | Not everything is completely customisable |
| A strong assortment of minifigures, even for a LEGO Collectible |
Our verdict: An affordable entry into LEGO Dungeons & Dragons that you shouldn’t miss out on
LEGO The Legend of Zelda 77092 Great Deku Tree 2-in-1
77092 Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 brings Zelda into the LEGO system for the first time, something that should have been a slam dunk – but ended up missing the mark for some. The price (£259.99 / $299.99 / €299.99) is a major blocker for many, considering the set is relatively small for that price bracket, despite including two versions from either Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild. Considering it’s the same price as 10326 Natural History Museum and 21330 Home Alone, two incredibly detailed sets, it’s hard to see what you’re getting, outside of some admittedly impressive minifigures.
What are people saying?
That’s not to say that 77092 Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 isn’t worth a second look. When Brick Fanatics‘ Dimitri got his hands on it for our review, he couldn’t help but be blown away by the attention to detail and clear love for Zelda that went into this set. The care that went into all the Easter eggs and references is impossible to ignore.
This set is a genuine love letter from the LEGO Group to Nintendo and a dream come true for Zelda fans, and we can only hope it paves the way for many more sets in the future.
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Other people’s reviews echoed our sentiments but couldn’t ignore the elephant in the room that is the price. While few people had any complaints about the actual content of the set, many stopped just short of wholeheartedly recommending it due to the hefty price tag.
There’s no denying that this is a very expensive set. It’s the same price as a Nintendo Switch! In parts, characters, size and even heft it struggles to compete with the likes of 21348 Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale.
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A consistent thread running through the review and social media discussion, however, is a hope that this could be just the first in a (hopefully) long line of LEGO Zelda sets. While there’s been no official or rumoured word backing this, Zelda fans can only live in hope…
| Pros of 77092 Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 | Cons of 77092 Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 |
|---|---|
| Plenty of details that highlight the love of Zelda | Overpriced |
| Printing rather than stickers helps it feel worth the price | |
| Incredible minifigures |
Our verdict: A must-have for Zelda fans – if you can afford it
LEGO Ideas 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas
Fans of Tim Burton’s iconic 1993 stop-motion animated classic will think that Christmas (and Halloween) has come early when they finally get their hands on the latest LEGO Ideas set. 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas is based on a winning 10K submission by Simon Scott, with the 2,193-piece model priced at £169.99 / $199.99 / €199.99. For that, you’re getting three separate buildings that can be combined into one suitably spooky movie diorama, six unique minifigures, a Zero the dog figure and a brick-built version of The Mayor.
What are people saying?
With so much packed into 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas, there’s certainly plenty to get excited about. The LEGO Ideas team has employed some impressive building techniques to create the set’s crooked architecture, there are multiple nods to the original movie scattered throughout and most of the included characters manage to hit just the right spot.
21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas delivers a perfect collision of festive movie memories with a spirited (and long overdue) LEGO Ideas fan submission.
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One notable omission from 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas is the inclusion of Oogie Boogie, despite the villainous character not being part of Simon Scott’s design. That’s something that’s been picked up by many reviewers of the LEGO Ideas set, although it’s still a model that delivers plenty of fan service.
It is a shame it lacks Oogie Boogie, but even without him, the set has a nice line-up of characters. Jack and Zero are the standouts. But the real stars of the set are the buildings. They are very detailed and getting them to appear ramshackle yet stable structures is quite impressive.
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Despite some minor niggles, the general consensus appears to be that 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas is another hit for the LEGO Ideas team. It’s one that offers up a satisfying building experience that successfully channels the distinctive look of the film, coupled with a great variety of creepy characters.
| Pros of 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas | Cons of 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas |
|---|---|
| Multiple display options | No Oogie Boogie |
| Fan-pleasing details throughout | Some minifigures lack detail |
| Updated Jack Skellington and Sally minifigures |
Our verdict: One for all fans of Tim Burton’s iconic animated festive classic
LEGO Harry Potter 76437 The Burrow Collectors’ Edition
Following in the footsteps of sets like 75978 Diagon Alley and 76405 Hogwarts Express Collectors’ Edition, 76437 The Burrow Collectors’ Edition takes a staple of the Wizarding World, supersizes it and slaps an 18+ label on the box. At 2,405 pieces, this is far and away the biggest Burrow to date – but does bigger necessarily equal better? Or does this LEGO Harry Potter set lack the magic touch?
What are people saying?
Rob got his hands on this one for Brick Fanatics, and the quick verdict is that yes, going bigger helps.
The much larger piece count has contributed to a final model measuring roughly 30% taller than the previous version. It may not seem like the biggest gain, but it is a smart choice in scale that isn’t overwhelming for anyone actually wanting to display it in a normal room, whilst still offering something that feels a whole lot more authentic to the source material and to the scale and number of included minifigures.
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Maybe the biggest obstacle standing in the way of
I think it ties together so incredibly well, and I think it’s a stellar D2C model. It’s really obvious it’s a D2C Burrow and it shines all the way through, and I’m so excited to have it in my collection.
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That’s a strength, but perhaps also a weakness for this particular set: while
| Pros of 76437 The Burrow Collectors’ Edition | Cons of 76437 The Burrow Collectors’ Edition |
|---|---|
| Ramps up the scale while still keeping things manageable | Some interior sections are tricky to access |
| Every Weasley minifigure you could want (even Charlie!) | Functions aren’t mind-blowing |
| Immersive and detailed interior, charming and authentic exterior |
Our verdict: A quirky LEGO Harry Potter set for those who want something a little different
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