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LEGO Announces Five New Christmas Sets Including Buddy the Elf

LEGO releases five new holiday sets, including a Buddy the Elf build, starting October 1.

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LEGO announced five new holiday-themed sets that will be released on October 1. [1] Amazon's Labor Day sale launched on September 1, 2026, featuring a discount on the Hisense 85-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV. [2] The Hisense 85-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV is priced at $1,398 at Amazon, which is the lowest price the model has ever reached at the retailer. [3] The Buddy the Elf set, featuring 713 bricks and recommended for ages 12 and up, is available for preorder at $39.99. [4] The Santa's Holiday Countdown set, containing 873 pieces and recommended for ages 10 and up, is available for preorder at $59.99. [5] Compared to the full price of $2,499.99, the discounted price of $1,398 represents a savings of $1,101.99. [6] The new LEGO sets include accessories such as candy canes, a maple syrup bottle, and a countdown clock mechanism. [7] The Hisense 85-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV features a native 165Hz refresh rate and enhanced refresh rates up to 330Hz VRR for gamers. [8]
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  1. LEGO announced five new holiday-themed sets that will be released on October 1. · ign.com
  2. Amazon's Labor Day sale launched on September 1, 2026, featuring a discount on the Hisense 85-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV. · Mashable
  3. The Hisense 85-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV is priced at $1,398 at Amazon, which is the lowest price the model has ever reached at the retailer. · Mashable
  4. The Buddy the Elf set, featuring 713 bricks and recommended for ages 12 and up, is available for preorder at $39.99. · ign.com
  5. The Santa's Holiday Countdown set, containing 873 pieces and recommended for ages 10 and up, is available for preorder at $59.99. · ign.com
  6. Compared to the full price of $2,499.99, the discounted price of $1,398 represents a savings of $1,101.99. · Mashable
  7. The new LEGO sets include accessories such as candy canes, a maple syrup bottle, and a countdown clock mechanism. · ign.com
  8. The Hisense 85-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV features a native 165Hz refresh rate and enhanced refresh rates up to 330Hz VRR for gamers. · Mashable
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