Collect memories and minifigures this festive period!
With cozy customs at the heart of the holidays, the LEGO® Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine (21358) is the perfect set to add to your collection this winter! By giving it a festive makeover and personalizing the prizes, you can start a tradition that friends and family will look forward to for years to come. Take some inspiration from the ideas below!
By filling the balls with surprises and assigning everyone a day to twist the lever, this vending machine takes the advent calendar tradition to the next level!
Create your own minifigure prizes on LEGO.com, or visit Pick a Brick to find festive accessories and customize the set’s existing minifigures. Then there’s themed mini builds like snowmen and holiday trees, while fun activities and treat coupons will mix it up – the options are endless.
For kids, why not hide the LEGO coin included in the set each day, turning their advent experience into a daily treasure hunt? Imagine their excitement at finding the lucky piece and rushing to see what loot awaits them! You could even include a scribbled clue to hint at where it will be hidden the following morning.
Remember to make the most of the set by re-using balls and topping them up with new prizes until you reach the big day!
How about making the vending machine a regular feature at the dinner table? By filling the balls with jokes, riddles and party hats, it’s a mess-free, noise-free alternative to a holiday cracker – and sleepy pets won’t be woken by flying toys!
Among all the usual cracker-style prizes, you can also use Pick a Brick to sneak in a few minifigures styled after friends or family members. Watch their faces as they recognize themselves and prepare special prizes for anyone who manages to scoop their doppelganger!
And who says every ball has to contain a prize? Everyone will be hoping to avoid the carol-singing challenge…
Want to turn this into a true holiday showstopper? Mix in some white, red and green bricks for a festive twist. You can even hang LEGO decorations like the Christmas Ornament Selection (40744) from the top or sides, or wrap the LEGO Botanicals Wreath (10340) around the base. However you decorate it, have fun and enjoy the build!
