Even though holiday toys are mainly supposed to be for Christmas day, an advent calendar is different. Instead of choosing candy, why not opt for something a little more creative for Christmas 2011? The Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar is one such gift, with a fun new Lego model to unveil all of the days in December that runup to Christmas.

Whats in the Lego Star Wars Advent calendar?

• 8 mini figures
• X-wing Starfighter model
• Mini Millennium Falcon
• 266 pieces
• Advent calendar box
• Stand with Star Wars theme
• 24 windows with Lego gifts

Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar and how it works

Legos advent calendar is the same as all advent calendars. The lego pieces are divided between 24 sealed windows, one for each day before Christmas. Every day your child can open up a new window and get a new Star Wars-themed Lego model.

Most of the models are extremely easy to assemble, or are already assembled, so no instructions are necessary. There’s simply a small image of the finished model on the inside of the window once your child has opened it up.

When your child has opened up all 24 windows they’ll have an excellent collection of Star Wars-themed Lego models and figures to play with. These will take them well beyond Christmas, and can be added to their existing Lego collection.

Is the Lego Advent Calendar a good gift for kids?

This product costs around $40-$50, this is going to cost a little more than your standard advent calendar. However, as all parents who have bought Lego before will realize, this is actually good value for a themed set that’ll provide models that last way beyond the advent period.

Remember, Lego comes with many small parts that present a choking hazard, so isn’t suitable for children under three years of age. The manufacturer recommends this toy for any kids aged between 3 and 14, but in truth it’ll appeal to anyone who likes Lego. These sets are very collectible, and there may even be an adult in your life who would enjoy receiving this as a special pre-Christmas gift!

Anyone who knows Lego already knows the quality of their product. You can’t really go wrong with the Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar, as long as you know your child likes to play with this kind of toy. It’s good value and will provide your child with something new and fun to look forward to every single day before Christmas!

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