Lego prices have started to increase across the world, with US retailers having bumped up the prices at the start of August and EU stores rolling out price jumps at the beginning of September. With many different Lego sets being affected, this is likely going to impact a lot of fans. Here’s the need-to-know info on why Lego prices are increasing in 2022.
Why are Lego prices increasing in 2022?
Lego prices are increasing in 2022 due to “the current global economic challenges of increased raw material and operating costs.”
Lego states that it had previously been “absorb[ing] these costs to keep pricing stable,” but “have [now] taken the decision to increase the price on some of [its] sets.”
Which Lego sets are getting a price increase?
According to Lego, “around a quarter” of sets will be affected.
Sets affected by the price increase include elements of the Lego Architecture, Batman/DC, Creator, Disney, Duplo, Harry Potter, Marvel, Star Wars, Icons, Ideas, Jurassic Park, Minecraft, and other collections.
Price increases range from a 6% increase to a 20% increase on more complex sets.
In other news, the Everywhere game release date window has been confirmed for 2023. The Gotham Knights launch date has been moved forward by four days. Hogwarts Legacy’s pre-order bonus and Deluxe Edition content have been revealed.
