One of Lego's 2016 Holiday promotions is now available now, the much anticipated 40223 Snowglobe set.  This available is considered "Early Access" for VIP members in the U.S. and Canada.  It also appears the general public (non-US and CA Lego residents) will be able to get the Snowglobe set from Nov 25th to the 28th.

The Snowglobe is only available from November 19, 2016 through November 20, 2016 or while supplies last.  1 set will be included with each online and in-store orders costing more than $99.   Note: Offers not valid at LEGOLAND® Parks or LEGOLAND Discovery Centers

The Snowglobe promotion should quickly disappear if prior seasonal promotions are an indicator (e.g. 2015's 40139 Gingerbread House promotion).  

 

Please click on the picture below to visit shop.lego,com.

 

Personally, I like the investment potential of this set as well as the design.  AFOLs and KFOLs are sure to enjoy the build experience and display value is exceptional.  

 

If you are interested in this set, please click the Lego US and Canada links below...

US Shop at Home = http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=jfOcdvfTNg4&offerid=115554.10000006&type=3&subid=0
CA Shop at Home = http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=jfOcdvfTNg4&offerid=208931.10000001&type=3&subid=0

 

 

Here is Lego's description of The Snowglobe set.

"Add a wintry touch of LEGO® style to your holiday celebrations. Build the Santa minifigure and Christmas tree, place them inside the translucent globe and then shake to make the white LEGO® snowflakes fly around. You can also hide small gifts in the secret drawer until the special day arrives!

• Features a buildable Santa minifigure and Christmas tree, white LEGO® snowflakes, secret drawer, and door and flame elements.
• This item offers an age-appropriate play experience for ages 7 and over.
• Makes a great festive gift for LEGO® fans.
• Measures over 4” (12cm) high, 2” (6cm) wide and 2” (7cm) deep.
  
  *VIP Offer Details: Valid November 19, 2016 through 11:59pm EST (8:59pm PST) November 20, 2016 or while supplies last; quantities are limited. Merchandise totals calculated after VIP Point redemption; any applicable taxes, shipping charges, or value of gift cards purchased do not apply to merchandise totals. Offers exclude backorder items. Cannot be applied to previous purchases or combined with any other discount, offer or free gift. Offer valid only in the United States and Canada. Offers not valid at LEGOLAND® Parks or LEGOLAND Discovery Centers. Sale items not valid toward previous purchases and subject to availability. The LEGO Group reserves the right to cancel or modify this promotion at any time without advance notice. Double Points Offer: Points are attributed to the account once payment is received. VIP Membership required. See VIP.LEGO.com or inquire in a LEGO Store for details on free membership. Offer cannot be combined with any other VIP Program offer, discount or coupon. Points will not be credited for purchases made prior to, or after this promotion. Points will not be earned on the purchase of Gift Cards or any applicable taxes or shipping charges. Free gift with purchase offer: Valid only on item 40223 LEGO® Snowglobe. One free gift per household. Gift set not available for purchase. Qualifying purchase must be equal to or greater than $99 in merchandise only. Set is valued at approximately a $9.99 (US) / $11.99 (CA) retail value and cannot be exchanged or substituted for any other item or cash value. Free shipping offer: Applies to standard shipping only; upgrades do not apply. Standard order processing and delivery time is 3-8 days from the date of order. Free shipping orders may be subject to additional delivery time. For delivery rates and schedules, visit shop.LEGO.com.

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Just came back a couple months ago from a  four year  absence collecting Lego, sorry for my ignorance.  I placed four orders last night and four more this morning.  I am now worried that I might have abused the promotion,  what is the general consensus on how many orders during a promotion.

4 minutes ago, Rowdy1854 said:

Just came back a couple months ago from a  four year  absence collecting Lego, sorry for my ignorance.  I placed four orders last night and four more this morning.  I am now worried that I might have abused the promotion,  what is the general consensus on how many orders during a promotion.

The consensus is to spread out the purchases, wait for a couple to ship, and then you can order again.  You may be ok, LEGO is very inconsistent with their policy enforcement.

why?  i prefer to order things on backorder for the promo - that way it doesn't damage the actual item you are buying and you usually get the promo even faster than normal because they send it separate so you can get in on the flip quicker.   of course if you live near a store why bother.

Sometimes people buy LEGO to build.

Yep. Just getting one train and one snow globe for build. Sitting out the flipping of the snow globe.

48 minutes ago, cladner said:

why?  i prefer to order things on backorder for the promo - that way it doesn't damage the actual item you are buying and you usually get the promo even faster than normal because they send it separate so you can get in on the flip quicker.   of course if you live near a store why bother.

I thought they stopped shipping promos seperatley if the item ordered is not in stock. Too many people were abusing the keychain workaround to get multiple promos for free. Current workaround is order train on BO and a keychain that is in stock. They will ship the promo with the keychain. I will stop there ethics and all. 

26 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

It's likely around another year.

it's retiring soon in europe...

 

 

1 hour ago, cladner said:

why?  i prefer to order things on backorder for the promo - that way it doesn't damage the actual item you are buying and you usually get the promo even faster than normal because they send it separate so you can get in on the flip quicker.   of course if you live near a store why bother.

I think that changed, at least for me, last couple freebies with back order purchases waited to be shipped together. 

12 minutes ago, Lordoflego said:

I think that changed, at least for me, last couple freebies with back order purchases waited to be shipped together. 

It seems they did change it.  Same thing with my last few purchases that had back-ordered items.  The free promo DID NOT ship until the other item came back in stock, then both shipped together.

The snow globe is probably my favorite freebie of all time.  Very creative set.

1 hour ago, msdontplay01 said:

It seems they did change it.  Same thing with my last few purchases that had back-ordered items.  The free promo DID NOT ship until the other item came back in stock, then both shipped together.

You need to order another item that is in stock for it to be sent first. Chima key chains never fail.

You need to order another item that is in stock for it to be sent first. Chima key chains never fail.

I understand that. I'm not going to order a keychain that I don't want just to get the free promo item faster. I can wait until the item I wanted is in stock to get it shipped

And I .... I picked up a PaB cup full of 1x1 plates to score just enough double VIP points to get the next $5 in points, and have no snow globes (though I might score one on BF on a Beetle ). Bought 4 48x48 baseplates at KMart instead for 20% off and scored $20 in points .... will combine both orders to make 4 black & grey (or maybe purple & grey for my daughter) portraits - 40197 inspired me.

Really nothing that interests me at LEGO Shop at Home so far.

30 minutes ago, Phil B said:

And I .... I picked up a PaB cup full of 1x1 plates to score just enough double VIP points to get the next $5 in points, and have no snow globes (though I might score one on BF on a Beetle ). Bought 4 48x48 baseplates at KMart instead for 20% off and scored $20 in points .... will combine both orders to make 4 black & grey (or maybe purple & grey for my daughter) portraits - 40197 inspired me.

Really nothing that interests me at LEGO Shop at Home so far.

What do you mean, have no snow globes? Store doesn't or you just didn't buy enough for one? 

it's retiring soon in europe...
 
 

Hope so! Not too confident after all the Rebels battle packs lasted another year.

If we can get $30 for Winter Skating Scene now, I'm pretty sure the Snow Globe will be $40-$50 next year.

15 minutes ago, Lordoflego said:

What do you mean, have no snow globes? Store doesn't or you just didn't buy enough for one? 

I mean, Meh. Snow globe did not inspire me to spend money.

Added Holiday Train and no snowglobe in the cart....?

I think the snow globe will be $50 in mid December. Right in between what the train and house were last year.

2 minutes ago, MarleyMoose said:

Added Holiday Train and no snowglobe in the cart....

For some reason I was logged out...duh.

For some reason I was logged out...duh.

Lol. I was worried there for a second.

For us Brits will it be free with purchases over £75?

16 minutes ago, darkhorseoflego said:

For us Brits will it be free with purchases over £75?

£60 IIRC

Hope so! Not too confident after all the Rebels battle packs lasted another year.

If we can get $30 for Winter Skating Scene now, I'm pretty sure the Snow Globe will be $40-$50 next year.

I think they're selling for that much on the bay as we speak.

Picked up 6 GBH by this time last year. Sitting out the Globe this time around. Discounts elsewhere, lack of appealing LEGO Shop at Home items, market uncertainties - just can't bring myself to join the fray.

1 hour ago, AirborneAFOL said:

Picked up 6 GBH by this time last year. Sitting out the Globe this time around. Discounts elsewhere, lack of appealing LEGO Shop at Home items, market uncertainties - just can't bring myself to join the fray.

I concur. Will be getting one for myself and thats it. 

HOPE