Back in October, LEGO released a huge set based on the house from the 1990 Christmas classic Home Alone. It was only available in a handful of retailers, and it sold out almost immediately, leaving many ‘90s kids sad, LEGO-less, and disappointed over the holiday. Well, here’s some good news: the set is now available and in stock at Amazon for its regular MSRP of $249.99.
That’s not exactly a low price, but you get a lot of bang for your buck. The set is composed of 3,955 pieces and includes a ton of clever Easter eggs and nods to scenes and gadgets from the movie. You also get five minifigures: Kevin, his mom, their neighbor Old Man Marley, plus the Wet Bandits Harry and Marv. It even includes Kevin’s treehouse and the crooks’ van.
The house is huge, and the walls open up to reveal just about every room in the McCallister household. Each room features items from memorable scenes in the movie. You can re-create Kevin’s silhouette Christmas party, the hot iron drop, the collapse of Buzz’s shelves, leading to the escape of the tarantula, and a lot more. The house’s basement is even included.
Our LEGO expert put this set together and wrote about it. Check out his LEGO Home Alone reactions for full details. The set sold out fast after its initial release, so there’s no telling how many Amazon has in stock. If you want it, you’re probably better off grabbing it sooner than later.
Chris Reed is a deals expert and commerce editor for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.
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LEGO Ideas Home Alone Set
That’s not exactly a low price, but you get a lot of bang for your buck. The set is composed of 3,955 pieces and includes a ton of clever Easter eggs and nods to scenes and gadgets from the movie. You also get five minifigures: Kevin, his mom, their neighbor Old Man Marley, plus the Wet Bandits Harry and Marv. It even includes Kevin’s treehouse and the crooks’ van.
The house is huge, and the walls open up to reveal just about every room in the McCallister household. Each room features items from memorable scenes in the movie. You can re-create Kevin’s silhouette Christmas party, the hot iron drop, the collapse of Buzz’s shelves, leading to the escape of the tarantula, and a lot more. The house’s basement is even included.
Our LEGO expert put this set together and wrote about it. Check out his LEGO Home Alone reactions for full details. The set sold out fast after its initial release, so there’s no telling how many Amazon has in stock. If you want it, you’re probably better off grabbing it sooner than later.
Chris Reed is a deals expert and commerce editor for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.
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