LEGO are notorious for swiftly retiring LEGO sets at this time of year, so ensure you make time over the busy Christmas period to check you've got all the 2023 releases you want.

Having to rely on the resale market means spending more and taking a risk on second-hand sets, so it's always best to buy new models from LEGO online while they are still around.

Do LEGO Sets Retire at The End of The Year?

It is common for brick sets to start disappearing from shelves and online at a fast pace over the busy Christmas shopping period. As customers spend their money in droves, stocks can quickly dry, turning readily available models into collector items in weeks.

Which LEGO Sets Are Retiring at The End of 2023?

Head over to the Last Chance to Buy "“ LEGO Sets Retiring Soon page to see all the sets due for retirement.

With fan-favourite models from ranges such as LEGO Modular Buildings, Star Wars, Marvel and Disney on the list, it's worth looking to see what brick-built sets are on the way out.

LEGO Modular Buildings Retiring Soon "“ December 2023

Police Station 10278

Bookshop 10270

Assembly Square 10255

These popular sets enhance any LEGO city modular build scene with a bookshop, police station and busy, bustling square. Add to your collection while you still can.

Star Wars and Marvel Sets Retiring Soon "“ December 2023

Republic Gunship 75309

Black Panther 76215

The Goat Boat 76208

The Star Wars Prequel Trilogy gunship hasn't been around long, so don't miss out as it approaches early retirement. Marvel fans will also not want to miss out on the LEGO bust of Black Panther, honouring the memory of actor Chadwick Boseman.

Christmas Winter Village and Lunar New Year Sets Retiring Soon "“ December 2023

Lunar New Year Parade 80111

Lunar New Year Display 80110

Santa's Gingerbread House 10976

Santa's Visit 10293

There are some wonderful Chinese New Year and festive LEGO sets still available from last year's 2022 haul, so grab them while you can and get displaying.

Other Hot Picks "“ LEGO Sets Retiring In 2023

NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander 10266

Ford Mustang 10265

The iconic 1960s muscle car makes an exquisite display for racing car and automobile history fans, while the brick-built replica of the moon landing ship from 1969 is arguably one of the best real-history-of-space sets ever released.