Jay's Brick Blog

A blog about LEGO bricks

  • Home
  • About Me
  • LEGO Reviews
  • News
  • 2023 LEGO Sets
  • 2022 Advent Calendars

Presenting 10275 Elf Club House, the 2020 LEGO Winter Village set!

September 21, 2020 By Jay 3 Comments

Christmas is THREE months away, and as we hurtle towards the end of the year, we now have our very first look at the 2020 LEGO Winter Village set – 10275 Elf Club House!

The Elf Club House is the latest addition to now what is officially dubbed the “Winter Village Collection” as part of LEGO’s Creator Expert rebrand.

Weighing in at 1,197 pieces and priced at a respectable US$99.99 / AU$149.99 this set just oozes festive charm and is the perfect companion to 2014’s Santa’s Workshop set or last year’s Gingerbread House set.

Like what you see? The Elf Club House has a release date of 23 September 2020 (yup, in 2 days time!) and will be available direct from LEGO.com.

See below for regional pricing and links:

  • LEGO 10275 Elf Club House [US] – US$99.99
  • LEGO 10275 Elf Club House [AUS] – AU$149.99
  • LEGO 10275 Elf Club House [UK] – £84.99
  • LEGO 10275 Elf Club House [EU] – €94.99
  • LEGO 10275 Elf Club House [CAN] – CA$139.99

Want to see more of LEGO 10275 Elf Club House? I was lucky enough to receive a set for an early review – so check out my review to see more up-close photos.

Here’s a look at the box art, which features the new LEGO 18+ branding, and the stylised set name, with the reference to Winter Village Collection.

The highlight of the set is the addition of the brand new LEGO Reindeer, which is just the perfect Winter Village animal!

There are 4 Elf minifigures include in the set, and a plethora of holiday mini builds.

Here are some additional lifestyle photographs

If you want to know what I think of this set, and check out more photos and videos of this set in action? Check out my review here!

You can also check out a speed-build of me building this set on my Youtube channel!

As an added bonus, LEGO have provided a short Q&A with the set designer Chris McVeigh, which you may know as @powerpig on Instagram!

Q: What was your inspiration for the LEGO Elf Clubhouse?

I thought it would be great fun to explore the world of Santa’s Elves. Where do they go after a hard day’s work making toys? What do they do for fun? Do they give gifts to each other for Christmas? In terms of architecture, the set was inspired by both alpine chalets and Tudor-style homes, with a dash of Christmas magic for good measure.

Q: What is your favorite element of this set?

The reindeer, which is all-new with this set! I like to call her Brixen.

Q: Are there any Easter eggs or interesting designing anecdotes you can tell us about the set?

Before working for LEGO, I was known for building old computers out of LEGO bricks. So, I thought it would be a fun nod to my past to include a small brick-build computer in this set.

Q: How do you find your inspiration for the holiday sets?

Christmas has always been a special time of year for my family and so I have many warm memories to look back on. And if I am ever struggling, listening to a Christmas carol like Silver Bells or Winter Wonderland will instantly put me in the right frame of mind.

Q: What is your inspiration for the brick sketch models that you have also been designing?

A few years ago, I was part of an artist’s group on a social media platform, and at the time, a number of talented artists in the group were creating amazing marker sketches on small cardstock as way to promote their artwork. I thought it would be fun to participate, but I wanted to put my own spin on it. So, I created what I called a “Brick Sketch,” which was a LEGO character portrait on a 12×16 canvas. Although the first on I posted was a bit tongue-in-cheek, people reacted so positively that I was encouraged to build more!

Q: How long have you been building with LEGO brick products for?

I spent much of my childhood building towns and cities out of LEGO. But like many people, I set LEGO aside during my teenage years as I focused on school and university. Thankfully, I was given two small LEGO Star Wars sets as part of a gift exchange in 2006. These were the first two sets I’d built in over a decade, and thy put me on a path that would bring me to Billund. (And thank you, Jason, and Stephanie, for 7139 Ewok Attack and 7251 Darth Vader Transformation!)

Q: How did it feel to turn your passion as a LEGO fan into a full-time job?

It has been an amazing journey, really. I feel very fortunate.

Q: How did this opportunity come about/ how did you get LEGO’s attention?

Although many people at LEGO were aware of my work as a fan designer, I went through the normal recruitment process to get my design job.

Q: What is the process you go through when designing a new set like the Elf House?

I like to start by sketching concepts. It helps me articulate shapes and explore different styles. Once I have some solid ideas, I start building physical models. It is then a matter of refining the build and adding lots of fun little details.

Q: What’s the biggest challenge with building a holiday set?

The roof. Finding just the right angle and coming up with a clever way of mounting the roofs is a huge challenge. But it is very rewarding when you engineer something that works well.

Q: Favorite building technique used in this set?

The Elf Clubhouse has several interesting techniques. I think my favorite is using Plate 1×2, rounded to create a wreath. And although it is less visible, I am also pleased with the staggering of the 1x1x5 bricks in the chimney to give it added structural stability.  

Q: What advice would you give to aspiring LEGO designers?

Keep building! The more you build, the more you understand the full range of possibilities with LEGO bricks. Also keep an eye out for new elements and how you can use them to improve your models. How you present your model is also important, so take time to learn about photography, experiment with lighting, and do not be afraid to trying something different!

Filed Under: News, Uncategorized

« Review: LEGO 10273 Haunted House (2020)
Review: LEGO 10275 Elf Club House »

Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  1. Simone says

    September 21, 2020 at 11:49 PM

    Three weeks ??? You nearly gave me a heart attack !

    Reply
    • Jay says

      September 21, 2020 at 11:55 PM

      THREE MONTHS. I’M SO SORRY, HAHA!

      Reply
  2. Shamus says

    September 21, 2020 at 11:18 PM

    Love the old school pc the elves must be using xD

    Reply

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to Jay's Brick Blog. In here, you'll find independent LEGO set reviews, commentary on LEGO trends & news, bargain hunting tips and an inside look into the life of an average LEGO fan. Find out more about me here

Subscribe for updates

Enter your email address here to receive updates about new posts from Jay's Brick Blog - straight to your inbox!

Join 4,034 other subscribers

Site Search

Buy LEGO

Buy LEGO

jayong28

Jay Ong | Jay's Brick Blog
Cheeky Easter Egg on the Commander Cody Helmet! 👀

#lego #LEGOstarwars #starwars
Here's your official look at 75349 Captain Rex and Here's your official look at 75349 Captain Rex and 75350 Clone Commander Cody helmets coming on 1 March 2023!

LEGO Star Wars celebrated 20 Years of Clone Wars with these 2 new additions to the Helmet Collection.

Hit the link in bio to see more!

#lego #LEGOstarwars #starwars #clonewars #legoleaks #afol #legos #75350 #75349 #reveal #rlfm
The new @lego Ideas A-Frame Cabin displayed alongs The new @lego Ideas A-Frame Cabin displayed alongside 21318 Tree House!

They go particularly well together!

Read my full review of the A-Frame Cabin on the blog via link in bio!

#lego #legoideas #lego2023 #legoreview #legoleaks #legonews #legophotography #legos #afol #21338 #reviews #rlfm
Ahead of its release, here's my early review of 21 Ahead of its release, here's my early review of 21338 A-Frame Cabin, a stunningly gorgeous set that's one of LEGO Ideas' best! 

Hit the link in bio to read my full review!

The build experience is exceptional, and this is such a great display model. 

21338 A-Frame Cabin
🧩 2,082 pieces
💵 US$179.99 / AU$279.99 / £159.99
🗓 1 February 2023 (for LEGO VIPs)
🎨 @justinramsden @concorers, Woon Tze Chee, @kenzafaten, @ashwinvisser

If you love LEGO, you need to consider getting this, because it's one of those special LEGO sets that packs so much fun in it. 

Also, what an incredibly photogenic model that's just begging to be taken into the great outdoors!

#lego #legoideas #lego2023 #legoreview #legoleaks #legonews #legophotography #legos #afol #21338 #reviews #rlfm
My @lego Ideas A-Frame Cabin finally arrived! 🌲 My @lego Ideas A-Frame Cabin finally arrived! 🌲

Can't wait to share my review! This one's a banger 💥

#lego #legoideas #lego2023 #legoleaks #LEGOnews #rlfm #reveal #reviews #21338 #afol
If only this was a real set! Got to see this aweso If only this was a real set! Got to see this awesome UCS Rivendell on display at @brickvention 2023, built by @rebecca.barter based on instructions by @legomocloc!

This is @lego Lord of the Rings at its finest, and the immense scale was breathtaking to behold in person!

#lego #lordoftherings #legolordoftherings #lotr #Brickvention2023
Happy Lunar New Year! 🧨 May prosperity and goo Happy Lunar New Year! 🧨

May prosperity and good vibes hop into your life in the Year of the Rabbit 🐇

#lego #chinesenewyear #lunarnewyear #legochina #yearoftherabbit
Love a good @lego Classic Space Art rainbow! Buil Love a good @lego Classic Space Art rainbow!

Built by @snowlaina & @genslego and was on display at @brickvention 2023!

Will forgive the M-Tron slight for the time being 😠

#lego #LEGOClassicSpace #legospace #legoart #Brickvention2023
Happy Lunar New Year to all who are celebrating! 🧨

Here's some @lego Chinese Zodiac Animals so far, including this year's Year of the Rabbit GWP! Omg forgot the Mouse 

Only three years to go to finally complete the series!

#lego #lego2023 #legonews #lunarnewyear #chinesenewyear #yearoftherabbit #legochina #legoleaks #rlfm #reviews #40575
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Follow on Facebook

Jay's Brick Blog

8 hours ago

Jay's Brick Blog
LEGO has also revealed the 75351 Princess Leia (Boushh) Helmet, which joins Captain Rex and Clone Commander Cody as a trio of new LEGO Star Wars Helmets arriving in March 2023! ... See MoreSee Less

LEGO also announces 75351 Princess Leia (Boushh) Helmet! - Jay's Brick Blog

jaysbrickblog.com

Clones and Prequel Helmets aren’t the only new addition to the LEGO Star Wars Helmet Collection, as LEGO has also revealed 75351 Princess Leia (Boushh), which will also be available from 1 March 202...
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Jay's Brick Blog

16 hours ago

Jay's Brick Blog
Here's your official look at Captain Rex and Clone Commander Cody helmets coming on 1 March 2023! ... See MoreSee Less

LEGO 75349 Captain Rex and 75350 Clone Commander Cody Helmets revealed, celebrating 20 Years of the Clone Wars! - Jay's Brick Blog

jaysbrickblog.com

LEGO Star Wars is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Clone Wars, and I can now officially reveal the latest two new additions to the LEGO Star Wars Helmet Collection – 75349 Captain Rex and 753...
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Jay's Brick Blog

21 hours ago

Jay's Brick Blog
This week, two gorgeous marine-themed LEGO Product Ideas crossed the 10,000 vote mark, putting them in the running to be turned into official LEGO sets!They're two dramatically different designs, and I especially love the simplicity and aesthetics of the Humpback Whale. I'd buy it in a heartbeat if available!Congrats to both winners on this achievement, and good luck in the Review Round! ... See MoreSee Less

Humpback Whale and Baby Green Sea Turtle cross 10,000 votes on LEGO Ideas! - Jay's Brick Blog

jaysbrickblog.com

It’s not all Shrek Swamps that are getting the attention on LEGO Ideas, this week 2 incredibly unique marine-themed sets also crossed the 10,000 vote mark – Les Briques de Loïc’s Humpback Whale...
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Recent Posts

  • LEGO also announces 75351 Princess Leia (Boushh) Helmet!
  • LEGO 75349 Captain Rex and 75350 Clone Commander Cody Helmets revealed, celebrating 20 Years of the Clone Wars!
  • Humpback Whale and Baby Green Sea Turtle cross 10,000 votes on LEGO Ideas!
  • Review: LEGO 21338 A-Frame Cabin
  • Photos and highlights from Brickvention 2023
  • LEGO Shrek set crosses 10,000 votes and could become a future LEGO Ideas set!
  • Review: LEGO 40575 Year of the Rabbit

LEGO Reviews

Review: Lego Iron Patriot Minifig

Review: LEGO 30606 Nightwing Polybag

Review: Lego Minifigures Series 11 Part 3

Review: LEGO 75973 D.va and Reinhardt

Review: LEGO Duplo 10976 Santa’s Gingerbread House

Review: LEGO 80108 Lunar New Year Traditions

Review: LEGO 76240 Batmobile Tumbler (2021)

Categories

Archives

Jay

Jay is passionate about LEGO and the endless creative adventures made possible by this complex interlocking brick system.
Learn more →

Popular Posts

Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · WordPress · Log in We may earn a commission when you use one of our offers/links to make a purchase.