The countdown to Christmas gets a lot more exciting with LEGO Advent Calendars. Each day in December brings a new surprise – a minifigure, a mini build, or a festive accessory that makes the wait for the holidays feel shorter and sweeter. For 2025, LEGO has unveiled six themed calendars that cater to different fan bases, from wizards to space explorers to Minecraft builders.
Here's everything you need to know about this year's lineup and how to order the calendars from the official LEGO online stores in UK, US, and Germany with a shopping address from forward2me.
This is a brand-new entry in the Advent calendar lineup – the first time Minecraft gets its own official calendar. The debut Minecraft calendar brings the game's signature aesthetic to the holiday season. Behind each door, you'll find buildable surprises including game decorations, various mobs, and mini builds that capture the spirit of both Minecraft and Christmas.
The character selection is festive and fun: Alex wearing a Creeper sweater, Steve sporting a diamond helmet, a Santa villager, plus creatures like a drowned, stray, snow golem, and zombie. The calendar includes a fold-out playmat backdrop, and once all 24 doors are opened, the pieces can be combined into a micro winter village scene.
Perfect for younger builders (ages 5+), the City calendar delivers 24 daily surprises featuring characters in playful costumes – think polar bears, reindeer, and holiday trees – along with accessories and mini builds.
What sets this one apart is its built-in playmat: the calendar box folds out into a Christmas party scene. Building instructions are conveniently printed on the inside of each flap, making it ideal for kids who are still developing their building skills. All pieces are compatible with other LEGO City sets, extending the play value long after December ends.
This year's Star Wars edition takes a creative turn, focusing on droids and workshop scenes. The narrative centers around a festive droidsmith's story, featuring characters like BB-8 dressed as a snowman, a holiday Jawa, and a medical droid in festive attire.
The calendar includes the beloved Babu Frik minifigure, workshop elements, connectable builds (including a Jawa vehicle and crane), and even a Christmas tree. With 263 pieces total, it's geared toward Star Wars fans aged 6 and up and works beautifully alongside other sets in the Star Wars collection.
For wizarding world enthusiasts, the 2025 Harry Potter calendar is packed with magical surprises. This 278-piece set includes an impressive roster of 8 minifigures: Harry, Cho Chang, Draco Malfoy, Luna Lovegood, Hannah Abbott, Angelina Johnson, Blaise Zabini, and Cedric Diggory – all dressed in festive Hogwarts Christmas jumpers.
Beyond the characters, you'll find buildable creatures and iconic items including Buckbeak, Aragog, a Stag Patronus, Hedwig, the Sorting Hat, potions, and the Monster Book of Monsters. Simple pictorial instructions appear on the back of each flap, with digital versions available through the LEGO Builder app. It's designed for fans aged 7 and up.
The Friends calendar embraces a cozy holiday sleepover theme, perfect for kids aged 6 and up. It includes 5 mini-dolls (Aliya, Autumn, Liann, Nova, and Leo) plus 5 animals (two dogs, a guinea pig, a gecko, and a cat).
Daily builds feature holiday activities like decorating, singing karaoke, making hot chocolate, and writing letters to Santa. Each doll comes with accessories, including beds and mattresses, while the pets have their own items too. With 237 pieces, this calendar excels at storytelling and scene building and integrates perfectly with other Friends sets.
Designed for Frozen fans aged 5 and up, this calendar features both micro and standard characters including Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, Sven, and two kittens.
What makes this calendar unique is its dual purpose: the box transforms into a 5-player board game for holiday adventures. Daily builds include an ice crystal tree, mini Arendelle castle, seesaw, wreath with candles, and more. After the season ends, all pieces can be incorporated into the broader LEGO Disney collection.
The 2025 LEGO Advent Calendars are already shaping up to be some of the most exciting releases of the holiday season. These festive collectibles often sell out fast, so using a parcel forwarding service is the smartest way to make sure you don’t miss out.
With forward2me, you can get a free local delivery address in the UK, US, or Germany to shop directly from the official LEGO stores and have your orders safely forwarded to your home country. It’s a simple, secure, and stress-free way to enjoy global shopping even during the holiday season.
