It’s officially that time of the year as LEGO unveils the 2023 LEGO Winter Village set, with 10325 Alpine Lodge joining the long-running Winter-themed series!
This 1,517-piece rustic addition to LEGO’s beloved Winter Village sub-theme is set to be released on LEGO.com or your local LEGO store on 1 October 2023 for LEGO Insiders, ahead of a 4 October 2023 general release.
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Pleasingly, in an act of defiance against inflation, the price of the Winter Village set has remained consistent, as 10325 Alpine Lodge will cost US$99.99 / AU$169.99 / £89.99
- 10325 Alpine Lodge [US] – US$99.99
- 10325 Alpine Lodge [AUS] – AU$169.99
- 10325 Alpine Lodge [UK] – £89.99
- 10325 Alpine Lodge [EU] – €99.99
- 10325 Alpine Lodge [CA] – CAD$129.99
Themetically, the Alpine Lodge seems to be placed on the outskirts of the Winter Village, as there’s a an outdoorsy, nature element to the design thanks to the facade’s log cabin-esque design on the upper level and it seems to be a warm and inviting place of respite for skiiers and travelers.
The Alpine Lodge also has a name, the Two Pines Inn, giving it a bit of flavour.
The facade is also really interesting, and stylistically, quite different to many other Winter Village sets, which have a more traditional, village-like look to them, but I think this represents fresh ground to explore and I like the shift in direction.
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The Alpine Lodge comes with 5 minifigures, an Innkeeper, and three guests, as well as a Skiier who is looking for a place to rest and use the outhouse.
And yes, the skiier is an unmistakable nod to stupid sexy Flanders from the Simpsons, and I cannot wait to swap his head with Flanders!
Here’s a look at the open back which is a traditional Winter Village design and allows access to the interiors. There’s 3 levels, a ground floor with a cosy fireplace powered by a lightbrick, a bedroom on the upper level with access to the balcony, as well as a loft with a bed!
The set also comes with an outhouse, and an ice hockey rink which also has a small pier which suggests that in the warmer months, this is a small pond that guests can visit.
And thanks to lifestyle photos supplied by LEGO, we can see the 2023 LEGO Alpine Lodge flanked by the Winter Village sets from 2021 and 2022, 10293 Santa’s Visit and 10308 Holiday Main Street, showcasing just how different its architecture looks like!
Check out more lifestyle photos of the Alpine Lodge below.
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I think LEGO have done a wonderful job with 10325 Alpine Lodge with its distinctive facade, which brings something new to the LEGO Winter Village series yet still feels quite grounded and festive with cosy winter vibes abound.
I also think that LEGO keeping this set at the US$99.99 price is also an added bonus, and it’s especially impressive that the Winter Village sets have been maintained at this price since 2018’s 10263 Winter Village Fire Station, ensuring that families and LEGO Winter Village fans can still enjoy the build without having to worry about being priced out.
I’m really looking forward to this set, and will be picking this up on day one so I can build and share my review!
10325 Alpine Lodge will be released on 1 October 2023 for LEGO Insiders, and will be available exclusively from LEGO.com or your local LEGO Store.
What do you think of 10325 Alpine Lodge? Will you be adding this one to your Winter Village collection?
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