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The 3-In-1 LEGO Haunted Mansion Drops To A New Low Price, Includes A Haunted Train Build

Amazon has discounted the LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Haunted Mansion set to its lowest price yet, offering a 20% discount ahead of Halloween. The versatile 736-piece kit can be rebuilt into a spooky train or ship and features five classic monster minifigures. Meanwhile, LEGO has also launched a larger, more advanced spooky set called the Mayor Manor as part of its new Midnight Valley Collection.

As the annual Labor Day shopping event gets underway, toy collectors and builders can take advantage of a notable discount on a spooky-themed LEGO set. The LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Haunted Mansion kit has reached its lowest price point to date on Amazon. Currently marked down by 20%, the set is now available for $71.95, down from its standard retail price of $89.99. This price drop represents the first major LEGO deal of the holiday week, arriving just in time for enthusiasts looking to prepare their seasonal displays ahead of the Halloween season.

The discounted product belongs to LEGO's Creator line, which is highly regarded by fans for its versatility and replay value. Because it is a 3-in-1 set, builders are not limited to a single configuration. The package includes full instructions to construct three entirely different models from the same set of bricks. Buyers can choose to assemble the primary Haunted Mansion, or they can opt to build a Haunted Train or a Haunted Ship instead. This multi-build format allows for varied display options, though builders should note that only one of the three designs can be assembled at any given time.

With a total of 736 pieces, the Haunted Mansion configuration is the largest of the three options and is the only build expected to utilize every single brick included in the box. Experienced builders often recommend deciding on a preferred design before opening the packaging. Because the step-by-step instructions rely on numbered bags to keep pieces organized, converting an already completed model into one of the alternative builds can be a tedious process. Once all the bags are opened and mixed together, reconstructing a different version requires sorting through a massive pile of loose bricks rather than working through organized, sequential stages.

To complement the spooky theme, the set comes packaged with five distinct Halloween-themed minifigures. The character lineup features a variety of classic monsters, including a vampire, Frankenstein's monster, a ghost, a skeleton, and a werewolf equipped with a bone club. While these figures are designed to fit perfectly alongside the main mansion build, they also integrate well with the alternative models. For instance, when constructing the Haunted Train variant, the skeleton minifigure can be equipped with a small conductor's hat to match the locomotive theme.

For those seeking a more complex and mature building experience, LEGO has also introduced a brand-new spooky set for the month of September. The LEGO Icons Mayor Manor has officially launched at a retail price of $119.99. Designed specifically for builders aged 18 and older, this premium set is significantly larger and more detailed than the 3-in-1 Haunted Mansion. The Mayor Manor has already proven to be highly popular, quickly going on backorder at the official LEGO Store, though stock can still be found through Amazon.

The newly released Mayor Manor serves as the debut entry in LEGO's fresh Midnight Valley Collection. This advanced model is tailored for older hobbyists who want a highly detailed, spooky centerpiece to display on a shelf. To achieve a more eerie and unsettling aesthetic, the designers utilized asymmetrical building techniques and tilted architectural angles. This sophisticated design approach allows the Mayor Manor to deliver a much higher level of spooky atmosphere and visual complexity than the smaller, play-oriented Creator set.

Source: IGN — original reporting

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