The sun sets on another LEGO® theme this year. Mindstorms retired this past December. Now, time is running out for Dots, an arts and crafts-style line of knickknacks, jewelry, and such. As of June 2023, it’s RIP LEGO Dots. The LEGO® Group revealed the March line-up of Dots products will go ahead as planned. However, it will be the last. See the official statement from the LEGO® Group below. What do you think of Dots retiring? Let us know in the comments below or on social media.
Until next time,
-Tom
RIP LEGO Dots – Official Statement from the LEGO® Group
Update on exit of the LEGO® DOTS theme from June 2023 assortment and onwards
Dear all,
After careful consideration, we have decided to exit the LEGO® DOTS theme and integrate tile-based play into other themes within our portfolio.
January and March launches of LEGO DOTS novelties will go ahead but also be our last on this theme, with all current items from 2022 remaining active in the product line up until the end of the year.
LEGO DOTS was launched in March 2020 with the ambition to connect with kids through their passion for arts & crafts – looking at encouraging self-expression and to attract new builders to the LEGO brand. It was a completely new style of building which used brightly coloured tiles to ignite creativity with LEGO fans, in a fun and unique way.
Whilst seeing great appetite for this type of proposition and playing a key role in retaining kids in the LEGO brand, we also recognise the challenges of establishing LEGO DOTS as a long-term brand in the arts & crafts category.
We will refocus our attention on ensuring elements of tile-play live on across other areas of the business. We know there is still a huge appeal from the arts & craft community, and we want to ensure there are opportunities for kids who love the play proposition to still enjoy building in this way. We can also confirm this discontinuation will not affect our business direction on similar themes like LEGO Art and we look forward to more exciting launches in the future.
We want to thank all our LEGO DOTS fans who inspired us with their creativity!
The LEGO® Group
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