Well, I had originally planned on starting this thread in August to land a little bit closer to what will likely be the official reveal date in September, but in the end, I just couldn't help myself. Speculation has traditionally started in July. And, seeing as the Holiday Season is built on traditions, it only seemed right!
Here is a breakdown of the previous sets and the leak/reveal dates (originally compiled by user Toymaker). I've added last years information too:
10229 Winter Village Cottage on August 5
10235 Winter Village Market on July 13 (at Toronto BrickFête)
10245 Santa's Workshop on August 9 (at San Francisco Bricks by the Bay)
10249 Winter Village Toy Shop on August 18
10254 Winter Holiday Train on August 11
10259 Winter Village Station official LEGO announcement on August 22
10263 Winter Village Fire Station official LEGO announcement on September 9th
10267 Winter Village Gingerbread House official LEGO announcement on September 12th
The last couple of years have been very light on LEGO leaks. The Fire Station had a few teaser images that came out before the official announcement, but LEGO held the secret pretty closely. Last years Gingerbread House was also not officially leaked, though there were pictures of the Gingerbread figures out for a few months prior, leading many to speculate that the set would eventually be revealed as a Gingerbread House.
So, here we are. The 2020 Holiday Season "just" around the corner. Time for some speculation! Who knows what it will be? If you correctly guess it before the official announcement, you'll earn an extra "Like" for your post. Talk about exclusive bragging rights!?
I'll kick things off with a guess or two. As we haven't seen a remake in awhile, I think we're likely to see a Cottage remake. Not only do I think this is likely just because of the cyclical nature of some LEGO sets, but with the vast majority of the world being confined to their homes, I think it could be a fun opportunity for LEGO to celebrate the Home and Family.
My less realistic guess is a Winter Village Used Car Lot. I dont' know about you, but my village could sure use a bunch more over-scaled vehicles driving around!
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Winter Village Lighthouse
Winter Village Helicopter w festive landing pad
Winter Village theme park water ride.
serious guess, Winter Village town hall.
BTW, I’ve been wondering how long the Winter Village topic would take to appear, @Switchfoot55 !
Winter Village Sewage Works
Winter Village Abattoir
Winter Village Landfill site / Incinerator
Winter Village Breathalyser Test
Seriously though, I would like to see a Winter Village Stable with a couple of horses and sleigh.
I would have said inn, but technically we have this: #60203 Actually, after looking at it, it is not really a resort building, so actually an Inn would be a good idea.. Maybe with a stable like @Blockwork_Orange said.
I really don’t mind what it is... I love the village feel but I also like the sets that don’t quite fit the village too. Santa’s workshop is my favourite set ever.
ballet show of the nutcracker suite
christmas pyramid (not the Egyptian sort!)
Both would have mechanisms for minifigures to rotate.
The last three years, EB rumors have not held to be true. At least from what I recall. But a big Elf Workshop would be a fun addition with Santa's Workshop and the Gingerbread house.
Winter Village Mask Factory
Winter Village Covid Test Site?
Serious:
Winter Village Chapel (with optional Village Hall conversion for the non-religious winter celebrations)
I like it! Complete with circling harpies and helicopter blades for a fast escape, can't get better than that.
@SirBen whose is that?
I have a video of it on Flickr: https://flic.kr/p/235UtWy
actually, I’ve got 5 sets/MOCs (by Inkling and Charles Pritchett) planned - should keep me (and my wallet) busy enough.
little tip to all WVers: when checking out the Monkey King Mech on New Elementary, my first though was ‘wow those new Gold pieces would be pretty in my WV’. So I went to BnP to check the prices. I’d advise all of you that are of similar interest in those pieces to do so too.
That’s all I’m gonna say about it...
That could lead to a winter village ski lodge the following year similar to how we got the holiday train and then the station.
Seriously though what I'd really like to see is a little WV Theatre, where the villagers can put on a cute little Christmas show, and that I can then MOC into a pantomime.
Either that or a twisted Christmas sandwich. ;)
It’s a beautiful build. I love the detail.
i could see a restaurant or cafe place (cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate), a bed and breakfast/Inn, or maybe a larger scale town hall center.