The provided source material details a promotional offer from LEGO and a collection of free printable activities themed around Harry Potter. The information is drawn from news articles reporting on a limited-time LEGO promotion and from blog posts compiling free downloadable resources. The LEGO promotion involves free gifts with purchase, while the printables are offered without cost by various online creators. No information regarding free samples, no-cost trials, or mail-in sample programmes is present in the provided data. Consequently, this article will focus exclusively on the available details concerning the LEGO promotional offer and the printable resources, as these are the only topics covered by the source material.
LEGO Harry Potter Promotional Offer
According to the source material, LEGO is running a promotional giveaway of free Harry Potter-themed sets. This promotion is part of a larger "Harry Potter: Back to Hogwarts" celebration. The offer is time-sensitive, running through Sunday, 7th September. The free gifts are automatically added to a customer's cart at checkout when specific purchase requirements are met. The source material indicates that these free sets are not available for separate purchase and are subject to availability while supplies last.
Offer Details and Eligibility
The promotional offer includes three distinct free sets, each with its own spending threshold. The requirements are cumulative; for example, spending £130 or more would qualify for the Room of Requirement set in addition to the Quidditch Lesson set if the cart contains eligible Harry Potter-themed purchases.
- Quidditch Lesson Set (27 pieces, approximately £5 value): This set is available with any purchase of £40 or more in LEGO Harry Potter-themed sets. The source material specifies that preorder models are excluded from this offer.
- Hogwarts Castle: Room of Requirement Set (202 pieces, approximately £20 value): This set is available with a purchase of £130 or more in LEGO x Harry Potter sets.
- Hogsmeade Sign (approximately £17 value): This set is available exclusively with the purchase of the LEGO Harry Potter Hogsmeade Village – Collectors’ Edition (priced at £400). The source material notes this is available "while supplies last."
The source material does not specify whether the promotion is available in the UK, though the context of the articles suggests it is targeted at a broad audience. The currency used in the source material is dollars, but for a UK-based audience, the value is provided in pounds for context, based on the approximate exchange rates implied in the source text.
How to Claim the Free Sets
The process for claiming the free sets is outlined in the source material. The steps are as follows:
- Visit the LEGO website. The specific URL is not provided in the source material.
- Add qualifying items to the cart. To unlock the Quidditch Lesson set, add at least £40 worth of Harry Potter-themed sets to the cart. To unlock the Room of Requirement set, add at least £130 worth of Harry Potter-themed sets.
- Complete the purchase. The free gift will be automatically added at checkout. There is no separate code required, according to the source material.
The source material also mentions that "LEGO Insiders" (a loyalty programme) who purchase the Hogsmeade Village Collector’s Edition will receive an exclusive ornament in addition to the Hogsmeade Sign. The source material does not provide details on how to join the LEGO Insiders programme.
Eligible Harry Potter Sets to Reach Spending Thresholds
The source material lists several LEGO Harry Potter sets that can be purchased to meet the spending requirements for the free gifts. The list includes both new releases and existing sets. The prices listed are based on the source material, which references "Insiders" pricing for some sets, suggesting a loyalty discount may apply.
- Hogwarts Icons - Collectors’ Edition: £240 (for Insiders)
- Diagon Alley: £360 (for Insiders)
- Book Nook: Hogwarts Express: £100
- The Goblet of Fire Figures: £50
- Gringotts Wizarding Bank – Collectors’ Edition: £430
- Hogwarts Castle: Herbology Class: £50
- Hogwarts Castle: The Great Hall: £200
The source material does not specify if other LEGO Harry Potter sets not listed are eligible for the promotion. It is advisable to check the product description on the official LEGO website for confirmation.
Free Harry Potter Printable Resources
The remaining source material consists of blog posts compiling free, downloadable printable resources themed around Harry Potter. These are not physical products or samples but digital files that users can download and print at home. The resources are created by various bloggers and are offered free of charge. The source material does not indicate any sponsorship or official affiliation with Warner Bros., the publisher of the Harry Potter books, or LEGO.
Types of Printables Available
The compiled list from the source material includes a wide variety of printable activities and decorations. These can be categorised as follows:
Party Supplies and Decorations:
- Party invitation templates, including a Hogwarts Acceptance Letter style.
- Party favour box templates.
- Potion bottle labels.
- Home decor items such as a "Fat Lady" portrait print.
- Luggage tags.
- Snow globe cards.
- Baby closet dividers.
- Valentines cards.
- Wall art and poster prints.
Activities and Games:
- Harry Potter trivia game (with questions and answers).
- Harry Potter reading challenge.
- Patronus matching game.
- Patronus picker (a cootie catcher).
- Harry Potter Jenga printable game.
- Harry Potter I Spy game.
- Harry Potter Horcrux Hunt party activity (scavenger hunt).
- Harry Potter Themed Charades game.
- Harry Potter Fortune Teller.
- Harry Potter Sorting Hat Ceremony.
Stationery and Crafts:
- Harry Potter bookmarks (various designs, including Hogwarts House bookmarks).
- Harry Potter quote printables.
- DIY Harry Potter Book of Spells (printable).
- Harry Potter lunch box notes.
- Harry Potter planner.
- DIY Harry Potter mini books (no glue required).
Colouring and Learning:
- Harry Potter reading challenge doubles as a colouring page.
- Harry Potter activity sheets (house challenge, word search, word scramble).
Accessing the Printables
The source material does not provide direct download links for each individual printable. Instead, it directs readers to blog posts that host the printables. To access these resources, a user would need to visit the specific blogs mentioned in the source material. For example, printables are attributed to creators such as "Red Ted Art," "Crafting Cheerfully," "Lovely Planner," "Hey Lets Make Stuff," "See Vanessa Craft," "Rock Your Homeschool," "Amy Latta Creations," "Artsy Fartsy Mama," "House Wife Eclectic," "The Suburban Mom," "My Poppet," "Polka Dot Chair," and "Not Quite Susie."
The process typically involves visiting the blog, locating the relevant post, and following the instructions provided by the blogger, which may include clicking a download link or signing up for a newsletter. The source material does not specify any universal requirements for accessing these printables.
Conclusion
The provided source material offers specific information on a time-limited promotional offer from LEGO for free Harry Potter-themed sets with qualifying purchases, valid until 7th September. It also details a wide array of free, printable Harry Potter-themed resources available from various online creators. No information is available regarding free samples, no-cost product trials, brand freebies, or mail-in sample programmes. Consumers interested in the LEGO promotion should act promptly due to the limited-time nature and limited supply. Those seeking printable activities should visit the blogs referenced in the source material for direct access to the downloadable files.