New LEGO GWPs January 2026: Vintage Parade Car & Year of the Horse Explained
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New LEGO GWPs for January 2026 – Vintage Parade Car & Year of the Horse Revealed
At Investabrick, we’ll never hide the fact that we love a good Gift With Purchase. GWPs are one of LEGO’s smartest ideas: they reward loyal fans, add genuine value to larger purchases, and often become sought-after collectables in their own right. January 2026 kicks off with some great and very different GWPs, appealing to adult collectors and family builders alike – and the two we have highlighted are well worth planning your basket around.
LEGO Icons Vintage Parade Car (40913) – A Premium GWP for Adult Fans
The LEGO® Icons Vintage Parade Car is exactly the kind of Gift With Purchase that resonates with adult LEGO fans. Styled after early 20th-century parade cars, this 243-piece build leans heavily into nostalgia, elegance, and display appeal — all hallmarks of the LEGO Icons theme.
The model features sweeping bodywork, oversized rear fender skirts, decorative red pennants, and a brick-built parade banner suspended between two classic lampposts. Two minifigures complete the scene, each wearing playful novelty parade hats — a cheeseburger and a pirate — adding just enough character to stop the set feeling overly serious.
What makes this GWP particularly attractive is its display versatility. It works beautifully on a desk, shelf, or home office, and feels more like a “proper” Icons set than a typical freebie. With an approximate retail value of £19.99, it’s also a strong value add when paired with a larger purchase you may already be planning.
How to qualify
Spend threshold: £180 or more on LEGO merchandise
Availability: 1–11 January 2026 (while stocks last)
ARV: ~£19.99
Exclusions: LEGO Icons Stranger Things: The Creel House (11370)
Limit: One per household
For collectors already considering a modular, UCS set, or high-end Icons release, this GWP feels like a genuine bonus rather than a buying incentive — which is exactly what we like to see.
LEGO Year of the Horse (40779) – Spring Festival GWP Details
The LEGO Year of the Horse offers a very different kind of appeal, celebrating the Spring Festival and Lunar New Year with a decorative brick-built zodiac animal. This 132-piece set depicts a poised horse with one hoof raised, symbolising good fortune, energy and progress.
Built on a small display base decorated with flowers and gold-coloured leaf elements, the finished model works as a seasonal ornament that doesn’t feel out of place when left out all year. While it’s aimed at builders aged 8+, its design and cultural relevance make it equally appealing to adult collectors who enjoy LEGO’s Lunar New Year range.
With a much lower spend threshold, this GWP is ideal for shoppers making smaller purchases, gift buyers, or those looking to stack value without committing to a flagship set. Its approximate retail value of £8.49 may be modest, but these zodiac-themed GWPs often hold steady demand once they’re no longer available.
How to qualify
Spend threshold: £65 or more on LEGO merchandise
Availability: 1–11 January 2026 (while stocks last)
ARV: ~£8.49
Limit: One per household
For families, casual builders, or anyone picking up a mid-priced set, this is an easy win and a lovely extra to receive in the New Year.
Sets to Buy to Hit the GWP Thresholds
If you’re planning to unlock one (or both) of these January GWPs, it’s worth being strategic with what goes into your basket. Whether you’re targeting retiring Icons, long-term Star Wars investments, or evergreen crowd-pleasers, or newly released sets, the following in-stock sets pair particularly well with the current spend thresholds.
LEGO Icons Shopping Street (11371)
If you’re looking for a perfect pairing with the LEGO Icons Vintage Parade Car GWP, LEGO Icons Shopping Street (11371) makes a huge amount of sense. As the latest addition to the Modular Buildings Collection, this set taps directly into one of LEGO’s most consistent and collectible adult ranges.
Shopping Street delivers a beautifully detailed urban scene, featuring multiple street-level businesses, upper-floor apartments, and a fresh architectural layout that stands apart from earlier modulars. The build leans into character and storytelling, with richly furnished interiors, clever design techniques, and the kind of depth modular fans expect from a flagship Icons release.
From a strategy point of view, this set comfortably clears the £180 spend threshold, making it an easy way to secure the Vintage Parade Car (40913) GWP without adding filler items to your basket. It’s also exactly the type of modular that many collectors prefer to buy early in its lifecycle — enjoy it now, or store it away long-term alongside other Icons modulars that have historically aged very well once retired.
For Investabrick readers weighing up a January purchase, Shopping Street feels like a smart blend of display value, long-term collectability, and GWP optimisation.
LEGO NINJAGO – The Old Town 15th Anniversary (71861)
The LEGO® NINJAGO® The Old Town 15th Anniversary is one of the most compelling options available right now for anyone looking to comfortably secure the LEGO Icons Vintage Parade Car GWP. Released to celebrate 15 years of LEGO NINJAGO, this set leans heavily into nostalgia while still offering the scale, detail, and play features modern fans expect.
The build recreates a richly detailed Old Town setting packed with references to NINJAGO’s long-running storylines. It’s a dense, display-worthy model that feels more like a collector-focused anniversary release than a standard theme set. With a large footprint, layered architecture, and an extensive minifigure lineup featuring familiar characters, it appeals equally to long-term NINJAGO fans and adult LEGO collectors.
From an investment standpoint, anniversary-branded sets like this are always worth paying attention to. They’re produced to mark a specific milestone, often carry exclusive elements or figures, and tend to age well once they leave shelves. Combined with its high price point, this set clears the £180 GWP threshold in one purchase, making the Vintage Parade Car feel like a genuine bonus rather than the reason for buying.
If you’ve been considering adding a premium NINJAGO set to your collection — or setting one aside for the long term — pairing it with a desirable Icons GWP is exactly the kind of value stacking we like to see.
LEGO Star Wars Venator-Class Attack Cruiser™ (75441)
The LEGO® Star Wars™ VenatorClass Attack Cruiser is a serious centrepiece set and one of the most compelling ways to secure the LEGO Year of the Horse GWP this January. With its imposing scale and unmistakable Republic-era design, this set is firmly aimed at adult Star Wars collectors and long-term LEGO investors.
The Venator is instantly recognisable thanks to its elongated hull, bold red striping, and commanding presence — a ship that played a central role throughout Star Wars: The Clone Wars. As a display model, it demands attention, offering real shelf dominance and strong visual impact, particularly when paired with other large-format Star Wars builds.
From an Investabrick perspective, large Star Wars display sets — especially those tied to major on-screen eras — have historically shown excellent post-retirement performance. The Venator’s combination of scale, nostalgia, and collector appeal makes it a natural long-term hold, and purchasing it during a strong GWP window simply enhances the overall value proposition.
Final Thoughts
These January GWPs strike a really nice balance. The Vintage Parade Car feels premium, display-worthy and very “Icons”, while the Year of the Horse offers accessible charm with cultural significance. Whether you’re chasing retiring modulars, investing in UCS Star Wars, or simply treating yourself at the start of the year, planning around these GWPs is a smart move – just don’t wait too long, as both are strictly while stocks last.
Author: Amelia Hart
Amelia has a background in marketing and brand strategy, working with consumer products across Europe. She became an AFOL during lockdown after building a Botanical Collection set as a stress-reliever and discovering how therapeutic LEGO could be. That single build reignited a childhood passion and opened the door to collecting. Amelia’s favourites span LEGO Ideas, Architecture, and Creator Expert, particularly sets that blend realism with clever design. She enjoys exploring how LEGO intersects with lifestyle, décor, and long-term collectability.
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