Customers who make purchases at Sainsbury's now until the middle of June have the chance to collect LEGO's Create the World trading cards for kids. In all, there are 140 cards to collect that show off a variety of fun LEGO Minifig characters.
Those who purchase items worth £10 in-store or online through Sainsbury's have the chance to collect a free four-pack of cards, or receive a pack of two trading cards when £5 is spent at participating convenience stores. As part of the promotion, an official card collector's album may also be purchased.
To make it possible for kids to collect the complete collection of Create the World trading cards from LEGO, Sainsbury's will be organizing swapping events at more than 300 local cafes near the end of the summer promotion.
What's Driving This Trend
- Collectible Trading Cards
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Who This Affects Most
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