The LEGO City Seasonal theme (Advent Calendars) are annual LEGO sets released offering a countdown to Christmas. Each set includes 24 small builds, one to be opened and assembled each day from December 1st to December 24th. The calendars typically feature minifigures, tiny vehicles, and festive-themed items, providing a daily LEGO surprise in the lead-up to Christmas.
2005 LEGO Sets
2005 marked the formal introduction of LEGO City, succeeding Town as LEGO’s modern urban theme. Star Wars minifigures transitioned from classic yellow to light nougat skin tones, aligning with other licensed lines. New themes included Dino Attack (Dino 2010 in Europe) and Vikings, while LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game debuted, establishing the long-running TT Games franchise. The year also celebrated 50 years of the LEGO System and growing digital expansion.