Oct. 6 is the first day of Amazon’s Big Deal Days sale. We’re looking forward to dramatic discounts on everything from Apple products to bargains under $50. With Black Friday looming as the next big shopping event, the October sale brings a great opportunity to get a jumpstart on holiday shopping. But that doesn’t mean you have to wait until October to save.

In fact, you can grab a ton of Lego sets at significant discounts right now, so if you’ve got a Brickhead in your household, now is an excellent time to pick them up ahead of the gift-shopping frenzy.

Best early Amazon Prime Day Lego deals

What could be better than a beautiful butterfly orchid that doesn’t die when you go on vacation? And this Lego orchid has some hidden pieces — for example, minifigure shields and dinosaur tails are used to make up the sepals and roots. It stands about 15 inches tall, making it ideal for sitting on a table or desk. 

Everybody’s favorite astromech in brick form, this 1,050-piece set has a 360-degree rotating head, a detachable third leg and other cool attachments. Plus, you get a 25th anniversary Darth Malak minifig. 

When I was a kid, this was the only form Lego bricks came in: a menagerie of pieces (and no instructions), so you just had to get extra creative making that car or house or spaceship. At just barely over $20, this kit is great for pure creativity or for add-ons to existing sets. 

Just in time for spooky season, this 3-in-1 builder’s kit lets you build a mansion with a graveyard and a ghost, a haunted train with a platform, or a haunted ship.

It’s the next best thing to having the real thing. Well, maybe not, but it’s still a fun build with over 400 pieces used to create a pull-back car that will race across the living room. Plus, the Technic AR app lets you immerse yourself in the role of a Formula E driver.

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If you’re looking for even more ways to save and relax, check out our extensive roundup of early Prime Day headphone deals so you can tune in (or out) while you’re happily building.

When is Prime Day happening?

Amazon has confirmed that its Prime Big Deal Days event is returning on Oct. 6 and 7 with thousands of deals across every product category.

Do you need an Amazon Prime membership to shop the sale?

No, but having one may help you get the most out of the event. We typically see a ton of deals reserved exclusively for Prime members. A subscription also includes perks such as free two-day shipping and faster delivery options.

Where are the best Prime Day deals?

Naturally, Amazon will be a primary source for some of the biggest discounts. However, other retailers frequently run simultaneous sales or discounts to compete. Retailers like Walmart, Best Buy and Target can be great resources for bargains as well.

When not writing up the best deals for CNET readers, Amber Guetebier writes about plants, gardening, folklore and pirates. She is the author of several books and currently writing several more.

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