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Check out the best early Lego deals to shop before Amazons Big Spring Sale starts
Amazon's celebrating the arrival of springtime weather with the return of its Big Spring Sale. If you love finding discounted Lego sets during these kinds of sale events, we have good news: there's already some exciting deals to jump on ahead of its start date on March 25. Whether you're searching for a new Star Wars set to build or a delightful botanical display to put up for spring, we've gathered up a variety of options to look through below.
And remember, these are just early deals. The sale doesn't officially start until March 25, so there's bound to be plenty more discounts that pop up. When they do, we'll be sure to add them here.
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Best Lego Botanicals Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree (#10348) $47.99 at Amazon$59.99 Save $12 Get Deal Why we like it
Lego's Botanicals sets are always a delight to have up on display, and this Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree is sure to add a lovely pop of red, orange, and green into your home. At the moment, it's on sale at Amazon for $47.99, which is just pennies away from its lowest-ever price point of $47.95, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel. What better time to scoop up this 474-piece set if its caught your eye?
Best Lego Nintendo Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant (#71426) $41.99 at Amazon$59.99 Save $18 Get Deal Why we like it
MAR10 Day may be behind us, but The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is on the horizon, so it's a great time in general to be a Mario fan. If you're looking for a fun new set to build ahead of the upcoming film, this 540-piece Super Mario Piranha Plant set is a very fun option to have up on display. It's currently down to $41.99 at Amazon, so you can save $18 ahead of the Big Spring Sale.
Best Lego Star Wars Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon A New Hope 25th Anniversary Collectable Model (#75375) $67.99 at Amazon$84.99 Save $17 Get Deal Why we like it
There are plenty of exciting Lego Star Wars sets to piece together, but this Millennium Falcon build is a must for your collection if you're a fan. This 921-piece set sees you recreating the Millennium Falcon, as seen in A New Hope, and it's currently on sale for $67.99 at Amazon. Similar to the Lego Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree, this set is also just pennies away from its lowest-ever price of $67.95, so this is an excellent time to pick it up and save.
More Amazon Big Spring Sale early Lego dealsLego Technic Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica Orange (#42196) — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)
Lego Botanicals Flower Arrangement (#10345) — $92.95 $109.99 (save $17.04)
Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi Building Set (#71438) — $103.99 $129.99 (save $26)
Lego Icons The Lord of The Rings: Balrog Book Nook (#10367) — $108.99 $129.99 (save $21)
Lego Star Wars C-3PO Buildable Droid Figure (#75398) — $117.99 $139.99 (save $22)
Lego Disney 101 Dalmatians Puppy Building Set (#43269) — $124.99 $149.99 (save $25)
Lego Ideas Vincent Van Gogh The Starry Night (#21333) — $136 $169.99 (save $33.99)
Lego Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter (#10327) — $144.99 $164.99 (save $20)
Lego Star Wars The Dark Falcon (#75389) — $152 $179.99 (save $27.99)
Lego Icons Back to The Future Time Machine (#10300) — $170 $199.99 (save $29.99)
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Most of the time when I hear that a movie I like is getting remade, my first reaction isn't excitement. It's confusion. I find myself asking the same question: why? If the original worked, why revisit it at all? Hollywood doesn't exactly have a great track record here. More often than not, the remake ends up feeling like a thinner, louder, or more unnecessary version of something that was already good the first time around.
Amazon greenlights 1-hour and 3-hour delivery in select US cities ahead of its spring sale
Have you ever wished that you could simply make a run to the Amazon store instead of waiting *shudders* a business day? Well, Amazon just announced the next best thing — or the first best thing, if you'd prefer to not leave your house: Depending on where you live, three-hour or one-hour Amazon delivery could be a thing now.
Three-hour Amazon delivery is available for folks in more than 2,000 cities and towns in the US, and one-hour Amazon delivery is available in hundreds. (Head to amazon.com/getitfast to see your delivery options.)
Eligible items are the types of things for which you'd typically make a Target run: pantry staples, cleaning supplies, health and beauty items, baby essentials, and over-the-counter medications. Other categories include electronics, toys, clothing and accessories, and home and garden.
SEE ALSO: The best robot vacuum deals to shop ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Dreame, Shark, and EufyThe March 17 news comes the week before Amazon's Big Spring Sale kicks off on March 25 (and runs through March 31). A huge chunk of items in the categories we just listed will be on sale.
You don't need to be a Prime member to get access to most Big Spring Deals, nor do you have to be a Prime member to get one-hour or three-hour delivery as an option. However, speedy delivery is much cheaper for Prime members: One-hour costs $9.99 with Prime or $19.99 without Prime, and three-hour costs $4.99 with Prime or $14.99 without Prime.
It'd be nice if Amazon revived its free $5 delivery driver tip from the holidays in honor of this new delivery milestone. But either way, don't forget to tip your driver.
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The second generation of Boox Go 10.3 e-ink tablet is finally here
Boox is debuting a new generation of Go e-readers and e-ink tablets. The Boox Go 10.3-inch e-ink tablet, which resembles the Kindle Scribe, is on its second generation and now comes in two models: the standard Go 10.3 and the Go 10.3 Lumi. The latter features a dual-tone front light, designed for reading in low light.
The new Boox Go 10.3 e-ink tablets are ultra thin, just 4.6mm thick. Credit: BooxThe previous generation of Boox Go 10.3 had the Android 12 system, but Gen II is upgrading to Android 15. With access to the Google Play Store, you have access to millions of apps, including all the reading essentials — Libby, The Kindle Store, and Kobo e-books. The tablet supports 26 file formats, including PDF, EPUB, MOBI, DOCX, MP3, and more. It's even equipped with speakers for audiobook listeners. It comes with a whopping 64GB of storage, four times the amount of storage you can find in most e-readers.
The Boox Go 10.3 measures 4.6 millimeters thick and 12.7 ounces, while the Lumi is barely bigger, measuring 4.8 millimeters and 12.8 ounces to support the added front light. Both models have 300 ppi resolution, the same you'll find in the Kindle Scribe. Boox Go e-ink tablets come with the Boox Magnetic InkSense Plus stylus and a slim magnetic case, so it's like a digital notebook.
The Boox Go 10.3 (Gen II) costs $419.99 while the Boox Go 10.3 Lumi (Gen II) costs $449.99. As of March 17, both models are available for purchase at Boox and Amazon.
Having recently tested and loved the new generation of Kindle Scribe, we're looking forward to putting it head-to-head with the new Boox Go to see which is the better e-reader and e-ink tablet.
Opens in a new window Credit: Boox Boox Go 10.3 (Gen II) $419.99 at BooxShop Now
Krispy Kreme is giving away free green doughnuts for St. Patricks Day — how to claim yours today
TL;DR: Krispy Kreme is giving away free Green O'riginal Glazed doughnuts on March 16-17. No purchase is necessary to qualify. Simply wear green in-store or via the drive-thru to score one free doughnut per customer.
The number of free food giveaways at the moment is off the chart. You're not going to be able to completely ditch the grocery order, but you can eat your way around Dairy Queen, Ben & Jerry's, and 7-Eleven over the next few weeks and not spent a cent.
Krispy Kreme is the latest retailer to drop a free giveaway, but there's a catch. No, you don't need to spend anything to qualify. You just need to wear green.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Krispy Kreme is bringing back its popular Green O'riginal Glazed Doughnut. On March 16-17, Krispy Kreme is handing out one free Green O'riginal Glazed Doughnut per customer who wears green in-store or via the drive-thru. Unlike a lot of these "free" promotions, there's no purchase necessary.
And there's more, because 4,000 customers will be randomly selected to receive a "Lucky You Golden Dozen Pass." This includes a whole year's supply of Original Glazed doughnuts — one dozen per month from April 2026 to March 2027.
So dig into your closet and find that green item you've been saving for this special occasion.
St. Patrick’s Day 2026 deals: Score free food from Krispy Kreme, 7-Eleven, Burger King, and more
Following on from the wide range of Pi Day food deals that dropped last week, another batch of freebies and discounts are going live for St. Patrick's Day. And you don't need any luck to score these offers from restaurants across the country. We're seeing promotions on beer, doughnuts, smoothies, and so much more going live on March 17.
We've checked out everything on offer from the likes of Krispy Kreme, 7-Eleven, Burger King, and more. Check out our favorite deals below.
St. Patrick's Day 2026 food deals7 BrewGet a buy-one, get-one-free deal on the Lucky Seven beverage.
7-Eleven7-Eleven is offering $17 off $30 orders with the promo code LUCKY7. This offer is available in the 7-Eleven app. You can also get a free small Slurpee with the purchase of any 7-Select Replenish beverage.
Applebee’sGet $6 Emerald Escape, $6 Pricklycane, or $4 Parade Punch Mocktails on March 17.
Bad Daddy’s Burger BarDine in on St. Patrick’s Day to get Irish nachos for $8.95 with a Guinness for just $3. You can also get all-day drink deals like $4 draft beers, $3 wine pours, $4 house margaritas, $5 Shaken Monday drinks, and $5 Bloody Marys.
Biggby Coffee50% off any Irish Cream beverage on St. Patrick’s Day.
Burger KingRoyal Perks members can get a large order of onion rings for $2.
California TortillaGet free small chips and queso, small chips and salsa, or just small chips with purchases at California Tortilla on March 17. If you are ordering in-store, say “Lucky Cheese” when you check out. For online or in-app orders, use the promo code LUCKYCHEESE at checkout.
CinnabonCinnabon rewards members can get any size and flavor of Lemon-O’nade for $1 when they buy any baked good.
Dairy QueenOrder the new Mint OREO Blizzard Treat or the Mint Crunchin’ Cookie Dipped Cone on St. Patrick’s Day.
Del TacoRewards members can enjoy a buy one, get one free offer on Epic Fresh Guacamole Burritos when ordering online or through the app. There is a limit of one offer per guest.
GopuffSpend $40 or more on alcohol to get $10 off your order using the code LUCKY10. This code is valid through March 17.
Krispy KremeOn March 17, visit a store and wear green to get a free Green O'riginal Glazed doughnut. You can also score a dozen Green Original Glazed Doughnuts for just $12.
Marco’s PizzaGet $3 off any size Specialty Pizza with the code LUCKY.
McAlister’s DeliRewards members can get a $1 Lucky Lemonade with any entrée purchase.
Outback SteakhouseGet a Bloomin’ Onion and a drink for $10 on St. Patrick’s Day. To qualify, mention the “$10 Bloom and Beverage” deal to your server at participating U.S. locations.
Paris BaguetteGet a free pastry when you buy any beverage on March 17.
Pollo CamperoThrough March 19, Campero Rewards members can get a BOGO 3-piece deal in the Pollo Campero app.
Taco BellTaco Bell is offering the following offers on St. Patrick's Day:
Free two-pack of Cinnabon Delights with an order of $20+ on DoorDash
Free Doritos Locos Tacos or Supreme with an order of $20+ on Grubhub
Free Seasoned Beef Soft Taco with an order of $15+ for Uber One student customers
Customers who spend $25 can score free fried pickles on St. Patrick's Day.
White CastleCraver Nation members can buy one combo, get one free through St. Patrick's Day.
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Nearly every high-end smartphone today is made of metal and glass—and they all look the same. Glass on the front, metal wrapped around the sides, and usually a combination of the two on the back. Plastic has been banished to “cheap” phones, but it really shouldn’t be that way.
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The best AirPods deals to shop ahead of Amazons Big Spring Sale — save on AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3
It's official: Amazon's Big Spring Sale is back and ready to deliver another batch of deals for shoppers. If you're itching to see what the retailer has available for this year's event, the good news is you don't have to wait for its start date (it runs from March 25-31). Already we've spotted quite a few offers worth checking out, including some stellar deals on AirPods.
AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4 (both with ANC and without ANC) are already on sale at Amazon. If you've been looking to score new earbuds to pair with your Apple tech this year, we've gathered up our favorite early AirPods deals below. As we get closer to the sale event's start, we'll be sure to update this page as new deals go live.
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Best early AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple AirPods Pro 3 $209.99 at Amazon$249 Save $39.01 Get Deal Why we like it
The AirPods Pro 3 are some of our favorite earbuds for Apple users, earning spots on both our lists of the best headphones and best earbuds. Our review had high praise for them, with writer Adam Doud calling them, "a remarkable upgrade in functionality over their predecessors, with better battery life and ANC, as well as a new heart rate sensor."
Boasting great sound quality and noise-cancelling features, alongside a hefty battery life that can last up to eight hours (with ANC) on a single charge, these AirPods are a nice upgrade indeed. Ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, they're on sale for $209.99.
Best early AirPods 4 deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple AirPods 4 (Without ANC) $99 at Amazon$129 Save $30 Get Deal Why we like it
If you're not looking to drop a ton of cash on new earbuds, one of our favorite early deals is on the AirPods 4 without Active Noise Cancellation. These AirPods have dropped to just $99 at Amazon, saving you $30 on list price.
If you had your eye on their noise-canclling siblings, the good news is these AirPods 4 are also on sale right now. These are currently marked down to just $148.99 at Amazon, $30.01 off their original list price of $179. So no matter which option you choose, you can save some cash right now.
More AirPods 4 deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple AirPods 4 (With ANC) $148.99 at Amazon$179 Save $30.01 Get Deal
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