Episode Notes
Welcome back to another episode of Extra Pieces and thanks in advance for tuning in!
This time, Jay and Richard preview the new paper bags that are being used as part of the LEGO Group's efforts to eliminate single-use plastics by the end of 2025.
https://ramblingbrick.com/2022/10/27/we-stress-test-the-new-in-box-paper-bags/
https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/first-look-at-legos-new-sustainable-paper-bags-coming-in-a-retail-set/
With inflation continuing to rise, cost of living pressures and the holiday season coming, we also discuss how this might affect LEGO going into the most crucial shopping period of the year - Q4, the Christmas shopping season.
First Half of 2022 results: 
https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/lego-delivers-record-first-half-h1-of-2022-results-with-over-us3-4bn-in-revenue/
Do you know who your Friends are?
The LEGO® Friends theme is getting a new cast and a new look in 2023: we take a look at what's happening.
https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/next-generation-of-lego-friends-will-arrive-in-2023-with-8-new-main-characters-and-all-new-sets/
https://ramblingbrick.com/2022/10/27/we-are-getting-some-new-friends-in-2023/
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