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LEGO Marvel Doctor Strange’s Interdimensional Portal (30652) Polybag Available at Target

February 2, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The new LEGO Marvel Doctor Strange’s Interdimensional Portal (30652) polybag is now available for purchase at Target. It costs $4.99 and you can get a maximum of three polybags per order. If you use your RedCard, you can save an additional 5% as well. You can also see if the nearest Target carries them in-store using the pickup option.

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LEGO BrickLink Designer Program Round 3 Box Art Images Revealed

February 2, 2023 / / 0 Comments

There are now higher quality box art images of the LEGO BrickLink Designer Program Round 3 sets. Crowdfunding for Round 3 went live in May 2022 and sold out in about 12 hours after that. The secondary market for the previous sets are quite high if you’re a collector of them. Were you able to get one of the sets from Round 3?

Train Station: Studgate (910002) – $399.99/4,062 pieces

Winter Chalet (910004) – $199.99/2,705 pieces

Modular Construction Site (910008) – $319.99/3,371 pieces

1950’s Diner (910011) – 129.99/1,377 pieces

Mountain View Observatory (910027) – $319.99/3,889 pieces

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LEGO Ideas Claus Toys Achieves 10,000 Supporters (Again)

February 1, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Claus Toys by Bricky_Brick is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 3,000 piece build features Santa’s workshop as a modular building and is an updated version from the one that hit 10k back in January 2021.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO, Sweet Honey, The Botanical Garden, The Crown – A Piece of History, Stargate SG1: Embarkation Room, Roscosmos Soyuz MS Spacecraft, Motorized Howl’s Moving Castle, The Stargate, Medieval Seaside Market, Brick Boulevard, Retro Comic Store, Shrek’s Swamp – 20th Anniversary, Baby Green Sea Turtle – Kinetic, Humpback Whale, Shrek’s Swamp, Brooklyn Nine-Nine: 99th Precinct, LED Lamp, Bricks Coffee, Ogel Creek Saw Mill, Hollow Knight: Forgotten Crossroad, and LEGO Godzilla as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO Ideas LEGO Godzilla Achieves 10,000 Supporters

February 1, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Godzilla by MattE720 is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build is based on the more recent version of the kaiju with the bulkier look.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO, Sweet Honey, The Botanical Garden, The Crown – A Piece of History, Stargate SG1: Embarkation Room, Roscosmos Soyuz MS Spacecraft, Motorized Howl’s Moving Castle, The Stargate, Medieval Seaside Market, Brick Boulevard, Retro Comic Store, Shrek’s Swamp – 20th Anniversary, Baby Green Sea Turtle – Kinetic, Humpback Whale, Shrek’s Swamp, Brooklyn Nine-Nine: 99th Precinct, LED Lamp, Bricks Coffee, Ogel Creek Saw Mill, and Hollow Knight: Forgotten Crossroad as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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BrickLink Designer Program Series 1 Submissions Now Live

February 1, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The open submission for BrickLink Designer Program Series 1 is now live and you can submit your models to be considered one of the sets that BrickLink will make. The deadline with submit your build is February 28 and the Crowd Support will begin on March 7. There will be five designs chosen for Series 1 and crowdfunding for it will start in 2024.

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LEGO Ideas Hollow Knight: Forgotten Crossroad Achieves 10,000 Supporters

February 1, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Hollow Knight: Forgotten Crossroad by Ben Osborne is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build is based on the popular indie game and it features the game’s main area and some of the characters you see there like The Knight, Hornet, Cornifer the Cartographer, and The Last Stag.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO, Sweet Honey, The Botanical Garden, The Crown – A Piece of History, Stargate SG1: Embarkation Room, Roscosmos Soyuz MS Spacecraft, Motorized Howl’s Moving Castle, The Stargate, Medieval Seaside Market, Brick Boulevard, Retro Comic Store, Shrek’s Swamp – 20th Anniversary, Baby Green Sea Turtle – Kinetic, Humpback Whale, Shrek’s Swamp, Brooklyn Nine-Nine: 99th Precinct, LED Lamp, Bricks Coffee, and Ogel Creek Saw Mill as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO Marvel Star-Lord’s Helmet (76251) Revealed

February 1, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has revealed a new LEGO Marvel helmet set that will be coming in April with Star-Lord’s Helmet (76251). The set has 602 pieces and will retail for $79.99/$99.99 CAD/79.99 €/£69.99. The helmet is part of a lineup featuring items from Marvel Studios The Infinity Saga. As an added “feature”, it can also double up as a pencil holder. You can actually pre-order the set today on the LEGO Shop and it will ship out on release date.

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LEGO World of Wonders (40585) & Birthday Diorama (40584) Available in Rewards Center

January 31, 2023 / / 0 Comments

It’s a new month and as a surprise, there are some new items available in the LEGO Rewards Center. First is the LEGO World of Wonders (40585) which costs 2,700 points. The other gift is the Birthday Diorama (40584) which costs 2,100 points to get. Once you redeem the codes, you’ll have 60 days to use them so if there isn’t any catching your eye this month, you can wait until March when the next larger release schedule is happening.

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LEGO February 2023 Sets Now Available on LEGO Shop

January 31, 2023 / / 0 Comments

February is here and there are some new LEGO sets available for purchase on the LEGO Shop. The main set is the LEGO Ideas A-Frame Cabin (21338) which seems to be a popular one among fans early on.

As far as promotions go, the LEGO BIONICLE Tahu and Takua (40581) GWP is still going on and requires a $100 purchase of City, Classic, Creator 3-in-1, DOTS, Friends, Monkie Kid, and Ninjago.

There are some new LEGO items in the Rewards Center which include the LEGO World of Wonders (40585) which costs 2,700 points and the Birthday Diorama (40584) which costs 2,100 points.

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BrickHeadz

• Disney 100th Celebration (40622) – $39.99

Icons – Botanical Collection

• Wildflower Bouquet (10313) – $59.99
• Dried Flower Centerpiece (10314) – $49.99

Ideas

• A-Frame Cabin (21338) – $179.99 – VIP Early Access February 1/General Release February 4.

Marvel

• Iron Man Key Chain (854240) – $5.99
• Scarlet Witch Key Chain (854241) – $5.99

Seasonal

• Bird’s Nest (40639) – $12.99

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LEGO Ideas Ogel Creek Saw Mill Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 31, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The Ogel Creek Saw Mill by Krackenator4 is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 2,998 piece build features a old school saw mill that can connect to a motor to make the functions work on their own.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO, Sweet Honey, The Botanical Garden, The Crown – A Piece of History, Stargate SG1: Embarkation Room, Roscosmos Soyuz MS Spacecraft, Motorized Howl’s Moving Castle, The Stargate, Medieval Seaside Market, Brick Boulevard, Retro Comic Store, Shrek’s Swamp – 20th Anniversary, Baby Green Sea Turtle – Kinetic, Humpback Whale, Shrek’s Swamp, Brooklyn Nine-Nine: 99th Precinct, LED Lamp, and Bricks Coffee as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO Technic Firefighter Aircraft (42152) Available for Pre-Order on LEGO Shop

January 30, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO Technic Firefighter Aircraft (42152) is now available for pre-order on the LEGO Shop. Releasing on March 1, the set has 1,134 pieces and retails for $99.99. It is one of four sets that will be releasing in March.

Give kids aged 10 and up a cool building challenge with this LEGO® Technic™ Firefighter Aircraft (42152) model airplane toy set. It’s packed with features inspired by real-life fire planes so kids can see how all the functions work together during firefighting operations.

A challenge to share
This is a great project for children and adults to enjoy together. There’s lots to discover as kids make the propellors spin, raise and lower the landing gear and see the tail flaps move. Kids will love opening the hatch to drop the LEGO ‘water’ elements as they learn how firefighter aircrafts put out fires.

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More LEGO Harry Potter DOTS 2023 Sets Revealed

January 30, 2023 / / 0 Comments

There are more of the LEGO Harry Potter DOTS sets that now have product listings on the LEGO Shop. For those who were wanting printed pieces, there is an accessory pack that have some featuring some of the main characters, the Hogwarts houses, and more. They will be released on March 1.

Hogwarts Accessories Pack (41808) – 234 pieces/$14.99

Want a fun kit for Harry Potter™ fans and kids aged 8 and up? Give them this LEGO® DOTS Hogwarts™ Accessories Pack (41808) kit and let them show off their passion! The set features 4 different DOTS canvases, including a double-row bracelet, stitch-on patch, rectangular bag tag, Harry Potter lightning bolt scar bag tag, key chain and a key. The included tiles come in different shapes and colors and feature charms, charm holders and 10 random decorated tiles (out of 16 possible designs). Kids cancreate endless designs to show off their love for Harry Potter or their favorite Hogwarts House and really express themselves.

Hedwig Pencil Holder (41809) – 518 pieces/£17.99

Know an animal lover or Harry Potter™ fan aged 6+ who’s into art and design? They can explore their passions with this useful, fun LEGO® DOTS Hedwig™ Pencil Holder (41809) kit. This desk accessory set is a great gift for everyday play or heading back to school and features a pencil holder with an owl-shaped front and movable wings, a letter-shaped note holder and lots of tiles. Assembly is easy with help from the included leaflet. The holders’ exteriors offer lots of space for kids to

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LEGO Disney BrickHeadz March 2023 Sets Revealed

January 30, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has revealed three new LEGO Disney BrickHeadz sets that will be released in March. These sets look to be separate from the Disney 100 ones but do feature some iconic Disney characters.

EVE & WALL•E (40619) – 155 pieces/$14.99

Captivate movie fans and kids aged 10+ with this iconic BrickHeadz™ set featuring Disney•Pixar’s EVE & WALL•E (40619) buildable LEGO® figures. Build each of the detailed models, then set them on their individual baseplates for display anywhere. The collectible set consists of 155 pieces to create the robots, plus a small plant element. WALL•E’s torso and eyes are decorated stickers. The set makes a fun holiday or birthday gift and display piece for kids or fans of Disney•Pixar’s WALL•E movie.

Cruella & Maleficent (40620) – 320 pieces/$19.99

Thrill kids and movie fans aged 10+ with this BrickHeadz™ set featuring Disney’s iconic Cruella & Maleficent (40620) buildable LEGO® figures. Build each of the detailed models, then set them on their individual baseplates and display anywhere at home or in the office. The set consists of 320 pieces to create the 2 LEGO figures. Maleficent’s torso includes a decorated sticker. The set makes a collectible everyday gift and display piece for kids or fans of Disney’s Cruella and Maleficent movies.

Moana & Merida (40621) – 410 pieces/$19.99

Inspire kids aged 10 and up with this BrickHeadz™ set featuring Disney’s Moana and Disney•Pixar’s Merida (40621) buildable LEGO® figures. Movie fans can build the detailed models, then set them on individual baseplates and display them anywhere at home or in

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LEGO Harry Potter DOTS Hedwig Pencil Holder (41809) Revealed

January 30, 2023 / / 0 Comments

One of the upcoming LEGO Harry Potter DOTS sets have been revealed in the Play Zone on LEGO.com. It’s the Hedwig Pencil Holder (41809) and it will be one of the last ever LEGO DOTS sets to be released as the theme will be ending.

Tidy up your school desk with help from a feathered friend! Create the LEGO® DOTS Hedwig™ Pencil Holder and letter-shaped note holder, then start decorating. Choose patterns from the included leaflet or unleash your creative magic and design your own. Once you’re done, use the pencil holder and stand to hold important items and keep your desk neat. Want to change it up? Redesign it!

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LEGO Avatar Skimwing Adventure (75576) Review

January 29, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Avatar Skimwing Adventure (75576)

Next up on my reviews of the LEGO Avatar: The Way of Water sets, we check out the Skimwing Adventure (75576). The set has 259 pieces and retails for $34.99.

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LEGO Friends The Next Chapter Launch Special Now Live on YouTube

January 29, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The new LEGO Friends The Next Chapter launch special is now available on YouTube. The show introduces you to eight new diverse characters for the theme who are relatable and representative of the real world. It includes characters that are inclusive of gender, culture, ethnicity, physical traits and abilities, non-visible disabilities and neurodivergence.

The first official 22 minute episode will be airing on March 26 with the rest spread throughout 2023. There will also be a 22 minute holiday special that will be airing in November/December.

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LEGO Ideas Bricks Coffee Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 28, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Bricks Coffee by UTAMARU_BRICK8 is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build features a two story coffee shop with a biotope with a waterfall on the roof.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO, Sweet Honey, The Botanical Garden, The Crown – A Piece of History, Stargate SG1: Embarkation Room, Roscosmos Soyuz MS Spacecraft, Motorized Howl’s Moving Castle, The Stargate, Medieval Seaside Market, Brick Boulevard, Retro Comic Store, Shrek’s Swamp – 20th Anniversary, Baby Green Sea Turtle – Kinetic, Humpback Whale, Shrek’s Swamp, Brooklyn Nine-Nine: 99th Precinct, and LED Lamp as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO Super Mario Lava Wave Ride (71416) Review

January 28, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Super Mario Lava Wave Ride (71416)

Chugging along my reviews of the 2023 LEGO Super Mario sets, we now take a look at the Lava Wave Ride (71416). This set has 218 pieces and retails for $34.99.

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LEGO Celebrates 65th Brick Patent Day

January 28, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO brick was patented in Denmark 65 years ago as LEGO celebrates LEGO Brick Patent Day. Without the patent, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy the hobby we have today. The Danish patent was the first one filed and the applications for subsequent countries followed in the months after. There are still limited edition patent prints available in the LEGO Rewards Center which cost 650 points each. I’m surprised that they didn’t drop them to 150 like they did last year.

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LEGO Ideas LED Lamp Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 28, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The LED Lamp by Castor-Troy is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build is inspired by modern and Art Deco lamps from the beginning of the 20th century. There is a battery in the base which makes the Powered Up Lights work using 4 LEDs.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO, Sweet Honey, The Botanical Garden, The Crown – A Piece of History, Stargate SG1: Embarkation Room, Roscosmos Soyuz MS Spacecraft, Motorized Howl’s Moving Castle, The Stargate, Medieval Seaside Market, Brick Boulevard, Retro Comic Store, Shrek’s Swamp – 20th Anniversary, Baby Green Sea Turtle – Kinetic, Humpback Whale, Shrek’s Swamp, Brooklyn Nine-Nine: 99th Precinct as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO Ideas Brooklyn Nine-Nine: 99th Precinct Achieves 10,000 Supporters (Again)

January 27, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The Brooklyn Nine-Nine: 99th Precinct by BenFankhauser is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. This is an updated version of the one that also hit 10k in November 2021 but with 2,000 pieces less and with the same amount of details.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO, Sweet Honey, The Botanical Garden, The Crown – A Piece of History, Stargate SG1: Embarkation Room, Roscosmos Soyuz MS Spacecraft, Motorized Howl’s Moving Castle, The Stargate, Medieval Seaside Market, Brick Boulevard, Retro Comic Store, Shrek’s Swamp – 20th Anniversary, Baby Green Sea Turtle – Kinetic, Humpback Whale, and Shrek’s Swamp as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO Architecture World of Wonders (40585) First Look

January 27, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO Building Instructions page has revealed a new 2023 LEGO Architecture set with the World of Wonders (40585). The set is said to have 382 pieces and features some wonders around the world including The Pantheon, The Great Wall of China, Al-Khazneh in Petra, and the Taj Mahal in microscale form. The set could be released as early as February but we’ll see.

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LEGO Friends 2023 Animated Series Officially Announced

January 27, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has announced the brand new LEGO Friends series which will be airing on YouTube starting on January 29. It will feature a 44 minute launch special and throughout 2023, there will be ten 22 minute episodes in the first season along with a holiday special. The first official episode will be airing on March 26. Check out the stills from the episode one below.

A decade on from the launch of LEGO® Friends, the LEGO Group has re-imagined the Friends Universe, with the introduction of a new diverse group of characters, to enable more children to feel represented during play. This next generation is designed to celebrate friendships in the modern world. Because the LEGO Group values children as its role models, this next generation of LEGO Friends has implemented input from kid testing and research, which all found children had a desire to see themselves, their friends and their families better represented.

A huge part of the re-imagined Friends Universe is the release of a brand new content series: LEGO Friends: The Next Chapter. Season one follows the everyday lives of Aliya, Autumn, Leo, Zac, Nova, Paisley, Olly, and Liann as they navigate their first year of high school while becoming friends. Taking place in the international hub of Heartlake City, the goal of the first season is to experience the formation of friendship amidst the backdrop of the impressive Heartlake International High School and to establish the Heartlake Community Center as a third space for the friends and the community.

Attending high school

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LEGO BIONICLE Tahu and Takua (40581) Promotion Live on LEGO Shop

January 26, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The promotion for the LEGO BIONICLE Tahu and Takua (40581) tribute set is now live on the LEGO Shop. The GWP runs through February 9 and requires a $100 purchase of City, Classic, Creator 3-in-1, DOTS, Friends, Monkie Kid, and Ninjago. Remember to use Rakuten to earn some cash back on your purchases. Make sure to activate the extension before you complete your purchase to get credit for it.

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LEGO Ninjago Comic Available on LEGO Shop

January 26, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Ideas has announced the winning LEGO Ninjago comic book cover voted by fans is now available for purchase on the LEGO Shop. The contest winner was announced back in September and the 144 page comic can be purchased for $12.99.

Explore the first ever LEGO® NINJAGO® comic book series with Volume 1: Garmadon. This 144-page softcover storybook is packed with colorful illustrations from renowned writer and comic book artist Tri Vuong. Far away from NINJAGO City, a village is being terrorized by a mysterious new threat when they’re saved by a stranger known as… Garmadon, Lord of Destruction! Has Garmadon changed his ways or is this the first step in his plan to defeat Master Wu and the ninja? Delve in to find out!

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LEGO Ideas Shrek’s Swamp Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 26, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Shrek’s Swamp by danielbradleyy is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. This project is different from the one that also hit 10k a few days ago but it pretty much has the same concept.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO, Sweet Honey, The Botanical Garden, The Crown – A Piece of History, Stargate SG1: Embarkation Room, Roscosmos Soyuz MS Spacecraft, Motorized Howl’s Moving Castle, The Stargate, Medieval Seaside Market, Brick Boulevard, Retro Comic Store, Shrek’s Swamp – 20th Anniversary, Baby Green Sea Turtle – Kinetic, and Humpback Whale as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO Star Wars Princess Leia (Boushh) Helmet (75351) Revealed

January 26, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has revealed another LEGO Star Wars Helmet set today with the Princess Leia (Boushh) Helmet (75351). The set has 670 pieces and retails for $69.99 like with the other two helmets revealed earlier today and you can pre-order it on the LEGO Shop now.

Pay homage to a legendary character with this LEGO® Star Wars™ Princess Leia (Boushh) Helmet (75351) build-and-display model for adults. Channel your creative Force to recreate the bounty hunter helmet worn by Princess Leia as a disguise to enter Jabba the Hutt’s palace in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. A buildable stand with a nameplate completes an admirable centrepiece.

Inspire nostalgia
This collectible set marks the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and is part of a series of LEGO Star Wars build-to-display helmet models. Find step-by-step instructions in the box and on the LEGO Builder app.

The galaxy at your fingertips
It began a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. Now the saga continues in your own home with LEGO Star Wars sets designed for adults. Explore the exciting range to discover a variety of gift ideas to delight Star Wars fans and any passionate LEGO builder.

• Be at one with your creative Force – Channel Jedi-like focus to build this detailed LEGO® Star Wars™ 75351 Princess Leia (Boushh) Helmet with a brick-built display stand and printed nameplate
• Made for display – Spark memories of the classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi scene in which Princess Leia disguised herself

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LEGO Star Wars Captain Rex Helmet (75349) & Clone Commander Cody Helmet (75350) Officially Announced

January 26, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has officially revealed two new LEGO Star Wars Helmets that will be releasing on March 1 which celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Clone Wars. First is the Captain Rex Helmet (75349) which has 854 pieces. The other is the Clone Commander Cody Helmet (75350) which has 766 pieces. Both sets are priced at $69.99/€69.99/£59.99. You can now pre-order the sets in the links above.

Clone your own icons with new LEGO Star Wars helmet building sets – marking 20 years of the Clone Wars

Two heroes of the Clone Wars, Captain Rex and Clone Commander Cody, receive the LEGO Star Wars Helmet treatment with new, highly detailed, build-to-display building set models

Billund, January 26, 2023: Revealed ahead of Nuremberg Toy Fair, the LEGO Group has announced two new additions to its popular series of Star Wars helmet building sets, both linked to the 20th anniversary of the Clone Wars – those events in the Star Wars galaxy which kicked off in the 2002 film Star Wars: Attack of the Clones and continued in the animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

LEGO Star Wars fans will soon be able to join the Grand Army of the Republic by building the instantly recognisable helmet models of Captain Rex and Clone Commander Cody, two iconic heroes from the Clone Wars as they arrive in two new sets for fans, available from March 1st.

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LEGO Ideas Humpback Whale Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 25, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The Humpback Whale by Les Briques de Loïc is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 2,000 piece build features an image inspired by the art of paper cutting which creates depth showing a humpback whale and a diver in the deep sea.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO, Sweet Honey, The Botanical Garden, The Crown – A Piece of History, Stargate SG1: Embarkation Room, Roscosmos Soyuz MS Spacecraft, Motorized Howl’s Moving Castle, The Stargate, Medieval Seaside Market, Brick Boulevard, Retro Comic Store, Shrek’s Swamp – 20th Anniversary, and Baby Green Sea Turtle – Kinetic as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO Moving North America Headquarters to Boston in 2026

January 24, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Earlier today, LEGO announced that they will be moving their North America headquarters at Enfield, Connecticut to Boston, Massachusetts in 2026. LEGO has been at this location since 1975 but will soon be going northeast in a few years. The actual location hasn’t been found yet but they will be phasing the move in mid-2025 and be completed by the end of 2026.

All Enfield employees will have a position at the new Boston office and will get relocation assistance if they wish to move. Those who don’t want to relocate will receive financial support and job placement assistance to transition to new opportunities outside the company.

The LEGO Group to Move Americas Office to Boston, MA in 2026

ENFIELD, Conn., January 24, 2023: The LEGO Group today announced it has selected Boston for its future head office in the Americas and will move its current office from Enfield, Connecticut by the end of 2026.

President of the LEGO Group in the Americas, Skip Kodak said the move would support the business’s long-term growth ambitions to bring LEGO® play to even more children in the US and the Americas region.

Kodak said: “Boston is ranked one of the best cities in the world to attract and retain talent. This, along with its world-class academic institutions, skilled workforce and great quality of life makes it an ideal location for our US head office. We have exciting plans for the next phase of growth and hope we can retain many of our current team, as well as attract

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LEGO Ideas Baby Green Sea Turtle – Kinetic Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 23, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The Baby Green Sea Turtle – Kinetic by QuaintWolf082 is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build features a sea turtle that has swimming movement that is achieved by using the crank shaft at the base of the stand.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO, Sweet Honey, The Botanical Garden, The Crown – A Piece of History, Stargate SG1: Embarkation Room, Roscosmos Soyuz MS Spacecraft, Motorized Howl’s Moving Castle, The Stargate, Medieval Seaside Market, Brick Boulevard, Retro Comic Store, and Shrek’s Swamp – 20th Anniversary as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO BIONICLE Tahu and Takua (40581) GWP Purchase Requirements Revealed

January 23, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO BIONICLE Tahu and Takua (40581) promotion starts on January 27 and we confirm that it requires purchases from certain themes to get it. The GWP needs $95/£90/€100 purchase of City, Classic, Creator 3-in-1, DOTS, Friends, Monkie Kid, and Ninjago.

It isn’t ideal if you were waiting for the promo by purchasing something from another theme but LEGO has done restricted themes before with previous promos. Notice that all the themes that are on the list are in-house themes and none are licensed.

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LEGO Ideas Shrek’s Swamp – 20th Anniversary Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 23, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Shrek’s Swamp – 20th Anniversary by The Real Ashnflash is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build consists of 2,000 pieces and it features Shrek’s house in the swamp. It also has the outhouse and proposes 11 characters from the Shrek movies.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO, Sweet Honey, The Botanical Garden, The Crown – A Piece of History, Stargate SG1: Embarkation Room, Roscosmos Soyuz MS Spacecraft, Motorized Howl’s Moving Castle, The Stargate, Medieval Seaside Market, Brick Boulevard, and Retro Comic Store as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO February 2023 Shopping Guide

January 22, 2023 / / 0 Comments

February is only a few days away and here’s a quick shopping guide for the LEGO sets that will be releasing soon. It’ll be a fairly quiet month as our next large release schedule will be in March but there are still some things to look forward to next month.

BrickHeadz

• Disney 100th Celebration (40622) – $39.99

Icons – Botanical Collection

• Wildflower Bouquet (10313) – $59.99
• Dried Flower Centerpiece (10314) – $49.99

Ideas

• A-Frame Cabin (21338) – $179.99 – VIP Early Access February 1/General Release February 4.

Marvel

• Iron Man Key Chain (854240) – $5.99
• Scarlet Witch Key Chain (854241) – $5.99

Seasonal

• Bird’s Nest (40639) – $12.99

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LEGO Ideas The Neverending Story (40th Anniversary) Removed from Third 2022 Review Stage Due to Copyright Takedown

January 22, 2023 / / 0 Comments

At the beginning of the month, LEGO announced the projects that moved on to the LEGO Ideas Third 2022 Review Stage but it looks like another project has been removed. This time, The Neverending Story (40th Anniversary) by FACEBRICKUP was removed due to a copyright takedown request from the license holder a few days after the announcement. LEGO didn’t mention who submitted the copyright takedown. It’s safe to say that we’ll probably never see another project based on The Neverending Story again.

This was the second project that reached the 10k but later had to be removed due to certain reasons, the first being the Holiday Village w/Train (Working). LEGO didn’t give a reason for that one. The LEGO Ideas blog post has been updated to show that 35 submissions will be moving on in the Review Stage.

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LEGO Ideas Retro Comic Store Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 22, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The Retro Comic Store by LEGOverwatch is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build consists of 2,989 pieces and it features a two story building with the upper level being a bedroom.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO, Sweet Honey, The Botanical Garden, The Crown – A Piece of History, Stargate SG1: Embarkation Room, Roscosmos Soyuz MS Spacecraft, Motorized Howl’s Moving Castle, The Stargate, Medieval Seaside Market, and Brick Boulevard as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO Super Mario Ice Mario Suit and Frozen World (71415) Review

January 21, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Super Mario Ice Mario Suit and Frozen World (71415)

Next up on my reviews of the 2023 LEGO Super Mario sets, we check out the Ice Mario Suit and Frozen World (71415). It has 105 pieces and retails for $24.99.

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LEGO Houses of the World 1 (40583) Sold Out Online

January 20, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Less than a week ago, LEGO launched the Houses of the World 1 (40583) promotion which was one of the higher price point ones and it looks like it has sold out. Even at a $250 purchase requirement, it managed to sell out online, at least here in the US.

It’s not too surprising since LEGO just released a ton of new sets for 2023 and there’s still three more sets in the series for later this year. Currently, it goes for about $50-$60 on the secondary market. The Lunar New Year VIP Add-On Pack (40605) has also sold out but that promo only needed a $50 purchase.

There is still the Year of the Rabbit (40575) promotion which runs until January 25 so you have a few days left on that one. It requires a $85 purchase for both in-stores and online.

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LEGO Ninjago Weekends Starts Tomorrow at LEGOLAND California

January 20, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Ninjago Weekends officially kicks off starting tomorrow at LEGOLAND California. For the next few weekends until February 20, there will be a slew of Ninjago related shows and activities including the new LEGO Ninjago Traininng Camp.

It’s time to start your Spinjitzu training, master the power of the elements and practice your ninja moves! LEGO® NINJAGO® Weekends at LEGOLAND® California Resort officially kick-off January 21 – February 20, in celebration of the opening of the Park’s new LEGO® NINJAGO® Training Camp. LEGO® NINJAGO Weekends allow guests to fully immerse themselves into the NINJAGO universe and enjoy fun-filled activities, shows and entertainment.

LEGO NINJAGO Training Camp offers guests the ultimate ninja training test. The Park’s newest addition features interactive play areas filled with slides, obstacles and even Master Wu’s sailing ship, giving guests of all ages the chance to test their balance, agility and strength. The new play area is not only ADA compliant but ADA inclusive and offers guests wheelchair access to elevated platforms, plus sound and interactive elements to support sensory play at appropriate heights.

This exclusive event on weekends invites guests to explore LEGO® NINJAGO® World, the Imagination Zone, and the lawn in Miniland U.S.A featuring entertainment, attractions and excitement, including:

Shows

• School of Spinjitzu: Are you ready to kick, chop, spin, and balance like a ninja? Bring your best moves to this active training-style show where you become a “ninja”
• Ceremony of the Elements: Join Master Wu and your favorite NINJAGO ninjas to test your skills and celebrate in the

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LEGO Friends 2023 Series Sneak Peek

January 19, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has given a sneak peek at the upcoming LEGO Friends series. In the 3 minute clip, they show the opening scene which introduce you to some of the new characters from the next generation of LEGO Friends. It will be airing some time in February.

The new 2023 LEGO Friends sets are now available for purchase on the LEGO Shop.

• Donut Shop (41723) – $9.99
• Paisley’s House (41724) – $39.99
• Holiday Camping Trip (41726) – $19.99
• Dog Rescue Center (41727) – $59.99
• Heartlake Downtown Diner (41728) – $29.99
• Organic Grocery Store (41729) – $89.99
• Autumn’s House (41730) – $69.99
• Heartlake International School (41731) – $99.99
• Downtown Flower and Design Stores (41732) – $159.99
• Mobile Bubble Tea Shop (41733) – $9.99
• Mobile Tiny House (41735) – $69.99
• Dog Rescue Bike (41738) – $9.99
• Liann’s Room (41739) – $19.99
• Aliya’s Room (41740) – $19.99
• Dog Rescue Van (41741) – $29.99
• Cat Hotel (41742) – $29.99
• Hair Salon (41743) – $39.99
• Skate Park (41751) – $49.99
• Leo’s Room (41754) – $19.99
• Nova’s Room (41755) – $19.99

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LEGO BIONICLE Tahu and Takua (40581) Official Images

January 19, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The official images of the upcoming LEGO BIONICLE Tahu and Takua (40581) gift with purchase set are now available on the LEGO Shop. The set is a one-off tribute build featuring one of the most iconic BIONICLE characters in Tahu lava surfing from the Mangai volcano and also Takua in his Matoran form. The promotion starts on January 27 with purchases of $100/£90/€100.

In 2001, The LEGO Group introduced a new theme that would become a sensation: BIONICLE®. This story of mighty heroes with elemental powers took the world by storm, inspiring comics, novels, and movies. Now two of the theme’s most popular characters return with this LEGO® Icons BIONICLE Tahu and Takua (40581) set. The articulated action figures come with a fire sword and a disc-thrower accessory. The set also includes a lava display stand, so you can pay tribute to BIONICLE in your home or office.

• Get reacquainted with heroes – Tahu and Takua are articulated action figures of iconic heroes from the LEGO® BIONICLE® theme, complete with a fire sword and a disc thrower
• Watch them surf on lava – The set includes a lava display stand, allowing the duo to surf on the rivers of molten lava that flow from the Mangai volcano
• Dimensions – This product measures over 5 in. (13 cm) high and 2 in. (6 cm) wide

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LEGO Ideas Brick Boulevard Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 19, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The Brick Boulevard by Bricky_Brick is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 3,000 piece build features a modular that also includes an area for the London Underground underneath some apartments.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO, Sweet Honey, The Botanical Garden, The Crown – A Piece of History, Stargate SG1: Embarkation Room, Roscosmos Soyuz MS Spacecraft, Motorized Howl’s Moving Castle, The Stargate, and Medieval Seaside Market as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO Ideas Medieval Seaside Market Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 17, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The Medieval Seaside Market by bricks_fan_uy is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build consists of 2,372 pieces and it features a market area with a port.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO, Sweet Honey, The Botanical Garden, The Crown – A Piece of History, Stargate SG1: Embarkation Room, Roscosmos Soyuz MS Spacecraft, Motorized Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Stargate as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO Disney 100 Collectible Minifigures (71038) Rumored List

January 17, 2023 / / 0 Comments

This year, LEGO celebrates Disney’s 100th anniversary and it looks like there will be a LEGO Collectible Minifigures wave coming soon. The past couple of days, there’s a been a lot of talk about a rumored LEGO Disney 100 Collectible Minifigures (71038) and which characters might be in the wave. According to Promobricks via the Back2Brick podcast, there are 18 minifigures instead of the 12 that we’ve been getting recently and they include some characters that we haven’t seen before.

• Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
• Pinnochio
• Jiminy Cricket
• Sorcerer Mickey
• Princess Tiana
• Dr. Facilier
• Queen of Hearts
• Princess Aurora
• Mulan
• Ernesto de la Cruz
• Miguel
• Pocahontas
• Cruella de Vil
• Robin Hood
• Prince John
• Stitch
• Baymax
• Evil Queen

Of course, this list is rumored until LEGO announces it so the list might change between now and then. It is said that the LEGO Disney 100 Collectible Minifigures (71038) will be releasing on May 1.

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LEGO DOTS Theme Ending in 2023

January 17, 2023 / / 0 Comments

It has been announced that the LEGO DOTS theme will sadly be coming to an end later this year. LEGO DOTS was launched back in 2020 with mixed reactions and the past few years, it also included some licensed products which will have designs from Harry Potter in the next few months. The January and March products will be released but that will be the end of it. While the theme will be ending, it will not affect other similar themes like LEGO Art.

Update on exit of the LEGO® DOTS theme from June 2023 assortment and onwards

Dear all,

After careful consideration, we have decided to exit the LEGO® DOTS theme and integrate tile-based play into other themes within our portfolio.

January and March launches of LEGO DOTS novelties will go ahead but also be our last on this theme, with all current items from 2022 remaining active in the product line up until the end of the year.

LEGO DOTS was launched in March 2020 with the ambition to connect with kids through their passion for arts & crafts – looking at encouraging self-expression and to attract new builders to the LEGO brand. It was a completely new style of building which used brightly coloured tiles to ignite creativity with LEGO fans, in a fun and unique way.

Whilst seeing great appetite for this type of proposition and playing a key role in retaining kids in the LEGO brand, we also recognise the challenges of establishing LEGO DOTS as a long-term brand in the

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LEGO Ideas The Stargate Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 16, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The Stargate by Captain Mutant is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 1,000 piece build is the second Stargate related project to reach the goal in as many weeks and this one is an updated version from the last time it also hit 10k.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO, Sweet Honey, The Botanical Garden, The Crown – A Piece of History, Stargate SG1: Embarkation Room, Roscosmos Soyuz MS Spacecraft, and Motorized Howl’s Moving Castle as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO Ninjago Cole’s Earth Dragon EVO (71782) Review

January 16, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Ninjago Cole's Earth Dragon EVO (71782)

Next up on my reviews of the 2023 LEGO Ninjago sets, we take a look at Cole’s Earth Dragon EVO (71782). The set has 285 pieces and retails for $39.99.

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LEGO Ideas Motorized Howl’s Moving Castle Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 16, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The Motorized Howl’s Moving Castle by ericlego321 is the latest project to achieves 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 2,000 piece build features a 1:100 representation of the iconic Moving Castle which includes a motorized system to actually make it walk.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO, Sweet Honey, The Botanical Garden, The Crown – A Piece of History, Stargate SG1: Embarkation Room, and Roscosmos Soyuz MS Spacecraft as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO BIONICLE Tahu and Takua (40581) GWP Revealed

January 16, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The not-so-secret LEGO BIONICLE theme is back in 2023 with the reveal of a gift with purchase set in the BIONICLE Tahu and Takua (40581). The set features one of the most iconic characters in BIONICLE lore Tahu and the little Takua in his Matoran form. The set isn’t a sign of a full theme coming back but just a one-off tribute set to celebrate past LEGO themes like the Forest Hideout (40567) and Blacktron Cruiser (40581).

BrickNerd and Brickset have done early reviews of this set so go check that out. There’s no word yet on the exact date when the promotion will start but it is said to be in January with purchases of $100/£90/€100.

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LEGO Ideas Roscosmos Soyuz MS Spacecraft Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 15, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The Roscosmos Soyuz MS Spacecraft by Tom_Brick is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build features the Russian spacecraft that has three separate modules, the instrument, descent, and orbital modules.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO, Sweet Honey, The Botanical Garden, The Crown – A Piece of History, and Stargate SG1: Embarkation Room as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO Year of the Rabbit (40575) & Houses of the World 1 (40583) Promotions Live on LEGO Shop

January 14, 2023 / / 0 Comments

There are some now promotions that are now live on the LEGO Shop which include the Year of the Rabbit (40575) and Houses of the World 1 (40583). You can get the rabbit with purchases of $85 or more while the houses require a $250 purchase. There’s also the Lunar New Year VIP Add-On Pack (40605) with a $50 purchase.

Keep in mind that the Houses of the World is a whole collection as there are three more coming later this year, most likely with the same price threshold.

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LEGO Ideas A-Frame Cabin (21338) Officially Announced

January 13, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has officially revealed the next LEGO Ideas set to be on store shelves with the A-Frame Cabin (21338). Releasing on February 1 for VIPs, the set has 2,082 pieces and will retail for $179.99/£159.99/€179.99/£159.99/279.99 AUD/239.99 CAD.

GET COSY IN THE LEGO IDEAS A-FRAME CABIN

13th January 2023: Banish those January blues with the new LEGO® Ideas A-Frame Cabin set. Designed by Italian LEGO fan designer, Andrea Lattanzio, this set is the perfect retreat when you want to get away from it all. Inspired by A-framed log cabins, this set features two-stories complete with upper bedroom and ground-floor living room and kitchen.

Outside there is a deck with steps down to the great outdoors – where you will find a woodshed and intricate trees which are home to a friendly squirrel.  The four included LEGO minifigures can get cosy by the fireplace, jam with the acoustic guitar or take a trip in the canoe. 

Talking about his design, Andrea, a big LEGO fan, said; “I was looking through a book with many strange houses from all over the world and I discovered the A-Frame and it was love at first sight.  I started with a sketch, so I had a clear vision and then built my design in about 10-days.”

To celebrate the launch, the LEGO Group has created a cabin chill experience – where you can retreat to nature via the LEGO cabin cam www.lego.com/cabin and see what happens in the woods! You might even spot the squirrel.

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Last Days for LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser (40580) Promotion

January 13, 2023 / / 0 Comments

There is only a few days left to get your orders in for the LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser (40580) on the LEGO Shop. The promotion ends on January 14 and it looks like there’s still stock left around the world. You can get it with purchases of $190 or more and you can double up with the LEGO Lunar New Year VIP Add-On Pack (40605) as well.

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LEGO Ideas Stargate SG1: Embarkation Room Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 12, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Stargate SG1: Embarkation Room by Starbrick_SG1 is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build features the iconic Gate Room fully detailed and proposes 11 minifigures.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO, Sweet Honey, The Botanical Garden, and The Crown – A Piece of History as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO Ideas The Crown – A Piece of History Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 12, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The Crown – A Piece of History by Piraten is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 2,000 piece build is based on Christian V of Denmark’s coronation crown.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO, Sweet Honey, and The Botanical Garden as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO Botanical Collection 2023 Pre-Orders on LEGO Shop

January 12, 2023 / / 0 Comments

It looks like there are new pre-orders up for the new LEGO Botanical Collection 2023 sets which include the Wildflower Bouquet (10313) and the Dried Flower Centerpiece (10314). Both sets are scheduled to be released on February 1 with the wildflowers costing $59.99 and the dried flowers coming in at $49.99.

The promotions still going on include the LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser (40580) with a $190 purchase and the LEGO Lunar New Year VIP Add-On Pack (40605) with a $50 purchase.

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LEGO Ideas Test Lab Designs Available on LEGO Shop Soon

January 12, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Last September, LEGO launched the LEGO Ideas Test Lab Challenge which was invite only and the participants had to build something digitally in collaboration with Pick a Brick. The results are now in and there will be nine small designs that will be available for purchase on the LEGO Shop soon. As you can see below, there’s a wide variety of builds but the one that sticks out to me the most is the skull. Depending on the price, will you be purchasing any of the sets?

Cyber Explorers by Beto_Builds

Plant Your Garden by Mind The Brick

Market Stall – Fit For Any City by Boom Brickz

Double-Sided Billboard or Frame by MiniBricks74279

Wacky Fish by JBBrickFanatic

Modular Motors by nasa105

Greenhouse Vignette by ThatOneGuy_Steve

Christmas Sock by BrickStability

Sugar Skull by yop1172.

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LEGO Hill Climb Adventures Coming Soon

January 12, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO and Fingersoft Games has announced a new single-player game called LEGO Hill Climb Adventures. If you’re not familiar with Hill Climb Adventures, it’s a physics based driving game to try to get the vehicle to the goal. The description states there are multiple LEGO vehicles to use in game and pretty much the whole game has be. The game is now in Open Beta in select regions.

Set off on a grand adventure as you brave the hills of LEGO® Hill Climb Adventures, a single-player exploration game combining the vast, unique worlds of LEGO and Hill Climb Racing!

Select from a variety of Hill Climb Racing and LEGO vehicles and climb the classic Climb Canyon hills! Using the familiar, fun gameplay of Hill Climb Racing, this brand-new game adds twists and extra depth to the beloved gameplay formula with the addition of exploration, adventures and stories for you to discover!

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LEGO Star Wars 501st Clone Troopers Battle Pack (75345) Box Art Statement

January 11, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has released a statement regarding the new LEGO Star Wars 501st Clone Troopers Battle Pack (75345). The main issue here is that the box image shows the helmet on the Clone Trooper doesn’t show what the final element and the positioning of the range finder. The box art shows it connected lower than the actual piece provided.

LEGO Star Wars Creative Lead Jens Kronvold Frederiksen states,

“Creating new sets involves a number of different teams working together in parallel, and unfortunately in this case the printed box art for 75345 features a computer render of a Phase 2 Clone Trooper helmet that doesn’t reflect the final finished physical element and positioning of the range finder on the figure.

In the final design of the physical helmet element, the visor dictates where holes for extra attachments need to be placed for them to sit. This is slightly higher than the position where the range finder is on the render found on the 75345 box.”

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LEGO Ninjago Nya’s Water Dragon EVO (71800) Review

January 10, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Ninjago Nya’s Water Dragon EVO (71800)

In our next review of the LEGO Ninjago 2023 sets, we take a look at Nya’s Water Dragon EVO (71800). This set has 173 pieces and retails for $19.99.

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LEGO Lunar New Year 2023 Sets Now Available on LEGO Shop – North America

January 9, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The two LEGO 2023 Lunar New Year sets are now available for purchase on the LEGO Shop. These two sets include the Lunar New Year Display (80110) which costs $89.99 and the Lunar New Year Parade (80111) which goes for $129.99.

If you get both sets, you do qualify for the LEGO Blacktron Cruiser (40580) as well as the LEGO Lunar New Year VIP Add-On Pack (40605). Remember to use Rakuten to earn some cash back on your purchases. Make sure to activate the extension before you complete your purchase to get credit for it.

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LEGO Ideas The Botanical Garden Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 9, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The Botanical Garden by Goannas is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 2,989 piece build features a greenhouse with a neoclassical entrance facade. On the inside, there are a number of botanical species.

The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO and Sweet Honey as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO Year of the Rabbit (40575) Official Images

January 9, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The official images of the upcoming LEGO Year of the Rabbit (40575) gift-with-purchase set are now available on the LEGO Shop. The promotion will run from January 15-25 with purchases of $85/€85/£80 online and in stores.

Like with the previous Chinese Zodiac animal sets, it will also include a red envelope as well. The front of it will have the same design as the box and the back has a yellow embossed printing of the rabbit.

If you’ve been collecting them, we’re getting pretty close to completing 12 animals as there are three left with the dragon, snake, and horse coming in the next few years.

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LEGO Super Mario Conkdor’s Noggin Bopper (71414) Review

January 9, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Super Mario Conkdor’s Noggin Bopper (71414)

The 2023 LEGO Super Mario wave introduces new areas and characters for you to expand on and the first set that we’ll check out is Conkdor’s Noggin Bopper (71414). The set has 130 pieces and retails for $14.99.

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LEGO Art Hokusai – The Great Wave (31208) Review

January 8, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Art Hokusai - The Great Wave (31208)

The LEGO Art theme has evolved in the past few years to include famous pieces of pop culture and now we have transitioned to iconic art with the Hokusai – The Great Wave (31208). This set has 1,810 pieces and retails for $99.99 and it not only does it feature one Japan’s most famous pieces of art but one of the most recognizable pieces of art in history.

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The Brick Fan 2022 Recap

January 7, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Like we previous years, we are back with a recap for The Brick Fan on what happened in 2022. I know some of you don’t read this but this is just for posterity.

Our post count went down to 912 from a previous 1,095 from 2021, however, 2022 was our highest traffic year with 32,039,740 page views. It’s not a huge increase from 2021 as it was only about 1% but we averaged more views per post which concludes that we didn’t need to post more to get the same amount of traffic. Makes me think of what traffic would be like if we had 100 posts a week, IYKYK.

The highest traffic day was on my birthday which coincidentally was also the same day as LEGO Con 2022 where LEGO revealed a lot of new sets that day. That was the previous record of the highest total ever on the site but that has since been broken a few days ago.

We had less returning visits but we did have more first time visits, possibly because of new fans that have joined the hobby in recent years. We crossed the 150 million page view mark and we should be hitting 200 million by the end of the year.

Our social media accounts have been growing slowly and I’m content on how they are growing. They could be better but I don’t advertise them too much or try to get people to follow.

Facebook – 25,979 followers (11% increase)
Twitter – 14,331 followers (19% increase)
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LEGO Looking for Disney Toy Photography for Disney 100 Campaign

January 6, 2023 / / 0 Comments

As part of the LEGO Disney 100 celebration, LEGO is looking to feature some AFOL toy photography of your Disney creations. They are looking for Disney moments recreated with LEGO or what Disney means to you expressed with LEGO bricks.

They have given a hint on what they are looking for so take that advice. The creations most likely to be featured will be those associated with Disney History, Disney Parks, and Disney animated films.

You can submit your responses using the form provided. They didn’t give a deadline but the earlier the better, I suppose. For the first question what AFOL Community you are a member of, you can use The Brick Fan if you’re not part of any LUG.

Throughout 2023 there will be AFOL toy photography featured to celebrate Disney 100. If you would like to submit your creation to be featured on official LEGO® brand channels and Disney channels, please fill out the information below.

The team is looking for Disney moments recreated with LEGO bricks or what Disney means to you created in LEGO bricks. The MOCs most likely to be featured will be those associated with Disney History, Disney Parks and Disney animated films.

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LEGO Houses of the World 1 (40583) & Birthday Diorama (40584) GWPs Revealed

January 5, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has revealed the Houses of the World 1 (40583) as an upcoming gift with purchase set. The set has 348 pieces and is a modular set that is to be combined with three other GWPs coming later on this year. There’s no details yet on its availability.

Be inspired by different cultures as you build the first in a collection of LEGO® Houses of the World. In tribute to the buildings of South America, this house (40583) features distinctive architectural details. The theme continues inside with South American interior decor. The modular design means this house can be combined with others from the collection (40590, 40594 and 40599) – each available separately.

• Celebrate architecture from around the world – Build the first in a collection of LEGO® houses from around the globe with this South American-inspired building kit

The other GWP that will be coming soon is the Birthday Diorama (40584) which has 157 pieces. Like with the other set, there’s no information yet on when it will be available.

Mark your birthday or send a celebratory gift to friends or family with this sweet LEGO® Birthday Diorama (40584). The set includes lots of colorful birthday details, including balloons, a candle, cakes, gifts and “Happy Birthday” signage. There are also 2 minifigures to add to the party vibe. Use the changeable scenery to customize your build.

• Build a birthday diorama – Create a party scene to mark any LEGO® fan’s birthday. The set includes lots of celebratory details, including balloons, a candle, cakes,

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LEGO Icons Botanical Collection Officially Revealed

January 5, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has officially revealed the upcoming LEGO Icons Botanical Collection sets which will be releasing on February 1. We already seen them a few days ago but we no also know the product details for them as well.

Wildflower Bouquet (10313) – 939 pieces/$59.99

Dried Flower Centerpiece (10314) – 812 pieces/$49.99

Helping builders to blossom: New LEGO® Botanical Collection sets make perfect gifts for people to form bonds and grow closer

The LEGO Group has today announced it is growing its Botanical Collection further by introducing two new sets for adult builders: a LEGO® Wildflower Bouquet and a LEGO® Dried Flower Centrepiece.

The LEGO Group launched its Botanical Collection in 2021, with the introduction of the LEGO® Flower Bouquet and LEGO® Bonsai Tree. The Collection has since been expanded with more brick-based plants, including the LEGO® Orchid and the LEGO® Succulents. The two new sets announced today have been designed to help adult builders ‘grow closer’ and develop stronger bonds with friends or family while undertaking the social act of building them together.

“We want the two new sets we’re launching today to help people ‘grow closer’. Whether that’s buying the set for a loved one for an occasion such as Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day, or at any other point in the year just as a little thank you. Why not give a longer-lasting LEGO plant and get to spend some valuable time building it together? We know the joy that plants can bring to people and our growing LEGO Botanical Collection has been created

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LEGO Ideas 50 Years of Dungeons & Dragons Winner Announced

January 5, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Ideas has revealed the winner of the 50 Years of Dungeons & Dragons building contest and the set to be released in stores in the near future. The winner is Dragon’s Keep: Journey’s End by BoltBuilds which is an impressive build featuring a castle and dragon climbing up it.

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LEGO to Celebrate 100 Years of Disney

January 4, 2023 / / 0 Comments

This year LEGO will be celebrating 100 years of Disney with new sets coming later this year. We’ve already seen one of these sets with the a href=”https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-brickheadz-disney-100th-celebration-40622-revealed/” target=”_blank”>LEGO BrickHeadz Disney 100 Celebration (40622) but there will be more coming throughout 2023 so stay tuned.

THE LEGO GROUP TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF DISNEY BY SHARING THE PLAYFUL WONDER OF LEGO® DISNEY

As Disney marks its 100th anniversary in 2023, the LEGO Group will join the celebrations by inviting families to share the wonder of storytelling, imagination, and creative play that LEGO® Disney has inspired over the last 24 years.

Using the ultimate creative medium of the LEGO® brick, the two long standing partners will honor fan-favorite Disney moments, capture the magic of exciting new Disney stories, and bring friends and families together to dream, build and create with magical new LEGO® Disney products and play experiences unveiled throughout 2023.

“Since we launched our first LEGO® DUPLO® Winnie the Pooh range in 1999, LEGO Disney has inspired joyful play for Disney and LEGO fans of all ages. From voyages across high seas and valiant quests, to the mesmerizing magic of Disney Princess castles, LEGO Disney has enchanted families around the world by bringing fantasy to life and inspiring new adventures using the LEGO brick.” Commented Casper Rafn Voigt, Head of Product for LEGO Disney at the LEGO Group, “We’re honoured to be collaborating with Disney to celebrate this momentous occasion as we continue to create magic and unforgettable storytelling experiences together.”

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LEGO Ideas Sweet Honey Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 3, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Sweet Honey by RobertVII is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The main build features a beehive frame showing how honey is made. There are also some small builds like the honey stand, honey extraction, and a backyard scene. The project joins Dr. Seuss and LEGO as the ones to reach the Third 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO Icons Botanical Collection February 2023 Sets Revealed

January 3, 2023 / / 0 Comments

There are a couple of February 2023 LEGO Icons Botanical Collection sets that have been revealed at Intertoys.nl. Pricing for them for the US is still unknowen but there are piece counts so you can guess what they could go for.

Wildflower Bouquet (10313) – 939 pieces

Dried Flower Centrepiece (10314) – 812 pieces

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LEGO Classic March 2023 Official Set Images

January 2, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has put up the product pages for four more LEGO Classic sets that are set to be released in March 2023. As with other Classic sets, LEGO provides you with a variety of bricks in different colors and you just build. There are instructions for the cover builds but you just use your imagination to create something unique.

Creative Neon Fun (11027) – 333 pieces/$19.99

Kick-start kids’ creative development with LEGO® Classic Creative Neon Fun (11027). With suggestions for quick-to-build models and endless free-building fun, the eye-catching set inspires budding builders aged 5+ to indulge their passion for art and design.

Bright bricks for creative kids
This versatile building kit contains 333 bricks in various sizes and vibrant neon colors. 18 of the bricks feature expressive eyes that kids can use to bring their creations to life. Printed building instructions are included for 5 fun models – a pineapple, highlighter pen, car, alien and roller skates – giving kids the creative confidence they need to build whatever they imagine! A digital version of the set’s building instructions can also be found within the LEGO Builder app.

Creative Pastel Fun (11028) – 333 pieces/$19.99

Inspire budding builders aged 5+ with LEGO® Classic Creative Pastel Fun (11028). With quick-to-build models and endless free-building fun, this eye-catching mix of bricks encourages kids to indulge their passion for art and design.

Pastel-picking creative play
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LEGO Technic March 2023 Official Set Images

January 2, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has put up the product pages for three of the March 2023 LEGO Technic sets on the LEGO Shop and we have the official images and details for them. Only three sets out of four sets are available at this time with the only one missing is the Firefighter Aircraft (42152). One thing that was updated from the LEGO catalog is the release date. They are slated to be out on March 1 instead of April here in the US.

NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (42153) – 672 pieces/$49.99

Here’s a challenging project for kids aged 9 and up who love race cars! They’ll enjoy learning new skills as they build all the details of this LEGO® Technic™ NASCAR® Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (42153) model. Then they can explore its realistic features like the steering, opening hood and V8 engine with moving pistons. This toy model looks awesome on display too and is a great way for any NASCAR fan to celebrate their passion through play.

2022 Ford GT (42154) – 1,466 pieces/$119.99

Discover amazing attention to detail and iconic good looks all wrapped up in an immersive project for adults with the LEGO® Technic™ 2022 Ford GT (42154) model set. Take your time assembling the rear-wheel drive with differential, working V6 engine, independent suspension on all wheels, front-axle steering, opening doors, headlight details, working spoiler wing and opening hood. Your efforts will be rewarded with a stunning 1:12 scale model collectible that’s made for display.

The Batman – Batcycle (42155) – 641

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LEGO Ideas Dr. Seuss and LEGO Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 2, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Dr. Seuss and LEGO by LegoFan_506 is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The builds feature three Dr. Seuss stories in book form including The Cat in the Hat, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and The Lorax each with scenes from their respective stories. This is the first project to reach the First 2023 Review Stage.

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LEGO Seasonal Bird’s Nest (40639) Revealed

January 2, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has revealed a new Seasonal set that could be used for spring and Easter with the Bird’s Nest (40639). The set has 232 pieces and retails for $12.99. Like with previous Easter sets, they will release a little earlier and this one will be out on February 1.

Appeal to builders aged 9 and up with a fun gift to have in time for both spring and Easter – the LEGO® Bird’s Nest (40639) kit. The set has 232 pieces and features a nest with a flowering branch and space for a mama bird, 2 chicks and 3 Easter eggs. The birds and eggs can be removed, and all 3 birds have movable wings, making this a fun set for kids to display in different ways. Kids can also rearrange the flowers on the nest and branch as they celebrate the Easter holiday and spring itself!

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LEGO Creator March 2023 Official Set Images

January 2, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The official images of the March 2023 wave of LEGO Creator 3-in-1 sets are now available on the LEGO Shop. We now also have the details for each seven set as well.

Space Shuttle (31134) – 144 pieces/$9.99

Space adventurers aged 6+ can enjoy thrilling intergalactic action with this LEGO® Creator 3in1 Space Shuttle (31134) playset. It features a Space Shuttle toy with an opening hatch that contains a satellite on an extendable arm. The satellite can also be detached for extra fun.

Gifts for space-lovers
There are 3 different build-and-play experiences for space fans to enjoy with this LEGO Creator 3in1 set. They can build a Space Shuttle toy and then rebuild it into a posable astronaut figure with a jetpack and a flag to plant, or an impressive spaceship model.

Vintage Motorcycle (31135) – 128 pieces/$14.99

Kids and lovers of cool vehicles aged 8+ can enjoy countless hours of racing action with this brilliant LEGO® Creator 3in1 Vintage Motorcycle (31135) playset. The classic toy motorcycle features handlebars, a moving front wheel, headlights, a large exhaust and a kickstand for display.

Fun toys for fans of superfast vehicles
LEGO fans have the choice of 3 different build-and-play experiences with this Creator 3in1 construction set. They can build the impressive Vintage Motorcycle and then rebuild it into a street bike with a kickstand for display, create a top fuel dragster to take part in exciting races – or even use their imaginations to create something new with the bricks.

Exotic Parrot (31136) – 253 pieces/$19.99

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Thirty Six Projects Qualify for LEGO Ideas Third 2022 Review Stage

January 2, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO Ideas Third 2022 Review Stage is now set with 36 projects qualifying for it. There were actually 37 projects that hit 10k in the stage but the Holiday Village w/Train (Working) and its creator was removed from the platform completely. The only comment about this was from Hasan which he states,

The submission is no longer considered. For privacy reasons, we do not divulge matters between us and individual members.

Which project(s) are you hoping to pass the review stage and which one(s) do you think LEGO will choose?

• Ancient Roman Temple
• This is Fine
• Castle Dracula
• Pac-Man Moving Display
• The Lost City
• Japanese Courtyard Garden 坪庭
• The Travel Suitcase
• Pixar’s Up House With Balloons
• BotW Temple of Time
• Wright Flyer
• Classic Thunderbirds
• JWST
• Golden Clifftop Temple
• Cipher Machine
• Sewer Heroes: Fighting the Fatberg
• London Underground
• The Architect’s House
• Community
• The Neverending Story (40th Anniversary)
• The Old Western Train Station
• Zoo
• Jaws
• Modular Arcade
• Cat
• House of Open Shutters
• Lover House
• Jack Skellington’s House
• The Clock Tower Park
• Mechanical Flip Clock
• The Alpine Refuge
• Wallace & Gromit
• Holiday Village /Train (Working)
• Japanese Castle
• The Wizard’s Retreat
• Willow – Battle of Tir Asleen
• Fantozzi Takes the Bus on the Fly
• Dog’s Fun Park – Playable Dog Run

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LEGO BrickHeadz Disney 100th Celebration (40622) Revealed

January 2, 2023 / / 0 Comments

This year Disney celebrates their 100th anniversary and various companies are revealing merchandise to celebrate the event including LEGO with the BrickHeadz Disney 100th Celebration (40622). Releasing on February 1, the set has 501 pieces and retails for $39.99. It is a four pack featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Mickey Mouse, Snow White, and Tinker Bell.

Help kids aged 10+ celebrate Disney with this LEGO® BrickHeadz™ | Disney 100th Celebration (40622) set, featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit (Disney’s first character), Mickey Mouse (the first ever animated character), Snow White (the star of Disney’s first feature film), and Tinker Bell – the first LEGOLAND® mascot. Assemble the models, set them on their individual baseplates and display them anywhere. Snow White’s torso includes a decoration. The set makes a fun, collectible gift for Disney fans.

• Iconic characters – Buildable BrickHeadz™ LEGO® figures of Disney’s Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Mickey Mouse, Snow White and Tinker Bell are ready for display in this Disney 100th Celebration (40622) set
• Parade of stars – This 501-piece LEGO® BrickHeadz™ kit for kids aged 10 and up includes step-by-step building instructions and baseplates for display. Fun, collectible gift for a long-time Disney fan
• Measurements – Oswald, Mickey Mouse, Snow White and Tinker Bell all stand over 3.5 in. (9 cm) high

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LEGO City Stuntz March 2023 Sets Revealed

January 1, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has revealed four new LEGO City Stuntz sets that are scheduled to be released in March 2023. These are some small to medium sized sets that add more stunts to the lineup. Some of the sets aren’t listed yet on the North American LEGO Shop so we don’t have the exact prices for them.

Stunt Truck & Ring of Fire Challenge (60357) – 479 pieces/$59.99

Bring the show to town with the LEGO® City Stunt Truck & Ring of Fire Challenge (60357). This action-toy playset for ages 6+ includes a cool truck with fiery exhaust stacks and a flatbed trailer with a fold-down launch ramp and 3 adjustable rings of fire. Just add the flywheel-powered stunt motorcycle, truck driver and 2 Stuntz rider minifigures for hours of action-packed play.

Printed and digital building guides
Includes a pictorial building guide and the LEGO Builder app – a digital companion with intuitive zoom and rotate tools that enable kids to visualize models from all angles as they build.

Cool toys for kids
LEGO City toys put children at the heart of the action, with realistic vehicles, feature-rich structures and inspiring characters for fun role play. Combine this playset with others from the LEGO City Stuntz range for more stunt action.

• Nonstop stunt action – Set the scene for action-packed shows and competitions with this LEGO® City Stunt Truck & Ring of Fire Challenge (60357) toy playset
• What’s in the box? – All kids need to build a truck with fiery exhaust stacks, a flywheel-powered stunt

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LEGO Avatar Ilu Discovery (75575) Review

January 1, 2023 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Avatar Ilu Discovery (75575)

The new 2023 LEGO Avatar: The Way of Water sets are now available and the first one that we’ll be checking out is the Ilu Discovery (75575). The set has 179 pieces and retails for $24.99. Note that I have not watched the movie before reviewing these sets so I’m not sure how accurate the sets are compared to the movie.

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LEGO 2023 1HY Catalog Reveals New Classic, Creator, Harry Potter DOTS, DUPLO Sets

January 1, 2023 / / 0 Comments

We’ve already seen some of the new LEGO 2023 sets that are slated to be released in the next few months such as Speed Champions and Technic but there are even more sets that have been revealed in the 2023 1HY catalog. The most interesting news here is that the LEGO DOTS theme will have a Harry Potter subtheme to it which is coming in March. Currently it just shows a teaser but I’m very interested to see how that is going to work.

LEGO Classic – March 2023

• Creative Neon Fun (11027)
• Creative Pastel Fun (11028)
• Creative Party Box (11029)
• Lots of Bricks (11030)

LEGO Creator 3-in-1 – March 2023

• Vintage Motorcycle (31135)
• Exotic Parrot (31136)
• Adorable Dogs (31337)
• Cosy House (31139)
• Magical Unicorn (31140)

LEGO Harry Potter DOTS – April 2023

LEGO DUPLO – March 2023

• Growing Carrot (10981)
• Fruit and Vegetable Tractor (10982)
• Organic Market (10983)
• Organic Garden (10984)

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LEGO Technic April 2023 Sets Revealed

December 31, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has revealed four new 2023 LEGO Technic sets on the Kids Zone and in the Builder app. The sets are scheduled to be released in April and these are the more decent sized one compared to the January 2023 wave.

Update: These are set to be released on March 1.

Firefighter Aircraft (42152) – 1,134 pieces

Discover how a real firefighting airplane works with this LEGO® Technic™ Firefighter Aircraft. Raise and lower the landing gear. Make the propellors spin. Open the hatch to release the LEGO ‘water’ elements. See the tail flap move up and down. With its classic red-and-yellow color scheme, this model is inspired by real aircraft and looks great on display until your next fire rescue mission.

NASCAR® Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (42153) – 672 pieces

Ready to race? It’s time to become a NASCAR® champion with the LEGO® Technic™ NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Take your love for motorsport to the next level as you build your own authentic next gen NASCAR version of the Chevrolet Camaro. Then explore its features, like the steering, opening hood and V8 engine with moving pistons. Finally, when the action is over, the model looks great on display.

2022 Ford GT (42154) – 1,466 pieces

Performance at its most powerful. Meet the 2022 Ford GT – a supercar designed to quicken pulses on and off the track. Now you can bring this icon home and enjoy a rewarding build with the LEGO® Technic™ version. Admire authentic features like the rear-wheel drive with

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LEGO 2023 Sets Now Available on LEGO Shop

December 31, 2022 / / 0 Comments

Happy New Year 2023! LEGO has just released over 100 new sets that are now available for purchase on the LEGO Shop. There are a few promotions going on at the beginning of the month including the LEGO Blacktron Cruiser (40580) with purchases of $190/€190/£170. The promo will run from January 1-14, while supplies last. The LEGO Lunar New Year VIP Add-On Pack (40605) will be free with purchases of $50. Remember to use Rakuten to earn some cash back on your purchases.

Art

• Hokusai – The Great Wave (31208) – $99.99

Avatar

• Ilu Discovery (75575) – $24.99
• Skimwing Adventure (75576) – $34.99
• Mako Submarine (75577) – $59.99
• Metkayina Reef Home (75578) – $79.99
• Payakan the Tulkun & Crabsuit (75579) – $99.99

BrickHeadz

• Tusken Raider (40615) – $9.99
• Frodo & Gollum (40630) – $14.99
• Gandalf the Grey & Balrog (40631) – $19.99
• Aragorn & Arwen (40632) – $19.99

City

• Bear Stunt Bike (60356) – $7.99
• yber Stunt Bike (60357) – $7.99
• Mobile Police Dog Training (60369) – $29.99
• Police Station Chase (60370) – $39.99
• Emergency Vehicles HQ (60371) – $69.99
• Police Training Academy (60372) – $99.99
• Fire Rescue Boat (60373) – $29.99
• Fire Command Truck (60374) – $64.99
• Fire Station and Fire Truck (60375) – $39.99
• Vet Van Rescue (60382) – $9.99
• Electric Sports Car (60383) – $9.99
• Penguin Slushy Van (60384) – $19.99
• Construction Digger (60385) – $19.99
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LEGO Speed Champions March 2023 Sets Revealed

December 31, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has revealed four new LEGO Speed Champions sets that will be releasing in March 2023. Like with previous waves, there are single cars featuring supercars as well as another double pack. This wave will mark the first time that LEGO has produced a car made by Pagani.

Ferrari 812 Competizione (76914) – 261 pieces/$24.99

Get ready for exhilarating racing action with the Ferrari 812 Competizione – the ultimate expression of the iconic Italian brand’s sports car DNA. Collect, build and display this fantastic LEGO Speed Champions replica featuring many exciting details from the original version. The set also includes a driver minifigure to place behind the wheel for fast-paced adventures!

Pagani Utopia (76915) – 249 pieces/$24.99

Experience one of the world’s most amazing hypercars ¬– the Pagani Utopia. For the first time ever, LEGO Speed Champions has teamed up with the Italian car brand and produced a replica model of this stunning vehicle. Passionate car fans can collect, build and display this distinctive model or place the driver minifigure in the cockpit to enjoy fast-paced racing action.

Porsche 963 (76916) – 280 pieces/$24.99

Celebrate the proud legacy of the iconic German car brand with this incredible LEGO® Speed Champions recreation of the Porsche 963 racing Le Mans Daytona Hybrid. Enjoy the design, performance and technology of this stunning model as you lovingly assemble it. When the car toy is built, put it on display or place the driver minifigure in the cockpit to enjoy high-speed action on the track!

McLaren Solus GT & McLaren F1

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LEGO January 2023 Shopping Guide

December 31, 2022 / / 0 Comments

2023 is just mere hours away and with that, there are over 100 new LEGO sets that will be available on the LEGO Shop. Here’s a quick guide on what you can expect to see online and in stores.

First off, let’s check out the promotional items that you can get with your purchases. The main one is the LEGO Blacktron Cruiser (40580) with purchases of $190/€190/£170. The promo will run from January 1-14, while supplies last.

The Year of the Rabbit (40575) is the latest addition to the Chinese Zodiac sets and that promo will run from January 15-25 with purchases of $85/€85/£80.

Like with the previous VIP Add-On Packs, the LEGO Lunar New Year VIP Add-On Pack (40605) will be free with purchases of $50.

Remember to use Rakuten to earn some cash back on your purchases.

Art

• Hokusai – The Great Wave (31208) – $99.99

Avatar

• Ilu Discovery (75575) – $24.99
• Skimwing Adventure (75576) – $34.99
• Mako Submarine (75577) – $59.99
• Metkayina Reef Home (75578) – $79.99
• Payakan the Tulkun & Crabsuit (75579) – $99.99

BrickHeadz

• Tusken Raider (40615) – $9.99
• Frodo & Gollum (40630) – $14.99
• Gandalf the Grey & Balrog (40631) – $19.99
• Aragorn & Arwen (40632) – $19.99

City

• Bear Stunt Bike (60356) – $7.99
• yber Stunt Bike (60357) – $7.99
• Mobile Police Dog Training (60369) – $29.99
• Police Station Chase (60370) – $39.99
• Emergency Vehicles HQ (60371) – $69.99
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LEGO Blacktron Cruiser (40580) Review

December 31, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Blacktron Cruiser (40580)

LEGO is kicking 2023 off with a bang with one gift with purchase set that will be dropping at the beginning of the year with the Blacktron Cruiser (40580). This is the second Classic Space set that has been updated with updated parts and building techniques with the first one being the Galaxy Explorer (10497). The Blacktron Cruiser has 356 pieces and you can get for free with purchases of $190/€190/£170 from January 1 – February 14, while supplies last.

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LEGO Designer James May Teases Four 2023 LEGO Ideas Sets

December 30, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Designer James May a few hours ago has teased what LEGO Ideas sets we can expect to see in 2023. In his Twitter post, he shows off some projects he’s been working on since he moved to the LEGO Ideas team which includes BTS – Dynamite, Hocus Pocus – The Sanderson Sisters’ Cottage, and the Polaroid OneStep SX-70. He’s also teases another mystery set that should be coming next year.

There are some possibilities on what that fourth set could be. Note that it takes roughly about one and half years of production time from the announcement to release date. One is the Tribute to Galileo Galilei GWP from the Ready, Set, Go STEM! building contest which was announced back in June so it could be a late 2023 release. Another set could be the Viking Village from the Target Fan Vote which was announced in August. This would also be a late 2023 release as well. I doubt that it would be something from the Second 2022 Review since those winner(s) haven’t even been announced yet and that would really push the production time up quite a bit but we’ll see.

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LEGO Star Wars 501st Legion Clone Troopers (75280) Amazon Sale – December 2022

December 29, 2022 / / 0 Comments

For you army builders, the LEGO Star Wars 501st Legion Clone Troopers (75280) is back on sale again for 25% off. There is a max of three per order at $22.49 and the set will be retiring at the end of the year so get it while you still can.

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LEGO Blacktron Cruiser (40580) Promotion Details Revealed

December 29, 2022 / / 0 Comments

A few days ago, LEGO revealed the new LEGO Blacktron Cruiser (40580) as a gift with purchase set and we now have details on how to get it. From January 1-14, you can get it with purchases of $190/€190/£170. The threshold is a bit high but there will be a lot of new 2023 LEGO sets available so you’ll probably hit it with no issues.

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LEGO Art Hokusai: The Great Wave (31208) Officially Announced

December 28, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has officially revealed the newest LEGO Art set with Hokusai: The Great Wave (31208). Releasing on January 1, the set has 1,810 pieces and retails for $99.99/€99.99/£89.99.

The set features the iconic Japanese artwork that has, many times, been reimagined into other pieces of pop culture art. Like with other pieces of recent LEGO art sets, there is a 3D effect that makes the wave pop out.

Find your flow with the iconic Hokusai: The Great Wavere-imagined as LEGO® Art

Unwind and find your flow while building LEGO® Art Hokusai: The Great Wave. A creative tribute to a global icon and masterpiece with a long history of cultural relevance in Japan and around the world.

Billund, December 28, 2022: Easily one of the most recognizable and influential Japanese artworks of all time continues to make creative waves around the world: Hokusai – The Great Wave. The LEGO Group is paying tribute to this global masterpiece and its almost two-century long history by re-imagining the iconic masterpiece in LEGO Art form, giving lovers of art and Japanese culture the opportunity to immerse themselves into a relaxing build, perfect for displaying at home.

Since Katsushika Hokusai created the original woodblock print of The Great Wave in the early 1830’s, the image has decorated the walls of museums, inspired music, and been recreated as street art and merchandise around the world. The image portrays Mount FUJI, Japan’s iconic mountain, behind a large wave covering a group of small boats.

The artwork has now been re-imagined by LEGO

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LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog – Green Hill Zone (21331) Amazon Sale – December 2022

December 27, 2022 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog – Green Hill Zone (21331) is currently back on sale again on Amazon for 20% off. This sale drops the price back down to $63.99 which ties the lowest price the set has been at but this time there’s no need to add on a coupon to get the price.

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LEGO Ninjago Lloyd’s Mech Battle EVO (71781) Review

December 27, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Ninjago Lloyd’s Mech Battle EVO (71781)

The LEGO Ninjago theme continues in 2023 and the first set that we’ll be checking out is the Lloyd’s Mech Battle EVO (71781). It has 223 pieces and retails for $19.99.

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LEGO Blacktron Returns in 2023 with Blacktron Cruiser (40580) GWP

December 27, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has revealed the return of the Classic Space theme in the form of the Blacktron Cruiser (40580) gift with purchase set. The 356 piece Blacktron Cruiser is an update to the Invader (6894) from 1987 and it even comes with the little robot. The details on how to get it should be coming soon.

Rediscover a classic LEGO® set from the 1980s with the LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser (40580). A highly-detailed redesign of the classic 6894 set, it’s guaranteed to provide hours of enjoyment and nostalgia for LEGO fans. With all the functionality of the original model, the Blacktron Cruiser is still one of the most dangerous spaceships in the LEGO universe. This updated set comes complete with its original baddies: the Blacktron rogue and his trusty robot sidekick.

• Rebuild a favorite – A redesign of an iconic ’80s LEGO® set, this Blacktron Cruiser lets LEGO fans build a childhood favorite all over again
• Rediscover the original bad guys – The set comes complete with a Blacktron rogue and a Blacktron robot, whose accessories include a metal detector and a hammer wrench
• Dimensions – This product measures over 2 in. (5 cm) high, 11.5 in. (29 cm) long and 9 in. (23 cm) wide

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LEGO Money Tree (40648) Now Available on LEGO Shop

December 26, 2022 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO Lunar New Year 2023 Money Tree (40648) is now available for purchase on the LEGO Shop. The set has 336 pieces and retails for $24.99. In Chinese culture, the tangerines represented by the pumpkin pieces are synonymous with luck and the tree itself is a symbol of prosperity.

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LEGO End of Year 2022 Sale

December 25, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has kicked off their End of Year Sale in which you can find deals that will run until December 31. Below are just some of the notable sets that have been discounted in a variety of themes. A majority of the sets have already been on the list but the main ones are the LEGO Marvel Hulkbuster (76210) and Black Panther (76215) which are both on sale for 20% off.

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LEGO Year of the Rabbit (40575) Revealed

December 25, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Japan has revealed the LEGO Year of the Rabbit (40575) that is for the upcoming Chinese/Lunar New Year promotion. Over there, you have to spend 9,900 yen to get it but it’ll most likely be a $80+ requirement here in the US. There’s no word yet on when it will be available here but it’s usually around the beginning of the year.

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LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 24 (71037) Review

December 25, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 24 (71037)

The LEGO Collectible Minifigures continues in 2023 with Series 24 (71037) which will be releasing on January 1. Some stores may have already put them out early. This wave consists of 12 different characters from a wide range of themes. Each packet will cost $4.99 each or you can get a 6 Pack (66733) for $29.94.

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LEGO Lunar New Year 2023 Sets Available on LEGO Shop – UK/Europe

December 25, 2022 / / 0 Comments

It’s Christmas day and coincidentally is also launch day for the LEGO Lunar New Year sets in the UK and Europe. The sets won’t be available in the Asia Pacific region until January 1 and North America won’t get them until January 10.

Money Tree (40648)

Learn About Chinese Culture (10411)

Lunar New Year Display (80110)

Lunar New Year Parade (80111)

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LEGO Ideas Holiday Village w/Train (Working) Removed from Third 2022 Review Stage

December 24, 2022 / / 0 Comments

In an interesting turn of events, the Holiday Village w/Train (Working) project by United Bricks of America has been removed from LEGO Ideas. The project has been completely deleted off the site with no explanation. Also the United Bricks of America profile has also seem to been removed as well. This could be on the user end or on LEGO’s end if there was some sort of violation. I’m sure there will be some sort of update when LEGO does their recap when the Third 2022 Review Stage ends.

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LEGO Ideas Dog’s Fun Park – Playable Dog Run Achieves 10,000 Supporters

December 23, 2022 / / 0 Comments

Dog’s Fun Park – Playable Dog Run by petisz is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build features a number of obstacles at the park all of which have some sort of playability to them.

The project joins Ancient Roman Temple, This is Fine, Castle Dracula, Pac-Man Moving Display, The Lost City, Japanese Courtyard Garden 坪庭, The Travel Suitcase, Pixar’s Up House With Balloons, BotW Temple of Time, Wright Flyer, Classic Thunderbirds, JWST, Golden Clifftop Temple, Cipher Machine, Sewer Heroes: Fighting the Fatberg, London Underground, The Architect’s House, Community, The Neverending Story (40th Anniversary), The Old Western Train Station, Zoo, Jaws, Modular Arcade, Cat, House of Open Shutters, Lover House, Jack Skellington’s House, The Clock Tower Park, Mechanical Flip Clock, The Alpine Refuge, Wallace & Gromit, Holiday Village /Train (Working), Japanese Castle, The Wizard’s Retreat, Willow – Battle of Tir Asleen, and Fantozzi Takes the Bus on the Fly as the ones to reach the Third 2022 Review Stage.

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LEGO Ideas Fantozzi Takes the Bus on the Fly Achieves 10,000 Supporters

December 22, 2022 / / 0 Comments

Fantozzi Takes the Bus on the Fly by Nastronauta is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build is based on an Italian comedy Fantozzi and of the more memorable scenes from the film.

The project joins Ancient Roman Temple, This is Fine, Castle Dracula, Pac-Man Moving Display, The Lost City, Japanese Courtyard Garden 坪庭, The Travel Suitcase, Pixar’s Up House With Balloons, BotW Temple of Time, Wright Flyer, Classic Thunderbirds, JWST, Golden Clifftop Temple, Cipher Machine, Sewer Heroes: Fighting the Fatberg, London Underground, The Architect’s House, Community, The Neverending Story (40th Anniversary), The Old Western Train Station, Zoo, Jaws, Modular Arcade, Cat, House of Open Shutters, Lover House, Jack Skellington’s House, The Clock Tower Park, Mechanical Flip Clock, The Alpine Refuge, Wallace & Gromit, Holiday Village /Train (Working), Japanese Castle, The Wizard’s Retreat, and Willow – Battle of Tir Asleen as the ones to reach the Third 2022 Review Stage.

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LEGO Ideas Willow – Battle of Tir Asleen Achieves 10,000 Supporters

December 22, 2022 / / 0 Comments

The Willow – Battle of Tir Asleen by MonteMatte is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 3,000 piece build features the climax of the movie at the battle scene at Tir Asleen.

The project joins Ancient Roman Temple, This is Fine, Castle Dracula, Pac-Man Moving Display, The Lost City, Japanese Courtyard Garden 坪庭, The Travel Suitcase, Pixar’s Up House With Balloons, BotW Temple of Time, Wright Flyer, Classic Thunderbirds, JWST, Golden Clifftop Temple, Cipher Machine, Sewer Heroes: Fighting the Fatberg, London Underground, The Architect’s House, Community, The Neverending Story (40th Anniversary), The Old Western Train Station, Zoo, Jaws, Modular Arcade, Cat, House of Open Shutters, Lover House, Jack Skellington’s House, The Clock Tower Park, Mechanical Flip Clock, The Alpine Refuge, Wallace & Gromit, Holiday Village /Train (Working), Japanese Castle, and The Wizard’s Retreat as the ones to reach the Third 2022 Review Stage.

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LEGO Amazon New Year Sales Now Live

December 21, 2022 / / 0 Comments

Amazon’s New Year Sale is now live and there are some deals on a few LEGO sets. The LEGO Star Wars UCS Republic Gunship (75309) is on sale for 13% off coming in at $343.39. The other deal is for the LEGO Ideas Fender Stratocaster (21329) which is on sale for $98, a savings of 34%. I’m not sure if Amazon will be adding more to the list or if that’s it but keep an eye out on it.

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LEGO Ideas The Wizard’s Retreat Achieves 10,000 Supporters

December 21, 2022 / / 0 Comments

The Wizard’s Retreat by farmfarm is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The fantasy theme is still pretty popular on the platform and this build features a house for the wizard which can open up to reveal details on the inside.

The project joins Ancient Roman Temple, This is Fine, Castle Dracula, Pac-Man Moving Display, The Lost City, Japanese Courtyard Garden 坪庭, The Travel Suitcase, Pixar’s Up House With Balloons, BotW Temple of Time, Wright Flyer, Classic Thunderbirds, JWST, Golden Clifftop Temple, Cipher Machine, Sewer Heroes: Fighting the Fatberg, London Underground, The Architect’s House, Community, The Neverending Story (40th Anniversary), The Old Western Train Station, Zoo, Jaws, Modular Arcade, Cat, House of Open Shutters, Lover House, Jack Skellington’s House, The Clock Tower Park, Mechanical Flip Clock, The Alpine Refuge, Wallace & Gromit, Holiday Village /Train (Working), and Japanese Castle as the ones to reach the Third 2022 Review Stage.

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LEGO Builder’s Journey Free in Epic Games Store

December 21, 2022 / / 0 Comments

If you use Epic Games, they are giving away LEGO Builder’s Journey for free as part of their December daily giveaways. LEGO Builder’s Journey was widely released on multiple platforms last year and it is a free-form puzzle game that immerses you in the world of LEGO bricks. Be sure to grab it today as it is free for only one day and will end tomorrow at 8am PT. At that time, it’ll revert back to the $19.99 price point.

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LEGO Reveals Plans for New Innovation Campus

December 21, 2022 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO Group has revealed revised plans for the new Innovation Campus in Billund. This building will be the home for people working in the Product Marketing & Development and will also support the Engineering & Quality teams. Construction of the Innovation Campus will start in 2024 and is slated for a 2027 opening.

The LEGO Group reveals new plans for cutting-edge Innovation Campus in Billund

Billund, Denmark – December 20, 2022: The LEGO Group has today unveiled revised plans for a brand-new cutting-edge Innovation Campus in Billund, Denmark. The new campus will provide a home for thousands of talented colleagues working within Product Marketing & Development functions and supporting Engineering & Quality functions in an inspiring and creative workplace environment.

Construction of this state-of-the-art building will commence in 2024. Innovation Campus will be located at Kløvermarken in Billund, making it the company’s third grand campus in Billund and forming part of its plans to significantly expand and upgrade its global headquarters. The original plan to build an office building in the centre of Billund was changed to accommodate the anticipated growth in number of employees.

Julia Goldin, Chief Product & Marketing Officer says: “With Innovation Campus we want to create a truly inspiring workspace that allows us to continue to deliver irresistible LEGO® Building and Play Experiences to all fans of LEGO – adults and kids around the world. This is an investment in our people and our brand, and I am excited by the prospect of creating an environment that fuels passion and fosters

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LEGO Star Wars Imperial Light Cruiser (75315) Amazon Sale – December 2022

December 20, 2022 / / 0 Comments

Amazon currently has the LEGO Star Wars Imperial Light Cruiser (75315) on sale for 30% off the regular price. It is now listed for $111.99 which is the newest lowest price that it has been on the site since the price increases back in August. It did drop to about $100 back during Black Friday but it lasted only a few days.

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LEGO SDCC 2014 Bard the Bowman Minifigure Sweepstakes in Rewards Center

December 19, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO is offering a San Diego Comic Con 2014 exclusive on the Rewards Center as part of a sweepstakes. They are giving fans a chance to win The Hobbit Bard the Bowman minifigure with the SDCC clamshell and graded 95% Gold by UK Graders. Right now, the minifigure sells for about $200-$250 ungraded.

It costs 50 VIP points per entry and you can have a maximum of 50 per VIP member. The sweepstakes ends on January 6 and is limited to certain countries.

Canada (excluding Quebec), Estonia, France (excluding French Overseas Departments or Territories, and the Principality of Monaco), Greece, Republic of Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

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LEGO 2022 Employee Gift Revealed – LEGO Friends 10 Years of Friendship (4002022)

December 19, 2022 / / 0 Comments

For those who are LEGO employees, you may have already received your annual LEGO Christmas set which is the LEGO Friends 10 Years of Friendship (4002022). This set celebrates the past decade of LEGO Friends and is the official last set for the original five main characters of Olivia, Mia, Andrea, Stephanie and Emma in their current form. As we know by now, there will be a new generation of LEGO Friends coming next year with a whopping 20 sets slated for a January 1 release.

As a LEGO Ambassador, I was was privileged to receive this set from LEGO and it adds to the growing collection of employee gifts from the past few years. I know this set has been revealed in the last couple of weeks already but decided to hold off a little longer so the employees can get their gifts first. For those who want to get it, I suggest heading over to eBay or BrickLink. Since it is a LEGO Friends set, the price won’t be too high compared to the sets from previous years.

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LEGO BrickHeadz Tusken Raider (40615) Review

December 18, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO BrickHeadz Tusken Raider (40615)

One of the new LEGO BrickHeadz sets that will be coming in 2023 is the LEGO Star Wars Tusken Raider (40615). The sest has 152 pieces and will retail for $9.99 on January 1.

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LEGO Marvel Black Panther: War on the Water (76214) Target Sale – December 2022

December 17, 2022 / / 0 Comments

Target currently has the new LEGO Marvel Black Panther: War on the Water (76214) on sale for 50% off. The sale ends today and you can save $45 on it. If you’re a RedCard member, you can save an additional 5% on top of that. The set has five minifigures, four of which are exclusive to this set including the Shuri Black Panther, Ironheart MK2, M’Baku, and Okoye in her new outfit. Thanks to everyone that messaged in about it.

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LEGO Harry Potter Character Encyclopedia Coming in 2023

December 17, 2022 / / 0 Comments

A new LEGO Harry Potter Character Encyclopedia will be coming in 2023 which comes with an exclusive Rita Skeeter minifigure. The book will feature over 200 LEGO Harry Potter minifigures and includes the usual facts about them. You can pre-order it today on Amazon and it is scheduled to be released on July 4.

Get to know more than 200 minifigures from the LEGO Harry Potter world – including an exclusive new minifigure to add to your collection!

Whether wizards, Muggles, friends, or foes, find out about all your favorite Hogwarts students and teachers, as well as creatures and other characters. Meet Harry’s friends Ron, Hermione, and Ginny; Hogwarts’ teachers including Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall, and Sprout; plus, Hagrid, Dobby, and other popular characters from the Wizarding World.

Discover all the most popular LEGO Harry Potter minifigures as well as rare and unique minifigures you may never have seen before in the LEGO Harry Potter Character Encyclopedia – the ultimate handbook for fans of LEGO Harry Potter.

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LEGO Sets and adidas Shoes Found at Burlington Stores

December 16, 2022 / / 0 Comments

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If you’re looking for cheap LEGO sets, you may want to check out your nearest Burlington. While sorting the freight, I was able to find cases of the LEGO Crocodile (31121) and the LEGO Marvel Black Panther Mech Armor (7620. The Crocodile has been sold out on the LEGO Shop and I believe it was priced at $19.99. The Black Panther Mech was only $6.99 which is a savings of 30%. In addition, there were also various versions of the LEGO adidas shoes in kids sizes as well. The selections of sets and shoes may various from store to store.

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LEGO Masters Season 3 Winners Announced

December 15, 2022 / / 0 Comments

Season 3 of LEGO Masters ended yesterday and we have some new champions to announce. There are spoilers so don’t read on if you haven’t watched it yet.

The teams of Stephen Cassley and Stephen Joo, Stacey Roy and Nick Della Mora, and David and Emily Guedes go against each other in a 24 hour final build to showcase their storytelling, creativity, and technical ability. There was also some curveballs thrown in to enhance the builds even more. To celebrate the 90 Years of LEGO, the teams were given bags containing the first LEGO sets they built as a kid and they had to use those pieces into their final builds.

David and Emily had the City of Kaleidoscopia, Stephen and Stephen created the Autumnal Aurora, and Nick and Stacey’s final build was Imagination. Ultimately, the Build of the Year and the LEGO Masters of Season 3 was Nick and Stacey. Along with the title, they also get a $100,000 cash prize as well. Congratulations to both as well as to all the other contestants this season!

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LEGO Star Wars 2023 Sets Revealed

December 15, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has revealed three new LEGO Star Wars 2023 that will be releasing soon. Here we get a Microfighter, a Battle Pack, and a medium-sized ship. As of right now, we don’t have the pricing for the US but I’ll update when they become available.

Boba Fett’s Starship Microfighter (75344) – 85 pieces/$9.99

Give kids a cool introduction to LEGO® Star Wars™ building toys with Boba Fett’s Starship Microfighter (75344) for ages 6 and up.This microscale LEGO brick version of the iconic starship, as seen in the classic Star Wars saga, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett, features 2 flick shooters for attacking enemy starfighters and adjustable wings for flight and landing. The included LEGO minifigure of Boba Fett, which comes with a blaster and a jetpack accessory element, fits inside the opening cockpit.

501st Clone Troopers Battle Pack (75345) – 119 pieces/$19.99

Youngsters can lead their own 501st Clone Troopers unit with this LEGO® Star Wars™ Battle Pack (75345) for ages 6 and up. It features 4 new-for-January-2023 LEGO minifigures – a 501st Officer, 501st Clone Specialist and 2 501st Heavy Troopers – each with a weapon for action play. The set also includes a buildable AV-7 anti-vehicle cannon with a spring-loaded shooter and a seat for a LEGO minifigure. This popular building toy makes a cool gift for kids, letting them recreate Star Wars: The Clone Wars action and adding extra fun play possibilities to their other LEGO Star Wars sets.

TIE Bomber (75347) – 625 pieces/$64.99

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LEGO Con Not Happening in 2023

December 15, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has announced on the LEGO Ambassador Network that LEGO Con 2023 will not be held even though it seem pretty successful this year. It hasn’t been cancelled but more of a hiatus so hopefully it will return in 2024. Although the first event in 2021 was very hyped, it was underwhelming but the production value for 2022 was much better and how they did their product showcase and interviews. Hopefully LEGO still do something to reveal some of the fall releases even if it’s not an actual show.

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LEGO Ideas Japanese Castle Achieves 10,000 Supporters

December 14, 2022 / / 0 Comments

The Japanese Castle by LEGOverwatch is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 2,997 piece build features a typical Japanese architectural structure with a garden on the side. The back is open to show the eight interior rooms.

The project joins Ancient Roman Temple, This is Fine, Castle Dracula, Pac-Man Moving Display, The Lost City, Japanese Courtyard Garden 坪庭, The Travel Suitcase, Pixar’s Up House With Balloons, BotW Temple of Time, Wright Flyer, Classic Thunderbirds, JWST, Golden Clifftop Temple, Cipher Machine, Sewer Heroes: Fighting the Fatberg, London Underground, The Architect’s House, Community, The Neverending Story (40th Anniversary), The Old Western Train Station, Zoo, Jaws, Modular Arcade, Cat, House of Open Shutters, Lover House, Jack Skellington’s House, The Clock Tower Park, Mechanical Flip Clock, The Alpine Refuge, Wallace & Gromit, and Holiday Village /Train (Working) as the ones to reach the Third 2022 Review Stage.

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LEGO Icons Jazz Club (10312) Officially Announced

December 14, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has officially announced the next set in the Modular Building Collection with the LEGO Icons Jazz Club (10312). Releasing on January 1, the set has 2,899 pieces and retails for $229.99. Like with other modulars, the floors and be removed to show various details inside the Jazz Club including a Pizzeria, a Managerial office, a Tailor’s workshop, and a Dressing Room. There’s also a greenhouse on the roof as well. Check out more images of the set below.

In addition, there will also be a change to the look of the building instructions. This mainly affects the adult-oriented sets as they migrate to the paper bags. This is to ensure that the visual appearance of the pags is not impacted by the ink marks caused by the friction during transportation.

As our fans have noticed, the covers of building instructions for many of our sets underwent a re-design this year with exception of our LEGO® sets for adults. Starting from 1HY 2023, building instructions for adult sets will also feature re-designed covers with lighter background prints. The redesign of building instruction covers is connected to our move to paper-based bags in our boxes. A lighter background print ensures that we maintain our very high quality standards. In this case, that the visual appearance of the paper-based bags is not impacted by potential ink marks caused by friction between building instructions and bags during transportation.

BUILDING ALL THE RIGHT NOTES WITH THE NEW LEGO JAZZ CLUB

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LEGO Harry Potter 2023 Official Set Images

December 14, 2022 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO Shop has revealed six new LEGO Harry Potter sets coming in March 2023. The sets feature some new banner sets that open up to reveal the rooms for the specific houses. There are also a few sets that that show particular scenes from the movies.

Gryffindor House Banner (76409) – 285 pieces/$34.99

Harry Potter™ fans can show their Gryffindor™ house pride with this LEGO® brick-built house banner (76409). A super everyday gift for kids aged 9 and up, it features a printed tile with the Gryffindor house crest and a hanger to display it proudly on the wall. The banner also opens to reveal an enchanting recreation of the Gryffindor common room with authentic details including a fireplace, seats and a chess board. A slide-in lenticular backboard creates magical 3D effects, including an image of Sirius Black™ appearing in the fire and a trophy showing 1st or 4th place.

Slytherin House Banner (76410) – 349 pieces/$34.99

Harry Potter™ fans can demonstrate Slytherin™ house pride with this LEGO® brick-built house banner (76410). An ace everyday gift for kids aged 9 and up, it features a printed tile with the Slytherin crest and a hanger to display it on the wall. The banner also opens to reveal a spellbinding recreation of the Slytherin common room with a buildable sofa, lamps and steps. A slide-in lenticular backboard creates magical 3D effects, including moving monstrous eyes, a light turning on and off, a secret message appearing in the cupboard, and more.

Ravenclaw House Banner (76411) – 305 pieces/$34.99

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LEGO DC Wonder Woman vs Cheetah (76157) Amazon Sale – December 2022

December 13, 2022 / / 0 Comments

Although Wonder Woman 3 seems to be dead in the water, the LEGO DC Wonder Woman vs Cheetah (76157) from WW84 is currently on sale for 53% off on Amazon. The set has been discontinued and the price is now down to $18.99 which saves you $21 on it.

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LEGO Bricktober 2022 VIP Sets Not Premium Version

December 13, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Bricktober 2022 Dragon Adventure Ride (6432434)

The LEGO Bricktober 2022 VIP rewards are starting to get into collectors’ hands and there’s one major difference between them and the original Bricktober sets that were available in the Asian/Canadian markets.

The original sets had a much more premium feel with the flip open box, however, the VIP set uses the standard yellow cardboard box which we’ve seen before with previous GWPs and rewards. It wasn’t mentioned with the Dragon Adventure Ride that it would come in the yellow box and everyone expected the other. The Pirate Adventure Ride did specify that it would be the yellow box version.

LEGO didn’t mention why they switched to the more plain version. I suspect that they didn’t know that it wasn’t going to be an APAC/Canada exclusive and the rest of the world would get them as well. Also it would’ve cost a lot more to roll out the harder flip top boxes than to use the cardboard ones.

There is still the Fantasy Adventure Ride (6427893) and Space Adventure Ride (6427896) left to be released but there’s no mentioning of when those will go up in the VIP Center.

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Last Day for LEGO Double VIP Points – December 2022

December 13, 2022 / / 0 Comments

If you’re a late shopper, today is the last day for LEGO Double VIP points on the LEGO Shop. As of right now, there are still some promotions left over and will run until the end of the year, while supplies last. The only promo that ran out was Santa’s Workshop (40565). Remember to use Rakuten to earn some cash back on your purchases. Make sure to activate the extension before you complete your purchase to get credit for it.

• Fun and Funky VIP Add On Pack (40512) – $50 purchase – Online/In-store
• Fleece Blanket (5007622) – $200 – Online only
• Eiffel’s Apartment (40579) – Online purchase of LEGO Icons Eiffel Tower (10307)

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TT Games Hiring for “Next LEGO Game Based on a Major IP”

December 12, 2022 / / 0 Comments

TT Games has recently announced that they are hiring a number of position for their next LEGO game. In the job listings, they are looking for people to “take on a key role on an exciting new LEGO game based on a major IP.”

Obviously, there are a lot of franchises that could be the next LEGO game since Warner Bros. merged with Discovery a short while ago. Some fan favorite franchises could include Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Marvel but it’ll be cool to see a franchise that hasn’t been done before. What would you like to see for the next LEGO game?

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LEGO Ideas Holiday Village w/Train (Working) Achieves 10,000 Supporters

December 11, 2022 / / 0 Comments

The Holiday Village w/Train (Working) by United Bricks of America is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 575 piece build features a small Christmas scene and has a mechanism that allows the train to be turned on a circular base.

The project joins Ancient Roman Temple, This is Fine, Castle Dracula, Pac-Man Moving Display, The Lost City, Japanese Courtyard Garden 坪庭, The Travel Suitcase, Pixar’s Up House With Balloons, BotW Temple of Time, Wright Flyer, Classic Thunderbirds, JWST, Golden Clifftop Temple, Cipher Machine, Sewer Heroes: Fighting the Fatberg, London Underground, The Architect’s House, Community, The Neverending Story (40th Anniversary), The Old Western Train Station, Zoo, Jaws, Modular Arcade, Cat, House of Open Shutters, Lover House, Jack Skellington’s House, The Clock Tower Park, Mechanical Flip Clock, The Alpine Refuge, and Wallace & Gromit as the ones to reach the Third 2022 Review Stage.

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LEGO Build-a-Minifigure Q1 2023 Parts Revealed

December 10, 2022 / / 0 Comments

For those who like doing the LEGO Build-a-Minifigure in-stores, LEGOLAND Japan has revealed some of the new ones that will be released in the first quarter of 2023. These were released early today in Japan but stores around the world should see them trickle in starting in January.

As usual with the Build-a-Minifigure stations, you can find parts that have been recolored or redecorated into new ones or even some exclusive parts. As you can see from the images, a lot of parts are now in colors that aren’t found in your typical sets yet.

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BrickLink Designer Program Series 1 Announced – Becomes Permanent Program

December 9, 2022 / / 0 Comments

BrickLink has announced that the BrickLink Designer Program will be returning as a permanent program as of right now. Series 1, as they dubbed it, will be similar to the Invitational back in 2021 but with some changes to support the new program. The main thing is that all sets that the five designs that get 3,000 pre-orders will be produced and up to 20,000 sets will be made. Submissions will start in about 53 days from this post. Below is the estimated timetable for what will be going on for BrickLink Designer Program Series 1.

• Create your designs (December 9, 2022 — February 2023) – Design your models in Studio. Follow the Submission Guidelines.

• Open Submission (February 1 — 28, 2023) – Submit your models during a 4-week window to be considered before the deadline on February 28, 2023 at noon Pacific US time.

• Crowd Support (March 7 — March 31, 2023) – We invite all BrickLink members to vote for their favorite submissions. This crowd vote weighs in alongside the BDP’s internal selection criteria and influences the designs chosen for crowdfunding.

• Review (April — May 2023) – Our team checks every design for building experience, brand fit, and crowd favorites.

• 5 Designs Announced (Late May 2023) – We’ll reveal the five Series 1 designs. Then we’ll collaborate with fan designers to prepare them for production.

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LEGO Miscellaneous 2023 Official Set Details

December 9, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has put up some product listings of miscellaneous sets on the LEGO Shop. This includes some random ones such as a heart ornament and a pinata as well as another addition to the Botanical Collection. All three sets are scheduled to be released on January 1.

Heart Ornament – 254 pieces/$12.99

Inspire creativity in kids aged 9+ with this beautiful LEGO® Heart Ornament (40638) kit. Once built and customized, the heart can decorate a home or office for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, or at any time. The set features 254 pieces, including a hanger element and extra accessories for customizing the heart. The building instructions and packaging include 2 images to inspire decorating. The ornament makes a meaningful gift for any number of seasonal occasions.

Pinata (40644) – 206 pieces/$9.99

Bring extra fun to a party with this brilliant LEGO® Piñata (40644) building kit for ages 8+. The traditional Mexican party game comes in the form of a colorful donkey with a posable head, neck, tail, legs and ears. The Piñata can be used to store small LEGO bricks to replicate candy inside it, which will fall out when opened at the bottom to the delight of kids and adults. This set makes a wonderful showpiece at any celebration and an attractive item for display.

Daffodils (40646) – 216 pieces/$12.99

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LEGO Ideas Football Table (21337) 30% Discount on LEGO Shop

December 9, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO currently has the LEGO Ideas Football Table (21337) on sale for 30% off on the LEGO Shop. It is now priced at $174.99 which saves you $75 on it. This discount does have some meaning especially since it just released last month.

The most obvious reason is that it is overpriced for what you get as real foosball tables cost less than the price of it and not many people would want to spend money on the small one. Also some may not want or don’t have money to spend on LEGO in general since there’s been a lot more higher priced sets that have been released this year compared to previous years. People are more budget conscious and they have to pick and choose which sets are worth the price.

Either way, the set has been discounted but there’s no mentioning on how long it will last. Maybe it’s one of those sets that end up on the permanent sales list.

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LEGO Double VIP Points Event Live – December 2022

December 8, 2022 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO Double VIP points event for December is now live on the LEGO Shop. From now until December 13, you can earn double point on all your purchases and you can also get some freebies as well. Some promos work for both online and in-store while some are online only.

• Santa’s Workshop (40565) – $150 purchase – Online/In-store
• Fun and Funky VIP Add On Pack (40512) – $50 purchase – Online/In-store
• Fleece Blanket (5007622) – $200 – Online only
• Eiffel’s Apartment (40579) – Online purchase of LEGO Icons Eiffel Tower (10307)

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LEGO Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends 2023 Official Set Images

December 8, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has published the product listings for the upcoming 2023 wave of LEGO Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends. They are 4+ sets so they introduce kids to system building while using regular minifigures. They are scheduled to be released on March 1.

Spider-Man’s Car and Doc Ock (10789) – 48 pieces/$9.99

A diamond theft kick-starts the action and leads kids into endless imaginative adventures. The set includes 2 minifigures – Spidey and Doc Ock – plus Spidey’s car, which features 2 glow-in-the-dark web elements. A special Starter Brick car chassis encourages youngsters to build Spidey’s car “by myself”. Simple instructions are provided in the form of a colorful, picture-story guide and, for added digital fun, the LEGO Builder app features intuitive zoom and rotate tools that let kids visualize their model as they build.

Team Spidey at Green Goblin’s Lighthouse (10790) – 149 pieces/$49.99

The set includes 4 minifigures – Miles Morales, Ghosty, Sandman and Green Goblin – plus a buildable pirate shipwreck, a railway to transport stolen treasure, a cave that doubles as a jail, the lighthouse headquarters of Green Goblin and numerous accessories. A Starter Brick wall element gives youngsters the confidence to build and reconfigure the set. Simple instructions are provided in the form of a colorful picture-story guide and, for added digital fun, the LEGO Builder app features intuitive zoom and rotate tools that let kids visualize their model as they build.

Team Spidey’s Mobile Headquarters (10791) – 187 pieces/$49.99

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LEGO Lord of the Rings BrickHeadz Official Set Details

December 8, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has published the product listings for the upcoming LEGO Lord of the Rings BrickHeadz that are set to be released on Jaunary 1. The LotR theme returns next year but in the form BrickHeadz and not the usual systems although there are rumors of them later on in the year.

Frodo & Gollum (40630) – 184 pieces/$14.99

Fans of The Lord of the Rings™ saga will love this collectible LEGO® BrickHeadz™ Frodo™ & Gollum™ set (40630). Frodo comes as a full-size LEGO BrickHeadz figure wearing a brick-built cloak and holding the ring and a sword. The Gollum figure is smaller to reflect the relative sizes of the two characters, and he is holding a fish – his favorite food. These buildable display models make a great gift for The Lord of the Rings fans, LEGO builders and LEGO BrickHeadz collectors.

Gandalf the Grey & Balrog (40631) – 348 pieces/$19.99

“You shall not pass!” Celebrate an iconic battle from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring with this collectible LEGO® BrickHeadz™ Gandalf the Grey™ & Balrog™ building set (40631). Recreate iconic details of the wizard Gandalf the Grey and the flaming beast Balrog and display the buildable figures with pride. This set makes a magical treat, birthday present or holiday gift for The Lord of the Rings™ fans, LEGO builders and LEGO BrickHeadz collectors.

Aragorn & Arwen (40632) – 261 pieces/$19.99

Inspire memories of the Aragorn™ & Arwen™ wedding scene in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King with these

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LEGO Creator Australia Postcard (40651) Revealed

December 8, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Shop UK has published the product listing for the LEGO Creator Australia Postcard (40651). In the UK, the set is set to be released on January 1 for £13.49. The set has 191 pieces and includes some of the things found in Australia. There’s no listing yet for here in the US.

Bring the unique sights of the Australian outback to life with this impressive 3D buildable Australia Postcard (40651). This brilliant gift features some of the outback’s most famous sights, including a shed, windmill, eucalyptus tree, desert flowers and a cockatoo. LEGO® fans can also add a decorative plaque with ‘Australia’ written on it, and a kangaroo road sign.

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LEGO Icons Back to the Future Time Machine (10300) 15% Off Amazon Sale – December 2022

December 8, 2022 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO Icons Back to the Future Time Machine (10300) is on “sale” again on Amazon for 15% off. It is now priced at $170 which saves you $30 off the updated price of $199.99. If you’re wanting to have all three versions built at the same time, any decent discount on it is good. Note that this price is only good for the frustration-free packaging.

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LEGO December 2022 Double VIP Points Event Reminder

December 8, 2022 / / 0 Comments

This is a reminder that the LEGO Double VIP points event will be starting tonight/tomorrow on the LEGO Shop, depending on your time zone. From December 9-13, you can earn double on everything you purchase and in addition, you can get a ton of promos to tack on as well which is somewhat rare.

• Santa’s Workshop (40565) – $150 purchase – Online/In-store
• Fun and Funky VIP Add On Pack (40512) – $50 purchase – Online/In-store
• Fleece Blanket (5007622) – $200 – Online only
• Eiffel’s Apartment (40579) – Online purchase of LEGO Icons Eiffel Tower (10307)

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LEGO Ideas x Target – What Does Family Mean To You? Winner Announced

December 7, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has announced the winner of the LEGO Ideas x Target – What Does Family Mean To You? challenge. Back in August, LEGO did a building contest where the winning build will be made into a set that will be sold at Target and on the LEGO Shop/LEGO Stores. The winner for this contest is Your Family Tree by bulldoozer. The build joins other LEGO Ideas projects in the development process and will be released further down the line.

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LEGO DOTS 2023 Official Set Images

December 7, 2022 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has revealed the 2023 lineup for the LEGO DOTS theme. As of this post, there are six sets scheduled to be released on January 1.

My Pets Bracelet (41801) – 37 pieces/$5.99

Know a pet lover or DIY fan who’s into art and design? Treat them with this LEGO® DOTS My Pets Bracelet (41801) kit. Made for kids aged 6+, the bag includes an adjustable blue bracelet, 2 charm bases and 2 dangling heart charms, plus lots of colorful tiles and 4 decorated tiles. The package includes inspiration to spark kids’ creativity. The bracelet is ready to design right out of the bag, and kids can decorate it to fit their passion, outfit or mood.

Unicorns Forever Bracelet (41802) – 37 pieces/$5.99

Know a fantasy or unicorn fan aged 8 and up who’s into magical art and design? Treat them with this LEGO® DOTS Unicorns Forever Bracelet (41802) kit. The bag includes an adjustable magenta-colored bracelet, lots of colored, opalescent and glitter tiles, metallic unicorn horn- and opalescent wing-decorated tiles, plus ‘diamond’ elements to add extra sparkle. The package includes inspiration to help boost kids’ creativity. The bracelet is ready to decorate right out of the bag, and kids can design patterns to fit their passion, outfit or mood.

Extra DOTS Series 8 – Glitter and Shine (41803) – 115 pieces/$3.99

Creative kids aged 6 and up and fans of art and design will love this Extra DOTS Series 8 – Glitter and Shine (41803) bag! Made to work with all the different LEGO® DOTS

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LEGO Ideas Wallace & Gromit (Vaicko) Achieved 10,000 Supporters

December 6, 2022 / / 0 Comments

The Wallace & Gromit project by Vaicko is the latest one to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. This one is a different model from another Wallace & Gromit project and it features the house and the car showing scenes from their adventures which makes up of 2,002 pieces.

The project joins Ancient Roman Temple, This is Fine, Castle Dracula, Pac-Man Moving Display, The Lost City, Japanese Courtyard Garden 坪庭, The Travel Suitcase, Pixar’s Up House With Balloons, BotW Temple of Time, Wright Flyer, Classic Thunderbirds, JWST, Golden Clifftop Temple, Cipher Machine, Sewer Heroes: Fighting the Fatberg, London Underground, The Architect’s House, Community, The Neverending Story (40th Anniversary), The Old Western Train Station, Zoo, Jaws, Modular Arcade, Cat, House of Open Shutters, Lover House, Jack Skellington’s House, The Clock Tower Park, Mechanical Flip Clock, and The Alpine Refuge as the ones to reach the Third 2022 Review Stage.