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LEGO Marvel Collectible Minifigures (71031) Rumored Details

June 12, 2021 / / 0 Comments

There are some new rumored details for the characters of the upcoming LEGO Marvel Collectible Minifigures (71031) series. As we mentioned before, the series will be based around some of the Marvel Disney+ shows such as WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, and What If…? If you haven’t watched any of the shows, there are some spoilers so don’t read on if you don’t want to be spoiled. The Loki and What If…? details seem to be very spoilery with what we could be seeing in future episodes.

WandaVision

Scarlet Witch will be in her new outfit where she fights Agatha Harkness. White Vision is the version seen in the show and has lot of detailed printing. Monica Rambeau looks to be in her spacey looking outfit after she goes through the Hex the last time.

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Sam Wilson will be in the new Captain America outfit with brick-built wings and the shield. Bucky Barnes will have some printed arms with a knife and shield.

Loki

Loki with be in a VARIANT trench coat and he also comes with Throg who has a red cape and holds Frogjolnir. Lady Loki have a new hairpiece that has a diadem and has a green blade.

What If…?

Peggy Carter will be dressed as Captain Britain and has the Captain Britain shield and Tessaract. Zombie Captain America is pretty much what it is. It’s a zombified version of Steve Rogers. T’Challa as Star-Lord has a couple of blasters. Steve Roders as Spider-Man … Continue

LEGO Friends 2021 Advent Calendar (41690) Revealed

June 12, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Now that the LEGO Japan 2021 2HY Catalog is back up, we get to see some of the upcoming LEGO products and there’s an image of the LEGO Friends 2021 Advent Calendar (41690). Instead of the usual minidolls that we get for these calendars, there will be some new micro-dolls in this set. It’s a little hard to make out who the five micro-dolls are but I assume they are the main girls as kids. The image also doesn’t really show off the microbuilds so you aren’t spoiled on what will be coming.

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Ask LEGO Designers Questions for LEGO CON 2021

June 12, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO CON 2021 is exactly two weeks away and LEGO is giving you a chance to ask a LEGO designer questions. Head on over to Twitter or Facebook and post your questions and if chosen, your question could be answered live. The post didn’t limit what you can ask so it’s pretty much free rein as to what you can ask. Obviously, keep it constructive and not ask about future sets as they will most likely not answer those.

LEGO CON will be held live on July 26 at http://LEGO.com/LEGOCON and there will be Q&As, building challenges, interviews, and even a LEGO Star Wars set reveal.

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LEGO Marvel Daily Bugle (76178) Designer Video

June 12, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The Daily Bugle (76178) is the largest LEGO Marvel set to date and today, LEGO released the designer video for set. Senior designer Mark Stafford talks about some of the dtails that goes into the set including talking about some of the minifigures. Note that the video didn’t really feature the Punisher even when they were showing each one individually. It’s pretty interesting but that’s another topic for another time. Currently, the Daily Bugle is backordered on the LEGO Shop but you can still put your orders in and it’ll ship by July 1.

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LEGO City 2021 Advent Calendar (60303) Revealed

June 12, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Japan has re-released the 2021 2HY Catalog after it was taken down a few weeks ago. One thing that we weren’t able to talk about the first time around was the LEGO City 2021 Advent Calendar (60303) which we can now see again. For this year’s calendar, it’s more vehicle-oriented but there’s also a couple of buildings as well. There’s also at least six minifigures included as well as a brick-built snowman. It doesn’t look like everything in the calendar has been revealed so there’s more than what is currently shown.

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The Secret Life of LEGO Bricks Campaign Ended with 205% Funding

June 11, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO’s first venture into the book crowdfunding on Unbound for The Secret Life of LEGO Bricks ended last week very successfully and we now wait for the book to be published. When the campaign ended, it had a 205% funding rate with 3,660 supporters which I bet is more than what LEGO could have imagined. For a quick note, there will be 3,783 names in the back of the book on the supporter list. Now we wait for Daniel Konstanski to finish writing the book and it should be released by Spring 2022.

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LEGO Tulips (40461) Back in Stock on LEGO Shop

June 11, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The new LEGO Tulips (40461) is now back in stock on the LEGO Shop. I will say that this small set has been very hard to find as it is rarely in stock and I think this is the first time I’ve seen it in stock since January. It may have came back between then and now but it didn’t stay in stock for that long.

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LEGO Ideas Central Perk (21319) Amazon Sale – June 2021

June 11, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO Ideas Central Perk (21319) is currently on sale on Amazon for 20% off which is the lowest price it has been at since last November. If you decide to pick it up, you’ll save $12 on it but there’s also a dilemma since there’s also a promotion going on at the LEGO Shop. The LEGO FRIENDS Mug (5006068) promo is still going on until June 23 when you purchase the set on the LEGO Shop. As of today, the mug is reselling for $35-$50 on the secondary market but I feel it’ll come down a little bit as more people get their orders in the mail.

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LEGOLAND California 2021 Events Calendar

June 11, 2021 / / 0 Comments

If you’re planning a trip to LEGOLAND California, you may want to read up on their upcoming events that will be held at the park for the rest of 2021. There is something going on every month for until the end of the year including their newest attraction, The LEGO Movie World.

THE LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD! – Now Open

LEGOLAND® California Resort invites families to go from theater to theme park with the opening of THE LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD! Based on the blockbuster films The LEGO Movie and The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, the new land fully immerses guests into the LEGO Movie universe and places them onto the streets of Bricksburg. On the flagship ride, Emmet’s Flying Adventure, guests can hop aboard Emmet’s triple decker flying couch for a thrill-seeking adventure. In addition, families will experience the rush of falling from Unikitty’s Disco Drop, meet Emmet and all his friends in Emmet’s Super Suite Apartment and have an out-of-this-world experience inside Benny’s Playship. For more information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com

Rebuild the World at PLANET LEGOLAND®!- June 10, 2021

LEGOLAND® California Resort is excited to introduce a world with no rules just pure creativity… PLANET LEGOLAND® is opening June 10, 2021! This new immersive build experience encourages children and their parents to unleash their imaginations by building, unbuilding and rebuilding the world of their dreams with, of course, LEGO® bricks. Encounter a six-foot wide LEGO globe, built out of more than 200,000 bricks, then select from one of four different themed stations to build your

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LEGO The Friends Apartment (10292) Designer Video

June 10, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO The Friends Apartment (10292) has been out for a few weeks now and LEGO has just dropped the designer video for the set. Designer Andy Grubb talks about some of detail for the two apartments including some of the references from the hit show. Senior graphic designer Ioana Popescu talks about the details for the minifigures as well as some of the stickers throughout the set.

The Friends Apartments has been recently been restocked on the LEGO Shop and it now available for purchase again for the general public.

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LEGO Ideas Typewriter (21327) Designer Video

June 9, 2021 / / 0 Comments

A short while ago, LEGO announced the new LEGO Ideas Typewriter (21327) and at the same time, they’ve also released the designer video for the set. Designers Wes Talbott and James May talks about some of the details that goes into the set including the working keys, moving carriage while letters are pressed, and even the platen roller where you can put actual paper in. They’ve also talk about some of the parts in new colors as well as the ink ribbon which is brand new exclusively made for this set.

The Typewriter will be available for VIPs starting on June 16 for $199.99 and to the general public on July 1.

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LEGO Ideas Typewriter (21327) Officially Announced

June 9, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has officially announced the newest LEGO Ideas set with the Typewriter (21327). Releasing on June 16 for VIPs, the set has 2,079 pieces and will retail for $199.99. The set imitates the style of a typewriter where it features a center typebar that rises each time a letter is pressed that is also linked to a carriage that moves across as you type. There’s even a platen roller that paper can be fed into. In addition, each set comes with a signed letter from The LEGO Group chairman, Thomas Kirk Kristiansen. While VIPs can get their hands on the Typewriter starting next week, the general release for it is on July 1.

THE LEGO GROUP REVEALS ELEGANT NEW TYPEWRITER SET BASED ON WINNING FAN DESIGN

Date: 9th June 2021

The LEGO Group has revealed the new LEGO® Ideas Typewriter set which is set to delight the most seasoned wordsmiths and fans of all things vintage. Designed by LEGO fan, Steve Guinness from Chester, UK, as part of the LEGO® Ideas platform, the LEGO Ideas Typewriter is based on a contemporary typewriter model of a bygone era, including the one used by LEGO Group founder Ole Kirk Christiansen.

Intricately designed to mirror the function and tactility of a classic typewriter, the LEGO Ideas Typewriter features a center typebar that rises each time a letter key is pressed, linked to the carriage which moves across as you type, as well as a platen roller that real paper can be fed into.

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LEGO Builder’s Journey Game Preview

June 8, 2021 / / 0 Comments

This morning, I attended a preview event for LEGO Builder’s Journey which will be available on Steam and Nintendo Switch on June 22. It was previously available for Apple Arcade but now, it has updated technology to be the world’s first ray-traced game made with Unity which is a custom integration specifically made for LEGO Builder’s Journey.

NVIDIA has teamed up with LEGO Games and Light Brick Studio to bring ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS in the game. If you’re not familiar with ray tracing, it is technology that brings realistic lighting while also having improved performance.

LEGO Builder’s Journey is an atmospheric, geometric puzzle game that asks us to sometimes follow the instructions… and sometimes to break the rules.

Take your time to experiment with free-form puzzle solving while immersing yourself in a poetic world of LEGO® bricks. Throughout the narrative, there will be ups and downs, challenges, and celebrations. Figuring out who we are and what we become is the Builder’s Journey.

The breathtaking LEGO brick world is brought to life with the most accurately rendered LEGO elements yet to feature on screens, including stunning ray tracing elements.

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LEGO Creates Life-Size Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 Using 400,000 Technic Pieces

June 8, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has announced that they have recreated a life-size version of the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 using over 400,000 LEGO Technic elements. It took a team of 15 designers using over 8,660 hours to develop and construct to faithfully recreate the supercar.

A NEW THUNDERBOLT STRIKES: Life-size Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 built from over 400,000 LEGO® Technic™ pieces unveiled

Today, the LEGO Group unveiled the latest enviable addition to its garage, a life-size replica of the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 made from over 400,000 LEGO® Technic™ elements. This showstopping collaboration with Automobili Lamborghini demonstrates once again that with Technic™, you can build whatever you can imagine for real.

Following the launch of the 1:8 scale LEGO® Technic™ Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 last year, this life-size model replicates the visionary design of the limited-edition Italian super sports car on a much grander scale. Over 154 different types of LEGO elements have been used to ensure the model embodies the futuristic elegance and unmistakeable silhouette of the Lamborghini Sián, down to the most minute details.

Lena Dixen, Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing at the LEGO Group said:

“Our designers love a challenge, so you can imagine their delight when we tasked them to think slightly larger than normal with this model. They jumped at the chance of teaming up with our amazing designers and engineers from our model production workshop at the Kladno factory in the Czech Republic who build these impressive life-size models, and really pushing the boundaries of what can be done with LEGO

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LEGO Marvel What If…? Tony Stark’s Sakaarian Iron Man (76194) Product Details

June 8, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has listed the new LEGO Marvel What If…? Tony Stark’s Sakaarian Iron Man (76194) on the LEGO Shop and we can see some of the details for the set. It has 369 pieces and will retail for $34.99 which is actually a decent price considering it has some larger parts for the Hulkbuster. It also includes minifigures of Tony Stark, Valkyrie and The Watcher. The product listing does show that this set will appear in the upcoming What If…? animated series on Disney+.

Take Marvel fans to a new dimension of build-and-play, imaginative adventure with LEGO® Marvel Tony Stark’s Sakaarian Iron Man (76194). This landmark LEGO Marvel set lets kids aged 8 and up recreate scenes from the animated Marvel Studios’ What If…? series on Disney+ and explore new stories from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

New stories with iconic Super Hero characters
This exciting expansion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe features 3 minifigures – Tony Stark, Valkyrie and The Watcher – and a buildable mech that can also be rebuilt into a powerful-looking car. Kids place the Tony Stark minifigure into the Sakaarian Iron Man mech. This mechanical giant is highly posable, allowing kids to twist and turn the mech as it advances into Super Hero action. When there’s a need for speed, kids rebuild the mighty mech into a power-packed vehicle and race off for more amazing adventures.

• This LEGO® Marvel Tony Stark’s Sakaarian Iron Man (76194) set brings Marvel Studios’ What If…? TV series to life and takes kids to a new

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LEGO Exclusives Available Again on LEGO Shop – June 2021

June 7, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has made some of their exclusives and harder to find sets available again for purchase on the LEGO Shop. These sets include:

• The Friends Apartments (10292)
• The Disney Castle (71040)
• Gingerbread House (10267)
• R2-D2 (75308)
• Flower Bouquet (10280)
• Bonsai Tree (10281)

A few of them have been temporarily out of stock or on backorder status since their release but it looks like LEGO finally have some stock again. There also some promotions that are going on as well including the LEGO Speed Champions McLaren Elva (30343) and LEGO DOTS Mini Frame (30556).

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LEGO Ideas Brick Walk Achieves 10,000 Supporters

June 7, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The Brick Walk project by Lepralego is the latest one to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The modular is a fully-funished Georian style building that has about 2,400 pieces. The project also proposes 5 minifigures as well.

The project now joins Imperial Island Fort, Movie Set, Lifeguard’s Shack, A-Frame Cabin, Spaceballs, The Costume Store, Boston Dynamics Spot 1:4 Scale Motorized Model, Medieval Tavern, Tavern Under the Snow, Women of Computing, and Working Mini Golf Course as the ones to reach the Second 2021 Review Stage.

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LEGO Ideas Typewriter (21327) Teaser

June 7, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has released a teaser for the new LEGO Ideas Typewriter (21327). All you can see is someone typing and the caption says,

Dear LEGO fans

It’s time to start practicing your typing skills.

It is rumored that the set has 2,078 pieces and will be priced around $200. The announcement for the set should be really soon.

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LEGO Speed Champions McLaren Elva (30343) Promotion Live on LEGO Shop

June 7, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The promotion for the LEGO Speed Champions McLaren Elva (30343) is now live on the LEGO Shop. You can get the polybag for free with purchases of $40 or more, while supplies last. In addition, you can double up online for the LEGO DOTS Mini Frame (30556) with purchases of $40 or more in LEGO DOTS, LEGO Friends, or LEGO VIDIYO. You can also combine the promo with the FRIENDS Mug when you buy the LEGO Ideas Central Perk (21319). If you’re in-store you can pair it with Ninjago and get the LEGO Ninjago 10th Anniversary BrickHeadz (40490) with purchases of $85.

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LEGO Minions Amazon Sale – June 2021

June 6, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Even though the new Minions movie isn’t even out yet, the LEGO sets have been and Amazon currently has a sale on a couple of them. There is a 20% sale on the Unstsoppable Bike Chase (75549) and the Brick-Built Minions and Their Lair (75551). The bike chase is priced at $15.99 and the brick built minions is priced at $39.99.

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LEGO CON 2021 Event Details Revealed

June 6, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has released the first details on what will be going on their inaugural LEGO CON which will be happening on June 26. The events listed includes a LEGO Minecraft Q&A with LEGO designers and Lydia Winters of Mojang Studios, a LEGO Technic race, a closer look at the new LEGO Super Mario sets, a LEGO Harry Potter building challenge, a LEGO City interview with a real-life astronaut, and also a new LEGO Star Wars sets reveal. Could the new set finally be the Republic Gunship (75309) that we’ve all been waiting to be announced for a whole year?

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Free LEGO Masters Storage Playmat Promotion at Walmart

June 6, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Walmart has kicked off a new promotion in conjunction with LEGO Masters for a free LEGO Storage Playmat. From now until June 20, spend $40 on LEGO in a single purchase in store on online and take a picture of your receipt. After that, upload or email your picture to [email protected] and all eligible entries will get the playmat.

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LEGO Disney Summer 2021 Sets Revealed

June 5, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has uploaded a few more summer 2021 LEGO Disney sets to the LEGO Shop which allows us to see that they are all about. This is on top of the large The Ice Castle (43197) from Frozen and one that extends the Storybook Adventures subtheme. All of the sets will be available on August 1.

Ariel, Belle, Cinderella and Tiana’s Storybook Adventures (43193) – 130 pieces/$24.99

Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Wonderland (43194) – 154 pieces/$39.99

Belle and Rapunzel’s Royal Stables (43195) – 239 pieces/$49.99

Belle and the Beast’s Castle (43196) – 505 pieces/$79.99

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LEGO Star Wars Duel on Mandalore (75310) and Mandalorian Starfighter (75316) Official Images

June 4, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has uploaded a couple of the summer 2021 LEGO Star Wars sets to the LEGO Shop and we now get a good look at them. The two sets that now have product listings are Duel on Mandalore (75310) and Mandalorian Starfighter (75316). The Duel on Mandalore has 147 pieces and retail for $19.99 while the starfighter has 544 pieces and retails for $59.99. Both sets will be available starting on August 1.

Duel on Mandalore (75310)

Young fans can reimagine thrilling action from Star Wars: The Clone Wars with this portable Duel on Mandalore buildable playset (75310). It features a LEGO® brick-built throne with a secret drawer containing a blaster pistol, plus a decorative surround including a pop-out window element – ideal for throwing a LEGO minifigure through! Kids will also love the Mandalorian vault for imprisoning Darth Maul.

Exciting battles
The set includes 2 LEGO minifigures: Ahsoka Tano with 2 lightsabers and Darth Maul with a double-bladed lightsaber for action-packed duels. A super gift idea for young Star Wars: The Clone Wars fans, it comes with step-by-step instructions so even LEGO newcomers can enjoy the building experience.

Awesome building toys for kids
The LEGO Group has been recreating iconic starships, vehicles, locations and characters from the Star Wars™ universe since 1999. LEGO Star Wars has become its most successful theme, with a variety of fun sets to excite creative kids and adults too.

• Kids will love recreating epic lightsaber battles from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and playing out their own action-packed

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LEGO June 2021 Double VIP Point Sets

June 4, 2021 / / 0 Comments

If you haven’t seen it yet, LEGO is offering double VIP points on two sets for the month of June. The first set is the LEGO Creator Surfer Beach House (31118) and you can get 650 points for it. The other set is the LEGO Classic Creative Building Bricks (11016) and you can also get 650 points for it but this set is more worth it if you’re looking for parts in various colors. The promotion will run from now until the end of the month.

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Skybound Entertainment Announces Partnership for LEGO Comic Books in 2022

June 3, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Skybound Entertainment has announced that they have entered a new partnership along with AMEET to create LEGO branded comic books with the first one coming in 2022. The partnership will bring LEGO properties into Skybound’s extensive list of comic book series including The Walking Dead, Invincible, and Ultramega. Skybound will announce which LEGO IPs they will be using in the next few months and the comics will be published by Image Comics and Skybound.

There’s no mentioning in press release of any LEGO sets for Skybound’s properties but it does certainly open the door to discussions especially since LEGO has recently ventured into the more adult-oriented 18+ sets.

Skybound Entertainment Partners with AMEET Publishing in New LEGO® Comic Book Deal

The First LEGO Comic Book Title Will Debut in 2022

Today multiplatform content company Skybound Entertainment and global children’s book publisher AMEET announced a new partnership to launch LEGO® branded comic books. The first comic book series out of the partnership will debut in 2022, published by Image Comics and Skybound.

The exclusive English-language licensed publishing partnership will bring LEGO properties into Skybound’s vast slate of notable comic book series, including THE WALKING DEAD, INVINCIBLE, and ULTRAMEGA.

“As a lifelong fan of LEGO toys and content, nothing brings me greater joy than partnering with AMEET on this iconic brand. Each title will be a portal to the endless worlds accessible in every LEGO play session, created to inspire the LEGO builders, readers, and thinkers of tomorrow,” said Sean Mackiewicz, Senior Vice President, Editor-in-Chief at Skybound Entertainment.

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LEGO Botanical Collection Bird of Paradise (10289) Designer Video

June 3, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has released the designer video for the newest LEGO Botanical Collection set with the Bird of Paradise (10289). Designer Chris McVeigh talks about some of the details that goes into the 1,173 piece set. As of right now, it is available around the world except for North America which will be available on August 1 for $99.99.

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LEGO Technic Summer 2021 Sets Revealed

June 3, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Earlier today the Japanese LEGO 2HY catalog has revealed a couple of new LEGO Technic sets that are slated to be released in August. First is the Heavy Duty Tow Truck (42128) and the other is the Mercedes-Benz 4×4 Zetros (42129). The tow truck is said to have 2,017 pieces while the Zetros will have 2,108 pieces.

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LEGO City Stuntz Subtheme Revealed

June 3, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The Japanese LEGO catalog has revealed a new LEGO City subtheme with Stuntz which are sets based around stunt shows. The sets features a number of sets with motorbikes that have a new Stuntz flywheel which is sort of a pull-back friction motor on the back wheel. There’s no word on price point but it does show an October release.

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LEGO Star Wars Summer 2021 Sets Revealed

June 3, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The Japanese 2HY LEGO catalog has revealed the new lineup of the summer 2021 LEGO Star Wars sets and we have a first look at some of the sets in the wave including the Mandalorian 2021 Advent Calendar. All of the sets are listed with an August release except for the advent calendar which has a September release.

• 2021 Advent Calendar (75307) – Stormtrooper, Scout Trooper, and Tusken Raider, IG-11, Din Djarin, Grogu
• Duel on Mandalore (75310) – Ahsoka Tano, Darth Maul
• Imperial Troop Transport (75311) – Greef Karga, Mortar Stormtrooper, Stormtrooper x2
• Slave I (75312) – Boba Fett, Din Djarin
• Ultimate Collector Series AT-AT (75313) – 6,782 pieces/799.99 €
• The Bad Batch Shuttle (75314) – Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, Echo, Crosshair, GNK Power Droid
• Moff Gideon’s Cruiser (75315) – Grogu, Din Djarin, Cara Dune, Fennec Shand, Moff Gideon, Dark Trooper
• Mandalorian Starfighter (75316) – Gar Saxon, Bo-Katan Kryze, Mandalorian Loyalist

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LEGO Marvel 2021 Advent Calendar (76196) First Look

June 3, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Continuing with more LEGO set reveals for the second half of 2021, we now have a first look at the LEGO Marvel 2021 Advent Calendar (76196) coming from the Japanese catalog. The image does confirm some of the minifigures that were reported to have including Iron Man with an ugly sweater, Spider-Man in the yellow jacket, Thor, Black Widow, and Thanos. It is listed as a September 1 release with the price point most likely being $39.99.

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LEGO Marvel What If…? Tony Stark’s Sakaarian Iron Man (76194)

June 2, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Amazon France has revealed the first of the LEGO Marvel What If…? sets with Tony Stark’s Sakaarian Iron Man (76194). The set has 369 pieces and it features an Iron Man suit in Sakaarian armor and the mech can change into a race car. The set also includes minifigures of Tony Stark, Valkyrie, and The Watcher. There’s no word on pricing or release date at this time.

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LEGO Ideas Working Mini Golf Course Achieves 10,000 Supporters

June 2, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The Working Mini Golf Course by LEGOParadise is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build is fully functional and playable by using a gear to control the minifigure. The course has some moving features such as the rolling hills and the windmill.

The project now joins Imperial Island Fort, Movie Set, Lifeguard’s Shack, A-Frame Cabin, Spaceballs, The Costume Store, Boston Dynamics Spot 1:4 Scale Motorized Model, Medieval Tavern, and Tavern Under the Snow as the ones to reach the Second 2021 Review Stage.

The project now joins Imperial Island Fort, Movie Set, Lifeguard’s Shack, A-Frame Cabin, Spaceballs, The Costume Store, Boston Dynamics Spot 1:4 Scale Motorized Model, Medieval Tavern, Tavern Under the Snow, Women of Computing as the ones to reach the Second 2021 Review Stage.

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LEGO Art World Map (31203) Designer Video

June 2, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO Art World Map (31203) is now available and this morning, LEGO has also dropped the designer video for the set. Design Manager Fiorella Groves gives some insight on creating the set with the most pieces ever.

Fiorella also gives a hint of an Easter egg that she has thrown in the set. She is originally from Hong Kong and the Chinese culture means a lot to her so she has hidden something in the ocean to represent that.

For those who don’t want to look for it, it is in the Pacific Ocean and if you look closely, you can see the Chinese character 李 which means Lee. We can confirm on Fiorella’s Twitter is it is part of her name and that’s pretty awesome.

The LEGO Art World Map (31203) is now available on the LEGO Shop but here in the US, it is temporarily out of stock. You can read our early review of the set here.

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LEGO Monkie Kid The Legendary Flower Fruit Mountain (80024) Review

June 2, 2021 / / 0 Comments

In my final review of the newest wave of LEGO Monkie Kid sets, I have the The Legendary Flower Fruit Mountain (80024). It has 1,949 pieces and retails for $169.99. All the parts are in numbered bags to 18.

LEGO Monkie Kid The Legendary Flower Fruit Mountain (80024)

LEGO Monkie Kid The Legendary Flower Fruit Mountain (80024)

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LEGO Carousel (5006745) Promo Revealed

June 2, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Japan currently has a new promotion going on for a mini Carousel (5006745) which is in the same scale as one of the promos that we will be having here in the US in few weeks. The Carousel features a small ride with some duckies and it looks like there’s a printed Japan 2021 tile on the front.

We possibly could see this set in a future gift-with-purchase promotion like with the Swing Ship Ride (5006746) which was a Children’s Day promo but the tile changed to Leg Godt to appeal to a more wider audience. We shall see.

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LEGO Monkie Kid Summer 2021 Official Set Images

June 2, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has revealed the summer 2021 wave of LEGO Monkie Kid sets with product listings on the LEGO Shop. We first saw these sets yesterday as a LEGO store in Germany sold them early but the three sets are scheduled to be released on July 1.

Sandy’s Power Loader Mech (80025) – 520 pieces/$54.99

Youngsters can become heroes defending the city from the Spider Queen’s army with the LEGO® Monkie Kid™ Sandy’s Power Loader Mech (80025). The buildable mech toy features a cockpit for the Sandy big figure, flip-out jet boosters, a power-punching fist, rotating Crescent Staff and DJ booth on top for Mo the cat. This high-quality set also includes Syntax and Huntsman minifigures with weapons, plus Syntax’s mech, with a ‘spider poison’ rocket launcher, saw and spike, to inspire hours of play.

Fun builds
Step-by-step instructions and separate bags of bricks allow even LEGO beginners to enjoy the building experience. Kids can also use the free LEGO Building Instructions app where they can save their progress and jump back into the build any time.

Educational fun
Rooted in Chinese culture, LEGO Monkie Kid toys reimagine Monkey King tales from the classic Journey to the West novel in exciting new ways. They make great gifts for creative children, helping them to develop resilience and optimism.

• Children can play out heroic missions to defeat Spider Queen’s army with this LEGO® Monkie Kid™ building toy (80025), featuring Sandy’s Power Loader Mech, Syntax’s mech and more.
• This high-quality, buildable playset features a Sandy big figure, Mo

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LEGO Marvel Sanctuary II: Endgame Battle (76237) Pre-Order on LEGO Shop

June 2, 2021 / / 0 Comments

You can now pre-order the LEGO Marvel Sanctuary II: Endgame Battle (76237) on the LEGO Shop. We also have details for the 322 piece set. It retails for $39.99 and it will be available starting on October 1 unlike the other Infinity Saga sets in the wave.

Put a kid’s passion for the Marvel Cinematic Universe on show for all their friends to admire. The LEGO® Marvel Sanctuary II: Endgame Battle (76237) is packed with realistic details to inspire imaginative play and impressive displays.

Detailed spaceship and iconic characters
The 4-winged Sanctuary II spaceship, with its menacing array of 6 stud shooters, puts Marvel movie action into kids’ hands. The spacious cockpit opens to reveal a pilot’s seat and instrument panel from where the mighty Thanos controls the ship. Down below in the cargo room sits the Infinity Gauntlet. The set contains 3 minifigures: Iron Man, with blue power blasts and a shooter; Captain Marvel with fiery power blasts and a shield; and Thanos, with a golden helmet and double-bladed sword. Solid side rails make it easy for kids to grip and maneuver the large craft as they recreate scenes from Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame and enjoy imaginative adventures of their own.

• LEGO® Marvel Sanctuary II: Endgame Battle (76237) is a sought-after spacecraft from the Marvel movies packed with realistic details to inspire imaginative play and impressive displays.
• Includes 3 minifigures: Iron Man, with power blasts and a shooter; Captain Marvel with fiery power blasts and a shield; and Thanos, with a golden helmet

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LEGO Creator Fish Tank (31122) Walmart Pre-Order – 35% Off

June 1, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Taking a page out of LEGO’s playbook, Walmart is now offering pre-orders for the new LEGO Creator Fish Tank (31122) for 35% off the normal retail price. Even at $19.49 as of this post, it’ll still be cheaper with shipping and applicable taxes than if you were buying from the LEGO Shop so if you’re wanting this set, now is a great time to put an order in for it. The only bad thing is that it won’t ship until August which is the release date here in the US so it doesn’t really matter that much.

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LEGO Ideas Women of Computing Achieves 10,000 Supporters

June 1, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The Women of Computing project by 20tauri is the latest one to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The set celebrates six notable women in the field of computing and technology including Ada Lovelace, Grace Hopper, Betty Holberton, Jean Jennings Bartik, Gladys West, and Annie Easley, all of which comes with a little vignette.

The project now joins Imperial Island Fort, Movie Set, Lifeguard’s Shack, A-Frame Cabin, Spaceballs, The Costume Store, Boston Dynamics Spot 1:4 Scale Motorized Model, Medieval Tavern, and Tavern Under the Snow as the ones to reach the Second 2021 Review Stage.

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LEGO Monkie Kid Summer 2021 Sets Found in Germany

June 1, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The folks at Promobricks has reported there are some new LEGO Monkie Kid sets that have been able to be purchased at the Dusseldorf LEGO Brand Store. Sandy’s Power Loader Mech (80025) faces off again Syntax’s little spider mech and Pigsy’s Noodle Tank (80026) is as what you expect the name to be. It’s a traditional noodle bowl that has been transformed into a tank. There’s also a huge villain set numbered 80028 that was found in the instructions and it uses a lot of glow in the dark pieces.

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LEGO Jurassic World 2021 Sets Revealed

June 1, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has revealed some new 2021 LEGO Jurassic World sets with some product listings on the LEGO Shop. There are five new sets and the four main ones will be releasing in August and September. The sets are based on the Netflix show called Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous which started airing last year.

T. rex and Triceratops Dinosaur Breakout (10939) – 36 pieces/$29.99

Stygimoloch Dinosaur Escape (76939) – 129 pieces/$39.99

T. rex Dinosaur Fossil Exhibition (76940) – 198 pieces/$29.99

Carnotaurus Dinosaur Chase (76941) – 240 pieces/$49.99

Baryonyx Dinosaur Boat Escape (76942) – 308 pieces/$79.99

LEGO Harry Potter 2021 Advent Calendar (76390) Revealed

June 1, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has revealed the new LEGO Harry Potter 2021 Advent Calendar (76390) with a product listing on the LEGO Shop. The set has 274 pieces and will retail for $39.99 and will be available starting on September 1. This new one will have six minifigures to collect including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Dudley Dursley, and Griphook. It will also include two wizard card tiles to fill out your collection if you’re looking to complete the set.

A special Christmas treat for Harry Potter™ fans. The LEGO® Harry Potter™ Advent Calendar (76390) contains 24 daily gifts for kids to reveal throughout December’s build-up to Christmas.

Magical toys to recreate iconic Harry Potter scenes
Behind each of the calendar’s 24 doors is a different gift. There are 6 minifigures – Harry Potter, Ron Weasley™, Hermione Granger™, Draco Malfoy™, Dudley Dursley and Griphook – plus exciting items and enchanting accessories from the Harry Potter movies. Asthe big day approaches, kids can combine the toys to recreate Harry’s amazing journey from Privet Drive to Hogwarts™: the Hogwarts letters arriving through the fireplace; collecting gold from Gringotts’ vault; picking up Harry’s school supplies; and meeting Hedwig™ the owl. A colorful spinner unlocks even more excitement with a fun game. With so many play possibilities, the magic will last all year! Also includes 2 random wizard card tiles (16 in total to collect).

• Give Harry Potter™ fans the ultimate magical build-up to Christmas with the gift-a-day LEGO® Harry Potter Advent Calendar (76390). Behind each of the 24

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LEGO Disney Frozen The Ice Castle (43197) Revealed

June 1, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Quietly, LEGO has revealed a new LEGO Disney Frozen direct to consumer style set with The Ice Castle (43197). Coming in at 1,709 pieces, the set retails for $199.99 and will be available starting on July 1. The set also includes a number of minidolls such as Coronation Elsa, Snowgie x4, Olaf, Kristoff, Anna, and Elsa.

Older kids and adults alike will love building this incredible LEGO® ǀ Disney The Ice Castle (43197) toy set, featuring a challenging build full of details linking to the movies, a smaller Arendelle castle build, plus printed building instructions and digital Instructions PLUS.

A unique Frozen building experience
Fans of the movies will instantly recognize the castle with the curved, double-sided staircase that leads up to the throne room, the glistening ice fountain, the balcony and much more. Builders can spend hours discovering everything as they assemble and play with the castle, or set it up for display.

Remarkable model
Standing impressively tall, this challenging model will engage fans for hours, with Disney’s Anna, 2 versions of Elsa in her coronation look as well as her iconic outfit, Kristoff and Olaf, plus 4 LEGO Snowgie figures. At over 1,700 pieces, this set will make a meaningful holiday gift that appeals to Disney Frozen fans young and old.

• Inspire amazement with this outstanding LEGO® ǀ Disney The Ice Castle (43197) set, a great treat to spark fond memories of the beloved movies for up-in-age fans of Disney’s Frozen.
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LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Meditation Chamber (75296) Available for Pre-Order on LEGO Shop

June 1, 2021 / / 0 Comments

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The LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Meditation Chamber (75296) is now available for pre-order on the LEGO Shop. The set has 669 pieces and retails for $69.99 and will be available on August 1.

“You have failed me for the last time, Admiral…” Relive a dramatic scene from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back as you build the first-ever LEGO® brick model of the Darth Vader Meditation Chamber (75296). Kick back and enjoy some quality time immersed in the rewarding building process and recreate lots of authentic details. The chamber opens and closes just like the real thing and features a big screen, control panels, a rotating seat for Darth Vader and a place for General Veers to stand opposite him.

Built for display
This set includes LEGO minifigures of Darth Vader and General Veers. A nameplate completes an eye-catching centerpiece that is a nice size to display on a shelf or as a desk ornament and will enhance the decor of your home or workplace.

Impressive gift
Part of a collection of LEGO Star Wars™ building kits for adults, this premium-quality set makes a fun, creative gift for yourself, Star Wars fans or keen LEGO builders in your life.

Find your building zen and relive an iconic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back scene as you construct the first-ever LEGO® brick model of the Darth Vader Meditation Chamber (75296).
This build-to-display model comes with 2 LEGO® Star Wars™ minifigures: Darth Vader and General Veers with a blaster pistol.
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LEGO CON 2021 Officially Announced for June 26

June 1, 2021 / / 0 Comments

That teaser that LEGO did last week which we though was going to be some new product turns out to be a new event LEGO is hosting called LEGO CON. It is a two hour live event that looks like LEGO’s own toy fair since there’s no Comic Con this year in which there will be official set reveals, special guests, live builds, and Q&As with LEGO designers. It will be live on LEGO.com/legocon at 9am PST on June 26.

Get ready for LEGO® CON 2021 – the ultimate online experience for LEGO fans everywhere!

Families can discover all the latest LEGO® news and connect with other fans globally during this inaugural LEGO CON event

Billund, DK – June 1st, 2021: Today the LEGO Group announces its inaugural LEGO® CON and invites fans of all ages to join the fun! This two-hour action-packed LIVE event will let kids and families discover the coolest new things going on in the LEGO world together with a community of others who share their passion for the brick and creativity.

During the live show, attendees can be the first to see brand new models and epic challenges, watch live building challenges with special guests, and even become a part of LEGO House history, leaving their personal mark inside the Home of the Brick! The livestream kicks-off with a pre-show of AFOL (Adult Fans of LEGO) inspiration before moving to the jam-packed run of show where attendees can also immerse themselves in live virtual activities and conversations with other fans from

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New LEGO Star Wars, Marvel, DC Sets Revealed for August Release

June 1, 2021 / / 0 Comments

A Mexican Certified LEGO Retailer has revealed some new LEGO sets that we haven’t seen before from Star Wars, Marvel, and DC. First is the LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Meditation Chamber (75296) which is another 18+ set. Next is the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Infinity Saga Sanctuary II: Endgame Battle (76237). Lastly is the LEGO DC Batman Classic TV Series Cowl (76238) which is another 18+ set. They are listed as an August release.

Darth Vader Meditation Chamber (75296)

Sanctuary II: Endgame Battle (76237)

Batman Classic TV Series Cowl (76238)

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LEGO Ideas The Tavern Under the Snow Achieves 10,000 Supporters

June 1, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The Tavern Under the Snow by Lego_Is_Art is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 2,600 piece build is centered around a tavern that has opening walls to reveal a kitchen, storeroom, and part of the house.

The project now joins Imperial Island Fort, Movie Set, Lifeguard’s Shack, A-Frame Cabin, Spaceballs, The Costume Store, Boston Dynamics Spot 1:4 Scale Motorized Model, and Medival Tavern as the ones to reach the Second 2021 Review Stage.

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New June 2021 LEGO Sets Now Available on LEGO Shop

May 31, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Here in the US, there are a number of summer 2021 LEGO sets that are now available for purchase on the LEGO Shop. Although it’s not all of the summer 2021 sets like with the rest of the world, there are a still quite a few of them from various themes. Also on the list is the Everyone is Awesome (40516) set which was the single most popular post ever on our social channels.

As far as promotions are concerned, there is the LEGO FRIENDS Mug (5006068) with a purchase of the LEGO Ideas Central Perk (21319). This promo will run from June 1-13. The LEGO Ninjago 10th Anniversary BrickHeadz (40490) is available in stores for $10 when you make a $85 LEGO Ninjago purchase. If you’re not a LEGO VIP member yet, you can sign up and get a free blue LEGO minifigure keychain (854090).

Exclusives

LEGO The Friends Apartments (10292) – $149.99
LEGO Everyone is Awesome (40516) – $34.99

Architecture

Taj Mahal (21056) – $119.99

Art

World Map (31203) – $249.99

BrickHeadz – June 2021

Daisy Duck (40476) – $9.99
Scrooge McDuck, Huey, Dewey & Louie (40477) – $24.99
Dalmation (40479) – $14.99
Harry, Hermione, Ron & Hagrid (40495) – $24.99
Voldemort, Nagini & Bellatrix (40496) – $24.99

Friends

Olivia’s Gaming Cube (41667) – $9.99
Emma’s Fashion Cube (41668) – $9.99
Mia’s Soccer Cube (41669) – $9.99
Stephanie’s Ballet Cube (41670) – $9.99

Harry Potter

Wizarding World Minifigure Accessory Set (40500) – $14.99
Hogwarts: Polyjuice Potion Mistake (76386) – $19.99
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LEGO Ideas Seaside Gift with Purchase Set Winner Announced

May 31, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has announced the winner of the LEGO Ideas Seaside contest in which the winning build will become the next gift-with-purchase set and the title of Fan Designer. The winner with 969 votes is Ray the Castaway by DadiTwins (shown above) and it was a runaway choice from fans as it had over 400 votes over the next runner up build. There’s no word on when it will be released as a GWP but it’ll be probably at least a year if you compare it to previous GWP building contests.

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LEGO Ninjago 10th Anniversary BrickHeadz (40490) to be Sold in July

May 31, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO Ninjago 10th Anniversary BrickHeadz (40490) promotion for June came with some controversy as it is a purchase-with-purchase promotion but there are some more details about it coming from the LEGO Ambassador Network. As of now you can get it for $10 with purchases of $85 in Ninjago products, in-store only but if you want to do that, there’s another chance to get it starting in July. Whatever remaining stock there is left over from June in stores will be sold at full price starting on July 1 worldwide at LEGO Brand Retail, Certified Stores, Merlin and on the LEGO Shop.

This is actually a decent follow up for those who don’t want to buy any Ninjago in June since there’s nothing new and you’ll end up with duplicates. I’m going to guess there will be plenty of stock in July for people who want to buy it for $29.99. Again, it seems that LEGO is listening to feedback and all the negative reactions when the July 2021 Store Calendar was posted and have adjusted accordingly.

I have been told from the Shop Team that the 40490 set will only be available as a promo during the month of June. Then remaining stock will be opened up for purchase at full price after July 1st. Once available for purchase it is planned to be available at LBR, LCS, Merlin, LEGO.com.

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adidas UltraBOOST DNA x LEGO Plates Shoes Color Pack Coming Soon

May 30, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Following the release of the adidas UltraBOOST DNA x LEGO Plates shoes back in April, there will be a new Color Pack with some new colorways coming soon. According to Sneaker Bar Detroit, there will be four more shoes in Black/Yellow, White/Blue, White/Red, and Black/Green. Each of them will retail for $200 when they release in the near future.

White/Blue – Style Code: H67952
Black/Yellow – Style Code: H67953
Black/Green – Style Code: H67954
White/Red – Style Code: H67955

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New LEGO Activity Packs for Kids in Rewards Center

May 30, 2021 / / 0 Comments

For those who are interested, there are some new LEGO activity packs available as digital downloads in the Rewards Center. Each of the activity packs costing 50 points comes with five activity and five coloring sheets for younger kids. There’s also an OK Play reward for 20 points that unlocks a 6 month code that’s worth $59.95. OK Play is an interactive storytelling app that empowers kids to safely create, star in and share their own stories and videos using creative tools like photography, drawing, sound and more.

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LEGO Mystery Minifigure Mini Puzzle from Chronicle Books

May 30, 2021 / / 0 Comments

There’s a new pre-order up for a LEGO Mystery Minifigure Mini Puzzle over on Chronicle Books. Unlike other puzzles, this one is a 126 piece mystery puzzle and you’ll randomly get one of six minifigures which are based on the Collectible Minifigures line. These characters include Flower Pot Girl, Hot Dog Man, Unicorn Girl, and Shark Suit Guy along with two others that are shown off on the packaging. Each set costs $8.95 and they will be released on September 14.

What minifigure will you build today? It’s a mystery! This mini puzzle comes together to reveal a surprise minifigure design from the massively popular LEGO® Collectible Minifigure line. Test your puzzle skills and LEGO knowledge as you piece together one of six fan favorite minifigures—you’ll have to complete the puzzle to find out which one you have! Collect all six designs for the full set.

SURPRISE PUZZLE IN EACH BOX: You will randomly receive 1 of 6 minifigure mini puzzles.

• 6 PUZZLES TO COLLECT: Puzzle images include 6 fan favorites minifigures (Flower Pot Girl, Hot Dog Man, Unicorn Girl, and Shark Suit Guy) and 2 additional mystery minifigures not revealed on the packaging! Collect them all.
• FUN UNBOXING EXPERIENCE: Open the box to reveal your minifigure puzzle! Use the clues on the packaging and on the puzzle pieces themselves to figure out which design you are building. This puzzle is perfect for fans of “blind bag” collectables—there is so much fun in the reveal!
• A PERFECT GIFT FOR THE LEGO FAN

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LEGO Space Stars Puzzle Pre-Order on Chronicle Books

May 29, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Chronicle Books has a pre-order up for a new 1000 piece puzzle called LEGO Space Stars. The puzzle costs $17 and it features eight minifigures in the foreground and the Galaxy Explorer (497) and Galaxy Commander (6980) in the background. The puzzle will be released on November 2.

Get ready LEGO® Space fans, your next jigsaw puzzle challenge is here! These 1,000 colorful pieces come together to reveal the ultimate interstellar exploration squad. Perfect for the whole family, but just as fun to take on solo, this puzzle features a team of iconic spacemen as well as vintage spaceship sets from the LEGO archives.

• BROAD APPEAL: This jigsaw puzzle is perfect for all types of LEGO fans—from longtime LEGO builders to casual fans to parents sharing their love of the brand with their children.
• CREATIVE AND CHALLENGING: This puzzle will test your skills as it showcases the creative spirit integral to the LEGO brand.
• LEGO SPACE THEME: This puzzle image features a colorful array of classic LEGO spacemen—some of the most beloved minifigures in history.
• AT-HOME ACTIVITY FOR GET-TOGETHERS: Family, friends, and LEGO fans 9 years and older will love putting this puzzle together during holidays and parties.

INCLUDES: 1000 puzzle pieces, 25 x 20 inch puzzle when built, 11 x 9 x 2 inch box, and full color printout of puzzle image.

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LEGO Announces Partnership with UNICEF for Children in Need in China

May 29, 2021 / / 0 Comments

A few days ago, LEGO announced that the LEGO Foundation will form a partnership with UNICEF to provide playful parenting to children in need in China. It is a 3 year partnership that will see $2.5 million invested to providing resources to support children in disadvantaged regions. It is expected to 20,000 children aged 0 to 6 years old and around 40,000 caregivers will benefit directly through access to better quality community-based family support services, improved parenting practices and behaviors, and use of age-appropriate play materials.

The LEGO Group and the LEGO Foundation join forces with UNICEF to provide playful parenting to children in need in China

Billund, May 27, 2021: The LEGO Group, the LEGO Foundation, and UNICEF today announced a partnership to bring learning-through-play to help early years development in children living in disadvantaged regions of China.

The three-year partnership will see approximately US$2.5 million invested in providing resources to community-based family support programmes to help caregivers understand the importance and life-long benefits of incorporating play into their everyday lives and enhance caregivers’ capacity to better support their young children.

Research has found that caregivers and young children in less developed areas interact less, and that disparity exists between urban and rural areas in many aspects of early childhood development, such as the opportunity to develop language.

“UNICEF is working with our partners so that every girl and boy’s rights to health, education and protection are achieved. Upholding these rights in the early years impacts a child’s long-term health, education and well-being. This partnership

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LEGO Star Wars Imperial Probe Droid (75306) Designer Video

May 29, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The set has been out for a while now but LEGO has just released the designer video for the LEGO Star Wars Imperial Probe Droid (75306). Designer Jan Neergaard Olesen talks about some of the details in the set which was first seen in The Empire Strikes Back. Although LEGO has made the Probe Droid before, this set was the first one to be in this size. The Imperial Probe Droid (75306) is now available for purchase on the LEGO Shop for $59.99.

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LEGO Ideas LEGO House Building Contest Winners Announced

May 28, 2021 / / 0 Comments

A few days ago, LEGO announced the grand prize and runner up winners of the building contest that puts their creations in the LEGO House for an entire year. There are three grand prize winners for each category and 66 runner up winners who will have their creations on display. Below are just a few of the builds.

Grand Prize Winners

Architecture: Tradional Medicine Shop by Knowyourpieces

Minifigure: Backyard Blastoff by nasa105

Nature: Mount Fuji and Cranes by MoMoLam

Runner Up Winners

Architecture: Hexahedral Planetoid by Si-MOCs1

Minifigure: Exploring the Serenity Garden by ABagino

Nature: Avian Blossom by Woomy World

Minifigure: Yoyageur Waterfall by Ians Bricks

Nature: The Branching Elk by DVIDDY

Architecture: Roman Skyscraper by BenBuildsLego

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LEGO Announces LEGO Ninjago Ninja Vlogs

May 28, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has announced they have launched their first digital vlog series for LEGO Ninjago called Ninja Vlogs. The vlogs feature Jay and Nya who are played by actors using motion capture and real-time rendering and it combines CGI along with a live action performance. The first episode airs today over at https://www.lego.com/en-us/kids with subsequent episodes following every second Friday.

Ninja Vlogs Go! The LEGO Group Launches First Digital Vlog Series

LEGO® Ninjago Characters Jay and Nya to be played by actors using motion capture and real-time rendering

May 28th, 2021: Today, the LEGO Group steps into a new realm of adventure and discovery as it launches the first episode of Ninja Vlogs, a brand-new series of motion capture vlogs aimed at viewers ages 6-12 years. Hosted by Jay and Nya, two familiar faces from LEGO® Ninjago, the interactive vlogs offer a new way for young fans to connect with the beloved characters and even get involved in the story themselves!

For the first time ever, the LEGO Group is introducing content produced using motion capture and real-time rendering. Motion capture is a 3D production approach in which the performance of an actor is recorded using a suit with motion trackers and mapped onto a 3D character, thereby allowing the character to mirror the actor’s movements. Meanwhile, real-time rendering calculates 3D images at high speed so that scenes which consist of a multitude of images appear to be occurring in real time.

Merging the two techniques in relation to LEGO characters, models and settings combines the best

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LEGO Releases Mysterious Teaser of Something Coming June 26

May 28, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has released a mysterious trailer that shows something is coming soon on June 26. It shows a 2×2 brick with the stud highlighted in different colors and the whole image glitches. LEGO did do another teaser a few months back with the hashtag #NFT but that tweet was quickly deleted. I’m not sure if this new teaser related to that or not. It’s also possible that it could be the LEGO Light Mode lighting kits that were shown off last year but haven’t heard anything about them since. It’ll still be a few weeks before we see a reveal but hopefully there are more teasers by then.

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Chronicle Books Puzzle Fan Vote on LEGO Ideas

May 27, 2021 / / 0 Comments

We all know that Chronicle Books does a lot of LEGO puzzles and there is a new fan vote on LEGO Ideas for a theme for an upcoming puzzle product. Chronicle Books will be doing a 1,000 piece puzzle and they need you to submit entries that you think could be good enough to be on an upcoming product. You can choose from toy photography, brick-built creations, or digital art but first you’ll need to vote for the theme that it will be for which include:

• Nature
• Patterns
• Architecture
• Animals and creatures
• Travel
• Tech
• Space/Astronomy
• Retro
• Interior/Home Decor

The deadline to submit your vote will be June 1 at 4am EST.

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The LEGO Movie World Opens Today at LEGOLAND California

May 27, 2021 / / 0 Comments

For those who are in Southern California or are planning to come, today is the grand opening of The LEGO Movie World at LEGOLAND California. After being closed for over a year due to the pandemic and opening back up just last month, part of LEGOLAND has been under constructions to create its largest park addition ever. There are six attractions included in The LEGO Movie World including the flagship ride, Emmet’s Flying Adventure. The LEGO Movie World opens at 1pm today and you can check out all the details here.

READY, SET, AWESOME! LEGOLAND® CALIFORNIA RESORT IS OPENING ITS LARGEST PARK ADDITION EVER: THE LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD!

Now that LEGOLAND® California Resort is back open after being closed for 13 months, the family theme park in Carlsbad, CA is excited to open THE LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD on May 27, 2021. For the first time, kids and families will step onto the streets of Bricksburg and experience the Park’s newest and biggest adventure which brings the blockbuster films THE LEGO® MOVIE™ and THE LEGO® MOVIE™ 2: The Second Part, to life.

Featuring six interactive attractions, the new land is the largest addition in the Park’s history. Emmet’s Flying Adventure, the flagship ride, allows guests to hop aboard Emmet’s triple decker flying couch for a thrill-seeking race against his friends. Kids and families will also enjoy the rush of falling from Unikitty’s Disco Drop and experiencing the many personalities of the fearless feline. The adventure doesn’t stop there as guests can explore Benny’s Play Ship, ride

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LEGO VIDIYO x adidas Collection Announced

May 27, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO is doubling down on the LEGO VIDIYO theme as well as their partnership with adidas as they have announced the LEGO VIDIYO x adidas collection. The collection is designed for kids and they will be available for adidas Creative Club members on May 28 with a wider distribution on June 1.

Make the world your stage with new adidas and LEGO® VIDIYO™ apparel

HERZOGENAURACH & BILLUND, May 27th, 2021: Today, adidas and the LEGO Group announce a new collaboration as part of their ongoing partnership, this time introducing a playful adidas and LEGO® VIDIYO™ themed drop.The new collection is all about free expression through movement, taking inspiration from the LEGO VIDIYO play experience which is designed to unleash children’s creativity through music and play. The pieces in this range have been infused with unique patterns and fun elements which make it clear that with the adidas and LEGO VIDIYO collection, kids can turn their world and their wardrobe into a stage for self-expression.

The comfortable, play-ready adidas and LEGO VIDIYO collection takes its graphic element cues from the LEGO VIDIYO world, translating the vibrant and playful nature onto a new stage. William Thorogood, Head of Product at the LEGO Group, commented: “This collaboration is special because it sparks children’s imagination and inspires them to express themselves freely without fear or judgment. By mixing, matching, and customizing their own unique looks, kids can find freedom, joy and confidence as they march to the beat of their own drum!”

The collection is designed for youths and will

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LEGO Ninjago 10th Anniversary BrickHeadz (40490) Purchase-with-Purchase Concept – Good or Bad?

May 26, 2021 / / 0 Comments

If you didn’t see the June 2021 LEGO Store Calendar yet, LEGO will be doing a new kind of promotion for the new LEGO Ninjago 10th Anniversary BrickHeadz (40490). Instead of the usual gift-with-purchase, they will be trying out a new purchase-with-purchase promotion for it and in this case, the set will be $10 with a purchase of $85 in Ninjago products, in-store only.

I can already see some issues with it. The main thing being the in-store only one. There are still a lot of people who don’t have a LEGO Brand Store or Discovery Center near them and will probably have to resort to the secondary market. There are also those who don’t want to go to a store because of the hassle. Another problem I see with the promotion is mostly for hardcore Ninjago fans who have collected every set. To get it, they’ll have to shell out $85 to purchase a set that they already have just to get the promo. The other side of the coin is that you can probably just keep it sealed for a few years and resell it after.

I have seen a mixed bag for the actual purchase-with-purchase concept. Some people like it because it gives fans who want the extra to get it and it ensures that the promo item doesn’t run out as fast as some previous ones. There are also comments that say it’s a money grab which it kind of is. The set is stated to be $29.99 in the T&Cs, so … Continue

LEGO Ideas Medieval Tavern Achieves 10,000 Supporters

May 26, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The Medieval Tavern by LEt.sGO is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The tavern contains 2,946 pieces and has three buildings, each with their own details, and it also proposes 10 minifigures.

The project now joins Imperial Island Fort, Movie Set, Lifeguard’s Shack, A-Frame Cabin, Spaceballs, The Costume Store, and Boston Dynamics Spot 1:4 Scale Motorized Model as the ones to reach the Second 2021 Review Stage.

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LEGO Ideas Boston Dynamics Spot 1:4 Scale Motorized Model Achieves 10,000 Supporters

May 26, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The Boston Dynamics Spot 1:4 Scale Motorized Model by WalkCrawlRun is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build is based on the virally seen robot that uses Technic Power Functions to operate and is a good STEM project.

The project now joins Imperial Island Fort, Movie Set, Lifeguard’s Shack, A-Frame Cabin, Spaceballs, and The Costume Store as the ones to reach the Second 2021 Review Stage.

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Daily Bugle (76178) Available on LEGO Shop for VIPs

May 25, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Daily Bugle (76178) is now available for purchase on the LEGO Shop for VIP members. The set costs $299.99 and it is the largest Marvel set to be produced by LEGO coming in at 3,770 pieces. It also has 25 minifigures which includes some fan favorite ones such as Blade, Black Widow, Daredevil, and Punisher.

USA | Canada | UK | France | Germany

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LEGO Swing Ship Ride (5006746) Promotion Coming in June

May 25, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Somewhat buried in the middle of the June 2021 LEGO Store Calendar is a neat little promotion for the Swing Ship Ride (5006746). It will be available from June 21-31 with purchases of $85 or more, while supplies last on the LEGO Shop and in stores. The 152 piece set was previously an Asia exclusive set to celebrate International Children’s Day but this version has been modified with a sign that says “Leg Godt” or “play well” in Danish. Note that the Asia version was limited to only 1,000 pieces, which it technically is due to the front sign, but hopefully LEGO will have a lot of the Leg Godt version for those who wants one.

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LEGO June 2021 Store Calendar Promotions & Events

May 25, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The June 2021 LEGO Store Calendar is now available and we can see some of the promotions and events that will be happening during the month. The main thing is the new concept that LEGO is trying with the LEGO Ninjago 10th Anniversary BrickHeadz (40490). Instead of a gift-with-purchase, there’s an option for you to buy it for $10 when you make an $85 purchase. I’ve heard of rumors that LEGO may try this out and it looks like it’ll be starting in a few days.

June 1-30: LEGO Ninjago 10th Anniversary BrickHeadz (40490) for $10 when you make a LEGO Ninjago purchase of $85 or more, in-store only, while supplies last.

June 1 – December 31: Free LEGO Blue Minifigure Keychain (854090) when you sign up for LEGO VIP.

June 7-20: Free LEGO Speed Champions McLaren Elva (30343) polybag with purchase of $40 or more, while supplies last.

June 21-30: Free LEGO Swing Ship Ride (5006746) with purchases of $85 or more, while supplies last. VIP membership required.

June 24 – July 11: Free LEGO Minions Bon Minion with Robot Arm (30387) polybag with purchases of $40 or more, while supplies last.

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LEGO Art World Map (31203) Review

May 25, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Art World Map (31203)

Releasing on June 1 is the new LEGO Art World Map (31203) which consists the most parts in a LEGO set with 11,695 pieces and it will retail for $249.99. The map is inspired by bathymetric mapping of the ocean floor which may not be so eye pleasing to some but we’ll see if it matters that much.

LEGO Art World Map (31203)

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LEGO Art World Map (31203) Officially Announced

May 25, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has officially announced the new LEGO Art World Map (31203) which is the largest set that LEGO has designed coming in at 11,695 pieces. Releasing on June 1 for $249.99, the World Map is the latest addition to the LEGO Art in which the map is inspired by bathymetric mapping of the ocean floor.

Travel put firmly back on the map with huge new LEGO® Art set

Wanderlusters prepare to be enthralled by the magic of a different sort of map – the new LEGO® Art World Map. This new addition to the LEGO Art collection contains the most pieces ever included in a set in the LEGO Group’s history, with its 11,695 elements allowing builders to immerse themselves in creating a stunning representation of the earth from 2D LEGO tiles.

The new LEGO Art World Map can be reimagined in a number of different ways to express the personality and travel memories or wishes of different builders. Customisable brick-built pins can be placed to mark out destinations already visited or highlight those still on the builder’s bucket list to give this masterpiece a personal twist before it’s proudly displayed.

The set’s building instructions show how the 40 interconnecting base plates are divided into three sections for the build that can be arranged in one of three different ways, allowing you to place your favourite part of the world in the centre of your map.

The oceans on this 25.5 in. (65cm) high and 40.5 in. (104 cm) wide masterpiece can also be tailored to

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Marvel’s Eternals Teaser Trailer Gives Glimpse of LEGO Tie-In Sets

May 24, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Marvel Eternals

This morning, Marvel dropped the official teaser trailer for the Eternals movie and we get a first look at what the LEGO sets could be referencing. The Eternals isn’t your typical MCU movie as it focuses on an immortal alien race created by the Celetials who have secretly lived on Earth for over 7,000 years. The beginning of the trailer shows the triangular ship from the Rise of the Domo (76156) but that’s as much that was shown for the LEGO tie-in sets.

There are at least four sets that will be for the movie and we’ve already got details for them thanks to the January 2021 catalog. There’s still no word on when they will be available but it’ll be before or around the time the movie releases in theaters on November 5.

Deviant Ambush! (76154) – 197 pieces/$24.99
In Arishem’s Shadow (76155) – 493 pieces/$59.99
Rise of the Domo (76156) – 1,040 pieces/$89.99
Eternals’ Aerial Assault (76145) – 133 pieces/$9.99

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One Week Left to Pre-Order The Secret Life of LEGO Bricks

May 24, 2021 / / 0 Comments

There is exactly one week left to put your pre-order in for The Secret Life of LEGO Bricks written by Daniel Konstanski. In his latest update for the book, he detailed how LEGO was able to provide him with exclusive images to use for the book as well as LEGO going a step further to provide items to photograph for better image quality. It looks like LEGO is fully committed to put out a good book dedicated to AFOLs.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but it might be more in the case of LEGO® sets. Indeed, as several senior members of the LEGO Group’s in-house advertising agency told me, they spend more hours than you can imagine putting together the key images which appear on set boxes. But that is all I can say about that for now so as to not spoil a really great story from The Secret Life of LEGO® Bricks. For our effort, I and the team who are helping make this book a reality realised that being able to show many of the parts and sets I discuss was a necessity. To that end, the LEGO Group gave us permission to not only scour their digital archive but also to request images for use in the book. As I have been writing I concurrently scour the appropriate timeframe or category in the digital archive for pictures to enhance the text. However, it didn’t stop there. In a show of just how committed the LEGO Group is to

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LEGO Harry Potter Hogsmeade Village Visit (76388) Review

May 23, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Harry Potter Hogsmeade Village Visit (76388)

Next up on my reviews of the summer 2021 wave of LEGO Harry Potter sets, we’ll be checking out the Hogsmeade Village Visit (76388). It has 851 pieces and retails for $79.99.

LEGO Harry Potter Hogsmeade Village Visit (76388)

LEGO Harry Potter Hogsmeade Village Visit (76388)

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LEGO DOTS Photo Holder Cube (30557) Promotion Live on LEGO Shop

May 23, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has kicked off a new promotion on the LEGO Shop for the LEGO DOTS Photo Holder Cube (30557). From now until June 30, you can get it for free with purchases of $40 or more on LEGO DOTS LEGO VIDIYO, or LEGO Friends. The offer is valid for both online and in-stores. This promo was not listed on the May 2021 Store Calendar so it’s a nice surprise but it has already been available at Walmart.

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LEGO Marvel 2021 Advent Calendar (76196) Rumored Characters

May 22, 2021 / / 0 Comments

One new thing for 2021 is that LEGO will be doing a Marvel Advent Calendar (76196) which will be the first time for it. There are some rumored details coming from Instagram talking about some of the characters that we could be seeing in it. If you don’t want to be spoiled, I suggest skipping this post.

For the 2021 LEGO Marvel Advent Calendar, we’ll be seeing existing Marvel minifigures but with slight differences with them. It is reported that they are Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Thanos, Black Widow, Nick Fury, and Thor.

Spider-Man will be in this yellow jacket which is from Spider-Man: Homecoming. Iron Man will be in a Christmas sweater and will have the 2020 helmet and a separate hairpiece. Captain Marvel will be the version from the Avengers Helicarrier (76153) but without the helmet. Thanos will be the one from the Thanos Mech (76141) but he will be without leg printing or a helmet. Black Widow will be the one from the Avengers Tower Battle (76166). Nick Fury is said to also be the one from the Helicarrier set but he will have a beanie similar to his look from Avengers: Age of Ultron. Thor will also be the version from the Helicarrier but will the Infinity War hairpiece.

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LEGO Star Wars 2021 Advent Calendar (75307) Rumored Details

May 22, 2021 / / 0 Comments

There are some rumored details of the LEGO Star Wars 2021 Advent Calendar (75307) and what characters we can expect to see in it. If you don’t want to be spoiled by what could be in the set, I would skip this post. Word has it from Promobricks is that it will be based mostly on The Mandalorian and six characters will be Stormtrooper, Scout Trooper, and Tusken Raider, IG-11, Din Djarin (Mandalorian), and Grogu (The Child) with the last two having festive attire.

In addition, some of the builds in the 335 piece set will have microscale builds of The Razor Crest, Cobb Vanth’s speeder bike, TIE Fighter X-Wing, blue Landspeeder, Tusken ballista, E-Web blaster, Imperial Troop Transport, Moff Gideon’s Light Cruiser, and a weapons rack.

**Note the image above is from last year’s Advent Calendar.**

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LEGO Botanical Collection Bonsai Tree (10281) Amazon Sale – May 2021

May 21, 2021 / / 0 Comments

I know I’ve recently posted about this recently in stock but the LEGO Botanical Collection Bonsai Tree (10281) is now also discounted on Amazon. It is now priced at $40 which is 20% off and a great deal for a bunch of pink frog pieces. I’m kidding but saving $10 on a still newer set is still winning. The only downside is that it won’t ship until June 15.

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LEGO Technic Jeep Wrangler (42122) Amazon Sale – May 2021

May 21, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO Technic Jeep Wrangler (42122) has been discounted by 20% over on Amazon. The licensed set now retails for $40 which is a savings of $10 and it is the lowest it has been on the site. The only downside of it is that you can order it now but it won’t be in stock until June 13. If you can wait, it is a good deal for the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.

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New LEGO Book and Wall Calendar Pre-Order on Chronicle Books

May 21, 2021 / / 0 Comments

There are some new LEGO related items up for pre-order from Chronicle Books that you may be interested in. First is the LEGO The Art of the Minifigure which retails for $40 and will be released on September 14. The other item is 2022 LEGO Wall Calendar which retails for $14.99 and it will be out on July 27.

LEGO The Art of the Minifigure

A beautiful visual celebration of the iconic LEGO® minifigure—its history, evolution, and status as a cultural icon.

The LEGO® minifigure is one of the most recognizable and collectible toys on the planet. Over the span of 40 years it has evolved from a simple yellow figurine to a global pop culture icon. This landmark volume celebrates the colorful history, evolving design, and lasting impact of the one and only LEGO minifigure. Driven by compelling interviews and essays, lush photography, infographics, and never-before-seen visuals from inside the LEGO archives and beyond, this book is a wide-reaching visual exploration of why the minifigure matters—as a beloved toy and as a singular cultural icon.

• MUST-HAVE: The ultimate celebration of the LEGO minifigure, this book explores the minifigure from all angles.
• FOR ALL LEGO FANS: This book is perfect for all LEGO fans, from avid collectors and super fans seeking new, never-before-published content, to anyone who grew up with the iconic minifigure, looking to explore the history of the toy they know and love.
• GLOBAL ICON: The LEGO minifigure has captivated the world for 40 years. Connecting LEGO lovers old and young,

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LEGO Ideas Your Friendly Neighborhood Comic Book Hero Contest

May 20, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has kicked off a new Spider-Man comic book contest over on LEGO Ideas and there are some awesome prizes to be won. LEGO wants you to build or draw a comic book cover that is Spider-Man related to celebrate the release of the Daily Bugle (76178). The cover should be an original design and not a recreation of an existing comic book cover and it should include Spider-Man/Peter Parker/Miles Morales and other Spider-Man related characters.

On to the prizes, two Grand Prize winners will be chosen, one for the brick-built cover and one for the drawn.

• 76178 LEGO Super Heroes Daily Bugle
• 76187 LEGO Super Heroes Venom Head
• 76199 LEGO Super Heroes Carnage
• Spider-Man Premium Format™ Figure by Sideshow

Note that the Sideshow figure goes for $625 and is limited to 3,000 and that makes the total prize amount over $1000 when you include the other items. Head over to the link above to read more about the rules.

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LEGO Everyone is Awesome (40516) Designer Video

May 20, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Early this morning, LEGO announced the LEGO Everyone is Awesome (40516) set to a very positive response from the community and at time, they also dropped the designer video for the set. Vice President of Design Matthew Ashton talks about the details of the set as well as talks about the inspiration for it because it is very personal to Matthew.

The model is inspired by the rainbow flag which is used as a symbol of love and acceptance by the LGBTQIA+ community and features 11 monochrome minifigures each with its own individual hairstyle and rainbow color. Everyone is Awesome (40516) will be available on June 1 for $39.99.

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LEGO Everyone is Awesome (40516) Officially Announced

May 20, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has officially announced the LEGO Everyone is Awesome (40516) set which is designed to celebrate fans’ diversity. Just in time for Pride Month, the 346 piece set will be available starting on June 1 and will retail for $34.99. The set was designed by LEGO Vice President of Design Matthew Ashton who has been posting teasers of the set the past few weeks and has said about the set, “I wanted to create a model that symbolises inclusivity and celebrates everyone, no matter how they identify or who they love.”

Everyone is Awesome LEGO® set celebrates fans’ diversity

Billund, May 20th 2021: The LEGO Group today announces LEGO® Everyone is Awesome a set designed to celebrate the diversity of our fans and the world around us. The buildable display model is inspired by the iconic rainbow flag which is used as a symbol of love and acceptance by the LGBTQIA+ community and features 11 monochrome minifigures each with its own individual hairstyle and rainbow colour.

Set designer Matthew Ashton, Vice President, Design said: “I wanted to create a model that symbolises inclusivity and celebrates everyone, no matter how they identify or who they love.”

“Everyone is unique, and with a little more love, acceptance and understanding in the world, we can all feel more free to be our true AWESOME selves! This model shows that we care, and that we truly believe ‘Everyone is awesome’!”

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LEGO FRIENDS Mug Promotion Starting Soon?

May 19, 2021 / / 0 Comments

There’s a new LEGO ad on Instagram that I came across that shows there will be a new LEGO Friends Coffee Mug promotion starting soon on the LEGO Shop. It says that you can get the mug with a purchase of the LEGO Ideas Central Perk (21319) but it doesn’t seem like the promo hasn’t started yet online.

The promotion is very interesting since many people already have the Central Perk and since The Friends Apartment (10292) just dropped for VIPs, why didn’t LEGO do it for that instead. I’m thinking that LEGO is banking on people purchasing both sets since there’s a big Friends fandom.

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LEGO Technic Porsche 911 RSR (42096) Amazon Sale – May 2021

May 19, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO Technic Porsche 911 RSR (42096) is now priced at a 20% discount over on Amazon. You can save $30 off the retail price which brings it down to $119.99 which is the lowest it has been since November 2020. The set has been out since January 2019 so this could be a permanent discount which also suggests it could be retiring by the end of the year by typical LEGO shelf life standards.

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BrickLink Designer Program Extended with More Crowdfunding Rounds

May 19, 2021 / / 0 Comments

BrickLink has recently updated their timeline to give designers more time to refine their projects to be able to reach the crowdfunding stage. The update changes it from one crowdfunding round to three rounds with the first one starting in July, with following rounds in September and November. Each round will have eight to ten projects that will be chosen on feasibility and part availability and five projects will be crowdfunded with a total of 15 that you will be able to purchase. You can check the updated list to see which projects will be in the first crowdfunding round here.

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Infinity Saga Sets Pricing & Release Date

May 19, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has put up product listings for the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Infinity Saga on the LEGO Shop and we can finally see pricing and release dates for the sets. It looks like we’ll have to wait a little bit here in the US as they have an August 1 release date. There are also no pre-orders for them but you can still pre-order the Infinity Gauntlet (76191) and that will ship on August 1 as well.

Black Panther Dragon Flyer (76186) – 202 pieces/$19.99
Captain America and Hydra Face-Off (76189) – 49 pieces/$9.99
Iron Man: Iron Monger Mayhem (76190) – 479 pieces/$39.99
Avengers: Endgame Final Battle (76192) – 527 pieces/$69.99
The Guardians’ Ship (76193) – 1,901 pieces/$149.99.

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LEGO Marvel Daily Bugle (76178) Originally Had List of 60 Minifigures

May 19, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Daily Bugle (76178) was announced a few days ago and with it comes a whopping 25 minifigures which is the most ever in a Marvel set. The designer of the set, Mark Stafford, recently did an AMA on Reddit and he revealed that the set originally started out with 60 minifigures but was whittled down to the current number. In addition, he also wanted the original Sinister Six but just couldn’t do it and a lot of minifigures actually were pushed to the regular sets first. Some of the characters that were omitted from the Daily Bugle include Deadpool, Human Torch, Iceman, and Spider Woman because Marvel was in charge of who they wanted to include. Unfortunately, Mark is not able to divulge the other minifigures that we wanted to put in the set but hopefully we’ll be able to see them in future sets.

Several. I had made a list around 60 long when I started!

I wanted the original Sinister Six, but we just couldn’t make it happen, we ran out of new figures we could make. In fact because it was so minifigure heavy a lot of figures from this set were pushed out into the standard retail line (they ended up coming out first).

TO give you a few names I wanted Deadpool, The Human Torch, Iceman, Spider Woman – all Spiderman’s buddy’s. But Marvel also have to agree and some of the decisions to include or not include figures were up to them and like I

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LEGO The Friends Apartments (10292) Now Available on LEGO Shop for VIPs

May 18, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The new LEGO The Friends Apartments (10292) is now available for purchase for VIP members on the LEGO Shop. The 2,048 piece set retails for $149.99 and it had an overwhelmingly positive response when it was announced last week. The build features both Rachel and Monica’s apartment as well as Joey and Chandler’s apartment and it also has the hallway that goes between the two.

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Infinity Gauntlet (76191) Pre-Order Live on LEGO Shop

May 18, 2021 / / 0 Comments

You can now pre-order the new summer 2021 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Infinity Gauntlet (76191) on the LEGO Shop. The set has 590 pieces and retails for $69.99. It is the only summer 2021 set available for pre-order at this time but I feel like it’ll be one of the more popular sets from the wave.

LEGO® Marvel Infinity Gauntlet (76191) is a challenging construction project that rewards the builder with an impressive display piece that perfectly evokes Marvel’s captivating style.

Collectible Marvel movie model
This LEGO brick recreation of the iconic Infinity Gauntlet featured in the Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame movies is certain to attract attention and interest wherever it is displayed. With movable fingers, vibrantly colored Infinity Stones and a descriptive tablet attached to a sturdy base, this golden gauntlet provides an engrossing construction challenge and a finished model that will captivate all who see it.

LEGO brick model-making kits
Escape the busy world and immerse yourself in the relaxing pleasure of adult LEGO building sets, perfect for anyone with an interest in creative construction or comic-book culture.

• The stunning, build-and-display LEGO® Marvel Infinity Gauntlet (76191) captures forever the captivating style of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame movies.
• This authentic, golden LEGO® brick recreation of the iconic Infinity Gauntlet includes colorful Infinity Stones and a sturdy stand featuring a descriptive tablet.
• This 590-piece model gives adult Marvel fans the opportunity to immerse themselves in creative construction and recreate one of comic-book culture’s most recognizable,

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LEGO Ideas Seaside Gift with Purchase Fan Vote Live

May 18, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The fan vote for the LEGO Ideas Do You Want to Go to the Seaside gift with purchase building contest is now live. The judges had to trim the 826 entries down to 15 and the winner will become the next LEGO Ideas Gift with Purchase Fan Designer. The deadline to get your vote in is May 25.

Lifeguard Shack

The Beach Shop

Family and Friends

Seaside Memories

Ray the Castaway

The Ultimate Sandcastle

Down by the Docks

Sally’s Seaside Seashell Shop

Customize-a-Crab!

Message in a Bottle

Slush Mobile Kiosk

Far North Fishing

The Quest for Shark Teeth on the Beach – A Seaside Fossil Adventure

LEGO Beach Hut Photo Holder

Surf Pier

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts: Fluffy Encounter (76387) Review

May 17, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts: Fluffy Encounter (76387)

Continuing on with my reviews of the summer 2021 LEGO Harry Potter sets, the next one I’m checking out is the Hogwarts: Fluffy Encounter (76387). The set has 397 pieces and retails for $39.99. This set is based on a scene from The Sorcerer’s Stone.

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts: Fluffy Encounter (76387)

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts: Fluffy Encounter (76387)

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LEGO Ideas BTS “Dynamite” Achieves 10,000 Supporters

May 17, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The BTS “Dynamite” project by JBBrickFanatic is the latest one to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build is based on the donut and music store featured in the music video and it also includes minifigures of Namjoon, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. The BTS ARMY is strong with this one as it took the project less than a week to hit the goal.

The project now joins Imperial Island Fort, Movie Set, Lifeguard’s Shack, A-Frame Cabin, Spaceballs, and The Costume Store as the ones to reach the Second 2021 Review Stage.

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LEGO VIP Gold Coin Releasing May 20

May 17, 2021 / / 0 Comments

If you receive the LEGO VIP newsletters, you may have gotten one today stating the last VIP collectible coin will be available starting on May 20 on the Rewards Center. This is the fifth one in the series and it is the centerpiece for the display case if you were able to get it.

In addition, it also states that if you missed out on the previous coins, they’ll be back later this year. There’s no mention how big the restock is but at least people will get a second chance to get the first four coins, particularly the Space one that went out of stock in only a few hours. It’s nice to see that LEGO has taken feedback to make more for those who weren’t able to get one.

– Australia & New Zealand: 12:00am BST
– Korea: 1:00am BST
– Europe, Middle East & Africa: 9:00am BST
– North America: 2:00pm BST

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Daily Bugle (76178) Officially Announced

May 17, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has officially announced the highly anticipated LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Daily Bugle (76178). Releasing on May 26 for VIPs, the 3,772 piece set will retail for $299.99. Not only will it be the tallest LEGO Marvel set to be released, it will also have 25 minifigures including some new exclusive Marvel characters that have never been released before such as Daredevil, Punisher, Blade, Fire Star, and Black Cat. Unfortunately, LEGO wasn’t able to provide up-close images for a majority of the characters at the time of the press release but we can still see them in some of the images below. If more images come up after, I’ll update.

GET ME PICTURES OF SPIDER-MAN! THE LEGO GROUP REVEALS A HUGE, NEW SPIDER-MAN DAILY BUGLE SET

Today, the LEGO Group reveals the new LEGO® Daily Bugle set, an intricate version of the iconic newspaper building, complete with the demanding editor, J. Jonah Jameson’s, and Peter Parker’s offices. Designed for grown-ups, it is the tallest LEGO Marvel set to date standing at 82cm tall and featuring 3,772 pieces.

The Daily Bugle offices first featured in The Amazing Spider-Man comic series over 50 years ago in 1963 and remains a much-loved setting throughout the web-slinger’s various adventures. Workplace of Peter Parker, Ben Urich, Robbie Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson and Betty Brant, it is here that the iconic phrase of “Get me pictures of Spider-Man!” was first uttered.

The LEGO Daily Bugle is incredibly detailed both inside and out, with four floors, the front street and the back alley.

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LEGO Botanical Collection Bonsai Tree (10281) Available on Amazon – May 2021

May 16, 2021 / / 0 Comments

If you’ve been looking for the LEGO Botanical Collection Bonsai Tree (10281) or have been waiting for it to go back in stock, Amazon currently is selling it for retail price. The whole theme has been immensely popular since its release at the beginning of the year and has been out of stock on the LEGO Shop a lot longer than it has been in stock. Amazon will have stock available starting on May 26.

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LEGO Summer 2021 Sets Pricing and Release Dates

May 16, 2021 / / 0 Comments

A majority of the summer 2021 sets now have product listings on the LEGO Shop and we can finally see the pricing and release dates for them in case you need to set your budget. Note that here in the US, we have a staggered release with some sets coming out in June while the rest release in August.

BrickHeadz – June 2021

Daisy Duck (40476) – $9.99
Scrooge McDuck, Huey, Dewey & Louie (40477) – $24.99
Dalmation (40479) – $14.99
Harry, Hermione, Ron & Hagrid (40495) – $24.99
Voldemort, Nagini & Bellatrix (40496) – $24.99

City – August 2021

Wildlife Rescue ATV (60300) – $9.99
Wildlife Rescue Off-Roader (60301) – $49.99
Wildlife Rescue Operation (60302) – $89.99
Wildlife Rescue Camp (60307) – $99.99
Seaside Police and Fire Mission (60308) – $49.99

Classic – August 2021

Around the World (11015) – $49.99

Creator – August 2021

Space Shuttle Adventure (31117) – $39.99
Ferris Wheel (31119) – $79.99
Medieval Castle (31120) – $99.99
Crocodile (31121) – $29.99
Fish Tank (31122) – $29.99

Disney – August 2021

Mickey Mouse’s Propeller Plane (10772) – $9.99
Minnie Mouse’s Ice Cream Shop (10773) – $19.99
Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse’s Space Rocket (10774) – $19.99
Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck’s Farm (10775) – $29.99
Mickey & Friends Fire Truck & Station (10776) – $39.99
Minnie’s House and Café (10942) – $49.99
Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Wonderland (43194) – $39.99
Belle and the Beast’s Castle (43196) – $79.99

DOTS – August 2021

Extra DOTS Series 5 (41932) – $3.99
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LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Polyjuice Potion Mistake (76386) Review

May 15, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Polyjuice Potion Mistake (76386)

In our first review of the summer 2021 wave of LEGO Harry Potter sets, we have the smallest one in the wave with the Hogwarts Polyjuice Potion Mistake (76386). It has 217 pieces and retails for $19.99.

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Polyjuice Potion Mistake (76386)

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Polyjuice Potion Mistake (76386)

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LEGO Harry Potter Summer 2021 Wizard Cards

May 15, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO Harry Potter Wizard Cards

The embargo for the new summer 2021 LEGO Harry Potter sets have lifted today and we’re getting our review ready so stay tuned for them. One new thing in this wave are some collectible Wizard Cards that are randomly packed into sets. They are essentially 2×2 tiles featuring characters from the Harry Potter Universe and are based on the Chocolate Frog Cards. Below are the cards you will be able to collect in this wave.

Albus Dumbledore (Silver Border)
Albus Dumbledore (Gold Border)
Severus Snape
Godric Gryffindor
Minerva McGonagall
Gilderoy Lockhart
Salazar Slytherin
Olympe Maxime
Helga Hufflepuff
Newt Scamander
Seraphina Picquery
Bertie Bott
Jocunda Sykes
Rowena Ravenclaw
Garrick Ollivander
Nicholas Flamel

Since it says they are randomly packed into sets, there’s a chance that you may get duplicates and not all the card may be guaranteed if you buy the whole wave.

Note that there is a mistake in the image of the cards. There is an image of Garrick Ollivander used for Rowena Ravenclaw’s card. If you get that particular card, she’s the one that wears the diadem. Also, the cards don’t have names on them so you’ll probably need to reference the back of the instructions so see who you got.

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Daily Bugle (76178) Teaser

May 15, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has released the first teaser of the upcoming LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Daily Bugle (76178). The image shows a newspaper cover headlining Spider-Man leading an attack on the Daily Bugle which isn’t really true. It also shows the set will most likely include Minifigures of Carnage, Black Cat, Mysterio, and Green Goblin. Stay tuned for the reveal of the set really soon.

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LEGO Ideas The Costume Store Achieves 10,000 Supporters

May 15, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The Costume Store by Bricky_Brick is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 2,990 piece modular has three floors and it also proposed five minifigures as well.

The project now joins Imperial Island Fort, Movie Set, Lifeguard’s Shack, A-Frame Cabin, and Spaceballs as the ones to reach the Second 2021 Review Stage.

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Infinity Gauntlet (76191) Official Images

May 14, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Earlier today, we got the official images of the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Infinity Saga sets and we now have the one for the Infinity Gauntlet (76191) from Walmart. What’s nice about this is that we also get some details for the set. It has 590 pieces and will retail for $69.99. Not only is it already a great display piece, it can also do the “snap.” There’s no word yet on when it will be available yet.

LEGO Marvel Infinity Gauntlet (76191) is a challenging construction project that rewards the builder with an impressive display piece that perfectly evokes Marvel’s captivating style. This LEGO brick recreation of the iconic Infinity Gauntlet featured in the Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame movies is certain to attract attention and interest wherever it is displayed. With movable fingers, vibrantly colored Infinity Stones and a descriptive tablet attached to a sturdy base, this golden gauntlet provides an engrossing construction challenge and a finished model that will captivate all who see it. Escape the busy world and immerse yourself in the relaxing pleasure of adult LEGO building sets, perfect for anyone with an interest in creative construction or comic-book culture.

• The stunning, build-and-display LEGO Marvel Infinity Gauntlet (76191) captures forever the captivating style of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame movies
• This authentic, golden LEGO brick recreation of the iconic Infinity Gauntlet includes colorful Infinity Stones and a sturdy stand featuring a descriptive tablet
• This 590-piece model gives adult Marvel fans the

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Rakuten Offering Up to 15% Cash Back on LEGO Purchases

May 14, 2021 / / 0 Comments

We here at The Brick Fan like to give you deals on LEGO products whether it be sales or freebies and there’s a service that we haven’t mentioned before called Rakuten. You may have seen commercials and heard of the song but they allow shoppers to earn cash back at a number of retailers, one of them being LEGO. Currently LEGO has some coupons and for a limited time, you can earn up to 15% cash back on most products. Keep in mind that exclusives are only at 2.5% which is still money back. All you have to do is to sign up and make sure activate the browser plugin to start earning cash back.

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LEGO Vice President of Design Teases New LEGO Set

May 14, 2021 / / 0 Comments

For the past week, LEGO Vice President of Design Matthew Ashton has been teasing out a brand new LEGO set that he has designed. It will be harder to guess what it is because Matthew is teasing the set one brick at a time, more specifically, 2×3 bricks. As of this post, the set consists of black, white, red, yellow, blue, and brown 2×3 bricks so it’ll be a while before everything is revealed. Any guesses on what this mysterious set could be?

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LEGO Disney Mickey and Friends Summer 2021 Sets Officially Announced

May 14, 2021 / / 0 Comments

We’ve already seen these sets a few weeks ago but LEGO has officially announced the new summer 2021 wave of LEGO Disney Mickey and Friends sets. With the announcement, we finally get some details regarding the piece count for each set as well as pricing. The sets will be available on the LEGO Shop starting on June 1 and in North America on August 1.

THE LEGO GROUP INTRODUCES NEW LEGO® DISNEY MICKEY AND FRIENDS RANGE FOR PRESCHOOLERS

May 13th, 2021: Today, the LEGO Group revealed a new Mickey and Friends range with Disney, introducing five exciting sets to spark creativity and imaginative play for young children aged 4 and over.
Each set comes with instructions for children who are just learning to read and Starter Brick elements such as a big car or plane chassis to kickstart the building process. The instructions also feature short build-and-play loops to develop confidence and ensure a great building experience that will boost their problem-solving, role-play and concentration skills and encourage resilience while they play.
“I loved Disney Mickey Mouse, Disney Minnie Mouse and all of their friends when I was younger so designing these sets felt very nostalgic. We hope the new LEGO® Disney Mickey and Friends range will offer great fun and role-playing opportunities to help young children learn about friendship, communication and resilience with characters they know and love. With these five new sets that explore firefighting, flying, trips to a farm, space exploration and shopkeeping, we aim to inspire young children and introduce them to

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Infinity Saga Official Images

May 13, 2021 / / 0 Comments

We’ve already seen images of the upcoming summer 2021 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Infinity Saga sets and there are now some official images of a couple of them coming out of Amazon France. They currently have product listings of the Black Panther Dragon Flyer (76186) and Iron Man: Iron Monger Mayhem (76190) and we can get a closer look at them.

Update: The rest of the lineup has been found, minus the Gauntlet, and you can check them out below.

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes The Benatar (76193) Revealed

May 13, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Earlier today, the images for the summer 2021 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Infinity Saga sets were revealed and there’s one more set that has been recently shown off too which is The Benatar (76193). It has been reported that the set has 1,901 pieces and will retail for €149.99. The set is much larger than The Milano and we can see Rocket Raccoon and Star-Lord in the cockpit area.

**Via Jedi News**

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Summer 2021 Infinity Saga Sets Revealed

May 13, 2021 / / 0 Comments

A user on the Brickset Facebook Group has found the summer 2021 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Infinity Saga sets at a LEGO store somewhere in the world. There are at least five sets in the wave and they should be available very soon.

Black Panther Dragon Flyer (76186) – 202 pieces/£17.99

Captain America and Hydra Face-off (76189) – 49 pieces/£8.99

Iron Man: Iron Monger Mayhem (76190) – 479 pieces/£34.99

Infinity Gauntlet (76191) – 590 pieces/£59.99

Avengers Endgame Final Battle (76192) – 527 pieces/£79.99

**Via Brickset**

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LEGO Looking for LEGO Certified Professionals in Mexico and Russia

May 12, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Have you ever wanted to be a LEGO Certified Professional? If so, LEGO is looking for two new LCPs in Mexico and Russia. LEGO has listed a job posting stating some of the requirements they are looking for and if you’re interested, you can send your application to [email protected] by May 28.

We are currently looking for two new LEGO® Certified Professionals in Mexico & Russia

Who can apply?

The LEGO Certified Professional program is, tailored for professional individuals with excellent LEGO building skills, a collaborative approach and a strong passion for the LEGO Brand, brick and building system.

The initial requirements that LCP candidates shall meet are:

• Document a working business model and business plan for their business which is focused on creating unique LEGO experiences.
• Document excellent LEGO building skills.
• Document ability to organize and drive building projects and coordinate events/happenings.
• You speak the native language (ie Spanish or Russian) and English.

How to apply?

If you can answer “yes” to the above-defined initial requirements, we welcome your application to the LCP program. Your application shall include:

• Description of your personal profile
• Documentation of business incl business model and business plan
• Record of LEGO experiences and your portfolio of work

Please send your application by e-mail to [email protected] by 28th of May.

Please note the LCP program is for LEGO entrepreneurs and does not apply to nor will we accept applications from companies or institutions.

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Two More Projects Archived on BrickLink Designer Program

May 12, 2021 / / 0 Comments

As the pre-production phase of the BrickLink Designer Program is beginning to wrap up by the end of May, many projects are finalizing their designs for the crowdfunding stage. In the past day, there have been two additional projects that have been archived which include the Temple of Hermit by Brickfornia and Japanese Old Style Architecture by TAXON55.

The Temple of Hermit was archived “due to the complexity of revising the model for the program.” The Japanese Old Style Architecture was withdrawn “due to other obligations” from the designer. These projects join the three from RobenAnne that were withdrawn last month and it leaves 26 projects left to potentially move on to the crowdfunding phase.

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LEGO Announces $1 Million for India COVID Relief

May 12, 2021 / / 0 Comments

With the COVID-19 cases still surging in India, LEGO has announced that they are donating $1 million to support COVID relief. The money will be used to deliver learning to around 20,000 children aged 3-14 whose education has been disrupted by the most recent outbreak, ensure food security for families and provide COVID-19 Care Kits designed to reduce infection rates.

US$1 million donated to support COVID-19 relief in India

The LEGO Group and the LEGO Foundation join forces to support Save the Children India to help children and families impacted by the country’s recent surge in COVID-19 cases.

Billund, May 12th, 2021: Today, the LEGO Group and the LEGO Foundation have announced a US$1 million donation to help Save the Children India support families and children most at risk in Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and West Bengal. It will be used to deliver learning to around 20,000 children aged 3-14 whose education has been disrupted by the most recent outbreak, ensure food security for families and provide COVID-19 Care Kits designed to reduce infection rates.

Steen Lauge Kokkenborg, General Manager, LEGO Group India, said: “The latest outbreak is having a devastating impact on caregiving and schooling for the country’s most vulnerable children. We hope this contribution will provide some security to children and families as well as allow children to continue to learn through play and build vital skills despite schools being closed.”

Sudarshan Suchi, CEO of Save the Children, India, said: “Save the Children has embarked on a journey to reach and protect 1 million people

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LEGO FRIENDS The Apartments (10292) Minifigure Outfit Reference

May 11, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The LEGO FRIENDS The Apartments (10292) was announced this morning to a very positive response and included in the set are minifigures of the six main characters and a recurring character. They have worn a large number of outfits during the decade it was on the air and LEGO had the tough choice to find one outfit for each character as their minifigure print. All of them had iconic looks throughout the years and here are the outfits the minifigures are based on.

Ross Geller

Rachel Green

Chandler Bing

Monica Geller

Joey Tribbiani

Phoebe Buffay

Janice Litman-Goralnik

The LEGO FRIENDS The Apartments (10292) will be available for VIP members starting on May 19 and to the general public on June 1. The set has 2,048 pieces and will retail for $149.99.

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LEGO Tweet Suggests New LEGO Stranger Things Set

May 11, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has possibly dropped another hint that we could be seeing a new LEGO Stranger Things set. A few days ago, we got a look at the Stranger Things 4 trailer and LEGO did a LEGO-ized still shot of one of the scenes. I took it as just LEGO getting in on the hype for the new season but a fan on Twitter asked if there would be any new sets and LEGO responded with: “Keep an eye out for more information!”

I haven’t heard anything new for LEGO Stranger Things but this tweet suggests that we may be getting something in the near future. We’re still missing a lot from the theme that we didn’t get from The Upside Down (75810) like Bob or the Mind Flayer. We did get Barb as a minifigure but it was exclusive to SDCC 2019. Let’s do what LEGO says and keep an eye out for more details as they come.

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LEGO FRIENDS The Apartments (10292) Officially Announced

May 11, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has officially announced the new LEGO FRIENDS The Apartments (10292) set which is based on the popular sitcom. Coming in at 2,048 pieces and retailing for $149.99, the set features both Rachel and Monica’s apartment as well as Joey and Chandler’s apartment. It also includes the hallway that goes between the two as well as set lights that give you a studio feeling.

The LEGO FRIENDS Apartments (10292) will be available to LEGO VIP members from starting on May 19 and to the general public on June 1. Check out the press release and more photos of the set below.

THE ONE WITH THE LEGO® FRIENDS APARTMENTS SET

Today, the LEGO® Group announces the new LEGO F.R.I.E.N.D.S Apartments Set – which allows fans of the iconic Warner Bros. TV series the chance to recreate their favourite scenes. The 2,048-piece set, features both Monica and Rachel’s, and Chandler and Joey’s New York apartments, plus the adjoining hallway.

Following the hugely popular LEGO Ideas Central Perk set, which was released in 2019, the LEGO Friends Apartments set is complete with iconic features and props, such as the classic moment when Monica put the Thanksgiving turkey on her head, the one where Joey and Chandler only had a canoe as furniture and when Phoebe’s dollhouse went up in flames.

Other accessories from the show include the Poking Device; Gladys, Phoebe’s creepy art piece; the cheesecake that falls on the floor; Pat the Dog; the chick and duck, and many more. The set also gives fans the real sense

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Venom: Let There Be Carnage Trailer

May 10, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Sony has just dropped the Venom: Let There Be Carnage trailer and we can see what the sequel has to offer. Woody Harrelson stars as the new Symbiote Carnage and we’ll see if it follows the origin story from the comics or if Sony puts their own spin on it.

There are currently three LEGO sets that feature Carnage including the new Carnage (76199) bust. The other sets are the Venom Crawler (76163) and Spider-Man and Ghost Rider vs. Carnage (76173) which have nothing to do with the movie but I assume will be more popular once the movie hit theaters on September 24.

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LEGO Ideas Medieval Blacksmith (21325) Available on Amazon – May 2021

May 10, 2021 / / 0 Comments

If you’re looking for the LEGO Ideas Medieval Blacksmith (21325), Amazon is currently selling it at retail price. It has been in and out of stock on the LEGO Shop since its release back in January. If you get it on Amazon, it does have free one day Prime shipping and free returns.

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LEGO Ideas Spaceballs Achieves 10,000 Supporters

May 9, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The Spaceballs project by Bricktory Lap is the latest one to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build features the Eagle 5 which the Winnebago seen in the movie. Inside it are a lot of references from the movie such as Spaceballs the breakfast cereal, a can of Perri Air, Princess Vespa’s hairdryer, and Pizza the Hutt on the screen. It also proposes the main characters as minifigures.

The project now joins Imperial Island Fort, Movie Set, Lifeguard’s Shack and A-Frame Cabin as the ones to reach the Second 2021 Review Stage.

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LEGO Ideas A-Frame Cabin Achieves 10,000 Supporters

May 9, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The A-Frame Cabin by Norton74 is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build features the popular architectural design that you can find today. It is able to open up to show the interior which includes the living room and kitchen along with an upstairs bedroom.

The project now joins Imperial Island Fort, Movie Set, and Lifeguard’s Shack as the ones to reach the Second 2021 Review Stage.

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LEGO Star Wars Kylo Ren’s Shuttle (75256) Amazon Sale – May 2021

May 8, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Amazon has been doing coupon codes for various LEGO sets and there’s one currently going on for the LEGO Star Wars Kylo Ren’s Shuttle (75256). As of this post, the set has been discounted 15% to $110.55 but you can save an additional $6.56 when you apply the coupon which essentially makes the set 20% off and that also makes it the lowest price the set has been at. The last time it was at this price for an extended period of time was during Black Friday last year. There’s been rumors going on that this set could be retiring by the end of 2021 so now is a great time to pick it up if you can.

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LEGO Ideas Lifeguard’s Shack Achieves 10,000 Supporters

May 8, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The Lifeguard’s Shack by adwind is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 540 piece build features a lifeguard shack on a deck. The roof is removable to access the inside of the shack.

The project now joins Imperial Island Fort and Movie Set as the ones to reach the First 2021 Review Stage.

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LEGO Releases LEGO Friends Set Teaser

May 8, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has released what seems to be a teaser for a new LEGO Friends set. There’s been rumors of a Friends set that features Monica & Rachel’s Apartment (10292) and it will be coming this month.

As you can see, it shows all the main characters from the show including Rachel, Ross, Joey, Chandler, Monica, and Phoebe. Monica has on the apron and Chandler has a brown jacket. There’s also some sort of kitchen scene that the others are barging in on.

Are you excited to see another LEGO Friends set? Stay tuned for more details on the announcement.

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LEGO Stranger Things 4 Teaser

May 7, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO is getting hyped up for Stranger Things 4 as they have recreated a scene from the trailer that dropped yesterday. The trailer itself was pretty confusing as it shows some kids inside some sort of institute playing with puzzles. There’s one short scene that shows a child stacking some blocks which LEGO has recreated showing a minifigure stacking some bricks. I’m not sure if LEGO is teasing some more LEGO Stranger Things sets or just getting in on the hype. I’m guessing the latter.

Currently there’s only one set based on the show which is The Upside Down (75810). There was also a Barb minifigure that was exclusive to SDCC 2019. Are you excited that the show is finally coming back soon after a short delay and seeing the kids grown up?

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LEGO Star Wars Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing Fighter (75301) Amazon Sale – May 2021

May 7, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Amazon currently has the LEGO Star Wars Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing Fighter (75301) on sale for $47.17 with an additional $7.18 saving when you apply a coupon. This pretty much makes the set at 20% off after the $10 savings. This is the lowest price the set has been at since its release at the beginning of the year. Not that the General Jan Dodonna minifigure is exclusive to this set.

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LEGO x adidas ZX 8000 Color Pack Available Now

May 7, 2021 / / 0 Comments

For those who are interested, the LEGO x adidas ZX 8000 Color Pack shoes are now available for purchase over on the adidas site. There are six colors to choose from and it looks like all sizes are available in men’s sizes ranging from 4-13. They do cost $140 plus tax and shipping. These are the second iteration of the LEGO ZX 8000 shoes with a more colorful one that released last year.

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LEGO BrickHeadz Pets Dalmatians (40479) Revealed

May 7, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has revealed a new LEGO BrickHeadz Pets set with the Dalmatians (40479). The two pack includes the Dalmatian and a puppy which is a similar style to the other sets in the Pets subtheme where it has an adult and a younger one. The set will be available on June 1 and will probably be priced at $14.99.

**Via Brickset**

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LEGO City Seaside Police and Fire Mission (60308) Revealed

May 6, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Brickshop.eu has posted a product listing for one of the new summer 2021 LEGO City sets with the Seaside Police and Fire Mission (60308). The set has 297 pieces and will have four minifigures including Captain Tom Bennett.

Children with a passion for action-packed role play will love the LEGO City Seaside Police and Fire Mission (60308). This premium playset, combining 2 popular LEGO City themes, comes with a toy police station, police sea helicopter, crook’s speedboat and a fire dinghy that really floats. And to kick-start the fun, kids also get 4 minifigures including LEGO City Adventures TV series hero, Tom Bennett!

Includes a printed construction guide and Instructions PLUS – part of the free LEGO Building Instructions app for smartphones and tablets. This interactive toy building guide, with amazing zoom and rotate viewing tools, helps young LEGO builders become master builders. LEGO City toy building sets deliver endless play possibilities with realistic models and inspiring characters. From catching crooks to putting out fires, kids become the everyday heroes at the heart of the action, developing key life skills as they build and play.

• This premium, multi-model Seaside Police and Fire Mission (60308) toy playset puts kids at the heart of the action with realistic vehicles and inspiring characters that stimulate imaginative play.
• What’s in the box? All kids need to build a toy police station, police sea helicopter, fire dinghy, and crook’s getaway speedboat, plus 4 minifigures including LEGO City TV character Tom Bennett.
• Children can sail the toy firefighter dinghy

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LEGO Ideas Movie Set Achieves 10,000 Supporters

May 6, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The Movie Set by Castor-Troy is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build has 2,900 pieces and it features eight different facades that can be used to create a scene. There’s also a tracking shot that you can use with your phone using the cart. It also proposes seven minifigures as well which includes a director, actors, and actresses.

The project now joins Imperial Island Fort as the ones to reach the Second 2021 Review Stage.

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LEGO Star Wars Bad Batch Shuttle (75314) Officially Revealed – Pre-order Now Live

May 6, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Late to the show, LEGO has officially revealed the LEGO Star Wars The Bad Batch Attack Shuttle (75314). Based on the ship from the new Disney+ show, it has 969 pieces and retails for $99.99. You can pre-order it now on the LEGO Shop and it will be released on August 1.

RELIVE DARING MISSIONS WITH THE NEW LEGO® STAR WARS™ THE BAD BATCH™ ATTACK SHUTTLE CONSTRUCTION SET

May 6, 2021: Today, the LEGO Group reveals a cool, brick-built version of The Bad Batch – Attack Shuttle inspired by the new Star Wars animated series, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, streaming only on Disney+. The LEGO® Star Wars™ The Bad Batch™ Attack Shuttle construction set has been created for children ages 9+ and Star Wars aficionados looking to engage in their own clone missions.

In the new series, the Attack Shuttle is piloted by a group of elite clones known as the Bad Batch (Tech, Echo, Hunter, Wrecker and Crosshair) and each member has been recreated as a LEGO minifigure in the 969-piece construction set.

The Attack Shuttle construction set also comes with two land speeders, allowing children and fans to recreate thrilling scenes from the new animated series. The model features awesome details to help Star Wars and LEGO fans alike play out their own missions, with weapon storage in the cabin, foldable wings and spring-loaded shooters.

Commenting on the new set, Jens Kronvold Frederiksen, Creative Lead of LEGO Star Wars at the LEGO Group said: “I’m thrilled that we can finally reveal this great

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LEGO Ideas Typewriter (21327) Rumored for June/July Release

May 6, 2021 / / 0 Comments

It doesn’t seem like it but it’s been a while since we’ve had a LEGO Ideas set release but we may get another one soon. There’s rumors that the LEGO Ideas Typewriter (21327) could be released in June or July with a price tag of $200. It is said to have 2,078 pieces and the main color scheme will be sand green. I guess the color is to resemble the typewriters from back in day which you can see on Ole Kirk Christiansen’s desk.

The LEGO Typewriter by Steve Guinness hit 10k supporters back in October 2019 and it was chosen as one of the winners in June 2020 so the set has been in development for quite a while. Keep in mind that there are still six other LEGO Ideas sets under development so LEGO does have their hands full trying to crank them out.

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LEGO Looking for Feedback on VIP Rewards Center

May 5, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO is asking for some feedback about the VIP program in the LEGO VIP Rewards Center and you can earn some points for your time. This survey was open to other parts of the country a few weeks ago but has recently opened up in the US.

The purpose of the survey is to help improve the VIP program and the rewards that LEGO provides. There’s 21 questions and it shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes to complete.

We are committed to continuously improving the VIP program to meet the needs of our fans. We’d be so grateful if you could take this survey and share your thoughts and opinions. Your feedback is incredibly useful and helps us get better at what we do.

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Our LEGO Stories Podcast Episode 2

May 5, 2021 / / 0 Comments

LEGO has released episode 2 of their Our LEGO Stories podcast which talks about some of the things that LEGO employees have been doing to have a positive impact on the world. This new episode features AFOL Engagement’s Tormod Askildsen along with Annie O’Reilly and Carl Merriam and they talk about the AFOL community and how it continues to inspire LEGO themselves with their creations. They go in-depth to talk about how much influence AFOLs have in some the LEGO’s decision making. The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcast, and YouTube.

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Last Day for LEGO Star Wars May the 4th Promotions

May 5, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Today is the last day to get your orders in for the LEGO Star Wars May the 4th event. Surprisingly, the Tatooine Homestead (40451) promo set is still available with purchases of $85. Unfortunately, R2-D2 (75308) has been sold out and a majority of the helmets are now in backorder status but there’s still plenty of sets in stock to earn double points on.

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LEGO Ninjago Hydro Bounty (71756) Development Notes

May 4, 2021 / / 0 Comments

A few days ago, we got our first look at the summer 2021 LEGO Ninjago sets and set designer Niek van Slagmaat has chimed in on the behind the scenes development of one of the sets. With the very positive response to this wave, Niek gives an in-depth look at the Hydro Bounty (71756) which is pretty rare since LEGO doesn’t really release development photos.

Not only does the Hydro Bounty a submarine, it also has a mech integrated into it as well which we really can see from the official set images that came out the other day. What’s funny enough is that Niel actually designed the set from home during the pandemic. You can read more about the Hydro Bounty in the Niek’s Twitter thread.

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LEGO City Wildlife Rescue Camp (60307) Revealed

May 4, 2021 / / 0 Comments

There’s a new LEGO City summer 2021 Wildlife set that has popped over at the LEGO building instructions page with the Wildlife Rescue Camp (60307). There’s not much details on it at this time and the image a little hard to see but it does include a variety of animals including an elephant, mountain lion/puma/cougar, lion, eagle, and a couple of monkeys. This is a larger set than the Wildlife Rescue Operations (60302) so it’ll probably be priced at $99.99.

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LEGO DC Comics Tumbler (76240) Rumored for September Release

May 4, 2021 / / 0 Comments

There’s a new rumor going around online stating that we could be seeing an update to the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes The Tumbler (76023). 1414falconfan on Instagram has reported that the Tumbler (76240) will be released in September for $200-$250 and could include minifigures of Batman and the Joker. It is also said to have the 18+ label as well. The original Dark Knight version of it was released back in 2014 with a very exclusive Bat-Pod (5004590) coming out in 2015 to pair up with it. Obviously, we’re still a long ways away from September so these are purely rumors until LEGO announces it.

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Happy May the 4th – LEGO Star Wars Promotion Still Available

May 4, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Happy May the 4th and the LEGO deals continue on for at least another day here in the US. Although the new R2-D2 (75308) is temporarily sold out online, you can still take advantage of double VIP points and the free Tatooine Homestead (40451) is still available with purchases of $85. In addition, the Imperial Shuttle polybag may still be available with in-store purchases of $40. Lastly, there’s a sweepstakes in the Rewards Center for the Dutch Vander minifigure and print that runs until May 21.

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LEGO Disney Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck’s Farm (10775) Revealed

May 3, 2021 / / 0 Comments

We’ve already seen a few summer 2021 LEGO Disney Mickey & Friends sets and there’s one more that has been revealed on LEGO’s building instruction page with Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck’s Farm (10775). It is a 4+ set but it includes minifigures of Mickey and Donald in new variants. There’s also some animals including a chicken, horse, rabbit, and a sheep. This is the first sheep mold that LEGO has made and we’re getting that much closer to the mythical goat that fans have been pleading for.

**Update: More images from Brickshop.eu**

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Fifty Seven Projects Qualify for LEGO Ideas First 2021 Review Stage

May 3, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The First 2021 Review Stage has been set with a record 57 projects that hit the 10,000 supporter goal on LEGO Ideas. LEGO will have their hands full in choosing a winner for this stage and there will certainly be some backlash if only a couple are chosen from this massive list. There were actually 58 projects that hit the goal but the Stadium Tour one was removed due to it being based on intellectual properties after the new IP rules were put in place and not stated as so. You can check out all the projects that qualified in the link above. LEGO is also wrapping up on the Third 2020 Review Stage which consists of 25 projects which seems kind of small compared to this one.

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LEGO Disney BrickHeadz Summer 2021 Sets Revealed

May 3, 2021 / / 0 Comments

There are some new LEGO BrickHeadz sets that have popped up on the LEGO building instructions page with and Daisy Duck (40476) and Scrooge McDuck, Huey, Dewey & Louie (40477). The build features your favorite Disney ducks to go along with Donald Duck (40377) that released last year.

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LEGO Ideas Imperial Island Fort Achieves 10,000 Supporters

May 3, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The Imperial Island Fort by BrickHammer is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build pays homage to the classic Pirates theme and it has about 1,500 pieces. It features a castle at the top that has a gatehouse tower and the governor’s house. Below it is a pier that has a couple of cannons. The project is the first to reach the Second Review Stage.

**Update: Apparently the cutoff time for the First Review Stage was right before this project hit 10k.**