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Botanical Terrariums by 44th_brick is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build features three different sized terrariums with their own unique plants and layouts.
The project joins The Fortress of Bellinzona, Jumping Spiders, Planet Express Headquarters, Modular Medieval Village, Pantheon 124 AD, The Circus, Clippy, Monsters, Inc. – Boo’s Door Scream Floor, This is Fine, and GLaDOS from Portal 2 as the ones to reach the Second 2025 Review Stage.
GLaDOS from Portal 2 hachiroku24 is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build is based on the final boss fight of the game where Chell and Wheatley take on the supercomputer.
The project joins The Fortress of Bellinzona, Jumping Spiders, Planet Express Headquarters, Modular Medieval Village, Pantheon 124 AD, The Circus, Clippy, Monsters, Inc. – Boo’s Door Scream Floor, and This is Fine as the ones to reach the Second 2025 Review Stage.
The surplus BrickLink Designer Program Series 1 and Series 2 sets are now live and you have another chance to pick them up if you missed it the first time around. This is only available for the United States and Canada since they were produced for the two markets. This is your last chance to get the extra BDP sets as there are no plans to make any more after this run. The sets are limited to one per customer, while supplies last, and you will use the LEGO Shop for checkout.
LEGO has officially revealed the next LEGO Ideas set with the Minifigure Vending Machine (21358). Releasing on June 1, the set has 1,343 pieces and will retail for $179.99. The set features a working retro look vending machine and it also includes 16 new minifigures which you could also say is an unofficial minifigure series. These minifigures include a wide array of classic LEGO themes including teal and pearl-gold Space astronauts and Fabuland costume characters as well as minifigures for Pirates and Paradisa.
… ContinueTurn Back Time with the Retro-Inspired LEGO® Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine Set
20th May 2025: The LEGO Group has announced the launch of the LEGO® Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine set; a retro-inspired building set that brings a blast from the past to life in brick form. Designed for adults who love vintage style, creative design, and classic LEGO charm, this buildable vending machine is a conversation-starting display piece.
With 1,343 pieces, this collectible set invites fans to take a trip down memory lane. Simply insert the included LEGO coin, turn the handle, and release one of 16 colorful capsules, each containing bricks to build a minifigure. Each figure is a delightful surprise, featuring nostalgic themes like Castle, Paradisa, and Fabuland, as well as Classic Space explorers and even the LEGO Ideas Fan Designer who uploaded the product idea to www.ideas.LEGO.com.
This functional brick-built vending machine enhances the excitement of the blind bag concept, captivating audiences with the thrill of discovery. It offers dedicated collectors exclusive, nostalgic minifigures while providing an engaging building
Next up on our reviews of the LEGO Jurassic World Rebirth sets, we take a look at the Raptor Off-Road Escape (76972). The set has 285 pieces and retails for $39.99.
For eight years, the devs over at Team Kanohi has been hard at work in making BIONICLE: Masks of Power but that has changed as the game has been officially cancelled. In a statement that has been released, it seems that The LEGO Group has asked for the fan-made game to be shut down entirely and basically erase it from the public eye.
It was mentioned that there had been no issues with LEGO and they even endorsed it in their Bits N’ Bricks podcast three years ago. The only reason that Team Kanohi thinks why LEGO wanted them to shut down the game was it was easy to mistake it as an official LEGO product.
Team Kanohi has been renamed to Unmasked Games and the plan now is to use the knowledge from making BIONICLE: Masks of Power to create a new game codenamed Project Rustbound.
LEGO has officially revealed a new LEGO City set with The City Tower (60473). Releasing on June 1, the set 1,941 pieces and will retail for $209.99. The City Tower combines some of the City subthemes including trains, fire, police, space, and construction all packed into a three level tall set.
… ContinueThe LEGO Group Unveils New LEGO® CITY: The City Tower – An Epic Construction Adventure
17th May 2025: The LEGO Group is excited to introduce the latest addition to its beloved LEGO® City lineup: the LEGO City: The City Tower (60473). Designed for children aged 8 and up, this multi-feature construction toy promises hours of imaginative play, combining popular themes of trains, fire, police, space, and construction into one thrilling set.
The LEGO City Tower stands tall with three levels, featuring a vibrant metro station and neighbouring police and fire stations. Kids can immerse themselves in action-packed scenarios as they launch a spaceship from the rooftop launchpad, operate a construction crane, and perform stunts on the giant skate ramp. With seven minifigures, including a firefighter, train driver, and five characters from the LEGO City No Limits TV show, the play possibilities are endless!
With 1,941 pieces, the LEGO City: The City Tower set invites kids to unleash their creativity and embark on thrilling adventures. This playset can also be combined with other LEGO City sets (sold separately) for even more fun and excitement.
To build together and complete the LEGO City: The City Tower set as a family, download the LEGO Builder App.
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