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LEGO Ideas Mineral Collection (21362) Officially Announced

LEGO has officially revealed a new LEGO Ideas set with the Mineral Collection (21362). Releasing on October 1, the set has 880 pieces and will retail for $59.99. The set features a number of minerals including golden pyrite, purple amethyst, blue fluorite, watermelon tourmaline, reddish-pink rhodochrosite, and tangerine quartz. It also has three shelving units to attach the minerals to.

Showcase the vibrant colours of minerals with the LEGO® Ideas Mineral Collection (21362) building set for adults. A wonderful gift for rock collectors and nature lovers, this collectible set features brick-built models of 6 minerals and buildable display shelf units to create eye-catching living room decor. Use clever building techniques and transparent LEGO bricks to create models of golden pyrite, purple amethyst, blue fluorite, watermelon tourmaline, reddish-pink rhodochrosite and tangerine quartz. Assemble the 3 freestanding shelving units and attach your creations to the shelves. Arrange the units as you wish and swap the minerals to different shelves to change up your display. Find building instructions in this adults’ model kit or enjoy an intuitive building experience with the LEGO Builder app, where you can view a 3D digital version of your models as you build. Set contains 880 pieces.

LEGO SEGA Genesis Controller (40769) Officially Announced

LEGO has officially revealed a new LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog set with the SEGA Genesis Controller (40769). It has 260 pieces and is listed for $19.99 but I have a feeling that it will be an upcoming gift with purchase set. The set features the iconic look of the SEGA Genesis controller on the front and the back shows a microscale version of the Green Hill Zone.

Build a gaming decor icon with this LEGO® Sonic the Hedgehog™ SEGA® Genesis™ Controller (40769) set. Embrace your video games passion with a retro gaming controller that has a microscale Green Hill Zone scene on the back and can be displayed 2 ways. The set also includes regional stickers for customisation and more. Dive into creativity with the LEGO Builder app, where you can zoom in and rotate your models in 3D, track your progress and save them all in one place. Set contains 260 pieces.

LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (71438) Deal – September 2025

Amazon has discounted the LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (71438) by 20% off the retail price. The set is now listed for $104 which is the lowest price the set has been at on Amazon. The set features a pixelated Mario riding Yoshi like in the game and you can also make Yoshi’s leg move as well as popping his tongue out.

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146 Projects Qualify for LEGO Ideas Second 2025 Review Stage

The LEGO Ideas Second 2025 Review Stage is now set as 146 projects have reached the 10,000 supporter goal. The 146 count was from May 2025 to September 1 and it was more than double the 71 from the First 2023 Review Stage. There’s way to many to list but you can check the link above to see the names of all of them. How many do you think LEGO will choose to become an official LEGO Ideas set?

LEGO Enlists Tom Holland as Newest Playmaker to Promote Play

In LEGO’s ongoing campaign to inspire kids and families to never stop playing, they have enlisted the help of Tom Holland to spread the message. In this new short, Tom is joined by his twin brothers Harry and Sam to bring a cast of characters to reinforce the message of the positive impact of play.

Lights, Camera, Play! Tom Holland and his brothers join forces with the LEGO Group to inspire kids and families to never stop playing

Tom Holland stars in a new short film by the LEGO Group which is a rallying cry to keep our imagination and playful spirit alive.

Tom takes the lead in bringing a vibrant cast of characters to life, including appearances from his twin brothers Harry and Sam, each reinforcing the positive impact of choosing a playful path

Film comes off the back of new research from the LEGO Group which reveals that 44% of kids feel the pressure to grow up too soon

Tom is announced as the LEGO Group’s latest Playmaker, joining a group of global artists and creators who embody curiosity, courage and creativity

Billund, Denmark – 2nd September 2025: The LEGO Group and actor Tom Holland, known for his iconic role as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his performances in films like The Impossible, Spies in Disguise and Avengers: Endgame, have come together to send a powerful message to kids and families around the world: never stop playing. Together they want to reignite kids and families’ playful spirits and show that growing up

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BrickLink Designer Program Series 6 Pricing Details Revealed

The final designs and pricing for the BrickLink Designer Program Series 6 sets have been revealed. Crowdfunding will begin next month starting on October 6 at 8am PT and production and shipping will be happening in March 2026.

If you’re not familiar with BDP, each set requires 3,000 pre-orders in order for it to be produced with a maximum of 30,000 sets made. If you were a part of Series 5, you may have noticed that there were adjustments made to how many sets were made depending on how popular each set was perceived to be. We’re not sure yet if BrickLink will be doing the same for Series 6 or not.


The Art Factory – brickester – 2,499 pieces/$229.99


Off-road Adventure – KingCreations – 859 pieces/$79.99


Gold Mine Expedition – Brickproject – 3,570 pieces/$299.99


Outlaw Forest Den – BrickHammer – 2,452 pieces/$229.99


Sequoia Tree Trail – Piece_On_Earth – 3,035 pieces/$269.99

LEGO Harry Potter Discounted & Double Insider Points Sets

To celebrate the LEGO Harry Potter Back to Hogwarts event and the release of Hogsmeade Village – Collectors’ Edition (76457), LEGO has discounted a few sets and you can also earn double Insiders on select LEGO Harry Potter sets. They do qualify for the Hogwarts Castle: Room of Requirement (40770) and the Quidditch Lesson (30706) gift with purchase sets.


Discounted Sets

Diagon Alley (75976) – $359.99
Hogwarts Icons – Collectors’ Edition (76391) – $239.99
Hagrid’s Hut: An Unexpected Visit (76428) – $59.99
Ollivanders & Madam Malkin’s Robes (76439) – $71.99
Triwizard Tournament: The Arrival (76440) – $119.99


Double Insider Points

Hogwarts Castle and Grounds (76419)
Dobby the House-Elf (76421)
Hogwarts Express & Hogsmeade Station (76423)
Buckbeak (76427)
Talking Sorting Hat (76429)
Hogwarts Castle Owlery (76430)
Mandrake (76433)
Hagrid & Harry’s Motorcycle Ride (76443)
Hogwarts Castle: Flying Lessons (76447)
Malfoy Manor (76453)

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