BrickLink has announced that they have teamed up with LEGO to launch something new called the AFOL Designer Program. According to the post, BrickLink will be hosting the program for a short time so I assume LEGO will be hosting it themselves in the future. There’s no word on what it is about but stay tuned on September 12 when they announce the details of the program. What do you guy think the AFOL Designer Program is about? Today is such an exciting day at the BrickLink office because we finally get to reveal a very special collaboration with none other than the LEGO Group. We’ve been bursting at the seams because of how long we’ve had to keep this program a secret! Now that we’ve all had a minute to scream and catch our breaths, let’s get into the details.  What is the AFOL Designer Program? This program celebrates creativity...

LEGO has revealed another LEGO BrickHeadz set with the Fantastic Beasts Newt Scamander & Gellert Grindelwald (41631). The set has 247 pieces and will retail for $19.99. It will be available on store shelves starting on October 1. The post LEGO BrickHeadz Newt Scamander & Gellert Grindelwald (41631) Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Some of you may not know about this since it isn’t really advertised but the LEGO Seasonal BrickHeadz Halloween Witch (40272) is now available for purchase on Shop@Home. Retailing for $9.99 each and coming in at 151 pieces, the Witch continues the line of LEGO Seasonal sets for 2018 that are in the BrickHeadz style. The post LEGO BrickHeadz Seasonal Halloween Witch (40272) Now Available appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The LEGO Group has released their report for the first half of 2018. If you remember back in March, the profits for LEGO declined last year and it looks like there has been mixed results so far for the first half of this year. Consumer sales went up on l% while the revenues stayed flat however the operating profits went up 4%. One of the main reasons for the numbers is because of the closure of Toys R Us in the US, UK, and Australia. The company has to find evolve how they distribute their products in the retail setting. The top performing themes so far from January 1 through June 30 where LEGO Technic, LEGO Ninjago, LEGO Classic, and LEGO Creator. Also listed on the press release was LEGO City and LEGO Star Wars which continue to be one of their more popular themes. Developments in first half 2018: •...

The minifig turns 40 this week and, as such, I’ve been reading a lot of articles about the evolution and history of minifigs. It’s given me a lot to think about. I don’t really buy Lego sets anymore,...[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]Original link