We love theme months here at BrickNerd (you can check out our round-up of themes and building standards here). And if you’ve been poking around the community this August, you might have noticed a certain green envy among some builders as they dive into the cutest creature of them all... It’s FROGust, a month dedicated to this author’s favorite animal! If you wanted to know more about frogs, please check out my previous article (which yes, needs some colour updates!). He’s not a prince, he just found the crown and feels handsome in it! But how did this theme month start? Why did it start? When did it start? What did it start? Let’s get froggie. Croaked Into Existence FROGust started last year when Maxx Davidson posted the build above on August 31st, 2024 (Billund time) and I quote: “I’m willing #Frogust into existence! Small and late start this year, but...

LEGO has revealed the Captain Jack Sparrow’s Compass (5009609) gift with purchase set that you can get when you get the new Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship (10365). The set has 151 pieces and it is a mini replica of the compass that Jack Sparrow uses in the movies. It should be available starting on September 12 but there’s no end announced yet. Get ready to sail the high seas with LEGO® Captain Jack Sparrow’s Compass! Boys, girls and Pirates of the Caribbean fans ages 10 and up will be excited to build and play out action-packed stories with this mini replica of the famous compass from the popular movies. The compass case features a string lanyard, a decorative latch and a domed top, and opens to reveal a directional dial that can be spun around. Set contains 151 pieces. The post LEGO Captain Jack Sparrow’s Compass (5009609) GWP Revealed appeared...

When we build with LEGO, we often find ourselves indoors away from the sunshine and the beautiful outdoors for many hours or days. What happens when we manage to get outside and explore a bit? We go back inside and try to capture that beauty with our favorite plastic interlocking brick system! Here’s how RebelLUG, an online LEGO User Group, put that beauty into bricks. National Parks at BrickWorld Chicago 2025 The Great Outdoors Is Calling As with most collaborations, this one started with a simple idea. What if we made a series of MOCs showcasing the many National Parks found in the United States (and Canada)? I chatted with Drew, the idea originator, about his inspiration for this project, and Paul, who helped flesh out the idea to its final form. Chris: Thanks for taking the time to chat about this collab! Where did the idea for a National Parks...

After much anticipation, LEGO has officially revealed the next LEGO Icons set, Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship (10365). Releasing on September 12, the set has 2,862 pieces and will retail for $379.99. The set features The Black Pearl, aka the Wicked Wench, from Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise. It has 8 minifigures including Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Gibbs, Cotton, Anamaria, Marty, Elizabeth Swann, and Hector Barbossa. Starting on September 12, you can also get the Captain Jack Sparrow’s Compass (5009609) GWP when you purchase the set. Embark on a creative voyage with the LEGO® Icons Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship (10365) model for adults. Craft a detailed LEGO interpretation of the legendary ghost galleon with soaring masts, torn black sails and a crew of 8 iconic film character minifigures, including Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Gibbs, Cotton, Anamaria, Marty, Elizabeth Swann and Hector Barbossa. This film replica model captures the ship...

Subaru Impreza WRC by TOMOELL is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO ideas. The build is based on the iconic rally car from the 90s and is true to its look. This is project 142 that has reached the LEGO Ideas Second 2025 Review Stage. We are now less than a week left to qualify. The post LEGO Ideas Subaru Impreza WRC Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

It is August once again, and for the 5th time (already!), I am happy to talk about the awesome Bauspielbahn-Treffen 2025 (BSBT)—a LEGO fan event dedicated exclusively to trains. BSBT takes place in the charming town of Schkeuditz, just 12 km (about 7.5 miles) northwest of Leipzig, Germany. My previous BrickNerd articles discussing BSBT are linked here for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. As always, the sublime quality of layouts and trains exhibited is truly special. BSBT attracts a fellowship of like-minded and passionate LEGO train builders. I cannot think of an event that sparks a similar level of inspiration and excitement from the perspective of a LEGO train fan. Also, I cannot forget to mention the amazing team which organizes and hosts BSBT: LEN-Eisenbahner, a subgroup of LEGO train fans within LBrick.de. It is an enormous amount of work to coordinate an event like this, and BSBT’s success is due to the hard work of...

Amazon has dropped the price of the LEGO Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle (75362) by 41% off the retail price. The set is now listed for $47.19 which saves you almost $33 on it. The set was featured in the Ahsoka series and it includes minifigure of her, Sabine Wren, Professor Huyang, and Marrok. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle (75362) Deal – August 2025 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

We have now crossed 140 for projects that have made it into the LEGO Ideas Second 2025 Review Stage. With the two newest additions, we are now up to 141 in total. With a week left in the qualifying period, let’s see how many more projects will get that final push or do they want that push considering you’re going up against an unprecedented amount of competition. DELTARUNE: Battle Against the Roaring Knight – snommmmm Diorama Supernatural (TV Show) – SamSamSamy The post LEGO Ideas August 23 Update – Over 140 Projects Surpassed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

While many of us around the world are sweltering in the summer heat, I thought it would be a perfect time to dive back into the deep end of the LEGO Flickr group photo pool to cool off. Swimming around, I was startled by seeing an “old school” AFOL builder breaching the surface once again with some of his killer builds. That builder is Ken Ito / 暁工房, based in Tokyo, Japan. I say “old school” as I was looking back through his photostream and I saw some of his builds that I had faved waaaaay back in 2010. Namely this cute little black-and-tan dachshund. He also built some killer dinosaur builds that still stand the test of time. The “killer builds” we are here to enjoy today, however, are killer whales (orcas), along with bottlenose dolphins and penguins. Ecologically speaking, plastic and aquatic animals are not a good combination. However,...

If you’ve been waiting for a sale on the LEGO Marvel The Hoopty (76232), the Disney Store has it on sale for $39.98. This works out to be about 56% off the normal price of $89.99. The has been officially retired on the LEGO Shop so this is currently the cheapest price on the market right now. I’m not sure why it was so expensive for a 420 piece set but at least it’s now somewhat a decent price for the ship and minifigures of Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and Photon as well as Goose the Flerken. Now if Disney can do a deal on the X-Jet, that would be great. As a Mavely Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Marvel The Hoopty (76232) Disney Store Deal – August 2025 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran