From time to time, I like to take a break from the Adult in AFOL and connect with a different core audience of my kids to see what LEGO means to them. My in-depth, multi-faceted, impartial discussion panel (my three sons aged 4, 8, and 9) has previously weighed in with their interpretations of the symbols found in LEGO instructions, LEGO colors, and LEGO part nicknames. This time, I’m asking them to take a look at a few different Castle theme factions over the years and see what their symbols mean to them.. It’s a grand time for Castle factions fans, with one confirmed new faction on the way via a fan vote and possibly another on the way. Revival sets of classic themes like 2002’s The Lion Knights’ Castle have breathed life into long-dormant factions. Will these factions, new and old, battle it out like an episode of Game of...

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. Minifigures There are only two minifigures in the set Reuben Delgado and Isabella Delgado. Reuben has on a red sweater with a blue marking on the chest. He also is shown wearing some blue shorts which are dual molded legs. His double-sided head shows him with a content look on one side and a scared look on the other. His accessories include a radio and an orange revolver which I think is a flare gun. Isabella wears a pink sweater with a pelican on the front. She also wears a pink backpack to complete her look. Her double-sided head shows her with a smile on one side a a scared look on the other. Her accessories include the Baby Dolores...

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. The post BIONICLE: Masks...

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. The 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...

Two years ago, The LEGO Group announced that they will be moving their North American headquarters from Enfield to Boston and they have officially opening it yesterday. Just a short ways from Fenway Field, the new headquarters will be an innovative space for over 800 employees. The LEGO Group officially opens new world-class Boston Hub • New US headquarters for the Denmark-based company provides an inspiring, innovative workplace for over 800 colleagues.• Marks the latest step in the company’s global strategy to create world-class workplaces to access top talent.• Colleagues and local partners commemorated the moment through a ceremonial ribbon cutting.• The company made a $5 million philanthropic commitment over two years to bring play to more local children. Boston, MA, USA, May 15, 2025: Today, the LEGO Group officially opened its new state-of-the-art office at the Lyrik, 1001 Boylston Street, which will be the company’s new US Hub and support...

Ariane 6 on ELA 4 – Complete Version by BrickRocketCollection is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build is based on the Ensemble de Lancement Ariane 4 and the Ariane 6 rocket. 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 post LEGO Ideas Ariane 6 on ELA 4 – Complete Version Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Today’s guest article comes from BrickNerd patron Wayne Tyler. We’ve featured Wayne’s work numerous times and always marvel at how he improves photography from LEGO conventions. Today he shares the secrets behind his editing process. From So-So to Stunning I spent many years working as a videographer in broadcast television and commercial video. "We'll fix it in post." was often remarked by directors when they didn't get exactly what they wanted or were running out of time on a production shoot. Have you ever returned from a LEGO event where you took scads of pictures of the amazing MOCs but when you look at them on your computer monitors, they just don't look as impressive as when you saw them? I'm going to take you through my process of taking those so-so photos and making them look stunning. I'll show you how I got from this: to this: All you will need...

When I heard that there would be a Gift with Purchase released at the same time as the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, I was very excited for the possibilities. I knew it was highly unlikely, but I hoped for a NASA themed F-104 Chase Plane, or perhaps the Shuttle Training Aircraft, or maybe a LEGO-ized patch like what was done for the Lunar Lander. I was not, however, prepared for the assault of cuteness that I received. It was so cute, it might have just won our Adorabuild last year! Upon opening the shipping box the cuteness of a brick-built baby LEGO spaceman was staring back at me! The build is essentially BrickHeadz-like, but bigger and more in scale with the upscaled figures that have been popular as of late. (You might remember we took a deep dive into all things baby-scale two years ago.) Major Assemblies I really want one in every...

Imagine, for a moment, that it’s 2012… I have been collecting and building LEGO my whole life. However, I've been doing this mostly on my own. My friends still think it’s a bit silly, so I spend my time online to meet like-minded people. Brickshelf is the place to browse through all the wonderful creations that people have built, and Eurobricks is the place to interact with people who were just as silly as I. Opening my browser, I looked at the Eurobricks front page and saw a mention of the Eurobricks Event 2012. This would be a great opportunity to meet people behind the avatars and finally see LEGOLAND in all its glory. So, I signed up and magic ensued. Billund 2012 Let’s fast forrward to 2025. The AFOL community has changed a lot since 2012. I’m not considered silly anymore. LEGO even considers the adult market a priority. The...

One of the ingenious aspects of the LEGO minifigure habitat format is that they are designed to be stacked easily and interchangeably. But what if the act of stacking could be so integrated as to create something new and intentional when those habitats combine? Something unexpected. Something that may not even be recognizable as a habitat stack… and I mean that in a good way! There are many of us in the habitat building community who’ve looked at the habitat format and wondered how we can create something more. Where pushing the boundaries of habitat design is not just about the habitat, but about what a habitat stack can be. We’re embarking on a whirlwind tour of creative, integrated habitat stacking approaches to inspire, surprise, and hopefully open your mind to new possibilities of habitat design—starting from simpler integrations to the more radical and unexpected. Right now, we near my favorite...