Every once in a while, you see a build that’s so creative you don’t even want to say, “Why didn’t I think of that?” It’s the kind of build that just makes you take a deep breath and try to take in the limitless breadth of imagination captured in LEGO, where, if you’re anything like me, you quickly get drowned, swept away, and get that incurable itch to get building! That’s exactly the feeling I got when I stumbled on this build by shiu (Shiutoku). optical illusion II. First off, it was an instant follow for me, but then of course I popped in to check on his Flickr photostream only to discover it wasn’t just one optical illusion, but shiu was working on four such illusions for a short series! And so, of course, we sat down to talk to him about it. He was awesome enough to answer our...

LEGO has officially revealed the new wave of LEGO Star Wars which will be available on May 1, just in time for Star Wars Day 2025. The reveals also includes the newest LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series set, Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship (75409). With the purchase of the UCS set from May 1-5, you can also get the LEGO Star Wars Jango Fett Starship Keychain as a gift with purchase item, while supplies last. In addition, the Kamino Training Facility (40765) GWP will also be available from May 1-5 with purchases of $160 on LEGO Star Wars sets, while supplies last. LEGO Brand Stores will have a LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon (30708) polybag with purchases of $40 on LEGO Star Wars sets, while supplies last. A few of the sets that have been revealed can be pre-ordered today but you won’t get any goodies with it so hold off...

LEGO has officially revealed a new LEGO Star Wars gift with purchase set with the Kamino Training Facility (40765). The 190 piece set will be available starting on May 1 but we don’t have the details on the price requirements to get it. We can assume that it’ll be available only with LEGO Star Wars purchases during the upcoming LEGO Star Wars Day event. The set features the KE-8 Enforcer ship and a training stand along with a gun rack. It also includes three Clone Cadets with arm printing and dual molded legs. Build a Clone army and prepare it for battle at the Kamino Training Facility with this Star Wars: Attack of the Clones adventure building set for kids. A cool gift with purchase for boys, girls and any Star Wars fans aged 10 and up, the set is the first one ever to include LEGO® Star Wars minifigures of...

A new LEGO Make & Take event has been announced for the end of April for the LEGO Mother’s Day Flower. The event will be held on Sunday, April 27 from 12-2pm local time. Like with all Make & Take events, they are first come, first serve and they will have limited quantities available. The LEGO Store Garden State in Paramus, New Jersey will be holding their event on Saturday, April 26. The post LEGO Mother’s Day Flower Make & Take Event in April appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

If you missed it back in February, LEGO will be bringing back the LEGO F1 Steering Wheel Make & Take Event on Thursday, April 24. This will be during after work hours like they used to do many years ago from 5-7pm local time. This event is only for participating stores in the US and Canada on a first come, first serve basis. Double check with your store to see if they are doing it and get there early if you can if you want to attend. Since it’s not during the weekend hours, there may be less people attending since they’re still getting off work but don’t chance it. The post LEGO F1 Steering Wheel Make & Take Coming Back in April appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The 2025 LEGO Easter Sale is now live and there are deals on items that are up to 50% off. Also the items are region specific so if you’re not in the US, you may see other items that we don’t have on sale. The Easter Sale runs until April 20. Unfortunately, there are currently no gift with purchase sets that are running concurrent with the sale in the US. As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Easter Sale 2025 Now Live appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Amazon has dropped some deals on a few LEGO Star Wars sets which can save you up to 51% off the regular price. The sets are featured from various shows like The Mandalorian and Ahsoka. • Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle (75362) – $46.39/42% off.• Paz Vizsla and Moff Gideon Battle (75386) – $22.39/44% off.• Captain Rex Y-Wing Microfighter (75391) – $6.39/51% off As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Star Wars Deals – April 2025 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Today is the last day to get your orders in for the LEGO Amelia Ticket Booth (5009157) gift with purchase set. The only way to get it, aside from the secondary market, is to purchase the new LEGO Ideas River Steamboat (21356) which is the 64th LEGO Ideas set that LEGO has released. If the ticket booth doesn’t sell out today, we could possibly see it come back in the future. You can also combine it with the Easter Egg Chick Painting Fun (30690) polybag as well. As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post Last Day for LEGO Amelia Ticket Booth (5009157) GWP appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

It’s About Time! The art of telling time using mechanical principals has been around for many hundreds of years. What started out as a necessity has become largely artistic and aesthetic in the digital age. Many still love the history of mechanical clocks as well as the engineering challenge they present. Given that many AFOLs are also engineers, it’s not surprising to see many examples of LEGO clocks have been created over the years. Time’s a-wastin’, BrickNerd Fans, so let’s dive into some of the best clocks the community has to offer! Grandfather Clock Grandfather clocks, also called long case or tall case clocks, are one of the most recognizable clock styles today. Often found lurking in living rooms, these majestic timepieces come in many variations, both in a physical case as well as mechanical functionality. They can often blend into a room’s decor, but this seven-foot-tall red and yellow grandfather...

The LEGO F1 Collectible Race Cars (71049) releases in May and LEGO is also planning to release an official Display Podium for them through Pick a Brick. If you have the parts, you can build the 149 piece podium early right now with the provided building instructions. When the sets release in May, you can add the part for the podium through Pick a Brick if they have the inventory. The post LEGO F1 Collectible Race Cars Display Podium via Pick a Brick appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran