LEGO has started a sweepstakes in the Rewards Center for a chance to win 10,000 Insiders Points. This is equivalent to $77 in Insiders points that you can use for future purchases. It’s a free sweepstakes so there’s no points need to enter and you can get a maximum of ten entries. You have until May 1 to enter and there will be ten winners chosen at a later date The post LEGO 10,000 Insiders Points Sweepstakes appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

IMAGE COURTESY OF LEGO VIA JAY’S BRICK BLOG Like a sleeper agent, I was activated when I was given the words “LEGO updated a visual identity.” Originally, that was all this article was going to be about. For some time, I mulled it over and figured there had to be more to talk about. Follow along for another of my mad ramblings, identifying the greater complexity when a theme beckons for more than was ever intended for it. Back in January, LEGO released 31214 LOVE, a beautifully crafted replica of Robert Indiana’s similarly titled 1970 sculpture, based on his 1965 painting, based on his 1964 Christmas card… but that’s a story for another article already brilliantly covered by our very own Dave Schefcik. What was interesting about this release is that it concreted a new direction in the LEGO Art theme itself. It came with a new theme logo! More on...

Today’s guest article is by Val Dmitrieff from Vancouver, Canada, who is the current Vice President and charity coordinator for the VLC (formerly Vancouver LEGO Club), which is celebrating its 25th year as a group. Origins of the VLC It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since a handful of LEGO fans in Vancouver, Canada decided to make things official. What started as a few like-minded enthusiasts gathering around kitchen tables has grown into a thriving, award-winning, community-driven LEGO club known as VLC—Vancouver’s Community for Adult Fans of LEGO. Back in the late 90s and early 2000s, AFOL life in western Canada wasn’t quite what it is today. If you were lucky, you found someone on LUGNET. If you were really lucky, you made the trip to Seattle to hang out with SeaLUG. But for a group of LEGO fans in the Vancouver area—Robin, Dean, Alex, Bryan, Andrew, and Kevin—the...

In 2010, AFOL: A Blocumentary was released, highlighting the lives of several members of the early AFOL community of the late 2000s. Back then, being a fan of LEGO past the recommended age printed on the sets was not as “cool” as it is today. In fact, dare I say, the lifestyle of an AFOL as presented in the documentary was actually quite awkward. Yes, there was a time when an adult purchasing LEGO for themselves was not something to trumpet online. Fast forward to the present, and there isn’t a better time in The LEGO Group’s history than now to enter the hobby as an adult enthusiast. The LEGO Movie and LEGO Masters both brought the brick to a new level of status in popular culture, the latter making the creative talent in the LEGO community more known in the public eye, where previously it would have been unknown. And...

Welcome back to “The Conversation Piece,” a BrickNerd series authored by our friends over at the Builder Improvement Initiative (BII), a Discord-based community that helps LEGO builders of all levels get better at their craft through knowledge-sharing and feedback. This will be a place for you to ask all of your trickier questions about creativity and building out of LEGO bricks. Have a question you'd like us to consider for a future article? You can submit it here. Enjoy! How Do You Decide What to Build? Anonymous asks: “Do you always have an idea for a certain build? If not, how do you come up with or obtain said idea?” In any artistic hobby, creativity is a critical skill to have. However, all creative works need to start with an idea. Most of the time, we tend to go into the build process with some inkling of what we want to...

There is one day left to get your hands on the LEGO Icons Smeagol & Deagol (40761) gift with purchase set. You can only get it when you purchase the LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings The Shire (10354). The GWP has lasted through the whole promotional period which is surprising. If it doesn’t sell out, we could see it return at a future date. LEGO Insiders still also have one day left for double points on Rivendell (10316) and Barad-Dur (10333). As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post Last Day for LEGO Icons Smeagol & Deagol (40761) GWP & Double Insiders Points appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has started a new LEGO Ideas building contest called Timeless Creations where you build something ordinary that can be displayed for years and it could become an official set. Taking inspiration from older LEGO Ideas sets like the Typewriter and the Polaroid, LEGO wants you to build an object that is iconic but is very recognizable and timeless. Finalists will be chosen for a fan vote in late May and the winning build will be announced on September 8. • 1% of the total net sales of the product• 10 complimentary copies of their LEGO Ideas set• Credit and a bio as the LEGO Ideas Fan Designer in the set materials Entries that are selected to participate in the Fan Vote, but are not the Fan Vote winner, will receive: • 21323 – Grand Piano• 21345 – Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera• 10334 – Retro Radio The post LEGO Ideas Timeless...

A new month is upon us which means more competitive building! Are you ready? Here’s the latest bunch of LEGO contests and challenges from all around the AFOL community for April 2025 to help you find some inspiration and motivation to build! There’s nothing quite like a theme or a prompt to take you out of your comfort zone and give you something new to try. Besides, contests are the perfect place to interact with other contestants and judges and get to know your fellow builders. And if you’re like me, a deadline helps make sure you actually finish! We’ve listed them in order of deadline so you can plan your building time to the best advantage. Make sure to check the LEGO activity calendar for local challenges and events near you. Here at BrickNerd, some of our fondest memories, greatest building achievements, coolest trophies, and best friendships came from LEGO...

Amazon has again discounted the LEGO Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter (10327) by 20%. Now priced at $131.95, the set has dropped to its lowest price on Amazon. The set also includes exclusive minifigures of Paul Atreides, Lady Jessica, Gurney Halleck, Chani, Leto Atreides, Liet Kynes, Duncan Idaho, and Baron Harkonnen. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter (10327) Deal – April 2025 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The LEGO Ideas River Steamboat (21356) is now available early to LEGO Insiders for purchase. The set has 4,090 pieces and retails for $329.99. As an exclusive to Insiders, you can also get the LEGO Amelia Ticket Booth (5009157) gift with purchase set from now until April 13, while supplies last. The River Steamboat is the 64th LEGO Ideas set that has been released. It features a classic steamboat look and includes a working paddle when you push it. As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Ideas River Steamboat (21356) Now Available appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran