The Douglas DC-3 is the cornerstone of what became the modern airline industry. When it was introduced in 1935, it was the first aircraft to provide profitable passenger service without relying on mail to subsidize operations. While unpressurized, it offered a higher level of comfort than earlier aircraft and could make the trip from New York to Los Angeles in just 18 hours with only three fuel stops. Prior to the DC-3, a coast-to-coast “flight” could take more than 25 hours, involve multiple airlines, and require as many as 15 stops along the way. By 1939, an astonishing 90% of all airline flights worldwide were operated by DC-3s, and remarkably, many are still flying today. But we are here to talk about LEGO too. As you might have guessed, LEGO’s new DC-3 set is a fantastic, large, and eye-catching model of an aircraft that played a pivotal role in aviation history,...

LEGO has revealed one of the LEGO Star Wars May the 4th gift with purchase sets with The Darksaber (40917). The set has 278 pieces it should be available at the beginning of May when the Star Wars Day event starts on the LEGO Shop. It features the return of the lightsaber hilt builds that LEGO has done before and the Darksaber has had many owners including Pre Vizsla, Darth Maul, Sabine, Wren, Bo-Katan Kryze, Moff Gideon, and Din Djarin. It will be available from May 1-6 with Star Wars purchases of $160 or more, while supplies last. The post LEGO Star Wars The Darksaber (40917) GWP Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has revealed a new Insiders Reward item coming soon with the Mini Dolphin Stand (5010075). The 153 piece set features a little dolphin that is propped up on a siny stand. It’ll be available starting some time today for 1,500 Insiders points. The post LEGO Mini Dolphin Stand (5010075) Insiders Reward Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The fan vote for the LEGO Ideas Yu-Gi-Oh! building contest is now live you can which build will be turned into a real set. Honestly, all five finalists have great builds that represent classic Yu-Gi-Oh! so it’ll be interesting to see which one will become the ultimate winner. Summoning Slifer the Sky Dragon at Battle City – REDUX – DarkAnimal Duel Across the Millennia – Moccermommy Blue-Eyes White Dragon – Duel Display – Brian b59124 Millennium Puzzle: Duel of Eternal Rivals – Brick_flex The Heart of the Cards – Exodia – Step_on_a_Brick The post LEGO Ideas Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Vote Now Live appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

A few days ago Kern County sheriffs conducted a traffic stops on some suspicious vehicles and also found two Amazon freight trailers with about $1,000,000 in stolen LEGO products. The trailers themselves were stolen from Fort Worth, TX while in transit to Moreno Valley, California. Three suspects were arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle, cargo theft, and conspiracy. The post Sheriffs Find Stolen Trailers with $1,000,000 in Stolen LEGO appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The new LEGO Restaurants of the World: Mexico (40907) is now available with purchases of $180 and here’s a quick review of the set. It is the second set from the restaurant subtheme with the first one being Japan (40906). It features a quaint Mexican taqueria which has all the features that you’ll find in those restaurants whether it’s a small stand or a full on shop. It sits on two 8×12 baseplates with the front of the shop having some chairs on the cobblestone. The color scheme of the shop stands out the most with the yellow walls and decorated eaves in the front. The roof is made up of different colored terra cotta tiles made up of slopes pieces. The left side of the building has a cactus built integrated into the wall. At the top of the shop, we have a large taco sign with a stickered Taqueria...

Another week has passed and we’re now up to 76 projects that have qualified for the LEGO Ideas First 2026 Review Stage. With this update, there are five more projects that will now scrutinized to see if they are worthy enough to become an official LEGO Ideas set. Chinese Miracle Box – “Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir” – Munzel Fuzzy Bumble Bee – TaipanTheSnake ITALIA – 3D Poster – 7.studs Boombox Stereo – GenericBrix Makoto Markets – ModularManiac … Continue The post LEGO Ideas April 11 Update appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO Star Wars Days is coming up very soon and there will be a livestream to reveal a new mystery set. The event will be held on April 15 at 12pm ET/9am PT. We don’t know what set it will be but it could be based on the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu movie which will be hitting theaters at the end of May. I’m guessing we could also get details on some of the promotions for the LEGO May the 4th shopping event as well but we’ll see. The post LEGO Star Wars Days Set Reveal Livestream on April 15 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Today’s guest article comes from Paul Hetherington, a builder and brick artist based in Vancouver, Canada. Mission to the Moon Thundering Typhoons! Why is Dave, the chief BrickNerd, messaging me nonstop while I’m trying to relax? He promises an exciting new adventure but refuses to divulge any details until I sign a stack of documents. It feels like I’m being interrogated by the ZEPO at a Syldavian security checkpoint as I jump through hoops to complete the NDAs. With all the official paperwork finally in place, Dave lets me in on the brief: Billions of Blistering Barnacles, LEGO is going to the Moon with The Adventures of Tintin in a brand-new LEGO Ideas set release! The Tintin moon rocket displayed with some of my tintin collectibles Fittingly, as Tintin prepares for his brick-built return to the Moon, Artemis II is making its own historic journey, reminding us that the dream of...

A new set of LEGO promotions have started on the LEGO Shop including the recently revealed Restaurants of the World: Mexico (40907). From now until April 19, you can get it with purchases of $180 or more, but it excludes the pre-order for the Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler (77984). There’s also the LEGO Technic Hot Rod Car (30735) with $40 purchases in City, LEGO Speed Champions, and/or Technic. Lastly we have the LEGO Star Wars TIE Advanced (30727) with Star Wars purchases of $40 or more. As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Restaurants of the World: Mexico (40907) GWP Now Live on LEGO Shop appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran