Halloween is the perfect season to talk about clowns. Whether you find them funny or frightening, they’ve always danced on that fine line between joy and unease. When I was a child, a clown or two would come to my birthday party every year. I loved it. Since then, clowns have remained one of my lifelong fascinations from Birthday gifts to Halloween decor. So when LEGO revealed that the new One Piece sets would feature a pirate clown, I jumped at the chance to make my obsession come full circle. Doing research for this article has certainly been a highlight! Birthday Clowns In the 1980s, various clowns came to my birthday party throughout my early years. Join me as we explore the history of LEGO clowns before we check out the new Netflix One Piece set to determine if Buggy the Clown is a worthy contender to join LEGO’s already massive...

LEGO has released a teaser for the upcoming LEGO Ideas announcement which they say is the for the biggest review announcement ever. It’ll be this Thursday, October 30 for the First 2025 Review Stage which had 57 projects qualify for it. When they say it is the biggest announcement, it could either mean that the project is the biggest one that has won or it could mean that the number of projects that have passed is the most ever. The video itself showed six LEGO designers so that could be hinting 6 projects passing. Whatever it is, it’s only a few days away. The post LEGO Teases Biggest LEGO Ideas Announcement Ever – October 30 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The newest LEGO Architecture set 21063 Neuschwanstein Castle was just released and today I get to play with it! It is the second-largest set in the LEGO Architecture series so far, just about 900 pieces behind the 21051 Notre-Dame de Paris set. LEGO was kind enough to provide BrickNerd a review copy, and the editors thought I should review it for some reason... Image via LEGO Though if you are reading and know the author, you might be wondering, that’s a bit odd… why would you give Simon (Si-MOCs)—a well-known sci-fi/mech builder—a castle set!? Let me tell you a story… In Defense of Castle Hey! I castle too! It might surprise most readers to know that I did dabble in “Castle” early in my career. (Medium Stone/Light Bluish Bley) brick-bricks are great for castle AND space!) I was also actually one of the co-founders of the Guilds of Historica. It is...

The LEGO Disney Classic Animation Scenes (40774) gift with purchase set is now available on the LEGO Shop. You can get it for free with purchases from now until November 11 with $130 or more, while supplies last. The set was originally available at the Disney Store with the same price requirement. The 270 piece set features a retro TV with the Fantasyland Castle opening and you can change out the scenes with Andy’s Room from Toy Story and Pride Rock from The Lion King. It also includes a minifigure of Woody and a lion piece for Simba. As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Disney Classic Animation Scenes (40774) Now Available on LEGO Shop appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

It was 70 years ago that LEGO introduced the System in Play and its been at the heart of how we build today. LEGO has released a feature showing the different types of houses throughout the years using the LEGO System in Play from the first one being the Town Plan to one of the more recent ones with teh Modern House. Houses built to last: 70 years of the LEGO® System in Play 70 years ago, the LEGO Group introduced the System in Play – a simple but revolutionary idea that means every LEGO® element, made generations apart, would fit together. At its heart, the System in Play ensures that every element, from tiny hairbrushes to lightsabres, can connect. It’s why a LEGO astronaut can visit the LEGO Boutique Hotel, or a DUPLO giraffe can join a LEGO City adventure. This versatility has made the LEGO System in Play the...

In my previous article, I wrote about what to consider when starting a First LEGO League Team. Since then, our inaugural season has gotten underway, and we’re learning so much about the sport! From what resources we need to what exactly an FLL team meeting is. While there have been some learning moments, the most important observation is that the kids are actually using LEGO to build robots, work as a team, and learn real science. As I prep for this week’s meeting, I wanted to share some of what we learned to help anyone else who might be thinking about starting a team. LEGO League Logistics All of my initial questions were logistical. How often do we meet? Where do we meet? And, most importantly, what exactly am I going to have these kids do each week? This was my first coaching experience, and I have no functional coding abilities....

If you’re a fan of the recent LEGO Technic sets, Amazon has discounted the VTOL Heavy Cargo Spacehip LT81 (42181) by 40%. The set is now listed for $65.99 which saves you $44 on it. The VTOL has part of the whole Space lineup for various themes last year. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spacehip LT81 (42181) Amazon Deal – October 2025 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Today we share with you an interview with Ian Hou, a talented artist and passionate LEGO builder from Taiwan, and today’s honoured guest of our BrickNerd community! Ian shared his festive characters for each Lunar New Year with us earlier this year, and now we’re going to discuss all aspects of his building creativity. Ann: Hi Ian! It’s great to have a conversation with such a creative builder whose art guarantees such a cheerful mood. Could you tell us a bit about yourself and your love of LEGO? Ian: I’ve studied in art since I was little and then came back to playing with LEGO in 2014 and was deeply fascinated by it; LEGO is a kind of creative element to me, and I use these blocks to shape my creations. During the process of creating, I use bricks from time to time to clear up my mind and to maintain...

Amazon has yet again discounted the LEGO Star Wars UCS The Razor Crest (75331), this time by 25%. The set is listed for $450 which is $150 off the regular price. The set is listed for retirement by the end of the year so now is the perfect time to get it if you’ve been holding off. The current price is the lowest it has been on Amazon since May. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Star Wars UCS The Razor Crest (75331) Amazon Deal – October 2025 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has officially revealed the LEGO Minecraft 2026 sets that will be available starting in January. There are seven sets in the wave and they were revealed during MCM Comic Con London 2025. Steve Tiaga’s Adventure (21583) – 79 pieces/$9.99 Take Minecraft® players’ gaming to the next level with Steve’s Taiga Adventure (21583), a collectable building set for boys and girls 6 years old and over. This small LEGO® set is bursting with battle action, treasure hunting and explosive fun for kids to explore with a Steve minifigure, plus Creeper, fox and baby bunny LEGO figures. Kids join one of the game’s heroes, Steve, as he mines diamonds in the Minecraft taiga biome, with its distinctive spruce tree, snow and taiga grass. TNT and an explosion function blast the rocks apart to reveal diamonds, which can be stored in a treasure chest. There’s also a hostile Creeper to fend off using...