Yesterday LEGO revealed the LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart Spiny Shell (40787) with no details but we can now confirm that it will be an Insiders Reward. Starting on May 15, the 234 piece set will cost 2,500 LEGO Insiders Points to redeem a code to use at checkout. It is noted that will won’t be available right at midnight and will probably go live about 30 minutes after. 40787 -Mario Kart – Spiny ShellWill be available to LEGO insiders members to redeem from the 15th of May on www.lego.com/reward/nu9wibyh3c for 2,500 LEGO Insiders Points; Members can enhance their LEGO® Super Mario: Mario Kart collection with the Spiny Shell! Known by fans as the ‘blue shell,’ it’s one of the most powerful items in the Mario Kart series. This member exclusive collectible model measures over 4 in. (10 cm) high, 4 in. (10 cm) wide and 4 in. (10 cm) deep...

Modular Medieval Village by Albrick is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 2,871 piece build features a village consisting of fully furnished buildings that you can change around to your heart’s content. The project joins The Fortress of Bellinzona, Jumping Spiders, and Planet Express Headquarters as the ones to reach the Second 2025 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Modular Medieval Village Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has revealed a new LEGO Super Mario – Mario Kart set with the Spiny Shell (40787). Also known as the blue shell, it is probably the most well known item in Mario Kart and probably the most revered. It has 234 pieces and is reported to be a future gift with purchase set. There’s no details yet on the release date or price requirements but one can assume it could be related to the upcoming release of the Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart (72037). Update: It has been confirmed that it will be a LEGO Insiders Reward item that you will be able to redeem.… Continue The post LEGO Super Mario – Mario Kart Spiny Shell (40787) Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The new LEGO Ideas Pixar Luxo Jr. (21357) was just announced a few days ago we’re checking it out to see if it’s worth picking up. The set has 613 pieces and will retail for $69.99 which is a relatively cheaper LEGO Ideas compared to the previous few releases. Build The first part of the build is for the Pixar Ball. It has a neat building technique to get it to the almost perfectly round shape. The “frame” of it actually contains some Easter eggs hidden within the four columns. These include Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, Sully and Mike Wazowski from Monsters Inc., Alfredo Linguini and Remy from Ratatouille, and Carl Fredericksen and Russell from Up. After that, there are some plate areas that include references to characters from The Incredibles. Triangle pieces are used to cover up the gaps that can’t be covered by the printed dome...

Planet Express Headquarters by Kyosset is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build features an exposition model of the delivery headquarters from Futurama. The project joins The Fortress of Bellinzona and Jumping Spiders as the ones to reach the Second 2025 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Planet Express Headquarters Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO Australia has revealed a new gift with purchase set coming soon with the Up-scaled Baby Astronaut (40767). It has 250 pieces and it features a larger scale baby astronaut in red. There’s no information yet on the release date or price requirements to get it. Delight LEGO® fans and space enthusiasts with this buildable Up-Scaled Baby Astronaut (40767). Inspired by the iconic LEGO minifigures, this explorer figure building set lets boys and girls aged 10 and up experience a fun build with 250 pieces, before they blast off into space for adventures among the stars. This buildable figure features a smiling face and a red outfit with a space logo and makes a great display piece in any home or office. The post LEGO Up-scaled Baby Astronaut (40767) GWP Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Jumping Spiders by spiderdude is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 1,049 piece build features three different types of jumping spiders including the Caerulean-blue Peacock Spider, Peckhamia .sp, and the Bold Jumping Spider. The project joins The Fortress of Bellinzona as the ones to reach the Second 2025 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Jumping Spiders Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

In 2021, LEGO released the bold and vibrant 40516 Everyone is Awesome set—a buildable display with rainbow minifigures in the colors of the gay pride and transgender flags to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. The minifigures were not only a boon to the AFOL community who wanted solid-color figs, but the set was an expression of hope and joy for a group of people who needed to hear it. The set unapologetically sent the message, “Whoever you are and however you identify, you are awesome and welcome in the LEGO community.” It marked a shift. Long seen as a champion of creativity and play, LEGO rarely took public stances on social issues. But with this set, the company visibly aligned itself with values of visibility, diversity, and acceptance. Fans responded with a flood of gratitude, emotion, and pride. I remember tearing up after purchasing the set on opening day, having to drive...

As a former NASA engineer who worked on ground processing for the International Space Station at Kennedy Space Center, I’ve had the rare privilege of seeing the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) in action—and even supported missions that rode atop it. This article is both a close look at the new 10360 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft from the AFOL perspective and a deep dive on the real vehicles it honors from an aerospace perspective. Bricks and Boosters Space is big. The machines that make space travel possible also tend to be on the large side. Sure, the Mercury, Gemini, and Vostok capsules that first carried humans away from Earth were fairly small—but the rockets that launched them were not. And those rockets required equally massive infrastructure to move them around. Large barges, ships, and railcars quickly played a role (and still do), but aircraft also became key players. NASA’s first aerial rocket mover...

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 May 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...