Today, BrickNerd features another deep dive into the pool of SNOT. This is the fifth article in our LEGO SNOT series. I suggest reading the previous articles about SNOT (Studs Not on Top) and sideways building first to get the most out of this article: History of SNOT SNOT Basics Advanced SNOT Hinged SNOT In the series so far, I’ve covered some of the most common SNOT elements and techniques for how to use them. But many new SNOT elements have been introduced to the LEGO system since then, so I think it’s time to make an update on some of the more interesting elements released during the last few years. So let’s begin looking at some of the modern elements with the most SNOT potential. New SNOT Elements SNOT Blaster Design Number: 44709 Name: Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Blaster with Studs on Sides, Bottom, and Front. Year Released: 2019   This...

If you didn’t see it, LEGO has offered the LEGO DC Super Heroes Bat-Pod (5004590) as a sweepstakes again in the Rewards Center. It ends on June 29 and it costs 50 VIP points per entry with a max of 50 entries. If you want to gamble for this high end set, now’s your chance as it goes for $1000-$2000 on the secondary market. The set was introduced back in 2015 for the VIP program and you had to email LEGO for a chance to win one of 750 copies. It then dropped in the Rewards Center in 2019 for 15,000 points and that went extremely quickly. The post LEGO DC Super Heroes Bat-Pod (5004590) Sweepstakes in Rewards Center appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The LEGO Batman Batcave – Shadow Box (76252) is now available for purchase on the LEGO Shop for VIPs. Retailing for $399.99, the 3,981 piece set features a shadowbox of the Batman emblem but it can be opened up to have a very elaborate Batcave based on Batman Returns which includes a minifigure scale Batmobile and seven minifigures. If you’re able to hold off a few days and the set is still in stock, the Double VIP Points event starts on June 9. Remember to use Rakuten to earn some cash back on your purchases. Make sure to activate the extension before you complete your purchase to get credit for it. As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Batman Batcave – Shadow Box (76252) Now Available on LEGO Shop appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has recently released a few new sets for the Disney 100 celebration and the first one we’ll check out is the Disney Duos (43226). It has 553 pieces and retails for $44.99 and it features characters from various movies. Build The set is separated into four instruction booklets so techinally you have have four people building at the same time. The first book is for Beauty and the Beast’s Lumiere and Cogsworth. Lumiere is made with mostly gold pieces and he stands on a cone and a dish. The arms are on a cross hole shaft piece so they are able to spin around freely. The hand candles uses a white cake top piece which is brand new. His head is printed on the curved round brick. The clock shape of Cogsworth is very nicely done. In the middle of his chest, the pendulum is able to move using the...

The promotion for the LEGO Summer VIP Add-On Pack (40607) is now live on the LEGO Shop. From now until June 16, you can get it with with purchases of $50 or more, while supplies last. Remember to use Rakuten to earn some cash back on your purchases. As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Summer VIP Add-On Pack (40607) Promotion Live on LEGO Shop appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Continuing with my reviews of the LEGO Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary sets, we now take a look at the Brachiosaurus Discovery (76960). This set has 512 pieces and retails for $79.99. Minifigures There are three minifigures in the set and technically they are all exclusive to this one. Alan Grant has on his blue shirt with tan pants. His head shows him with a smirk on his face. His accessory is a toe piece which represents the Velociraptor claw that he keeps. Ellie Sattler returns yet in another set from this wave. Again she has one the pink shirt and tan shorts that we’ve seen before. The exclusive part on the minifigure is the double-sided head with a smile on one side and a shocked expression on the other. The instructions show her with a plant leaf as an accessory. Lastly we have John Hammond who is in the complete white...

If you’ve been holding off on ordering anything on the LEGO Shop, today is the last day to get your orders in for the LEGO Pirate Ship Playground (40589). You can get it with purchases of $100 and it should be fairly easy to achieve with a lot of new June 2023 still available online. Remember to use Rakuten to earn some cash back on your purchases. Update: It looks like LEGO may have extended the promotion after this post went up. I’ve had readers comment saying that it was extended until June 18 however the promotions page still shows it has June 3. If that’s the case, it’ll should combine with the rumored upcoming Double VIP points event (June 9-13) and LEGO Summer VIP Add-On Pack (40607). As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post Last Day for LEGO Pirate Ship Playground (40589) Promotion appeared first on...

Red Bull RB18 by _MrB_ is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 431 piece build features a minifigure scale of the Red Bull RB18 as well as the pit wall. It also proposes minifigure of the Red Bull team including Christian Horner, Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, and Helmut Marko. The project joins “Big Boy” Locomotive, Retro Arcade, Spartan Helmet of Leonidas, Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider, The Muppet Show, Red Bull Racing F1 Team RB18 1:12, Scooby Doo Mystery Machine, Western River Steamboat, Dreamwork’s Shrek Swamp, Asterix & Obelix, Venice, and Stilt House as the ones to reach the Second 2023 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Red Bull RB18 Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

A new month is upon us which means more competitive building! Are you ready? Here’s the latest batch of LEGO contests and challenges from all around the AFOL community for June 2023 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...

A few days ago, we got a first look at the summer 2023 LEGO Star Wars sets and we now have the official product details of them from the LEGO Shop. Three sets will be releasing in August while the Advent Calendar will drop in September. 332nd Ahsoka’s Clone Trooper Battle Pack (75359) – 108 pieces/$19.99 Yoda’s Jedi Starfighter (75360) – 253 pieces/$34.99 Yavin 4 Rebel Base (75365) – 1,066 pieces/$169.99 LEGO Star Wars 2023 Advent Calendar (75366) – 320 pieces/$44.99 The post LEGO Star Wars Summer 2023 Official Product Details appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran