I guess LEGO isn’t done with the promotions for 2025 as they have brought back a few from the past including 2x Insiders points on select sets, all of which end at the end of the year. First is the LEGO Star Wars TIE Fighter with Imperial Hangar Rack (40771) when you purchase the Ultimate Collector Series Death Star (75419). When you purchase the LEGO Harry Potter Hogsmeade Village – Collectors’ Edition (76457), you can get the Hogwarts Castle: Room of Requirement (40770). For the general purchase GWPs, you can get the LEGO Creation Celebration: Ferris Wheel with Fireworks (40758) when you make a purchase of $85 or more and the LEGO Spring Festival Lucky Knots (40756) when you make a $150 purchase. This would work great on some of the End-of-Year Sales or any sets that are retiring at the end of the year. For the double Insiders points sets,...

Merry Christmas, BrickNerd readers! What follows isn’t a traditional set review but more of a holiday experience and story. If it starts to feel familiar, like a certain Dickens story you’ve heard once or twice before, it might be because this author experienced a bit of a “bah humbug” seasonal reckoning along the way. Ghost of Christmas Past: A UCS Christmas Tree BrickNerd has a complicated relationship with Christmas trees. A few years ago—before LEGO ever decided this was a thing—we built our own “UCS Christmas Tree.” It wasn’t a tree in any official sense. It was the 10307 Eiffel Tower, repurposed with lights and ornaments, and it actually served as our family Christmas tree for several years. What began as a joke turned into a tradition, and nothing cements a tradition faster than doing something slightly ridiculous and committing to it publicly. (Foreshadowing?) So when LEGO offered us the actual...

All aboard for a trip down memory lane! As a kid, my days were filled with Duplo, LEGO, and the occasional BRIO train adventure. Sometimes, I’d even line up minifigs on the tracks and let my brother’s Thomas the Tank Engine barrel through—but that’s another story! So when we at BrickNerd learned that BrickJournal was doing an issue with a giant train on the cover, I knew I had to build something small but mighty. With some expert trackside assistance from our Nerd-in-Chief Dave, I designed this delightful little locomotive. Pretty cool, eh? Thanks to the newer 1×1 round plate with a clip on the bottom, each car couples together just like the real thing, allowing the train to pivot smoothly as it rolls along. Even better? You can make this train as long—or as short—as you like by adding more passenger cars, box cars, or inventing your own custom rolling...

LEGO has started some new end-of-year Offers & Sales where you can save up to 50% on select LEGO items. The sets are mostly smaller sets and a wide selection of miscellaneous products such as keychains, books, and storage items. As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO End-of-Year Sales – December 2025 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

It’s been a few days since our last LEGO Ideas update and it’s been the most lively in a while as 5 more projects have reached the Third 2025 Review Stage. There’s only about a week and a half left to qualify for this review stage as the next one starts on January 5, 2026. We’ll see if there’s a final push for those that are pretty close to the 10,000 goal. Shrimp-Fried Rice – RockRaiderMiner Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Day of Black Sun – BuiltByCalvin Scooby-Doo! And the Carnival of Nightmare – Tobnac Full House Living Room & Kitchen – BuildingFriendships City Skyline Bookends – Farmfarm The post LEGO Ideas December 23 Update appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Thorsten Bonsch, known to many as Xenomurphy, is no stranger to Spider-Man. Over the years, he’s built numerous and incredible Spider-themed creations, but like many AFOLs, his LEGO activity had slowed as new interests took hold. View fullsize View fullsize Curious whether that spark was still there, we sent Thorsten the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Collectible Minifigure Series as a bit of creative fuel, with no firm expectations attached. What followed was not a quick vignette or a straightforward CMF review, but a deeply personal, months-long digital build that blends LEGO, film, memory, and experimentation across multiple creative tools. This interview documents that journey, from initial hesitation to a sprawling rooftop scene that captures the spirit of the Spider-Verse: We chatted with Thorsten to hear all about his journey and the project. Returning to Spider-Man BrickNerd: What first sparked this project, and what drew you back to Spider-Man (and LEGO) at...

The fan vote for the LEGO Ideas City Life Creations – Design a Street Vendor building contest is now live and you can influence the LEGO designers on what you want as a future gift with purchase item. There are 15 finalists to choose from and you have until January 6 to cast your vote. Fresh Fruits Vendor by hechoentw Pasteis De Nata Kiosk by E Squared Urban Face Sketcher by ArchGian7 Lemonade Stand by PiotrGierwatowski Fabric Market Stall by Dolle Druif Sweet French Cart by iTavix Container-Based Concession Stand by SlackerBricks Balcony Cafe by HonorableTurkey7 Cupcake Confections by PieceOnEarth Thai Ice Cream Vendor Cart by Didymos Flower Kiosk by RiinaBuilds Tourist Information by Santheg Naan Stop Curry: A Brick Lane Kiosk by ScottySquiggles Hot Chocolate & Churros by King Pato Fish’n’Bricks by MoniBricks The post LEGO Ideas City Life Creations – Design a Street Vendor Fan Vote Live appeared first...

The first image of the upcoming LEGO Year of the Horse (40779) gift with purchase set is now on the LEGO Shop. The set has 132 pieces and it features a cartoony version of the horse from the Chinese Zodiac and it should start being available on December 23. It is the last of the Zodiac animals in this style with the first one being the Sheep (40148) from 2015. The Year of the Horse should be available at the beginning of 2026. Were you able to get all of them the last dozen years? Give the gift of good fortune with this LEGO® Year of the Horse toy for boys and girls aged 8 and up (40779). This model version of the iconic Zodiac animal has a white and brown mane and has one hoof raised. The horse toy stands on a base that’s decorated with flowers and gold-colored leaf...

With just two weeks left to enter our Nerdvember 2025 Vacation contest, the deadline of January 4th is fast approaching! Whether you’re heading out on holiday trips or enjoying some time at home, now’s the last chance to finish your photo and MOC entries and get them submitted before time runs out. We’ve heard from many of you that the extended deadline was exactly what you needed during the busy holiday season. Between travel, family time, and end-of-year chaos, finding time to build (and photograph!) hasn’t been easy—but we’re loving the creativity that’s already come in from vacation spots near and far. Pack Your Bags Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, Nerdvember is your ticket to unwind, recharge, and do something fun! And there are TWO ways to win: 1 - Take A Photo of Nerdly on Vacation Take a photograph of our unaltered red mascot Nerdly on...

January 2026 is only a few weeks away and the month is one of the biggest LEGO release months of the year. We have over 150 new LEGO 2026 sets that will all be dropping at the same time. As far as promotions go, we have one with the LEGO Icons Vintage Parade Car (40913) when you purchase the Shopping Street from January 1-7. We also have the LEGO Year of the Horse (40779) which should be available starting on December 23. There’s no information on price requirement but I guess it’ll be about $70-$80. Architecture • Paris – City of Love (21064) – $79.99 Art • Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape (31218) – $139.99 Botanicals • Tulip Bouquet (11501) – $89.99• Peace Lily (11504) – $49.99• Daisies (11508) – $14.99• Flowering Cactus (11509) – $34.99 BrickHeadz • Eleven, Max, Demogorgon and Holly Figures (40879) – $39.99• Lilo & Stitch: Angel (40922)...