A few months ago, after 21 years in the company, long-term AFOL liaison Jan Beyer said goodbye to The LEGO Group. We sat down for a long chat about his journey with LEGO… and found out that he’s not planning on being a stranger in the AFOL community. Jan Beyer, next to a modest Star Wars display, at Skærbæk Fan Weekend—the event he started 20 years ago When we heard Jan was leaving LEGO, we very quickly reached out to ask for a little sit-down interview. He immediately said yes—and what better place would there be for that than the very event which may well be his most treasured legacy in the AFOL community: Skærbæk Fan Weekend… or LEGO Fan Weekend as it was called from the very beginning in 2005. We’ll get back to that story later, though, because our chat started at the very beginning—but not the beginning of...

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 March 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...

Imperial March has arrived! Are you ready to rebuild the galaxy where epic stories are told about the Star Wars of old? Jump to hyperspace with us and embrace your inner dark side to build your way into history. We are challenging you to bring to life your most iconic Star Wars creations. Imperial March is your battlefield to showcase epic scenes, legendary ships, and unforgettable characters. This is your excuse to go all in and build something so impressive it would make even Vader nod slightly in approval. Imperial March was coined by Boone Langston in 2021 based on John William’s epic Star Wars score, and now BrickNerd is bringing the contest back complete with epic prizes! Boone will also be a guest judge to help choose who will reign supreme. Three Epic Categories There are three categories, each with some awesome LEGO Star Wars prizes for 1st and 2nd...

LEGO has revealed the Amelia Ticket Booth (5009157) gift with purchase set that will be available when the new LEGO Ideas River Steamboat (21356) is released. The set has 152 pieces and it features a ticket booth along with a small dock. The promotional period will run from April 7-13, while supplies last. This detailed LEGO® Amelia Ticket Booth building toy features a ticket window, tower, jetty and a flag. Decorations include printed elements marked ’TICKET’ and ’AMELIA’ with schedule information. Inside the building is a riverboat museum with a small riverboat model and a microfigure. Fun to build and play with, the 152-piece LEGO Ticket Booth building set is a creative gift for kids aged 10 and up. The post LEGO Amelia Ticket Booth (5009157) GWP Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has officially revealed the next LEGO Ideas set that will be coming to stores with the River Steamboat (21356). Releasing on April 7, the set has 4,090 pieces and will retail for $329.99. LEGO Insiders that purchase the set between April 7-13 will get the 152 piece LEGO Amelia Ticket Booth (5009157) as a gift with purchase set. The River Steamboat will have the classic look and includes detailed areas of the ship such as the pilothouse, crew cabin, a bathroom on the texas deck, a music stage, a restaurant, a kitchen, and a museum on the boiler deck. The set will also have a working paddle connected to the steam engine and a rudder activated by the ship’s wheel. Set Sail with the New LEGO® Ideas River Steamboat 1st March 2025: The LEGO Group is thrilled to announce the launch of the LEGO® Ideas River Steamboat set, designed by...

LEGO has revealed a new LEGO Marvel set with the Avengers: Endgame Final Battle (76323). It has 621 pieces and will retail for $99.99 and continues the line of sets based on various scenes from the MCU. The authentically detailed LEGO® ǀ Marvel Avengers: Endgame Final Battle (76323) buildable playset is filled with iconic Super Heroes, including Iron Man and Black Panther minifigures, plus cool features and accessories to inspire endless creative adventures for boys and girls aged 10 and up who love build-play-and-display toys and Super Hero fun. Recreating the epic showdown from Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame, this buildable playset features sling ring inter-dimensional portals and 9 minifigures: Captain America (with shield), Iron Man MK85 (with sword and shield), Chitauri (with arm-mounted shooter), Ant-Man, The Scarlet Witch (with flame elements), Doctor Strange, Iron Spider (with 4 movable ‘legs’ on his back), Black Panther and Falcon (with 2 stud shooters). A...

LEGO has officially revealed the new lineup of LEGO Bluey sets which will be available starting on June 1. The sets are based on the extremely popular TV show and will have sets for both the DUPLO and 4+ themes. LEGO DUPLO Bluey Ice Cream Trip with Bluey (10458) – 22 pieces/$29.99 LEGO DUPLO Bluey: Bluey’s Family House with Memory Game (10459) – 83 pieces/$69.99 Playground Fun with Bluey and Chloe (11201) – 104 pieces/$19.99 Bluey’s Beach & Family Car Trip (11202) – 133 pieces/$29.99 Bluey’s Family House (11203) – 382 pieces/$69.99 Bluey Tea Party (30687) – 33 pieces/$3.99 In LEGO® Brick Form for Real Life! New LEGO Bluey Sets Revealed New York, USA, 1st March 2025: Today at Toy Fair® 2025 in New York City, the LEGO Group and BBC Studios are unveiling the hotly anticipated new Bluey playsets from their Bluey collaboration. The sets welcome Bluey and her the...

March is finally here and the LEGO March 2025 sets have been released. March is usually one of the heavier months in terms of set releases and there are over 40 new sets from a variety of themes including the new wave of Formula 1 Speed Champions sets. We’re also be getting the LEGO Ninjago City Workshops which is the next modular in the LEGO Ninjago City line. For the promotions, there is one that will run until March 12 which is the LEGO Speed Champions Ferrari 499P – Hypercar (30799). You can get the 62 piece polybag with a purchase of one of the sets below: • City F1 Pit Stop & Pit Crew with Ferrari Car (60443) – $29.99• Speed Champions Ferrari F40 Supercar (76934) – $26.99• Speed Champions Ferrari SF-24 (77242) – $26.99• Technic Ferrari Daytona SP3 (42143) – $399.99• Technic Ferrari SF-24 F1 Car (42207) – $229.99...

LEGO has quietly announced a new partnership with private space company Lunar Outpost. Nothing too substantial was announced but it looks like there will be a future product and some surprises as well coming later this year. Lunar Outpost has a contract to develop a Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) for the Artemis Program. The LTV is expected to launch before March 2030. The post LEGO x Lunar Outpost Partnership Announced appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has officially revealed the LEGO Ideas Micro Command Center (40786) which will be available starting on March 1. The build was originally part of the Exploring the Cosmos building contest and was the winner of the Base model called Micro Rail Command Center by Flying UFO. The set has 214 pieces and includes mini Classic Spaceman. The set will be available only in the Rewards Center for 2,000 Insiders points, while supplies last. The post LEGO Ideas Micro Command Center (40786) Officially Announced appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran