A story about shopping blind bags at conventions and finding LEGO you never even heard of, years later, in your own collection. When my dark ages ended in 2012 and I discovered BrickLink, there was an almost endless world of weird LEGO to be discovered. There were so many obscure elements and themes released during my dark ages, but also before I was even born, waiting for me to explore. I spent countless hours just going through entries of Scala, Bionicle, Modulex, Sports, Duplo, Belville and so on, and mostly tried to incorporate the parts I find into my MOCs. This made me fascinated in obscure LEGO elements, an interest that still thrills me to this day.  Social Interaction and LUG Engagement Another thing that happened when I became an AFOL was that I joined a LUG and started hanging out with other AFOLs. I had never expected the community and...

Without any fanfare, LEGO has officially revealed the upcoming LEGO Batman: The Classic TV Series Batmobile (76328) on the LEGO Shop. It confirms the release date of the set to be on October 1 while retailing for only $149.99 which is a great price for the 1,822 piece set. LEGO® DC Batman: The Classic TV Series Batmobile (76328) is a collectible building kit for adult fans seeking a rewarding project to build and display. This creative gift for adults will appeal to Batman enthusiasts as well as anyone with an interest in 1960s pop culture. This eye-catching piece of DC Super Heroes memorabilia is inspired by the iconic Batmobile from the 1966 TV show. The vehicle features a molded windshield, rotatable wheels, authentic decorations and an opening trunk containing the Bat-Computer. A 1966-style Batman minifigure wearing his distinctive cape and cowl and holding his Batarang stands on a platform (the minifigure...

The qualifying period for the LEGO Ideas Second 2024 Review Stage is now over and there were 35 projects that are now eligible to become an official LEGO Ideas set. As we noted before, there was actually another project that qualified but was archived which was Donkey Kong by If You Build. Below are the ones that move on to the Review Stage. Which one(s) do you want to see pass to become a LEGO Ideas set? • Claw Machine• Wallace & Gromit – A Grand Day Out• Pioneer CDJ 2000 Nexus Multi Player• Impression Sunrise – Monet• The Loneliness of the Voyager – NASA’s Voyager Mission• Humpback Whale Breach• Tintin – Space Rocket• The Iron Giant in the Forest• Tetris Solid• Working Image Projector “Magic Lantern”• Popcorn Machine• Arsenal F.C. – The Invincibles• Sony Walkman• Hydroelectric Power Plant• Floating Sea Otter• Avatar: The Last Airbender!• Blacksmith – Wild West• Bluey!!•...

I’ve already gushed about the innovative, creative energy that defined LEGO Club TV and how no other era of The LEGO Group’s marketing has been able to replicate its grassroots and authentic sensibilities. SOURCE: YOUTUBE The LEGO Club Show pioneered a lot of segments and concepts that marketing for LEGO would later take and evolve through concepts like “Rebrickulous,” an online series focused around challenges using LEGO bricks in the vein of YouTube channels like Dude Perfect. Inspired by trendy challenge videos on TikTok and YouTube, “LEGO Sabotage” “traps” several influencers inside the LEGO House for 24 hours who then have to escape solving challenges using LEGO bricks, but with a twist: one team member sabotages each of the challenges. Other current marketing on the official LEGO YouTube channel includes small building segments, how-to videos, and clips from TV shows like Ninjago and DreamZzz. I can’t say this thumbnail sells me...

The LEGO Ideas The Nightmare Before Christmas (21351) is now available for purchase on the LEGO Shop. For the next few days, it will only be available for LEGO Insiders and the general public will get their shot at it on September 6. The set has 2,193 pieces and retails for $199.99 and features Spiral Hill, Jack Skellington’s home, and Halloween Town Hall as well as minifigures of Jack, Sally, Santa Claus,Lock, Shock, Barrel, Zero, and a two-faced brick-built figure of The Mayor. As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Ideas The Nightmare Before Christmas (21351) Available on LEGO Shop appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

If you’re looking for a crazy deal, Walmart has the LEGO DC Batman vs. The Joker Gift Set (66790) available online for $50. The gift set includes the Batmobile: Batman vs. The Joker Chase (76224), Batwing: Batman vs. The Joker (76265), and the Batman 1992 (30653) polybag. Note that the Batmobile set itself is $48 and the Batwing retails for $38, so the Batwing and the polybag in this set are just $1 each which is just crazy cheap. I already have the sets but this deal is too good to pass up! As an Impact Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO DC Batman vs. The Joker Gift Set (66790) Crazy Walmart Deal appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO doesn’t produce that many moulded insects, but when they find one they like, they tend to stick with it. Such is true of both bees and ladybirds – the subjects of today’s article. (I know, everyone except the Brits calls them ladybugs and the title even says ladybug. However, in keeping with our nerd credentials [pushes-glasses-up-nose]: they’re not bugs – they’re beetles - and I’m a Brit, so we’re sticking with ladybirds!) So let’s head into the garden to talk about the (lady)birds and the bees that have joined the LEGO insectarium over the years. Duplo View fullsize 105029pb01 2024 has seen the release of a new Duplo insect mould; a single-piece bee (105029pb01). Aside from the sheer cuteness of this buzzy new addition to the hive, it is remarkable for being the first Dupllo insect to be introduced since 1999! And beyond that, the last time they released any...

Amazon has a pretty good deal going for the LEGO Disney 100 Walt Disney Tribute Camera (43230) for 20% off. The set is listed for $87.99 which is 12% but there’s also a coupon that takes off an additional $8. The camera is actually a very neat set if you’re a Disney fan as it also includes a film strip showing various Disney movies. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Disney 100 Walt Disney Tribute Camera (43230) Amazon Sale – September 2024 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Continuing with the LEGO Harry Potter Back to Hogwarts news, LEGO has released some LEGO Harry Potter Prints that you can redeem in the Rewards Center. The cost is 1,600 Insider points and you get a set of four original artwork prints on premium paper which measures 11.8 inches x 15.7 inches. The prints feature artwork from the first four Harry Potter movies. The post LEGO Harry Potter Prints Available in Rewards Center appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

For the Harry Potter Back to Hogwarts event, Warner Bros Games has announced a remaster of the LEGO Harry Potter Collection but this time for the current generation consoles and Steam coming October 8. The collection combines both LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and Years 5-8 as well as the DLC packs that were released. This remaster will have updated graphics and have gameplay at 60 FPS in native 4k resolution as well as haptic feedback and high-res shadow maps. Players that already own the current versions of the game can get the PS5 or Xbox Series versions at discounted prices. The post LEGO Harry Potter Collection Remaster Announced appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran