Today’s guest article is written by Joseph Zawada, an AFOL out of Maryland and community ambassador of Charm City LUG. You can find his work on Instagram as faron_moc. How Sidelining My Dream MOC Reinvigorated My LEGO Passion The excitement of starting a new LEGO MOC is an incredible feeling: drafting ideas, referencing cool techniques you’ve screenshotted over the years, dumping pieces out of your part bins to tinker with. You’re excited to build something truly amazing. But sometimes you get a few days in, maybe a week or so, and you feel something might be wrong. The build isn’t clicking. You’re frustrated. You’re not having fun, but you keep going because hey, you already started, right? With any luck, you push through it and come out the other end with something wonderful to share, maybe you set it in the bin of table scraps to revisit later, or perhaps you...

LEGO has announced the winner of the LEGO Ideas A Twist of Nostalgia building contest which will become a future gift with purchase set. The winner is the Sea Serpent by HallowedBrick02 which is a re-imagining of the 6057 set from 1992. There were over 750 entries in the contest and it got dwindled down to 13 finalists for the fan vote. The build will no go into production and we’ll see it available probably about a year from now. The post LEGO Ideas A Twist of Nostalgia Winner Announced appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The fan vote for the LEGO Ideas Timeless Creations building contest is now live and you can choose the next fan made set coming to stores in the future. There are five finalists and they represent something that is iconic but is very recognizable and timeless. The fan vote ends on June 10 and the winning build will be announced on September 8. Detailed Classic Retro Television by FMDavid Rocking Horse by lexie_blue Vintage Sewing Machine by BrickStability Carousel Music Box by 2A2A Rustic Barn Lantern by cable_girl The post LEGO Ideas Timeless Creations Fan Vote Live appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is 20 years old this year. I recently was able to view the film in theaters and it was a blast. More importantly, it reminded me of my endless pursuit as a kid for the definitive Anakin Skywalker minifigure. Anakin Skywalker is my favorite character in Star Wars. Though Luke is tough competition for #1. I’ve already made my definitive version of Anakin from the Clone Wars Micro-Series using official LEGO parts, as well as another appearance of Anakin in the series from his combat with Asajj Ventress. But if you were to ask me 15 years ago what my favorite appearance of Anakin was (outside of his appearance in the second volume of the Micro-Series), it would be from Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. And I’d still say that’s the case even today. Since the first wave of LEGO sets based...

LEGO has officially revealed another book nook set in the ever-growing line with the LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook (10367). Releasing on June 1 (pre-order today), the set has 1,201 pieces and will retail for $129.99. The set features a book nook of the Bridge of Khazad-dum where Gandalf the Grey faces off against the minifigure scale Balrog. There’s even a plaque that displays Gandalf’s iconic phrase, “You shall not pass!” Recreate one of fantasy’s most iconic moments with the LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook (10367) for adults 18+, which brings Gandalf’s legendary standoff against the Balrog on the Bridge of Khazad-dûm to life in stunning detail. This DIY building set is a versatile piece of room decor that places a window into Middle-Earth on your bookshelf. Slide the book nook in between novels as a nod to the fandom, or...

The LEGO Indiana Jones Temple of the Golden Idol (77015) has been officially retired but it looks like it is available at Amazon for retail. The set is still listed for $149.99 and if you somehow missed it or want more to sit on, now is your chance. The set features the opening scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark and it includes minifigures of Indiana Jones, Satipo, Belloq, and a Hovitos Warrior. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Indiana Jones Temple of the Golden Idol (77015) Available at Retail appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has announced that season 3 of LEGO DREAMZzz is coming June 5 with Enter The Cyber Game. This season, the heroes will fight a new cyber based villain called Dreamsmasher. It is a two part season with the first half airing June 5 and the second half in August. We’ve already got a good look at the five summer 2025 sets that will be coming out in August. Get Ready, Dreamers: LEGO® DREAMZzz Season Three Is Arriving – And a Mysterious New Threat Awaits in the Dream World! • LEGO® DREAMZzz: Enter The Cyber Game episodes air worldwide from June 5th with a further ten episodes to follow in August.• This season our heroes are battling a new cyber based villain called DREAMSMASHER, who is causing unrest to both the dream and waking worlds.• The LEGO Group is also launching five brand-new LEGO DREAMZzz sets on sale in June this...

It’s with great pleasure that I share a piece of news with you today—news that isn’t new, but still has plenty to say to the AFOL world. I could describe this article as my business card to BrickNerd readers and beyond, but to me, it means something much more personal. It’s been three years since the news (referenced in the title of this article) literally turned my life as an AFOL upside down. Image via Google Maps Honestly, I wanted it deeply. I dreamed about it on a hot summer day (thanks to former BrickNerd contributor Francesco Spreafico), and I pursued it for seven long years before seeing it realized. I’m talking about “Parco Ole Kirk Kristiansen – Founder of the LEGO Group” in Rome (obviously, in Italy), the first public park in the world named after the founder of the LEGO Group. You may have already heard about the park...

Even though it doesn’t show anywhere on LEGO Shop except for in the fine print, the LEGO Creator Children’s Day Teddy Bear (40763) is still available as a gift with purchase item. From now until May 31, you can get it with purchases of $100 both online and in stores. I’m not sure why the LEGO Offers & Sale Page doesn’t show it anymore on the US site and I thought it sold out but it does still add to cart automatically when you reach the price requirement. As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Creator Children’s Day Teddy Bear (40763) GWP Still Available appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Working Modular Fairground by Baron von Barron is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 3,000 piece set features a working motor that operates the various attractions including the Ferris wheel, entrance sign, the can throw, carousel, rotating cotton candy, and the fall tower. The project joins The Fortress of Bellinzona, Jumping Spiders, Planet Express Headquarters, Modular Medieval Village, Pantheon 124 AD, The Circus, Clippy, Monsters, Inc. – Boo’s Door Scream Floor, This is Fine, GLaDOS from Portal 2, Botanical Terrariums, and Samurai Castle as the ones to reach the Second 2025 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Working Modular Fairground Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran