Newly released on the LEGO Shop is a new Seasonal set with the Halloween Barn (40721). It has 205 pieces and retails for $14.99. The set does come with a very generic skeleton minifigure that we’ve seen before so it’s nothing special. A unique minifigure like a scarecrow or vampire would’ve been better. The barn has your spooky haunted house feel to it with the different colored boards and the crosses next to the window and door which has some hidden surprises. When you open them both up, there’s an eye that peers through the window and a mouth behind the door. The back of the barn is pretty bare but it does have a bottle and cauldron on either side of the door. Overall the LEGO Halloween Barn (40721) could be a set that kids can enjoy although they won’t get much out of it once they have built it...

A lighthouse on the horizon can be a welcome sight for a weary sailor or a portent of rocks ahead. The beacons of light have inspired many LEGO builders to create their own versions, fore beautiful to foreboding. Sandro posing with his original lighthouse concept (right), and the final set design. Quite a few people have submitted lighthouse models to LEGO IDEAS in the past, but it is this model by Sandro Quattrini (Instagram) that outshined them all by making it past the evaluation stages and into production. You may already be familiar with Sandro from all of his recent character builds that continue to garner the attention of LEGO bloggers everywhere. When it comes to his finalized lighthouse design, you can tell that Sandro and the LEGO design team took just as much care in injecting as much character as they could into that endeavor as well. It is mentioned...

Pre-orders for the upcoming LEGO Batman: The Classic TV Series Batmobile (76328) are now live on the LEGO Shop. The 1,822 piece set will officially release on October 1 but you get your orders in early at a price point of $149.99. 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 does not fit inside the car). For...

After a long deliberation, LEGO today has announced that the Disney Pixar Luxo Jr. by T0BY1KENOBI20506 has passed the review stage and will become an official LEGO Ideas set. The project needed further review during the Second 2023 Review Stage it took a while but LEGO got it done. It is now currently under production and will be revealed in the near distant future. The post LEGO Ideas Disney Pixar Luxo Jr. Passes Review – Goes to Production appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Today’s guest article comes from Casey McCoy, an AFOL from Chicago. You can find him online on Flickr and Instagram. Introduction In what was conceived to be a singular, lengthy, and robust reflection on the life and LEGO career of the preeminent AFOL Simon Liu, this article has morphed into a trilogy. This is the last part - seriously. In parts one and two, we covered Simon’s early childhood and education, his defining moment at Brickworld 2012, all the crazy things he’s done and built since, and more. If you haven’t yet, catch up by reading them here and here. Now let’s bring it home by analyzing his building influences, style, and legacy. Who Influences the Influencer? As we reflected in part one, the person who initiated Simon into the hobby and got him “up to speed” was Iain (~Ara~). But who did he look up to when he first got...

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 September 2024 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...

I don’t know how Walmart makes money but they have another gift set for a really low price which is for the LEGO Minecraft 3-in-1 Adventure Gift Set (66786). They are only asking for $20 which gets you The “Abandoned” Mine (21166), The Fox Lodge (21178), and the Steve and Baby Panda (30672) polybag. If you’re buying the sets separately, the “Abandoned” Mine alone costs $20 by itself, The Fox Lodge also retails for $20, and the polybag is $5 so basically you’re just getting a set and the polybag for free. As an Impact Affilate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Minecraft 3-in-1 Adventure Gift Set (66786) Crazy Walmart Deal appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

BrickLink has revealed the pricing for the BrickLink Designer Program Series 3 sets which are slated to start pre-orders on October 8. There will be 30,000 of each set produced provided that they reach a minimum of 3,000 pre-orders. The more popular ones will most likely sell out within the first few days after pre-orders start. Harbormaster’s Office – $209.99 The Art of Chocolate – $229.99 Forest Stronghold – $299.99 Camping Adventure – $54.99 Lost City – $289.99 The post BrickLink Designer Program Series 3 Pricing Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

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...