If you didn’t pre-order the LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary Updated Edition from last month, it is now widely available for purchase. As of this post, it costs $22.49 and it includes an exclusive LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary Darth Maul minifigure, mainly the printing on the back of the torso. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary Updated Edition Now Available appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

If you didn’t pre-order the LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary Updated Edition from last month, it is now widely available for purchase. As of this post, it costs $22.49 and it includes an exclusive LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary Darth Maul minifigure, mainly the printing on the back of the torso. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary Updated Edition Now Available appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

While we focus mainly on the AFOL community here at BrickNerd, I thought it would be fun to reconvene my scientific panel of children for another round of “LEGO According To Kids.” As builders and hobbyists, we use a lot of acronyms and nicknames to discuss LEGO. But can someone with little to no exposure to the hobby understand any of the lingo we use? I quizzed my kids, aged 3, 6 and 7, to see what translates from our comprehensive BrickNerd AFOL Slang Dictionary. I picked some of the more common parts with well-known nicknames to see what they thought. I first asked what they thought the part should be called, then got their reaction on the actual nickname. Name That Brick! To start off, I chose some pieces with fairly known nicknames within the LEGO community. While many of these element names are subjective, I went with the most...

LEGO has revealed an upcoming gift with purchase set with the LEGO Water Park (40685). Details on when and how to get it are still under wraps but it does have 132 pieces and it features a water park with a couple of different of slides. Slide into building fun with the LEGO® Water Park (40685) set for kids aged 7 and up. Brimming with details that young swimmers will adore, it makes a great Children’s Day gift. Kids will have fun building the water park before diving into its cool features, including a tower, snack area and a barrel that releases water elements. And the excitement doesn’t end there. Role play is easy thanks to the 2 minifigures, who can ride the water slide and relax in the swim ring. What a fun day out! The post LEGO Water Park (40685) GWP Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original...

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 April 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...

LEGO has officially announced some new LEGO Despicable Me 4 sets which are slated to be released in May. First is the Built Gru and Minions (75582) which has 839 pieces and retails for $54.99 while the other set is the Minions and Gru’s Family Mansion (75583) has 868 pieces and retails for $99.99. The LEGO Group and Illumination Launch New Gru and Minions LEGO® Sets to Celebrate the Release of Illumination’s Despicable Me 4 • THE LEGO® DESPICABLE ME 4 SETS WILL BE AVAILABLE BEGINNING MAY 1, 2024• ILLUMINATION’S DESPICABLE ME 4 ARRIVES IN THEATERS WORLDWIDE JULY 3, 2024 Billund, April 3, 2024: Today, the LEGO Group, Illumination and Universal Products & Experiences are confirming that they are in fact partnering on something new – although not a giant Minion, as a recent April Fools post on social media would suggest. To celebrate the July 3 release of Illumination’s Despicable...

Although the LEGO Shop lists it as a retired product, Amazon currently has the LEGO Icons Haunted House (10273) in stock at retail price and ready to ship. It is sold at retail price of $299.99 it has a really neat play feature with the elevator. The set was officially retired at the end of 2023 after it was released in 2020. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Icons Haunted House (10273) Available at Amazon – April 2024 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Although the LEGO Shop lists it as a retired product, Amazon currently has the LEGO Icons Haunted House (10273) in stock at retail price and ready to ship. It is sold at retail price of $299.99 it has a really neat play feature with the elevator. The set was officially retired at the end of 2023 after it was released in 2020. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Icons Haunted House (10273) Available at Amazon – April 2024 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The LEGO Group has announced some initiatives to support and celebrate neurodivergent fans. Partnering with KultureCity, all LEGO Stores in the US and Canada as well as the LEGO House will have enhanced accessibility for individuals with sensory needs and non-visible disabilities. LEGO® Entities Continue Drive to Make Play Experiences Accessible to All and Launch New Wave of Long-Term Initiatives to Support And Celebrate Neurodivergent Fans • Range of long-term initiatives announced to mark the start of Autism Acceptance Month.• KultureCity®, an organisation dedicated to making venues more inclusive, to certify LEGO® House and LEGO stores.• LEGO Life Magazine updates following audit by inclusivity experts, Special Networks.• The LEGO Foundation announces final winners of its Play for All Accelerator programme for innovation specifically supporting neurodivergent children• Series of videos by autistic creators encourages people to ‘Love the Way They Think’ Billund, Denmark, April 2, 2024: The LEGO Group, LEGO House and...

The LEGO Group has announced some initiatives to support and celebrate neurodivergent fans. Partnering with KultureCity, all LEGO Stores in the US and Canada as well as the LEGO House will have enhanced accessibility for individuals with sensory needs and non-visible disabilities. LEGO® Entities Continue Drive to Make Play Experiences Accessible to All and Launch New Wave of Long-Term Initiatives to Support And Celebrate Neurodivergent Fans • Range of long-term initiatives announced to mark the start of Autism Acceptance Month.• KultureCity®, an organisation dedicated to making venues more inclusive, to certify LEGO® House and LEGO stores.• LEGO Life Magazine updates following audit by inclusivity experts, Special Networks.• The LEGO Foundation announces final winners of its Play for All Accelerator programme for innovation specifically supporting neurodivergent children• Series of videos by autistic creators encourages people to ‘Love the Way They Think’ Billund, Denmark, April 2, 2024: The LEGO Group, LEGO House and...