A Greek LEGO Certified Store has revealed the new LEGO Ideas Magic of Disney (21352) which is set to be released in October. The set has 1,103 pieces and is part of the LEGO Ideas x Target collaboration which will be an exclusive to the retailer. The build features a large scale Sorcerer Mickey along with minifigures of Geppetto, Simba, Lilo, Bruno, Belle, Sebastian, and Flounder. The post LEGO Ideas Magic of Disney (21352) Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Today is the last day for the LEGO Harry Potter Back to Hogwarts shopping event on the LEGO Shop. As of thist post, there are only two promotions left up for grabs which is for the Borgin and Burkes: Floo Network (40695) and Draco in the Forbidden Forest (30677). Borgin and Burkes requires a $130 LEGO Harry Potter purchase while the polybag needs a $40 Harry Potter purchase. LEGO Brand Stores may still have the Collectible Weasley Clock (5009008) but I suggest calling to double check first. As a LinkShare/Rakuten Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post Last Day for LEGO Harry Potter Back to Hogwarts Event appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has started a new building contest on LEGO Ideas called Build from the Heart and the winning model will be turned into an official LEGO Ideas set. The build is centered around Valentine’s Day and to create something that represents that day. There is a maximum of 1,000 LEGO elements and it cannot use flowers as the main part of the build. You have until October 15 to submit your entries. As part of being the winning entry, your model will be turned into a real set and you’ll also get the following: • 1% of the total net sales of the product• 10 complimentary copies of your LEGO Ideas set• Credit and bio in set materials as the LEGO Ideas Fan Designer• 21345 Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera• 21346 Family Tree• 21347 London Telephone Box• 10313 Wildflower Bouquet• 10328 the Rose Bouquet The post LEGO Ideas Build from the Heart...

Ever wonder what goes into creating the packaging we covet on a shelf until the dust settles or tear into on the car ride home from the store? What sort of rules do designers have to follow before they’re allowed to run wild with their ideas? There’s more to the process of designing box art for LEGO packaging than you’re likely aware of. You’ll discover a new world of marketing and packaging design that will unbox and delight your inner nerd! The inspiration for this article came from laying the box for 75359 332nd Ahsoka’s Clone Trooper Battle Pack out flat to store it. This is as far as I got with the digital recreation of the packaging. It appears the promotional and supporting assets for any given set can be either exact or slightly modified versions of what is seen on the packaging, which may in itself shed light on...

As we mourn the passing of James Earl Jones, it’s impossible not to recognize how his powerful voice has echoed through the LEGO community for decades. Jones’s audio portrayal of Darth Vader in Star Wars gave life to one of the most iconic villains in cinematic history—and in the world of LEGO, Vader’s presence is equally unmatched. For years, builders have created brick-built busts, scenes, ships, and sabers (often in hilarious detail), all marking Vader’s greatest moments. Power of the Dark Side by LEGO 7 Cracking open the vault here at BrickNerd, we’ve also featured many LEGO MOCs of Darth Vader, from unicycles to cars to Christmas trees. Each of these creations is a tribute, not just to the character and voice, but to the builders who envisioned them and whose builds in the past are echoing still today. So enjoy these posts from our archive about Darth Vader and take...