Earlier today, LEGO announced the next set in the Harry Potter theme: 76417 Gringotts Wizarding Bank – Collectors’ Edition. Consisting of 4,803 pieces, this mammoth construction features both the above-ground wizarding bank and the catacomb of vaults below. All told, the set is an impressive 29.5″ (75 cm) tall, 12.5″ (32 cm) wide, and 10″ (25 cm) deep, and comes with 13 minifigures including Harry, Ron, Hermione, Hagrid, Bellatrix, and Griphook. The set also includes the iconic Ukrainian Ironbelly that the Golden Trio ride out of the top of Gringotts in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Designed to be compatible with 75978 Harry Potter Diagon Alley, 76417 Gringotts Wizarding Bank – Collectors’ Edition will be available for purchase through LEGO stores and their website on September 4 (September 1 for VIPs), and will retail for US $429.99 | CAN $559.99 | UK £369.99. 76417 Gringotts Wizarding Bank – Collectors’ Edition...

Supposedly, the difference between dragons and wyrms (and wyverns, and drakes) lies in the number of limbs they have, and whether they have wings or not. That may be so, but the name “wyrm” just sounds cuter than the others, don’t you think? Maybe that’s why Jonah Schultz refers to this adorable little LEGO guy as a wyrm, even if it technially has too many limbs to be one. That minifigure-leg snout is too cute to belong to a fire-breathing monster! How do we square this particular circle? Maybe Wyrm is its given name? Wyrm the Dragon. Yeah, that sounds fitting! If a little confusing… The post Wyrms: like dragons, but cuter appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Theo Spencer

You may have noticed that the LEGO corner of the internet is currently awash in builds featuring the Drowned trident from Minecraft sets. And that must mean we’re amid another round of Iron Builder. Defending champ Caleb Schilling channels his love of LEGO minecraft with this tribute to the wholesome meme known as “Are ya winning, son?” The perfect recreation of the pixelated game on the son’s computer monitor is spot-on (and a great use of the skeleton head 1×1 plates I was drooling over in this recent review). The look of the two brick-built characters is wonderful, especially the little details like how the kid’s shoes bend outward slightly at the ankles, or the 1×1 brick with a stud on the side for the father’s mouth. And the trident part definitely takes center stage, used brilliantly in the legs of the desk. Intertwining the prongs to form a right angle...

Amazon Prime Day 2023 is now officially live and for the next two days, you can get some great deals on thousands of items. There will be regular sales as well as flash sales that last for only a short amount of time or until stock runs out. Of course, there’s a good selection of LEGO sets that have been discounted a little more than usual, up to 40% off. One of the more notable deals is for the LEGO Marvel Hulkbuster (76210) which has been discounted 43% off. As always, thank you to everything who purchases through our links as we do earn some commission which is used to help maintain the site. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post Amazon Prime Days 2023 Now Live appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO VIP Days is now here and for those who missed out on previous gift with purchase sets, you have a second chance to get them on the LEGO Shop. From July 11-15, you can get the LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser (40580) and the BIONICLE Tahu and Takua (40581) which a purchase of $220 or the Fun and Funky VIP Add-On Pack (40512) with a $50 purchase. In addition, there will also be Double VIP Points for select themes which include LEGO City, LEGO Friends, LEGO Harry Potter, and LEGO Technic. You may also want to check out the Sales Section as LEGO has listed a few more sets on there. Remember to use Rakuten to earn some cash back on your purchases as they are offering up to 15% cash back. In the Rewards Center, the LEGO Bricktober 2022 Fantasy Adventure Ride (5007489) will be released for 2,400 VIP points....