If you’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting a LEGOLAND theme park, you know the feeling of stepping into a world built entirely from LEGO, where every turn offers something to see, do, and build. The rides, Miniland, and food all come together for an experience that any LEGO fan has to have at least once in their lives (if not more). But going beyond the basic LEGOLAND experience, these parks become even more alive during seasonal events like Red, White and Boom in the summer (in the US), Brick-or-Treat in the fall, and the Holiday Bricktacular in the winter. These overlays take an already exciting day and take it to the next level, adding themed entertainment, exclusive activities, and some exclusive sweet treats. This year, I was lucky enough to experience LEGOLAND’s newest seasonal addition: the LEGO Festival, taking place on weekends through June 8th. This new overlay for the...

Those who know me know that I’m particularly fond of art. So, the release of a LEGO set that combines brick building with fine art naturally caught my attention. When the BrickNerd team suggested creating an article based on set 31215 Vincent van Gogh – Sunflowers, I was immediately on board. I won’t go into the interpretation of Van Gogh’s original painting—plenty of great resources do that already, and I encourage you to explore them. They offer a deeper understanding of the artist’s approach and how he saw the world. LEGO also created a great introductory video, which I’ve included here: I was lucky enough to see some of Van Gogh’s paintings in person at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. One in particular, Les Chaumes de Cordeville (painted just a month before his death), left a strong impression. The vivid contrasts and the precision in his brushwork were stunning up close....

LEGO has recently started some promotions where you can earn double Insiders points on various sets. From now until May 31, you can earn 2x points on all LEGO Ninjago products. You can also earn twice as many points when you purchase the LEGO Jurassic World Dinosaur Fossils: Tyrannosaurus rex (76968). This equates to 3250 Insiders points and is worth at least $25 in rewards. This promo will run until June 2. These two promotions can also combine with the LEGO Creator Children’s Day Teddy Bear (40763). As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Double Insiders Points on Tyrannosaurus Rex and Ninjago Products appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

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