There’s something magical about walking down Fifth Avenue in New York City with a couple of new LEGO sets tucked under your arm. As I made my way from Grand Central through Bryant Park and Times Square to the flagship LEGO Store taking photos of the sets for a bit of a travelogue, I was dumbfounded that curious New Yorkers and tourists alike stopped me to ask, “What are those!?” When I told them they were the brand-new Wicked LEGO sets, I was met with wide eyes and a declaration that “I will certainly have to buy those!” The excitement was palpable—after all, it’s not every day you see a Broadway show immortalized in LEGO form. It felt like I was carrying a piece of Oz somewhere over the rainbow through the (not-quite-yellow brick) streets of Manhattan. This short day in the “Emerald City” was made possible by both LEGO for...

When LEGO bricks mimic the beauty of nature, they have the power to bring joy and inspiration. Few builders embody this as vividly as Bram, aka skabram.builds., whose LEGO birds soar with lifelike detail and artistry. A nature enthusiast from the Netherlands, Bram has turned his passion for wildlife into stunning creations that capture the essence of their feathered muses. We had the pleasure of speaking with Bram to learn more about his creative process, the challenges of capturing a bird’s spirit in brick form, and his advice for taking your LEGO builds outdoors for a photo adventure. Prepare to learn about his aviary, craft, and deep appreciation for nature. Ann: Hello Bram! It’s great to meet you and discuss your LEGO creations here at BrickNerd. Could you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into LEGO? Bram: Hey, I’m Bram from the Netherlands, and I rediscovered...

I have written before about LEGO model ships. Many of those were fairly small but there were some mantelpiece-worthy models, starting with 398 USS Constellation in 1977. Many years later were two Maersk container ships (10152/10155 and 10241), one of which (the Triple-E) had a proper model ship stand. Then we had 21313 Ship in a Bottle for really small mantelpieces and 10294 Titanic for really big ones. Now, three years after the Titanic set, LEGO is releasing the 10335 Endurance, a model of a ship that was built three years after Titanic and sank three years after Titanic. Her story is very different though. Join me as we go on our own expedition to the Antarctic, just like that fateful ship, as we take a look at both the history of the voyage and the set itself. Who Was Ernest Shackleton? Ernest Shackleton. Photo from shackleton.com Ernest Shackleton was born in...

German retailer JB Spielwaren has revealed a new LEGO Technic 2025 set with the Ducati Panigale V4 S (42202). The set has 1,603 pieces and will retail for €169.99 which is pretty much the same in USD. The set is in similar scale as with some of the other Technic motorbikes like the Ducati Panigale V4 R (42107), BMW M 1000 RR (42130) and Yamaha MT-10 SP (42159). The set is listed as a January 1 release. Update: The LEGO Shop has uploaded the product page for the set and we can confirm that it will retail for $199.99. You can start pre-ordering the set today. The post LEGO Technic Ducati Panigale V4 S (42202) Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The 2024 Amazon Black Friday Week deals have started and there are various LEGO deals to be had but the main highlight is the LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express – Collectors’ Edition (76405) that is on sale for 20% off. It is now priced at $399.00 which is not the cheapest it has been but it is the lowest price in 30 days. The set is now sold out/retired on the LEGO Shop so if you missed out on it, now is the perfect time to get it below retail. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express – Collectors’ Edition (76405) Amazon Sale – November 2024 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran