Five examples of genius parts usage from LEGO Botanicals in 2027 The latest batch of LEGO Botanicals sets arriving on January 1 continues the theme’s penchant for genius parts usage, so here are five of the best examples we’ve spotted so far. From pink frogs to sand green shields, the Botanicals theme is built on a foundation of existing LEGO elements used in wholly unexpected ways. In recent years it’s started to supplement those smart techniques with purpose-built pieces, leading to more convincing plants but perhaps at the cost of its original identity. However, the newly-revealed 2027 range, which so far consists of 10 different sets, proves that there are still moments of inventive parts usage to enjoy – including these five examples. Let us know if there are any others you’ve spotted so far in the four large sets or the six smaller boxes. 5 – Light blue banana peels 2027’s Spring Flower collection includes six different sets with a rumoured price tag of just $4.99 apiece, offering the most accessible means yet of buying into LEGO Botanicals. There are fun pieces to find across the board, but the best is easily the banana peel element – originally introduced for themes like LEGO Super Mario – recoloured in light blue for 11534 Bluebell Flowers. You get six in the box, too. 4 – Beehives 11522 Perfectly Pastel Flower Bouquet is easily among the most aesthetically pleasing assortments of cut flowers from Botanicals to date, and while it leans heavily on the growing range of foliage elements in the parts catalogue, there are a couple of fun parts at play here too. First up is the beehive atop the three coneflowers, recreating the rounded head of the real thing in creative fashion. 3 – Unicorn horns Sticking with 11522 Perfectly Pastel Flower Bouquet for a sec, it’s also neat to see the unicorn horn element rear its head, nestled inside what might be phlox (the press release for the set doesn’t explicitly label the flowers, so we’re just guessing based on pictures of the real thing). It’s brand new in what appears to be tan, too. 2 – Purple hoods Possibly the standout set from this wave is 11519 Wild Orchid, which follows on from 11505 Woodland Mushrooms in offering something rooted a little more in nature. There are fun parts to be found throughout, including the printed petals, but there are two examples that stand head and shoulders above the rest. First up, literally at the tallest point of the model, are the hood elements recoloured in purple for the first time. 1 – Purple seals Probably the most entertaining part usage across all 10 sets, though – and this is going to be tough to top in 2027 in general – is the purple seal at the base of each of the three flowers. It’s a real throwback to the early days of Botanicals, when interesting deployment of pieces was the priority over 100% lifelike realism. All 10 new LEGO Botanicals sets will launch January 1, 2027. Browse them in the table or hit the links below for full galleries. LEGO Botanicals reveals a fresh wave of four new blooms LEGO Botanicals Spring Flowers collection drops in January for just $5 each LEGO Botanicals 2027 sets LEGO set Price Pieces Release date 11515 Peony Bouquet £54.99 / $59.99 / €59.99 633 Jan 1, 2027 11516 Cherry Blossom Branches £24.99 / $29.99 / €29.99 405 Jan 1, 2027 11518 Plants in Love $22.99 274 Jan 2027 11519 Wild Orchid £54.99 / $59.99 / €59.99 606 Jan 1, 2027 11521 Wisteria Bonsai Tree TBC 773 Mar 2027 11522 Pastel Flower Bouquet £54.99 / $59.99 / €59.99 650 Jan 1, 2027 11529 Modern Ikebana Flower Arrangement TBC 644 Mar 2027 11532 Buttercup Flowers $4.99 78 Jan 1, 2027 11533 Malva Flowers $4.99 56 Jan 1, 2027 11534 Bluebell Flowers $4.99 57 Jan 1, 2027 11535 Sweet Pea Flowers $4.99 59 Jan 1, 2027 11536 Nasturtium Flowers $4.99 75 Jan 1, 2027 11537 Chicory Flowers $4.99 73 Jan 1, 2027 Thank you for supporting the work that Brick Fanatics does by purchasing your LEGO using our affiliate links. https://www.brickfanatics.com/five-examples-of-genius-parts-usage-lego-botanicals-2027 #legobotanicals #partsusage #fiveexamples #geniusparts #pastelflower #flowerbouquet #legosuper #flowers #perfectlypastel #purple #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

2027 Chinese Festival sets revealed LEGO has revealed next year's Spring Festival sets at the annual China International Import Expo that's currently underway in Shanghai. 80122 Auspicious Pixiu Under Fortune Tree features the mythical creature who is commonly associated with attracting and protecting wealth, while 80123 Spring Festival Voyage features a family of seven taking to the water in a traditional sailing vessel. As is always the case with the Chinese festival sets, they are good value for money. View more pictures after the break Continue reading » © 2026 Brickset.com. Republication prohibited without prior permission.

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LEGO has revealed next year's Spring Festival sets at the annual China International Import Expo that's currently underway in Shanghai.

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$80 LEGO Star Trek Enterprise set rumoured for 2027 A smaller and more affordable LEGO Star Trek set is rumoured to be on the way in 2027, coming in at just $79.99 in the US. The first two LEGO Star Trek retail sets have landed at $400 and $200 with 10356 Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D and 11385 Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Bridge, between them offering an enormous display model and sweeping minifigure-scale diorama. Unibricks now reports that the Icons subtheme will tackle a third format in 2027 at a much cheaper price point. 11410 Midi-Scale USS Enterprise is said to include 580 pieces and retail for $79.99 in the US. It’s currently thought to be arriving in March next year, and on the basis of the set name alone it’s easy to imagine it taking the same approach as midi-scale LEGO Star Wars sets such as 75441 Venator-class Attack Cruiser and 75375 Millennium Falcon. If it does, it’ll be fun to place the Enterprise next to the Falcon on a shelf, bridging the gap between these two sci-fi franchises in a more accessible way than pairing 10356 Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D and 75192 Millennium Falcon. Just saying. This is still just a rumour for now, so take it with a pinch of salt until we get official confirmation from the LEGO Group. For now, browse the full LEGO Icons 2027 line-up as things stand in the table below, or head to our 2027 LEGO sets page for a full rundown of everything on the cards for next year. LEGO Icons 2027 sets LEGO set Price Pieces Release date 11391 Clock Tower $249.99 3,264 Jan 1, 2027 11392 Sandworm $139.99 1,837 Jan 1, 2027 11394 French Bulldog Puppy $139.99 1,417 Jan 1, 2027 11395 Oliphaunt $229.99 2,017 Jan 1, 2027 11396 TBC TBC TBC Mar 2027 11410 Midi-Scale USS Enterprise $79.99 580 Mar 2027 Support the work that Brick Fanatics does by purchasing your LEGO using our affiliate links. Thank you! https://www.brickfanatics.com/80-lego-star-trek-enterprise-set-rumoured-for-2027 #startrek #legostar #trekenterprise #legoicons #starwars #ussenterprise #jan #millenniumfalcon #set #legogroup #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

LEGO NINJAGO 71888 Ivo's Ninja Dojo revealed! NINJAGO includes some wonderful larger models and another has been unveiled today, arriving on January 1st! The press release for Ivo's Ninja Dojo follows: 71888 Ivo's Ninja Dojo Rated 14+, 3,495 pieces $279.99 / £249.99 / €279.99 Available at LEGO.com from 1st January Rise to the challenge of constructing this stunningly detailed LEGO NINJAGO Ivo’s Ninja Dojo collectable building toy from the NINJAGO Legends Embers + Ashes TV series, then explore the expansive interior’s many surprises. Remove levels to find hidden references, elemental lanterns, and more. Take advantage of falling parts and fighting mechanisms to defeat opponents, then ride off in victory on the hoverbike. Create an epic battle scene with 12 NINJAGO character minifigures. Equip Jin, Mira, Nate, Tre, Master Ivo, Master Zane, Gigi, Duncan, Oni Imperator, Oni Warrior, and Madge and Roland with swords, nunchucks, sai, a claw, and spears for the ultimate fantasy decor. Continue reading » © 2026 Brickset.com. Republication prohibited without prior permission.

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LEGO Ideas Kimonos set gets a rumoured release date The upcoming LEGO Kimonos Ideas set already has a rumoured release date, ahead of 13 other fan-designed submissions currently in the pipeline. Of those 14 LEGO Ideas sets currently in production, TheDriXx’s LEGO Kimonos is among the most recent to get the green light as part of the third 2025 review. According to Unibricks, it will debut in May 2027 – just 10 months after it was approved – as 21389 Kimonos, with 1,137 pieces in the box for $89.99. The set number is arguably the most interesting part there, because it’s a huge leap from the newly-revealed 21375 Godzilla. LEGO Ideas sets don’t always release in numerical order, but they tend not to skip 13 product numbers at a time. That suggests we could be looking at a relatively packed first half of 2027 for the crowdsourced theme (though we’re only speculating there). LEGO Kimonos was the fan designer’s first submission to the platform in November 2023, and racked up 10,000 votes in a little over two years. The model as pitched includes two brick-built figures dressed in traditional Japanese kimonos, one inspired by cherry blossoms and another based on red cranes and flowers. Whether the final set will make any major changes to the design remains to be seen. While LEGO Ideas is unique as a theme in that we know what’s coming, specifics like piece counts, product numbers, prices and release dates are all in rumour territory until the LEGO Group comes through with an official announcement. LEGO Ideas 2027 sets LEGO set Price Pieces Release date 21379 TBC TBC TBC Mar 2027 21389 Kimonos $89.99 1,137 May 2027 Support the work that Brick Fanatics does by purchasing your LEGO using our affiliate links. https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-ideas-kimonos-set-gets-rumoured-release-date #legoideas #legokimonos #releasedate #rumouredrelease #set #legogroup #may #tbcmar #piecesrelease #brickfanatics #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

LEGO Prosperity Lion gift-with-purchase announced! 40976 Prosperity Lion has been announced at the annual China International Import Expo, as a LEGO.com gift-with-purchase to be released on January 1st. The set contains 411 pieces and is the latest of several sets based on the traditional lion dance that forms part of Lunar New Year celebrations. The purchase threshold to qualify for this gift-with-purchase is not yet known, but we hope to have more information soon. View more images below... Continue reading » © 2026 Brickset.com. Republication prohibited without prior permission.

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40976 Prosperity Lion has been announced at the annual China International Import Expo, as a LEGO.com gift-with-purchase to be released on January ...

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LEGO Star Wars magazine is moving away from minifigures again The long run of LEGO Star Wars magazines featuring minifigures is seemingly coming to an end, with another miniature build on the way. The LEGO Star Wars magazine has been particularly minifigure-heavy this year, featuring characters such as a Death Trooper from 75412 Death Trooper & Night Trooper Battle Pack, a 332nd Clone Trooper from 75449 Siege of Mandalore Battle Pack, and K-2SO from 75399 Rebel U-wing Starfighter, among many others. However, as the year draws to a close, the LEGO Group's signature magazine for Star Wars fans appears to be turning back towards polybags. Following the recently spotted Crab Droid, another miniature model is seemingly on the way: a Sandcrawler polybag, according to bricky_news. The Sandcrawler last appeared as a magazine polybag in 2017, with a small 50-piece model. Now, nearly a decade later, it's seemingly making a return with a redesigned, more detailed 74-piece build. The model is reportedly set to feature in the December issue in parts of Europe, meaning readers in the UK and elsewhere on the continent may have to wait a little longer, as magazine releases follow slightly different schedules between regions. The Sandcrawler features the classic brown colour scheme you'd expect from the iconic Star Wars vehicle, rather than the grey design of the fantastic 75453 Offworld Sandcrawler and Mudhorn. Released earlier this year, that set is one of the best LEGO Star Wars models currently on shelves, making this smaller alternative a welcome addition for fans of the vehicle. Keep an eye on Brick Fanatics for a heads up when the new Sandcrawler lands on shelves in the UK. Support the work that Brick Fanatics does by purchasing your LEGO using our affiliate links. Thanks! https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-star-wars-magazine-no-minifigures-again #starwars #legostar #warsmagazine #deathtrooper #battlepack #sandcrawler #legogroup #clonetrooper #brickfanatics #mandalorebattle #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

Random set of the day: First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter Today's random set is 75101 First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter, released during 2015. It's one of 70 Star Wars sets produced that year. It contains 517 pieces and 4 minifigs, and its retail price was US$69.99 / £64.99, which equates to about US$95 / £90 in today's money. It's owned by 17,244 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your collection you should find it for sale at Brick Owl, BrickLink, where new ones sell for around $86.50, or eBay. Continue reading » © 2026 Brickset.com. Republication prohibited without prior permission.

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LEGO Godzilla makes even the biggest LEGO sets look tiny Unsurprisingly, the newly revealed LEGO Godzilla model is gigantic, but how does it compare to some of the largest LEGO sets ever released? Standing 70cm tall with its heat ray blasting out, 21375 Godzilla is an imposing build. However, with almost 15cm of that height coming from the heat ray, does the giant lizard itself actually look as big as those impressive dimensions suggest? Well, yes, of course it does. One of the most relevant comparisons this November is with 21065 Sagrada Família, the largest LEGO set ever released by piece count, which arrived just last weekend. New Elementary has done just that, placing the monster side by side with the cathedral. Godzilla almost reaches the height of the cathedral's spire and completely dominates one side of the basilica. The images don't include his heat ray, either, giving you a much better sense of just how big and bulky the monster really is. It also highlights how much of 21065 Sagrada Família's 12,060 pieces go towards intricate details rather than sheer size, but that's another story. Another set released on November 1 was 11388 Venetian Neighbourhood, which is still available alongside its gift-with-purchase, 40898 Venetian Water Taxi. With 5,682 pieces, the Venetian model actually contains more pieces than 21375 Godzilla, and Tiago Catarino has put the two side by side to compare their dimensions. He hasn't stopped there, though, also bringing in 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith for good measure. In this YouTube video, Godzilla once again towers over both builds. It's fitting that the largest LEGO Ideas set of all time is such a destructive menace, as almost every building placed next to him looks like it could be reduced to rubble with one swipe of his tail. Of course, Godzilla isn't just about smashing buildings. He also loves a good fight, and Caleb from its.firebird has compared his copy of 21375 Godzilla with some much larger LEGO builds that would make interesting opponents. First up is a fellow LEGO Ideas set, 21311 Voltron, which looks completely dwarfed by Godzilla. The 2,321-piece build never stood a chance, particularly with the heat ray involved. Similarly, 77078 Mecha Team Leader looks surprisingly small next to the monster. Without the heat ray, the two might be closer in height, but Godzilla's sheer bulk still gives him a significant advantage. There are two retired builds, however, that look every bit as gigantic when placed next to Godzilla. The first is 75313 AT-AT, the Ultimate Collector Series version of the iconic Star Wars vehicle. It still looks enormous beside the radioactive lizard, almost making Godzilla look like a regular-sized reptile. The UCS AT-AT even manages to dominate the comparison, thanks in part to its impressive bulk, although it did originally cost $400 more. The other retired build is 76210 Hulkbuster. This comparison really puts into perspective just how enormous that LEGO Marvel model is, standing almost shoulder to shoulder with literal Godzilla. It's an impressive sight, even if 21375 Godzilla ultimately comes out taller once you attach the heat ray. These are just some of the early comparisons of 21375 Godzilla with other LEGO builds, and we can't wait to see what you choose to display your copy alongside. Personally, I'd love to see him go up against 76269 Avengers Tower, but let us know your dream match-up in the comments. 21375 Godzilla releases on Black Friday, November 27, for £349.99 / $449.99 / €399.99. Purchases will also qualify for a free copy of 40888 Godzilla Logo & Footprint while stocks last. Featured image: Tiago Catarino via YouTube You can support the work that Brick Fanatics does by purchasing your LEGO using our affiliate links. Thanks! https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-godzilla-makes-biggest-lego-sets-look-tiny #legogodzilla #legoideas #sagradafamilia #venetian #november #venetianneighbourhood #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

Random figure of the day: cty1245 Today's random figure is cty1245 Woman - Bright Light Blue Hoodie over Dark Purple Star Shirt, Sand Blue Legs, Reddish Brown Hair, Baby Carrier, a Town figure that came in one set, 60292 Town Centre, released during 2021. Our members collectively own a total of 2,892 of them. If you'd like to buy one you should find it for sale at Brick Owl or BrickLink, where new ones sell for around $5.10. Continue reading » © 2026 Brickset.com. Republication prohibited without prior permission.

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LEGO minifigure alarm clocks are making a comeback Remember those giant LEGO minifigure alarm clocks? A new generation of nostalgic LEGO timepieces could soon be making a comeback. IQHK, the manufacturer behind officially licensed LEGO accessories such as light-up keyrings and last year's LEGO MOC Wall Clock, is seemingly back with a new range of illuminated clocks in both minifigure and brick-shaped designs. LEGO fan Dylan Chow shared images from the China Toy Expo in Shanghai, which took place at the end of October, revealing four new LEGO timepiece products. There are two designs, each available in red and blue. The first is an enlarged version of a single 1x1 LEGO brick, while the other takes the form of an oversized minifigure. Both products work in much the same way, with a tap revealing the time. The minifigure versions also have an extra feature, allowing their heads to light up. The designs will undoubtedly bring back memories of the LEGO Minifigure Alarm Clocks from the 2010s, albeit with a much more modern twist. No giant Stormtroopers this time, I'm afraid. However, the products showcased at the expo were only samples, and we are yet to receive official confirmation of when they will become widely available. Some reports suggest a release towards the end of January 2027, but that date remains unconfirmed. What is confirmed for January, though, is a fantastic selection of new LEGO sets, including 67008 Batman Returns Batmobile & Duck, 67006 The Marvel Skyline and 42254 Solar System Planets in Orbit. Featured image: Dylan Chow via Instagram You can support the work that Brick Fanatics does by purchasing your LEGO using our affiliate links. Thanks! https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-minifigure-alarm-clocks-are-making-a-comeback #alarmclocks #minifigurealarm #legominifigure #comeback #dylanchow #wallclock #mocwall #chinatoy #january #toyexpo #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

First images of 2027 LEGO Botanicals sets! Four new Botanicals sets have been announced, with three arriving on January 1st and another in February. The highlight among them is perhaps 11519 Wild Orchid, which reminds me of the exceptional 11505 Woodland Mushrooms launched earlier this year and makes fantastic use of purple seal elements! All four sets look superb though, making full use of the wide variety of foliage elements available. View the new sets after the break... Continue reading » © 2026 Brickset.com. Republication prohibited without prior permission.

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First images of 2027 LEGO Botanicals sets!

Four new Botanicals sets have been announced, with three arriving on January 1st and another in February.

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LEGO Black Friday deals and freebies: what to expect in 2026 Black Friday is almost upon us, so from new set releases to discounts and double points, here’s what we’re expecting from the LEGO Group and other retailers this year. Often the best time of year to shop for LEGO deals – even if not directly at LEGO.com – Black Friday falls on the final Friday of the month, which in 2026 is November 27. The LEGO Group’s deals will run from that date through Monday November 30, which is also known as Cyber Monday. Before then, you’ll be able to get stuck into LEGO Insiders Weekend, with members-only offers on November 21 and 22. Between precedent from previous years and rumours of this year’s LEGO Insiders Weekend and Black Friday action, we already have a reasonable idea of what to expect in 2026. Find out all the details below, then bookmark our LEGO Insiders Weekend and Black Friday pages for all the latest deals as they drop. Some are already live… LEGO Insiders Weekend 2026 offers LEGO Insiders Weekend runs on the Saturday and Sunday prior to Black Friday, and in previous years it’s actually been the best time to shop – better even than Black Friday itself. That’s because the headline gifts-with-purchase and deals typically run all the way through both events, but during LEGO Insiders Weekend you can also benefit from double Insiders points on top. It sounds like the LEGO Group may be trying something a little different for 2026, though. According to the latest rumours, the LEGO Insiders Weekend sale will run from November 21 to 26, ending just before Black Friday. Whether more sets will then be on sale across Black Friday remains to be seen. LEGO Black Friday new set release There is one good reason to wait for Black Friday this year: the launch of 21375 Godzilla, which is the annual Black Friday release from the LEGO Group and follows in the footsteps of 10356 USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D, 10335 The Endurance, 76269 Avengers Tower and others. This enormous recreation of cinema’s most iconic kaiju stomps on to shelves November 27, and will be accompanied by a limited-edition gift-with-purchase in 40888 Godzilla Logo & Footprint. That freebie is tied exclusively to the LEGO Ideas set and will only be available for a limited window. 21375 Godzilla includes 5,363 pieces and will retail for £349.99 in the UK, $449.99 in the US and from €399.99 in Europe. LEGO Black Friday 2026 deals So, what can we expect in terms of Black Friday deals? The LEGO Group hasn’t signalled its direct offers in advance and specific rumours have yet to emerge, but it will be interesting to see what – if any – deals are up for grabs once the LEGO Insiders Weekend offers come to a close on November 26. Last year’s LEGO.com Black Friday sale included deep discounts on high-profile retiring sets like 10305 Lion Knights’ Castle, so it would be safe to expect the same treatment this year. With so many retiring LEGO sets selling out so far ahead of the event, though, there may not be as much to choose from this time round. Black Friday LEGO deals are already starting to go live at other retailers, meanwhile, with fresh price drops, new low prices and early discounts on recent releases at the likes of Amazon UK, True Toys, Very, Amazon US and Scheels. Browse our LEGO deals section or our LEGO Black Friday page for the best offers so far. LEGO Black Friday 2026 gifts-with-purchase The only confirmed LEGO gift-with-purchase for Black Friday 2026 is 40888 Godzilla Logo & Footprint, which will be free exclusively with 21375 Godzilla. The LEGO Group usually has at least two if not three other freebies up for grabs across the LEGO Insiders Weekend and Black Friday period too, typically at thresholds of $170 and $250. Those are big spends, but they will at least stack, so – in theory – 21375 Godzilla would get you everything in one go (for example). We’ll have to wait and see if this year’s gifts-with-purchase match those thresholds. When is LEGO Insiders Weekend 2026? LEGO Insiders Weekend falls on the weekend prior to Black Friday, which in 2026 is November 21 and 22. You’ll need to be signed up to the LEGO Insiders program to take part. When is LEGO Black Friday 2026? The official LEGO Black Friday period in 2026 is from November 27 to 30 inclusive. Black Friday deals have already started to drop at other retailers including Amazon UK, Amazon US, Very, Scheels and True Toys. How to find the best LEGO Black Friday deals Keep track of all the latest and greatest LEGO Black Friday offers via our LEGO deals section or on our dedicated LEGO Black Friday page. Thank you for supporting the work that Brick Fanatics does by purchasing your LEGO using our affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, we may earn from qualifying purchases. https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-black-friday-deals-what-to-expect-in-2026 #blackfriday #legoinsiders #insidersweekend #legogroup #november #deals #mondaynovember #expect #godzilla #cybermonday #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

LEGO Godzilla’s original design was ‘pushing it too far’ Making the biggest LEGO Ideas creature to date stable enough was a challenging process when it came to developing 21375 Godzilla’s epic scale. A monster-sized model will emerge later this month, with 21375 Godzilla representing a 5,363-piece beast that stands over 70cm tall. Constructing such an epic set and making it stable enough to hold together was just one of the many hurdles to be overcome by the LEGO Ideas time during the development of the iconic Legendary Pictures’ creature. That unique challenge was taken on by Master Model Designer Markus Rollbühler, who relished the opportunity to create a workable retail version of Matt Esposito’s winning 10K LEGO Ideas build, without knowing just much effort would be involved. “We very quickly determined that we wanted to hit a certain size,” Markus explained in a recent Secrets of our Sets video. That decision then led to Creative Design Lead Jordan David Scott requesting that 21375 Godzilla be at least 50cm tall, even larger than the original fan creation. “Once we had the scale established, we noticed that the biggest challenge was going to be beating physics,” said Markus. “How do you make a LEGO model that is that huge? While it is stable, while you can carry it around. “The very first thing I built was the leg, because that was what was going to hold up the most weight. As you can see, this prototype is fairly hollow and that is for us to try to keep the weight down. We want to reduce the amount of stress we put on our LEGO bricks. “Prototypes like this really help us making early decisions, before we commit to adding two or three thousand bricks and then notice that we might be off.” That early testing of the massive model eventually led to the prototype being presented by Jordan to ‘a lot of important people,’ where the build promptly collapsed and took the LEGO Ideas team back to the drawing board. “The good thing that came out of it is that it made us realise that we were maybe pushing it too far,” said Markus, “and there’s no chance you can break it in front of an audience anymore.” That claim may be pushing it too far as well though, as the fragility of the final 21375 Godzilla design is discussed in-depth in our full review of the LEGO Ideas Monsterverse set, with the model still being a brick-built creation that you’ll probably just want to admire from a distance and not touch too often. You’ll be able to find out just how stable 21375 Godzilla is for yourself when it launches on November 27 priced at £349.99 / $449.99 / €399.99. The LEGO Ideas set also qualifies for a free 40888 Godzilla Logo & Footprint GWP (while stocks last), to accompany the monster-sized model. Support the work that Brick Fanatics does by purchasing your LEGO using our affiliate links. Thanks! https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-godzillas-original-design-was-pushing-it-too-far #legoideas #legogodzilla #markus #model #too #markusrollbuhler #pushing #ideasmonsterverse #mattesposito #creativedesign #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

Save 20% on retiring LEGO Harry Potter Quidditch Supplies Conjure up a 20% saving on 76452 Quality Quidditch Supplies & Ice Cream Parlour at Amazon right now, before the LEGO Harry Potter set retires. Multiple LEGO Harry Potter sets are due to retire at the end of 2026 and once they apparate away, they’ll be gone for good. That makes now the perfect time to save some cash on 76452 Quality Quidditch Supplies & Ice Cream Parlour, with 20% off the Wizarding World build when you make your purchase from Amazon. >> Buy 76452 Quality Quidditch Supplies & Ice Cream Parlour for $79.96 Is 76452 Quality Quidditch Supplies & Ice Cream Parlour worth buying for $79.96? While not the most detailed LEGO Harry Potter build to date, there’s still plenty to appreciate about 76452 Quality Quidditch Supplies & Ice Cream Parlour’s 795-piece design, especially at its discounted price. Not only can you display the two small buildings in whichever configurations you prefer, but there’s easily enough room inside to fit all of the set’s six magical minifigures inside. Those characters also include an updated version of store owner Florean Fortescue, who last appeared five years ago in 75978 Diagon Alley, so it’s worth grabbing the LEGO Harry Potter build now, as there’s no way of knowing where the minifigure might pop up next. To view full details for the LEGO Harry Potter deal, just head to the 76452 Quality Quidditch Supplies & Ice Cream Parlour listing on Amazon while the set is still in stock for $79.96. As an Amazon associate, Brick Fanatics may earn from qualifying purchases. https://www.brickfanatics.com/save-20-percent-on-retiring-lego-harry-potter-quidditch-supplies #quidditchsupplies #harrypotter #legoharry #qualityquidditch #icecream #creamparlour #amazon #multiplelego #save #wizardingworld #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

LEGO Ideas Godzilla’s poseability came at a high a cost The completed 21375 Godzilla can be placed in a limited number of poses, but an early prototype of the LEGO Ideas set had more display options. At 5,363 pieces, 21375 Godzilla represents the largest LEGO creature assembled so far, yet it’s a model that’s locked into a limited range of movement. However, that wasn’t always the case during the LEGO Ideas set’s development, with early prototypes allowing for the King of the Monsters to be placed in even more poses. The creation of 21375 Godzilla has been discussed in a Secrets of our Sets video that reveals just what changed during the prototyping phase of the LEGO Ideas beast and how one specific incident changed everything. “We have limits on our bricks,” explained Creative Design Lead Jordan David Scott, “so me and [Master Model Designer Markus Rollbühler] talked a lot about it. Part of the brief to Markus was I really wanted to achieve the pose from the [movie] poster. I was like, ‘If you can achieve that pose, it’s such a cool display item.’ “But then that introduces a challenge for movement. Can we make this poseable? Can you have two positions for Godzilla? And Markus had something where it was kind of working.” The dynamic image in question was a teaser poster for the 2019 Legendary Pictures film, which has also been recreated in LEGO form as an upcoming Insiders reward and will be available to members from November 27 for 3,000 points. “This is a design I came up with to actually facilitate moving a body that is that big,” said Markus, showing a circular mechanism that incorporates a number of Technic elements and potentially may have been intended to allow 21375 Godzilla to twist at the waist or the top of its legs. That wasn’t meant to be though, as during an internal presentation of the LEGO Ideas Titan, Jordan discovered that a hands-on demonstration of the model’s stability revealed just how unstable the prototype build actually was. “I think Marcus did tell me it was quite fragile in its current development stage and to not touch it, which I clearly ignored,” Jordan confessed. “And I was like, ‘Yeah, and it’s got two poses. So, you’ve got this pose and then you can angle it forward.'" “And I just tilted it and the legs popped off and the rest of it dropped. The something else slipped and the whole model just shattered. This is the only copy we had physically, because he’s been building digitally, or we’ve had to send off other ones for testing.” Despite 21375 Godzilla having to go back to the drawing board at that point, the reduced number of poses ultimately led a more stable build, one that still has some degree of movement for dynamic display poses. “It ultimately made the build better because we realised that we can put as much strength into the fixed pose as possible. We still have articulation, the arms still move, the elbows, the wrists. I’m extremely proud of what the team has been able to achieve. It’s a feat of engineering.” 21375 Godzilla will be crashing into view on November 27 priced at £349.99 / $449.99 / €399.99, with 40888 Godzilla Logo & Footprint also available alongside the LEGO Ideas set as a free GWP (while stocks last). You can find out everything you need to know about 21375 Godzilla by reading our full deep dive review of the upcoming LEGO Ideas set. Support the work that Brick Fanatics does by purchasing your LEGO using our affiliate links. Thanks! https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-ideas-godzillas-poseability-came-at-too-high-a-cost #legoideas #ideasgodzilla #markus #came #model #jordan #markusrollbuhler #designermarkus #leadjordan #davidscott #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

Retiring and sold-out LEGO Star Wars MTT available for 29% off LEGO Star Wars 75435 Battle of Felucia Separatist MTT is retiring this year and temporarily out of stock at the official online store, but you can pick it up for £40 off if you’re quick. Already on the way out after only 15 months or so on shelves, this August 2025 release was hampered by its high price at release. But Amazon UK has marked it down to just £99 flat, which is £40 (or 29%) off its RRP of £139.99. And it might just be your last chance to grab it on sale before it’s gone for good… Check current price: Amazon UK Is 75435 Battle of Felucia Separatist MTT worth it for £99? Look: this LEGO Star Wars set is absolutely not worth £140. But £99 is a much fairer price and perhaps what it ought to have been from the start, given the piece count (976) and minifigure line-up, which consists of only two traditional minifigures and an admittedly large roster of droids. It does have a lot going for it, though, not least of which is that it’s the first-ever MTT in Separatist blue and grey rather than Trade Federation brown. The exclusive Commander Bly minifigure is also worth your attention, especially as it’s already fetching an average of £36 on the aftermarket – or a third of the price of the entire set. Chances are we won’t see another MTT any time soon, and definitely not another Commander Bly, so if either of those are on your radar best to grab 75435 Battle of Felucia Separatist MTT from Amazon UK while the going’s good. It’s £99 at the time of writing, but that could change, so tap through to check the current price. As an Amazon associate, Brick Fanatics may earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting the work that Brick Fanatics does by purchasing your LEGO using our affiliate links. https://www.brickfanatics.com/retiring-and-sold-out-lego-star-wars-mtt-available-for-29-off #starwars #legostar #warsmtt #separatistmtt #feluciaseparatist #amazon #battle #commanderbly #brickfanatics #tradefederation #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

Poll: Which is your favourite modular building? It's approaching the time of year when the next modular building will be revealed, so ahead of that we are going to find out which one of the 21 released so far you think is the best. This is how it will work. First, we will conduct a poll to whittle the 21 down to eight. The eight with the highest number of votes will then compete in a three-round knockout phase, which we like to call Brickset bouts, to determine the overall winner. We considered starting with 16 and having four rounds, but that would drag on too long. As we have done in previous bouts, we will ask if you'd like to advocate for one of the contenders during the knockout phase, to 'big it up' against its rival, so have a think about whether that's something you'd like to do. So, without further ado, please pick your favourite modular building from the list below: Which is your favourite Modular Building? 10182 Cafe Corner 10190 Market Street 10185 Green Grocer 10197 Fire Brigade 10211 Grand Emporium 10218 Pet Shop 10224 Town Hall 10232 Palace Cinema 10243 Parisian Restaurant 10246 Detective's Office 10251 Brick Bank 10255 Assembly Square 10260 Downtown Diner 10264 Corner Garage 10270 Bookshop 10278 Police Station 10297 Boutique Hotel 10312 Jazz Club 10326 Natural History Museum 10350 Tudor Corner 11371 Shopping Street © 2026 Brickset.com. Republication prohibited without prior permission.

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Adult spending on collectibles including LEGO now worth £8.9bn per year LEGO is at the forefront of a ‘nostalgia spend’ in Britain that’s now worth as much as £8.9bn per year, according to a new study. More than half of UK adults spend an average of £290 per year on collectibles including LEGO, retro gaming and Pokémon, while young adults lead the charge for plastic bricks: buyers aged 18 to 24 outspend other age groups on LEGO by as much as £100 a year on average. That’s according to new research by Novuna Personal Finance, which surveyed 2,000 UK adults in October 2026. Half of those who responded (and celebrate Christmas) said they’re planning to treat themselves to ‘childhood favourites’ across the holiday season, with 19% hoping to find LEGO sets under the tree. While younger adults are spending more on average, adults in the 25 to 34 age group are able to drop bigger chunks of change in one go. The average maximum spend on a single hobby-related purchase among 18- to 24-year-olds is £601, jumping to £864 among 25- to 34-year-olds. That’s not only on LEGO – it also includes things like games consoles – but it’s easy to see how LEGO sets may have contributed to those figures, given you can now spend £899.99 on just one model (75419 Death Star). Some of those who responded to the survey claim to have dropped as much as £5,000 in a single purchase. The LEGO Group is famously reticent to reveal just how much of its audience is adults buying sets for themselves, although LEGO Brand Director for France and Iberia Camille Thorneycroft said that adults accounted for 25% of its sales (but 40% of its turnover) as of September 2025. That may have been only for that specific region rather than worldwide, however. Almost a third of 18- to 24-year-olds who responded to Novuna’s survey said they were ‘making up for years of limited pocket money’, explaining some of the gap between their average spend and other age groups. Meanwhile, 15% of all those surveyed were apparently buying with investment potential in mind, believing their acquisitions – LEGO or otherwise – would rise in value over time. “From the return of ‘90s fashion and music to LEGO, Pokémon and retro gaming, nostalgia seems to be everywhere right now,” said Theresa Lindsay, Chief Marketing Officer at Novuna Finance. “And perhaps that's no surprise. With so much uncertainty around there's something comforting about returning to the things that have always made us happy. “We might be older, but we haven't lost our love for the things we grew up with. And with Christmas approaching, it seems plenty of us are hoping to find a little piece of our childhood under the tree.” Thank you for supporting the work that Brick Fanatics does by contributing to the nostalgia economy using our affiliate links. You’ll help to keep the lights on here and perhaps fuel one or two of our own nostalgia purchases… https://www.brickfanatics.com/adult-spending-on-collectibles-lego-worth-9bn-per-year #lego #includinglego #peryear #collectiblesincluding #legogroup #legobrand #spending #worth #novuna #personalfinance #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

LEGO Daft Punk partnership kicks off with 2026 holiday ad The LEGO Group has only just announced its partnership with Daft Punk, but the first fruits of that labour are already here with the 2026 holiday ad. This year’s LEGO holiday advert has just landed, featuring Doctor Doom, Thor, KPop Demon Hunters and – in timely fashion – Daft Punk. The LEGO Group announced a partnership with the pair back in October, headlined by the approval of RobotRock’s LEGO Ideas submission Daft Punk Concert. Hot on the heels of that news comes this 74-second clip, which features the electronic music duo’s iconic track ‘One More Time’. Directed by Better Man and The Greatest Showman helmer Michael Gracey, the advert follows a single 2x4 LEGO brick on a journey through the ‘LEGO Holiday Workshop’. Along the way it encounters a variety of LEGO minifigures and buildable characters, including 21370 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, 72537 Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird, Doctor Doom, the NINJAGO Twin Titans and LEGO F1 Academy driver Esmee Kosterman. “I loved the concept that behind this secret door, there might be an entire world you never knew existed,” said Gracey. “And with LEGO bricks, that world really could be anything. We decided to tell the story through the eyes of one little LEGO brick, following its journey through this extraordinary workshop as it passes from one character to the next. “I love that something so small connects so many iconic characters from completely different universes as they each contribute to a single creation. At its heart, it’s an idea I’ve always believed in – that there’s something incredibly joyful about making something with your own hands, but perhaps, an even greater joy in giving it to someone else.” You’ll be able to check out the LEGO Holiday Workshop in person at the flagship New York 5th Avenue and London Leicester Square LEGO Stores, while festive events are on the cards for stores around the world. The LEGO Daft Punk set is just one of 15 LEGO Ideas sets currently in production, but it’ll likely be a little while before you’re able to get your hands on it. “Seeing our newly-announced partnership with Daft Punk putting on such a fun twist to our holiday ad feels incredible,” said Remi Marcelli, SVP Global Brand Development at the LEGO Group. “Like LEGO building, this iconic song connects generations and celebrates the power of creativity to bring people together and lose themselves in the moment. “I can’t imagine a better track to kick off the LEGO holiday season and hope the campaign sparks joy and creative excitement for families everywhere.” Thank you for supporting the work that Brick Fanatics does by purchasing your LEGO using our affiliate links. https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-daft-punk-partnership-2026-holiday-ad #daftpunk #legodaft #legoholiday #legogroup #doctordoom #punkconcert #squarelego #legostores #demonhunters #brick #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit