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LEGO Star Wars 75452 BB-8: aren’t you a little small for a droid? [Review]

It’s a question that’s been on my mind ever since I saw Star Wars: the Force Awakens. Not who Rey’s parents were, or why the Death Star is the size of a planet now. I still wonder: when BB-8 flicks his little flame in response to Finn’s thumbs-up, is he giving a thumbs-up back? Or is he giving a slightly ruder gesture? We may never know. What we can figure out is which response a LEGO version of the droid will elicit. 75452 BB-8 Astromech Droid marks the second LEGO iteration of this roundest of droids, and is considerably smaller than the 2017 model with a part count of 569. Pre-orders can be made now for US $89.99 | CAN $119.99 | UK £79.99, with a general release date of January 1. Other sellers across the galaxy may have it too, such as Amazon or eBay. Let’s get the ball rolling on this review!

LEGO Star Wars 75452 BB-8 Astromech Droid | 569 Pieces | Available January 1, 2026; pre-orders open now | US $89.99 | CAN $119.99 | UK £79.99

The LEGO Group provided The Brothers Brick with an early copy of this set for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews.

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LEGO Ninjago 71861 The Old Town 15th Anniversary: black frogs, stickers, and ninja nostalgia galore [Review]

Hey gang, Brickbot Studio here with an oversized review of LEGO Ninjago 71861 The Old Town 15th Anniversary, a massive addition to the Ninjago Legacy line. This sprawling 4,851-piece set is packed with easter eggs, fun play features, cool details, and a whopping twenty-three minifigures that take you right back to where Ninjago began 15 years ago. Old Town is one of the most iconic locations in Ninjago lore, a place rich with history, quiet corners, rambunctious villains, and the sort of architectural charm that feels like the foundation of everything that came later. It is a living museum of LEGO’s long-running series, packed with nostalgia, but not without its faults. So let’s dive right in with our review.

LEGO Ninjago 71861 The Old Town 15th Anniversary | 4,851Pieces | Available January 1, 2026 |US $299.99 | CAN $399.99 | UK £269.99

Our full review of The Old Town follows

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 28 Review: We built a zoo [Review]

Animal mascots have been a staple of the Collectible Minifig line going back to Gorilla Suit Guy in series 3. Love ’em or hate ’em, animal mascots have continued to push the envelope for whimsical designs with bold custom headpiece molds, a range of tails, and even fins and wings as alternatives to minifig arms. For CMF series 28, LEGO is going all in on animals with a menagerie of minifigures guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. You can collect them all starting January 1. Not sure if these collectible critters are for you? Our full review follows.

Collectible Minifigures Series 28: Animals | Available January 1, 2026| US $4.99 | CAN $5.99 | UK £3.49

Are these minifigs more fun than a barrel of monkeys?

LEGO Icons Modular 11371 Shopping Street: This one’s for the geometry sickos [Review]

Cafe Corner is the set that pulled me out of my LEGO Dark Age. It kindled a joy for building by showing how versatile LEGO bricks can be, recontextualizing parts in fun new ways in service of an immersive display to admire and play with. Since then, the annual modular releases continue to set the bar for innovative techniques and whimsical detail. 2026 marks 20 years of modulars, and as with any long-running tradition, it can be a challenge to satisfy old and new fans and keep things fresh. This year’s modular is the Shopping Street, two angular buildings separated by an alley. Hoang Dang said, “If you can imagine Assembly Square and Boutique Hotel having a child, this is it.” Those sets are both beloved modulars. How does their love child measure up? Let’s find out!

LEGO Icons 11371 Shopping Street| 3,456 Pieces | Available January 4, 2026 | US $249.99 | CAN $349.99 | UK £229.99

Grab a chair and put on some music, we’re going shopping!

Shop ’til you drop at LEGO’s newest modular: 11371 Shopping Street [News]

Done your Christmas shopping yet, folks? Not me – I’d forgotten until pretty much just now that I should probably get on that. My reminder came courtesy of LEGO’s latest set announcement: a new shopping destination in the ever-growing and ever-popular Modular Buildings series. 11371 Shopping Street includes, as the name suggests, small-s LEGO stores selling furniture and musical instruments. The distinctive design features two buildings, connected on the second floor, with an alley between. Its 3,456 pieces will set you back US $249.99 | CAN $349.99 | UK £229.99 in your next shopping spree. Jake will be back shortly with our full review.

During the first few days the set goes on sale, a Vintage Parade Car gift with purchase is also included. The accompanying banner describes the “Annual Silly Hats Parade”, which s0unds fun! Sometimes the Modular GWPs come back in other promotions, but to secure a copy, your best bet is to purchase the set at release.

LEGO Icons 11371 Shopping Street| 3,456 Pieces | Available January 4, 2026 | US $249.99 | CAN $349.99 | UK £229.99

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LEGO announces “Editions” imprint and kicks off new partnership with FIFA ahead of 2026 World Cup [News]

In 2025, the LEGO Group’s biggest play for audience expansion was a partnership with F1 that led to a range of sets and even a real-world racing team with F1: Academy. In 2026, LEGO begins a partnership with FIFA around the biggest sport in the world: football (soccer to you Americans). The collaboration begins with a 2,842-piece brick-built version of the World Cup trophy, which goes up for pre-order today. Football fans can admire this iconic replica as a display piece, but MOC builders will likely be more attracted to the plethora of gold elements – the most ever contained in a single set. We have mixed feelings about this collaboration, as while it’s amazing to see LEGO connecting with the world’s biggest fandom, FIFA is an organization beset by corruption and human rights violations. Is this the sort of partnership we want from our favorite brick-maker?

LEGO Editions 43020 FIFA World Cup Official Trophy| 2,842 Pieces | Available March 1, 2026 | US $199.99 | CAN $249.99 | UK £159.99

Hidden in this announcement is the creation of a new LEGO imprint: Editions. LEGO describes it as “a new platform that will connect young people with their icons and passions.” Following partnerships with Nike, F1, and now FIFA, we can assume LEGO will continue to expand beyond pop culture into other sports and entertainment collaborations using this new imprint.

LEGO’s press release and additional details follow

Final Iron Builder challenge of 2025 pits defender Miscellanabuilds against challenger CRCT Productions

The Iron Builder competition, finishing its seventh season, pairs two LEGO artists in a battle of builds featuring a “seed part” that must be highlighted in each build. In this round, returning champion Eann “Miscellanabuilds” McCurdy (who previously reigned supreme against Geneva Durand) takes on challenger Drew “CRCT Productions” Cazenave-Tapie with the seed part of flower bell in light blue.

Eann opens with a magical scene of a witch’s home in the woods. “Mrs. Cheeseman’s Sanctuary” is built into a beautiful grey trunk topped with pink and white leaves and peppered with toadstools on hot dog stems with caps using the seed part. Another flower bell is used for the sanctuary’s lamp, for a total of 5 uses.

Drew starts strong with the microscale blue bell monastery. The seed part is used three times – for the titular bell and, cleverly, for the fountains in the plaza. The build is perfectly scaled around the bell. I’m also smitten by the wanderful windows in the monastery.

Be sure to follow both builders or the Iron Builder page to follow the builds as they come. We’ll be back with the results next month!

LEGO Icons 11370 The Creel House and 40891 WSQK “The Squawk” Radio Station: We’re going back to Hawkins [Review]

It’s hard to believe that it’s been over 6 years since the last minifig-scale Stranger Things set, but patiently waiting has become a core part of participating in this fandom. To celebrate the long-awaited release of the final season, LEGO Icons 11370 The Creel House will be hitting shelves in Hawkins and elsewhere on January 1st, 2026 – exactly one day after the release of the series finale. Releasing as a Gift With Purchase alongside the set is LEGO Icons 40891 WSQK “The Squawk” Radio Station, ensuring that the majority of the main cast is represented here to mark the special occasion. We braved the Upside Down, shadow governments, D&D monsters, and angsty teen drama to get our hands on these sets and tell you all about them!

LEGO Icons 11370 Stranger Things: The Creel House| 2,593 Pieces | Available January 1, 2026 | US $299.99 | CAN $399.99 | UK £249.99

The LEGO Group provided The Brothers Brick with an early copy of this set for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews.

Venture into the Upside Down and read our review of this strange house

Stranger Things returns with 2593-piece transforming Creel House set [News]

The last time Netflix teamed up with LEGO for a Stranger Things Icons set, we got the incredible Upside Down, one of the all-time great display sets with an incredible gimmick befitting the name. On January 1, the day after the series finale airs, LEGO returns to Hawkins with LEGO Icons 11370 Stranger Things: The Creel House. Befitting a grand finale, the set features a whopping 13 minifigures as well as two vehicles – the WSQK van and Steve’s car.

It’s a perfect companion to the first set – another iconic location with a mind-bending twist. Designed by LEGO legend Mike Psiaki, the house transforms when you pull the corners to reveal Vecna’s Mind Lair. I had a chance to try it in Billund, and it’s a brilliant trick! But is it enough to justify the $300 price tag? We’ll be back shortly with our hands-on review from Jarrett to see if the build lives up to the show’s legacy.

LEGO Icons 11370 Stranger Things: The Creel House| 2,593 Pieces | Available January 1, 2026 | US $299.99 | CAN $399.99 | UK £249.99

See more pics of the Creel House below!

All LEGO Star Wars sets sets coming January 2026 – Midi-scale AT-AT, buildable BB-8, Cobb Vanth Speeder, and more

2025 was a rocky year for LEGO Star Wars fans. While there were a few highlights, like Jango Fett’s Slave One, K-2SO, and the surprising Gingerbread AT-AT, these were overshadowed by some grossly overpriced sets, including a Death Star that became the most expensive set to date. Will this partnership change course in 2026? It certainly seems like we’re off to a better start with LEGO offering a mix of reasonably priced sets in January for builders of all ages. For adult bulders, a new Midi-scale Venator and AT-AT both look impressive, and BB-8 joins Threepio, Artoo, and Chopper with a new playful build. After the absurd cost of this year’s battle packs, a new Siege of Mandalore pack brings prices back down to earth. Fan favorite Cobb Vanth makes his minifig debut, and Grogu goes buildable for younger fans. It’s a promising mix, and we’ll bring reviews in the days to come.

See the full list of sets below

24 Days of Brickmas – A holiday challenge for builders of all ages starts today!

Opening advent calendars is one way to celebrate the holidays with LEGO (which you know we love!), but at The Brothers Brick, we’re even more excited by fans who use the occasion to create their own jolly builds. The 24 Days of Brickmas challenge on Instagram is a tradition about just that! Organizer Jessica (@dontbrickmedown) provided a list of daily prompts if you want to join in!

There are plenty of prizes for participants, including some exclusively for children. The Brothers Brick will be contributing two sets of six collectible Minifigures from the upcoming series – one set for AFOLs, one set for KFOLs (Kid fan of LEGO). It’s not too late to try for a 24-day streak, or pick your favorite themes and join in the fun for a snow day.

Here are a few of the early entries for this year’s challenge for inspiration:

snarkybrixx offers up this delightful greeble mosaic full of holiday cheer.

Here are a few more Bricksmas builds that have us seeing red!

Ari “loafbuilds” Hytti defends Iron Builder title against challenger Ben Anderson

Today, the three judges of the venerable Iron Builder competition announced the results of the latest face-off between defending builder Ari “loafbuilds” Hytti against challenger Ben Anderson. While Ben came out on top in the number of builds (7 MOCs to Ari’s 4), it was Ari’s consistent highlighting of the seed part that gave the returning champion an edge, and the judges were unanimous in picking their winner. You can read the judge’s comments here.

The see part for this round was the wave rounded flame element in dark blue, which with its unusual connection points and irregular shape made for a true building challenge.

Now, let’s recap the builds, starting with the victor, Ari!

Shared on Halloween, Ari’s “Infernal Bargain” is one of the most impressive build I’ve seen come out of an Iron Builder competition, and one of the largest! The seed part is used to excellent effect for the demon’s hair, as well as for the quill pen’s feather. The other parts brought, from a Viking sail contrct, to dragon legs for brows, to the truly inspired mountain elements for the neck, boggle the mind.

Click to see the rest of Ari and Ben’s amazing Iron Builder creations