LEGO Builder’s Journey, a game that was only available in Apple Arcade, has arrived on PC and Nintendo Switch platforms. You can purchase the game through Steam, the Epic Games Store or the Nintendo eShop for $19.99.
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Winner of the LEGO Ideas third 2020 review is revealed to be the Motorized Lighthouse [News]
The third 2020 review for LEGO Ideas has just been announced. Taking into account the first and the second reviews for 2020, the total number of projects reviewed was 86. For the third 2020 review, there were 25 projects who gathered the 10,000 supporters needed to be eligible, and only one made the final cut: Motorized Lighthouse by Sandro Quattrini (Roses Must Build).
The images showcased here is a model and rendering made by the designer and not the final design of the Ideas product
Florian Müller talks about the design process and challenges of LEGO 10282 Adidas Originals Superstar [News]
LEGO 10282 Adidas Originals Superstar was revealed just a few days ago, along with our in-depth review of the set and the announcement of Adidas Originals LEGO Superstar Sneaker. The designer, Florian Müller, talks about how he designed the shoe and the challenges he faced.
Andy Grubb and Ioana Popescu talk about the LEGO 10292 Friends: The Apartments [News]
LEGO 10292 Creator Expert Friends: The Apartments was revealed on May 11th, released for VIPs on May 19th, and worldwide on June 1st. With over 2,000 pieces and 7 minifigures, the set has many Easter eggs that reference various episodes from various seasons.
Adidas Originals LEGO Superstar Sneaker to accompany LEGO 10282 Adidas Originals Superstar [News]
Along with the recent announcement of the LEGO 10282 Adidas Originals Superstar set, there was also an announcement for the wearable version of the same sneakers. A quick change of the order of the words, and the buildable LEGO sneaker becomes a wearable LEGO sneaker.
Early look at the LEGO City Advent Calendar for 2021 [News]
This year’s LEGO City Advent Calendar has been spotted on the online LEGO Japanese catalog. There are 24 windows to open for each day starting December 1st leading up to Christmas. 2021 LEGO City Advent Calendar bring back some familiar characters from LEGO City including Big Betty, Shirley Keeper, Officer Sam Grizzled and Fire Fighter Bob.
Wes Talbott and James May talk about how they designed the LEGO Ideas 21327 Typewriter [News]
LEGO Ideas 21327 Typewriter, the newest Ideas set revealed, was designed by Wes Talbott and James May. They both wanted the Typewriter to have as much functionality as possible, and say it was a challenge to create a working model where Technic and System bricks work well together.
LEGO Ideas reveals 21327 Typewriter as a 2,000-piece life-size model with moving keys [News]
LEGO Ideas 21327 Typewriter gives the crowdsourcing theme a new taste of nostalgia. With over 2,000 pieces, the set is a life-size replica of a 20th-century portable typewriter with moving keys. The original Ideas project was designed by Steve Guinness, who wanted to create something that hasn’t been done before. The typewriter has a working mechanism in which the keys can be pressed, making the center typebar rise and the carriage move. Real paper can be fed into the platen roller as an authentic user experience. The 2,079-piece set will be available to buy for LEGO VIP members from June 16 and worldwide from July 1, priced at US $199.99 | CAN $269.99 | UK £179.99.
LEGO unveils life-size Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 built with over 400,000 pieces [News]
LEGO unveils yet another life-size sports car to add to their collection: Lamborghini Sián FKP 37. The model is made of more than 400,000 Technic pieces and weighs 2,200 kg. The model was created by 15 engineering and building specialists and took a total of 8,660 hours to develop and construct. To create it, 154 different types of LEGO Technic elements were used, and 20 of them were moulded just for this model.
First ever LEGO online fan event LEGO CON to go live on June 26 with reveal of new LEGO Star Wars set [News]
Last week LEGO announced their first LEGO CON will take place on June 26. It will be streamed live on the LEGO website on June 26 at 5 PM (London), 12 PM (New York) and 9 AM (Los Angeles). The event lineup includes sharing of secrets from inside the LEGO Headquarters amongst other announcements and activities featuring familiar LEGO product themes.
Skybound Entertainment and AMEET Publishing partner up to publish LEGO Comic Books in 2022 [News]
Skybound Entertainment announced that they will be partnering with AMEET Publishing to start publishing LEGO comic books in 2022. AMEET has already published quite a number of LEGO books for children, including activity books, story books and journals, some of them with minifigures or parts for small builds. As for Skybound Entertainment, you might be familiar with their parent company, Image Comics, who are known for comics like the Walking Dead and Invincible, among other titles.
Skybound will be announcing the LEGO IPs they will use in the next few months.
LEGO interviews employees and fans about inclusion and diversity [News]
With the release of the Everyone is Awesome set just in time for Pride Month, inclusion and diversity has become the spotlight everywhere, including at The LEGO Group. The company today has published a series of interviews with employees and fans, talking about how LEGO brings people together as well as inspiring creativity. The interviews are with the members of LGBTQIA+ community, including one of TBB’s own writers, Bre. The interviews focus on what being in an AFOL LGBTQIA+ community means to them, what companies can do to support the community, how they use creativity to express themselves, and what Pride Month means to them.
