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LEGO Ideas 21356 River Steamboat – A brick-built voyage [Review]

The LEGO Ideas line has been churning out sets at a record pace! There are lots of fun models coming down the pipeline. However, speed is not the focus of the latest edition to the collection. Quite the contrary, we’re headed for a relaxing, serene paddle downstream. The LEGO Ideas 21356 River Steamboat arrives on the scene as the largest Ideas set ever produced, coming in at 4090 parts. Based on the winning submission by fan designer Aaron Hall, and made a reality by LEGO designer Marina Stampoli, this model is quite the sight to behold. But does it sink or float (metaphorically – it’s definitely too heavy to actually float)? Join us on a voyage of discovery as we take a closer look! It will be available to LEGO Insiders April 7th and everyone else April 10th, retailing for US $329.99 | CAN $429.99 | UK £289.99.

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 announces Pokémon partnership, sets coming in 2026

Today The LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company announced a multi-year partnership with new sets to arrive in 2026. Details are short at this time, with a teaser video just showing the tail of a brick-built Pikachu, but with over 1,000 Pokémon and 30 years of games and anime to draw from, the possibilities are vast.

Previously, Pokémon building toys had been released by Mega, with the line including both larger-scale buildable characters and smaller-scale playsets. Will LEGO follow a similar model? Can we expect minifigs of your favorite trainers? Tell us in the comments what you want to see from Pokémon LEGO sets next year. And while you’re waiting, have a peek(achu) at our Pokédex of fan creations we’ve admired over the years.

Read on for the full press release

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TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for March 15, 2025 [News]

In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders worldwide, The Brothers Brick brings you the best LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the 2nd week of March 2025.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS While there may not have been much news this last week, we did get a pretty big set for Mario fans: a brick-built Mario in his classic kart. We also saw good news for LEGO as they shared financial details from the second half of 2024, and business is booming. If you are looking for a bit more LEGO news coverage from TBB and the rest of the world, be sure to check out last week’s Brick Report.

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LEGO by the Numbers: LEGO Group announces 2024 financial results [News]

As is customary around this time of year, the LEGO Group has provided an update on its finances having crunched the numbers for 2024. Following on from 2023’s solid foundation, the Danish toymaker continued its expansion, growing market share despite the continued contraction of the global toy market. As a result, both revenue and operating profit saw increases year-on-year to record levels, by 13% to 74.3bDKK, and 10% t0 18.7bDKK, respectively. There was also strong growth on the sustainability front: the share of sustainable and sustainably-sourced materials more than doubled in 2024. For more in-depth information, and a word from LEGO Group CEO Neils B Christiansen, read their press release after the jump!

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LEGO reveals giant Mario & Standard Kart display set on MAR10 Day

Drafting in for the win after the newly released LEGO Mario Kart play sets, The LEGO Group announces a new contender for the Mushroom Cup, the super-sized LEGO Super Mario 72037 Mario & Standard Kart. Containing 1,972 pieces, the set includes a buildable Mario figure with his classic racing Kart, and a display stand for dramatic poses. Older fans will appreciate the larger-scale poseable Mario, with printed eyes and a new mold for the plumber-turned-racer’s iconic moustache; the character should look good next to The Mighty Bowser. The release continues LEGO’s run of large-scale Super Mario-themed sets for collectors, but in a first for coporate synergy, this news coincides with that most super of holidays MAR10 Day, better known the rest of the world as March 10th. LEGO Super Mario 72037 Mario & Standard Kart can be pre-ordered now for US $169.99 | CAN $219.99 | UK £149.99 and will be available to all on May 15th.

Start your engine and read on for more details on this super-sized Super Mario set!

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TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for March 8, 2025 [News]

In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders worldwide, The Brothers Brick brings you the best LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the 1st week of March 2025.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS There was big news from Disney and Jurrasic World regarding set announcements, with a new wave of 6 sets celebrating the fourth film in the Jurassic World franchise. Disney fans got the announcement of a substantially larger castle from Beauty and the Beast, including a library and a ballroom. If you are still hungry for LEGO news, sink your teeth into last week’s Brick Report.

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LEGO announces new sets from the Jurassic World Rebirth movie [News]

With Jurassic World Rebirth set to hit theaters this July, LEGO is releasing six new sets based on the film this summer. Five of the six are minifigure-scale, and feature molded or brick-built dinosaurs including a Titanosaurus, Mosasaurus, and T. rex. The largest set of the series, LEGO Jurassic World Rebirth 76976 Spinosaurus & Quetzalcoatlus Air Mission features the ‘saurs named in its title, along with a helicopter, truck, and jungle temple. The sixth set in this wave gives us another in the series of brick-built baby dinos: LEGO Jurassic World Rebirth 76970 Baby Dinosaur Dolores: Aquilops. We can expect all these sets to hit store shelves on June 1st. Read on for info and pictures for each specific set.

Check out all the new JW sets and LEGO’s press release

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LEGO reveals LEGO Disney 43263 Beauty and the Beast Castle, a brick-built château for Prince Adam

In a tale as old as time, LEGO is tackling it’s third large castle from the House of Mouse with LEGO Disney 43263 Beauty and the Beast Castle. Following in the footsteps of LEGO Disney 71040 Cinderella Castle from 2016 and LEGO Disney 43222 The Disney Castle from 2023, this massive new castle from Beauty and the Beast stands at 20.5 in. (53 cm) tall, and is comprised of 2,916 pieces. Contained within it’s four stories, you’ll find 5 minifigures including Belle, Beast, and Gaston. But you’ll also find brick-built versions of your favorite animated home goods from the movie: Lumière, Cogsworth, Chip, and Mrs. Potts. You’ll have to wait until April 4 to get your hands on this fortress from the ’91 movie of note, or you can expect early access through the LEGO Insiders program on April 1 (no joke!). LEGO Disney 43263 Beauty and the Beast Castle will retail for US $279.99 | CAN $349.99 | UK £239.99.

Ever as before, ever just as sure as there’s more on this set below!

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LEGO Jurassic World 76968 Dinosaur Fossils: Tyrannosaurus Rex – An epic specimen to behold! [Review]

Last year, LEGO decided to take a little adventure out of standard playsets in the Jurassic World line, and into some interesting display pieces: fossils! The LEGO Dinosaur Fossils series kicked off with LEGO Jurassic World 76964 Dinosaur Fossils: T-Rex Skull and LEGO Jurassic World 76969 Dinosaur Fossils: Triceratops Skull which were a huge hit. It was only a matter of time before they decided to go bigger! LEGO Jurassic World 76968 Dinosaur Fossils: Tyrannosaurus Rex just arrived on the scene as the first full skeleton in the series. This 41 inch-long (105 cm), 3,145-piece set will hit store shelves on March 15th (with early access for Insiders on the 12th) and retail for US $249.99 | CAN $329.99 | UK £219.99. Join us as we unearth and piece together this model to see if it’s museum-worthy.

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.

Check out the full review below!

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TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for March 2, 2025 [News]

In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders worldwide, The Brothers Brick brings you the best LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the 4th week of February 2025.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS This week was all about set announcements, from the large river steamboat to the even larger T-Rex fossil skeleton. We even got a new Marvel set full of minifigures, if not much else. Fans of Fabuland can get excited about the latest LEGO House tribute set, even if it is hard to get their hands on. Oh, and F1 fans also got a long-awaited addition to the line-up of larger F1 race cars. If you enjoyed catching up on this week’s new and reviews from TBB, be sure to check out our last Brick Report for even more.

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LEGO Ideas 21356 River Steamboat revealed as next fan-designed set and largest LEGO Ideas set ever at over 4,000 pieces [News]

Originally submitted to the LEGO Ideas program back in October of 2021, LEGO Ideas 21356 River Steamboat is set to finally hit store shelves in April. Clocking in at 4,090 pieces, the model is quite similar to the original design submitted by LEGO fan Aaron Hall. There’s plenty of play features, including a working paddle wheel and rudder. And the interior holds a stage, steamboat museum, kitchen, and crew cabin. If you’re looking to get your hands on it, LEGO Ideas 21356 River Steamboat will be available on April 7th for LEGO Insiders (April 10th for everyone else) and will retail for US $329.99 | CAN $429.99 | UK £289.99. After release, you may also be able to find it from third-party sources like Amazon and eBay.

Check more pictures of the steamboat below!

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LEGO reveals the minifigure-heavy LEGO Marvel 76323 Avengers: Endgame Final Battle [News]

With a whopping 10 minifigures (and Thanos really pushing the term “mini”), the new LEGO Marvel 76323 Avengers: Endgame Final Battle is yet another recreation of Endgame‘s cinematic climax made in brick form. The set features plenty of Sling Ring portals large and small, an Ant-Man mech suit (not from the MCU), and some sparse rubble. But with only 621 pieces, this Marvel set is clearly all about the figs, which are Iron Man, Captain America, Black Panther, Scarlet Witch, Ant-Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Falcon, a Chitauri warrior, and bigfig Thanos. If you’re looking to pick up this superhero-laden scene, it’ll be available from LEGO stores beginning on May 1st, and will retail for US $99.99 | CAN $129.99 | UK £89.99. You may also be able to find it after its release from third-party sellers like Amazon and eBay.

LEGO Marvel 76323 Avengers: Endgame Final Battle | 621 Pieces | Available May 1 | US $99.99 | CAN $129.99 | UK £89.99

Here’s the product description from LEGO:

The authentically detailed LEGO® ǀ Marvel Avengers: Endgame Final Battle (76323) buildable playset is filled with iconic Super Heroes, including Iron Man and Black Panther minifigures, plus cool features and accessories to inspire endless creative adventures for boys and girls aged 10 and up who love build-play-and-display toys and Super Hero fun.

Recreating the epic showdown from Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame, this buildable playset features sling ring inter-dimensional portals and 9 minifigures: Captain America (with shield), Iron Man MK85 (with sword and shield), Chitauri (with arm-mounted shooter), Ant-Man, The Scarlet Witch (with flame elements), Doctor Strange, Iron Spider (with 4 movable ‘legs’ on his back), Black Panther and Falcon (with 2 stud shooters). A large Thanos LEGO figure, a fully jointed Ant-Man mech, 2 rock-explosion functions and endlessly versatile reconfigurability ensure Super Hero action on an epic scale. Set contains 621 pieces.

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