Today LEGO Con 2022 — LEGO’s online fan event targeted at families — brought the reveal of a huge lineup of sets from a variety of themes. We’ve already featured some of the sets, but further highlights include Marvel Infinity Saga’s 76218 Sanctum Sanctorum, a 2,708-piece, modular-style version of Doctor Strange’s mystical hideout as seen in Spider-Man: No Way Home. The reveals also include the long-rumored acquisition of James Cameron’s Avatar license, which will feature the tall blue aliens as minifigures with extended limbs previously used in the Toy Story sets from 2010. Only a single set has been revealed so far, 75574 Toruk Makto & Tree of Souls, though we expect more to come. LEGO also unveiled a new mosaic set, 31207 Floral Art, which features a variety of flower patterns. Other sets revealed include BrickHeadz and Minecraft. All of the sets are slated for an August 1 release except the Avatar set, which will follow on October 1.
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LEGO reveals 10305 Lion Knights’ Castle and 10497 Galaxy Explorer as throwback sets for 90th anniversary [News]
Today LEGO has revealed two brand new sets that pay tribute to classic themes from yesteryear. 10305 Lion Knights’ Castle is a 4,514-piece stronghold featuring a working drawbridge, a dungeon, secret passages, and more. The 22 included minifigures pit the Lion Knights against Black Falcons and Forestmen factions. It will retail for US $399.99 | CAN $449.99 | UK £344.99 when it debuts on August 8 (but VIP Early Access members can pick it up on August 3). Leaping into the future, 10497 Galaxy Explorer gives us a modern take on the fan-favorite spaceship that originally debuted in 1979. Keeping the classic space color scheme, this 1,254-piece set includes four classic spacemen, a robot, and classic play features like a rover than can deploy from the rear of the craft. It will retail for US $99.99 | CAN $129.99 | UK £89.99 and drops August 1.
See more images of the two sets below, and also check out more LEGO News on TBB.
LEGO VIP Rewards: Tin Signs – For the completist who has everything else already [Review]
Back in November, we shared a review of the 1950’s LEGO Logo tin sign VIP reward. Since then, LEGO has introduced four more designs to help fill out your wall space – 5007155 Ninjago, 5007156 – City, 5007157 – Friends and 5007158 – Rebuild the World. Each is available one-per-VIP-account in the Rewards Center (US | CAN | UK). In the US they’re 1,200 points each with a listed retail value of $15. We caved and ordered all four – come along as we take a look at just what we got for our 4,800 points. (Spoiler alert: Not much.)
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TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for June 11, 2022 [News]
In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the second week of June 2022.
TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS In last week’s Brick Report we covered Harry Potter and the Nano Gauntlet of Power, as well as LEGO’s announcement about price hikes. This week we’ve got a review of more DOTS and a spectacular amusement park set announcement.
- [NEWS] LEGO reveals 10303 Loop Coaster as next Fairground Collection set — The Fairground collection goes inverted with the 3-foot tall 10303 Loop Coaster!
- [REVIEW] LEGO DOTS 41958: Extra DOTS Series 7 – SPORT — Chris D delves into the latest Extra DOTS pack.
OTHER NEWS Our news roundup includes other news from around the world, which this week recaps how LEGO turned itself around to becoming the #1 toy company and a hot lifestyle brand.
- How Lego Went From a Kid’s Toy to a Lifestyle Brand – The Globe and Mail — If you’re a frequent reader of our site some of this info will be familiar, but it’s always worth reexamining how LEGO got to the heights it sits at today.
LEGO DOTS 41958: Extra DOTS Series 7 – SPORT [Review]
It feels like it was just yesterday (Okay, it was back in January) when we took a look at the Extra DOTS series 6 packs. But now the latest iteration of collectible tile semi-blind packs has arrived with 41958 Extra DOTS Series 7 – SPORT. They’re available now from the LEGO Shop Online for US $3.99 | CAN $4.99 | UK £3.49, and we bought a few so you could see what’s up. Because we love you.
LEGO reveals 10303 Loop Coaster as next Fairground Collection set [News]
Today LEGO has revealed the next Fairground Collection set, 10303 Loop Coaster. With 3,756 pieces, this gigantic roller coaster includes the feature fans were clamoring for when LEGO released 10261 Roller Coaster in 2018: a full loop. In fact, the set has two of them, with the coaster’s riders lifted to the top of a 36-inch tall (92 cm) elevator tower then plummeting down a precipitous incline before going around two large loops. The set also includes 11 minifigures and can be motorized, though the motor elements are sold separately. It will retail for US $399.99 | CAN $499.99 | UK £344.99 when it’s available starting July 1.
See more images of the Loop Coaster below, and also check out more LEGO News on TBB.
TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for June 5, 2022 [News]
In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the 1st week of June 2022.
TBB NEWS AND REVIEWSThis last week was a bit thin for news, but we did cover Marvel and Harry Potter themes, as well as a few other tidbits from LEGO. For even more Marvel and Harry Potter news, check out Last week’s Brick Report.
- [NEWS] Amid record profits, LEGO announces price increases for second half of 2022 — LEGO’s prices are going up, so you’d better hurry to buy your favorite sets soon or you’ll be paying extra.
- [NEWS] LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 76223 Nano Gauntlet available for pre-order — If you are collecting Infinity gauntlets to use as paperweights for your desk at the TVA, don’t miss the announcement about the upcoming Nano Gauntlet from Avengers Endgame.
- [REVIEW] LEGO Harry Potter 76400 Hogwarts Carriage and Thestrals — The spooky winged creatures that pull the wagons at Hogwarts make another appearance in this latest Harry Potter set. Check out our review
- [NEWS] LEGO Icons to replace Creator Expert as adult-focused sets get rebranding — The Creator Expert theme gets a new name to better brand the adult collector theme.
Amid record profits, LEGO announces price increases for second half of 2022 [News]
Today LEGO is announcing that it will be raising the base MSRP on many of its products for the second half of 2022, rolling out in August and September. LEGO reported its annual operating profits grew by 32 percent in 2021, resulting in the company earning a record nearly $2 billion USD net profit last year. New sets will have the price increase factored in, and about a quarter of existing sets will also be affected. The company has not released details on the specifics of how much we can expect prices to increase, but says that smaller sets may only go up by a few percent, while larger sets will be affected more drastically. LEGO is made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, also known as ABS, which is a type of petroleum-based plastic, and LEGO says the recent world events affecting the price of oil have impacted its supply chains. Although LEGO is working toward creating plant-based renewable plastic for its bricks, only a few elements are currently made with the non-petroleum-based product.
Here’s the official press release from LEGO:
The current global economic challenges of increased raw material and operating costs are impacting many businesses.
Putting consumers first is at the heart of what we do as a company, and for some time, we have absorbed these costs to keep pricing stable. However, as these costs have continued to rapidly rise, we have taken the decision to increase the price on some of our sets. This increase will come into effect in August and September.
The increase will differ depending on the set and prices will change on around a quarter of the portfolio. On some sets we will not alter price, on others there will be a single digit increase and on larger, more complex sets the percentage increase will be higher.
We will continue to work to ensure our products offer great value and full recognise how important this is to our fans and everyone who love our products.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 76223 Nano Gauntlet available for pre-order [News]
Looking for a snappy new Marvel set to display? Today, LEGO has debuted on their website 76223 Nano Gauntlet, Iron Man’s ultimate, universal remote control from the movie Avengers: Endgame. Coming in at 675 pieces, this maroon mitten bears some resemblance to the existing 76191 Infinity Gauntlet set, but is notably designed for the opposite hand…and possibly for a Hulk. If you’re looking to pick one of these up, they’re available for preorder right now in the US and Canada. The release date is set for August 1st, which is also when it’s available for purchase in the UK. It will retail for US $69.99 | CAN $89.99 | UK £59.99.
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LEGO Harry Potter 76400 Hogwarts Carriage and Thestrals [Review]
The smallest set in the summer 2022 Harry Potter wave is 76400 Hogwarts Carriage and Thestrals. The set name really sums it up here – other than the minifigures and a very small bit of scenery, a carriage and some thestrals is all you get! Is it a good pocket money pickup? Let’s take a quick look at this set, featuring 2 minifigures and 121 pieces, which will be available starting June 19th for US $19.99 | CAN $24.99 | UK £17.99.
This set is based on a license The LEGO Group has with the Warner Brothers films, not J.K. Rowling directly. The transphobic views expressed by Rowling do not reflect the values of The Brothers Brick or, indeed, those of The LEGO Group. The magical world Rowling created, in which many who felt a bit different could see themselves, meant a great deal to so many people, including those that Rowling now demeans. TBB affirms each individual LEGO fan’s choice to claim a piece of the world for themselves, or to reject it entirely.
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.
LEGO Icons to replace Creator Expert as adult-focused sets get rebranding [News]
LEGO moved away from the venerable Creator Expert theme branding in 2020, transitioning to simple black boxes with set names but no theme branding–which fans have sometimes referred to as 18+ sets due to their age labels which denote their intended adult market. Internally, LEGO continued to use the Creator Expert label for most adult-focused sets, and it still appears as a category on LEGO’s website. Now LEGO has decided to formally retire the Creator Expert theme name and rebrand the category as LEGO Icons. The LEGO Icons theme will encompass Creator Expert sets as well as other adult-focused sets that aren’t part of other existing themes such as Technic. The new branding will be rolled out on LEGO’s website starting June 1, and will appear on packaging starting next year.
Here’s the official press release from LEGO:
From June 1st, 2022, we will be uniting many of our adult focused LEGO® sets under the name LEGO® Icons to help our adult consumers easily to find new, immersive builds or models that link to their interests and passions, particularly when shopping or browsing online. The name LEGO Icons will span all of our sets designed for older builders that are not already part of an existing LEGO theme such as LEGO® Technic, LEGO® Ideas or LEGO® Architecture.
TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for May 28, 2022 [News]
In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the 4th week of May 2022.
TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS With Star Wars Celebration 2022 happening this week, it is no surprise that a galaxy far, far away made it into this week’s Brick Report with news of three new sets, two of them from the Obi-wan Kenobi series that just premiered on Disney+ yesterday. Marvel, Harry Potter, Ninjago, and Technic round out this week’s coverage. For even more news and reviews, be sure to check out last week’s Brick Report.
- [REVIEW] LEGO Marvel 76216 Iron Man Armory — Check out our review of the latest version of Iron Man’s armory.
- [NEWS] Three new Obi-Wan Kenobi LEGO Star Wars sets revealed, including Jedi Starfighter and BrickHeadz — The new Star Wars sets all feature Old Ben, and not-so-old Obi-wan, along with our first Kaminoan Minifig.
- [REVIEW] LEGO Harry Potter 76408 12 Grimmauld Place — The new set featuring the Black residence emerging from between two muggle apartments is magical.
- [NEWS] Next LEGO Technic supercar is 42143 Ferrari Daytona SP3 with 3,800 pieces — LEGO announced the third large Technic high-performance vehicle.
- [REVIEW] LEGO Marvel 76217 I Am Groot — I am Groot, I. Am. Groot, I am Groot!
- [REVIEW] LEGO Ninjago 71774: Lloyd’s Golden Ultra Dragon — Check out our review of yet another four-headed dragon from the Ninjago theme.
OTHER NEWS
- LEGO Ideas and Target team up to bring you a new set, but which one is up to you. – [Twitter.com] — Your vote can help determine which of three sets is chosen as an exclusive Target set.