With the ASMR (Autonomous sensory meridian response) being a trend over the recent years and a large population embracing it as a method of relaxation, LEGO has jumped into the bandwagon to produce sounds using LEGO bricks to provide the soothing white noise effect. The album consisting of 7 music tracks of 30 minutes each is available for free on a total of 15 other platforms including Spotify, iTunes and Google Music.
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LEGO Ideas 21325 Medieval Blacksmith available for sale on 1st February [News]
The LEGO Ideas 21325 Medieval Blacksmith goes on sale on 1st February in LEGO Stores. Priced at US $149.99 | CAN $199.99 | UK £134.99 and comes with 2164 parts. Sales will be available in different regions as the day progresses in different timezones. If you don’t see the listing live just yet – give it a refresh or try again in an hour or two.
New LEGO Technic product pictures: 42120 Rescue Hovercraft and 42121 Heavy Duty Excavator [News]
Product pictures of two more LEGO Technic sets, 42120 Rescue Hovercraft and 42121 Heavy Duty Excavator, appeared on JB Spielwaren‘s website. These two will be available in March, retailing for 29,99 EUR and 39,99 EUR respectively. Other regional prices are yet to be confirmed.
TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for January 30, 2021
In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best of LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the last week of January 2021.
LEGO reveals an all new car model, the Porsche 911 Turbo! Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.
TBB NEWS & REVIEWS: This week we saw the reveal of LEGO’s partnership with Universal Music, celebrated International LEGO Day and more!
- The LEGO Group collaborates with Universal Music to bring VIDIYO — a brand new line of music-inspired engagement with LEGO play – Today’s press release introduces the LEGO VIDIYO video maker experience.
- Learn how the new LEGO 10295 Porsche 911 Turbo & 911 Targa set took shape in the latest designer video – In the latest designer video, Mike Psiaki shares his favorite things about the new LEGO 10295 Porsche 911 Turbo & 911 Targa set, while Carl Merriam explains how a side-project can become a retail product.
- LEGO 10295 Porsche 911 Turbo & 911 Targa revealed as next Creator Expert car – Get your first look at the newest LEGO Creator Expert vehicle, the iconic Porsche 911.
- The day the LEGO brick was born – January 28, 1958 [Feature] – 28 January is International LEGO Day, marking the day when the patent of the brick was first submitted by Godtfred Kirk Christiansen.
OTHER NEWS: There were quite a few other interesting LEGO news articles from around the web this week. Here are the best of the rest:
- What if they introduced a new Technic pin, and nobody noticed?, The Rambling Brick – While putting together the Colosseum, reader JdV noticed that the black Technic pins joining together parts of the base were not the same as the Black Technic friction pins that he had come to know and love over the past 30 or so years.
- Transcript: 10280 Flower Bouquet Roundtable with Designer Andy Ward Grubb, BrickJournal – On Tuesday, January 12, a Designer Roundtable centered on Flower Bouquet 10280 was held by the LEGO Engagement Team.
- Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Will Feature 300 Playable Characters (Including Babu Frik), TheGamer – The Skywalker Saga will feature about 800 unique characters, 300 of which will be playable.
Learn how the new LEGO 10295 Porsche 911 Turbo & 911 Targa set took shape in the latest designer video [News]
Behind every great LEGO set, there are always at least two or three talented designers ready to share all the new product’s secrets. The new LEGO 10295 Porsche 911 Turbo & 911 Targa revealed earlier today is no exception. In the latest designer video, Mike Psiaki shares his favorite things about the new model, while Carl Merriam explains how a side-project can become a retail product. Also, element designer Yoel Mazur shows the new elements created for the new Porsche.
LEGO 10295 Porsche 911 Turbo & 911 Targa revealed as next Creator Expert car [News]
LEGO has just taken the wraps off the newest Creator Expert set, 10295 Porsche 911 Turbo & 911 Targa. Ringing in with a massive 1,458 pieces, the set contains the pieces to build a classic 1970s-1980s Porsche 911 in either of two configurations: the wide-fendered 911 Turbo with an iconic whale tail, or the stylish 911 Targa with a removable top. The Porsche 911 follows last year’s light yellow Fiat 500. The set will retail for US $149.99 | CAN $199.99 | UK £119.99 and will be first available to LEGO VIP members starting Feb. 16, with regular retail availability starting March 1.
Click to see more of the LEGO Porsche 911
The LEGO Group collaborates with Universal Music to bring VIDIYO — a brand new line of music-inspired engagement with LEGO play [News]
Unveiled today, the new LEGO VIDIYO products are the result of a partnership between the LEGO Group and Universal Music Group, which was announced last April. The new sets promise an “innovative music video maker experience,” meaning LEGO is making new attempts to include smart devices into play. According to the press release, the new theme is aimed at kids aged 7-10 who are keen explorers of play and music. LEGO also guarantees a safe virtual environment for young content creators.
Click here to learn more about LEGO VIDIYO
TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for January 22, 2021
In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best of LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the third week of January 2021.
We review the new LEGO Ideas Medieval Blacksmith set. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.
TBB NEWS & REVIEWS: This week we got medieval with the new Blacksmith Shop, cast our votes for the upcoming LEGO 90th anniversary set, collected a shiny LEGO coin, figured out how to maximize our GWP intake and more!
- LEGO Ideas holds fan vote to revive a classic theme for the LEGO 90th Anniversary Set – LEGO Ideas might be bringing your favorite classic theme back! Check out the fan vote to select which theme will be in LEGO’s 90th Anniversary set!
- LEGO Ideas 21325 Medieval Blacksmith – the Black Falcons return to LEGO Castle [Review] – Read our hands-on review of the latest LEGO Ideas set, 21325 Medieval Blacksmith. How does it stack up against classic LEGO Castle sets of yore?
- Your guide to LEGO Gift With Purchase (GWP) offers for Week 3 January 2021 – There’s a way to stack 4 Gift with purchase promotions for the US and CAN LEGO store to maximise the offers. We run through the current GWP promotions for US, CAN and UK.
- Behind the scenes and details of the LEGO Ideas 21325 Medieval Blacksmith with insights from LEGO Designers – Inspiration and creation of LEGO Ideas Medieval Blacksmith with tiny and hidden details from LEGO designers Wes Talbott and Austin Carlson.
- First official look at the LEGO Ideas 21325 Medieval Blacksmith – We get the first official look at the LEGO Ideas 21325 Medieval Blacksmith.
- LEGO Castle collectable coin and display case now available for VIP Exclusive Rewards – If you like shiny things, this coin is something you may want to add to your collection.
OTHER NEWS: There were quite a few other interesting LEGO news articles from around the web this week. Here are the best of the rest:
- DIY build your own edge-driven Ultrasonic Record Cleaner spinning device from Lego, Bas van Lieshout – While busy building a edge-driven UCRM from cardboard and 3D-printer parts I had to wait for my 0,5 RPM 12v motor and I thought why not give it a go with some Lego.
- Raspberry Pi Universal Lego Sorter Recognizes Any Brick, Tom’s Hardware – What piece did you need again?
- LEGO Braille Bricks Help Blind Children Learn to Read, Psychology Today – The new educational toy will be available in twenty countries by the end of 2021
LEGO 5006472 VIP Castle Collectible Coin [Review]
The LEGO VIP Exclusive rewards recently revealed a LEGO Castle collectible coin which could be redeemed for 1,150 VIP points: US | CAN | UK. As evidenced by a second offer of a 5-coin collector case, this is the first part of a new line of VIP swag that will highlight different LEGO themes. But is this reward worth claiming? We take a look at just what you get for your hard-earned points!
Click to read the full hands-on review
LEGO Ideas 21325 Medieval Blacksmith – the Black Falcons return to LEGO Castle [Review]
LEGO has continued to diversify the products that it sources and launches via its LEGO Ideas platform, which for many years has been perceived as focusing on licensed themes like Ghostbusters, Doctor Who, Voltron, and so on. But increasingly, LEGO has approved wholly original designs, such as 21310 Old Fishing Store. Yesterday, LEGO officially revealed 21325 Medieval Blacksmith, an original design by LEGO fan designer Clemens Fiedler. The set includes 2,164 pieces with 4 minifigures, and will become available on February 1st, 2020 at a price of US $149.99 | CAN $199.99 | UK £134.99..
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.
Read our hands-on review of LEGO Ideas 21325 Medieval Blacksmith
Your guide to LEGO Gift With Purchase (GWP) offers for Week 3 January 2021 [News]
LEGO Gift With Purchase (GWP) offers can be quite overwhelming if you’re not on top of things. Here’s a list of GWP eligibility based on item, price and region (the US|CAN|UK) based on today’s availability, 20 Jan 2021. If you plan your purchases carefully, you’ll be eligible for 4 GWPs for US and Canada, leveraging the capability to stack the promotions.
Click to see Gift With Purchase details for US, Canada and UK
Behind the scenes and details of the LEGO Ideas 21325 Medieval Blacksmith with insights from LEGO Designers [News]
From the inception of an idea to final reality, the LEGO Ideas 21325 Medieval Blacksmith took over 3 years to become an inspiration from a fan designer to an official LEGO set. Go behind the scenes with designers Sir Austin Carlson and Wes Talbott as they share their journey together with the original designer Clemens Fiedler.
Click to watch the designer video