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LEGO Ninjago 71858 Four Weapons Blacksmith: Ninjago-ing back to where it all began [Review]

Nearly 15 years ago, LEGO launched a new line of action-themed sets in a theme called Ninjago. At the time it was expected to be much like other themes of the time, with a run of two to three years. As it turned out, it was successful beyond even LEGO’s own expectations – and the theme is now a beloved mainstay of their current catalogue. At least part of Ninjago’s success can be attributed to the accompanying TV series, the pilot episodes for which were broadcast in January 2011. In an apt celebration of this anniversary, January 1, 2026 sees the release of 71858 Four Weapons Blacksmith. 1,259 pieces make up the place where the Ninjago story started – yours for US $99.99 | CAN $129.99 | UK £89.99. Let’s look at it together and go back to the beginning – long before time had a name…

LEGO Ninjago 71858 Four Weapons Blacksmith | 1,259 Pieces | Available January 1, 2026 |US $99.99 | CAN $129.99 | UK £89.99

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Don’t meet me under the missile toad

We all know the rules. During the holidays, if you get caught under the mistletoe, you get kissed. But get caught underneath this polar projectile by Trevor Pearson-Jones, and you might just kiss your butt good-bye. In addition to being a perfectly rendered visual pun, we appreciate the sense of motion instilled in the build. That festive fella really looks like he’s holding on for dear life. But we guess Kermit takes all the really good holiday jobs for amphibians, and this guy’s gotta take what he can get.

2025 LEGO Advent Calendar Spoilers: Day 6 [Feature]

Our favorite holiday tradition is opening all six LEGO Advent Calendars, one day at a time, with you, our readers! Along with spoiler pics of the daily gifts, we include commentary and alternate builds to celebrate the season and creativity.

We have an all-star cast of custom minifig creators leading our Advent adventure this year. Fool’s Figures is wizarding his way through Harry Potter and Frozen calendars. ExpansionBricks is launching Star Wars and Friends. And beyondb0nes is digging into Minecraft and City. Now let’s open some doors and see what gifts are in store for today!

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Set your sights on this stained-glass sculpture

It must have been divine inspiration. A stained-glass window at church set Mr Youm to considering what the image would look like in 3D, and the resulting build isn’t quite like anything we’ve ever seen before. Copious amounts of black tubing and bars have been shaped into an outline holding a heavnly host of transparent LEGO elements together, creating an angel who looks for all the world like a stained-glass come to live. It’s incredible enough that the silhouette of the angle was achieved, but when you dig in on the details – the natural bend of the fingers, the individual toes – it’s something that can only be called a miracle.

This king’s coronation is a crowning achievement in LEGO castle craftsmanship

Luke (cathedralofbricks) has enriched the castle community this year with incredible builds that blend gothic detail and fairy tale romanticism on an epic scale. Last time, Luke tackled an iconic location from Middle Earth, but for his latest, Luke builds from imagination and tells the tale of a newly coronated king who has commissioned an “eternal spring” – a fountain that to the people’s eyes might as well be magic in how it harnesses the power of nature.

Explore Luke’s latest castle creation in close up

2025 LEGO Advent Calendar Spoilers: Day 5 [Feature]

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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!

These ripping good Chainsaw Man MOCs are a cut above

Chainsaw Man is the latest global anime hit to prove that no concept is too weird to break out. Pochita, a diminished devil who takes the form of an orange pooch with a chainsaw nose and ripcord tail, is an adorable mascot and makes the transition to brick with charm thanks to builder Agung Syam. In bright orange with googly eyes, he would make a perfect Creator 3-in-1 set!

When Pochita merges with human host Denji, they become the titular Chainsaw Man. Mexican builder Brayan Xavier is the latest AFOL to give the character the LEGO treatment. Brayan strikes the perfect balance between shaping and articulation, with a highly poseable body and a gruesomely detailed head. The builder gets an editing assist from David Ainza for a cinematic touch.

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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2025 LEGO Advent Calendar Spoilers: Day 4 [Feature]

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NovHENber hatched a new challenge, now let’s count the LEGO chickens! [Feature]

This November saw a new LEGO challenge: NovHENber. Participants were invited to build chickens during the month, and many AFOLs answered the call. With the last chickens hatched, we checked in with builders behind the challenge – Syrdarian and Carson Lacy – and cooped up all the hens from the inaugural event.

See the full roundup of egg-celent birds below

This Zelda vignette takes our breath (of the wild) away

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been rightfully lauded for its incredible scenery and visuals, and Martin brings the wild of Hyrule to life in this scene. Built for the Swebrick autumn challenge, this colorful build is absolutely brimming with the wildlife and character that we see throughout Hyrule in these games. The variety of techniques used to craft the trees (I spy a white carrot serving as part of a trunk), the terrain, and the intentional color choices to make the stream appear as if it is breaking over the rocks really brings this journey to life. Accompanying Link and Epona is a cast of birds, butterflies, frogs, mushrooms, and the usual hiding Koroks – how many can you find?