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LEGO reveals 9,000-piece 10294 Titanic ship model as second-largest LEGO set ever [News]

Today LEGO is officially revealing its second-biggest set ever, 10294 Titanic, to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the ill-fated ship’s launch in 1911. The huge 9,090-piece ship model features the iconic ocean liner in its prime, with cross-sections of the interior decks accessible at several points. The Titanic model rings in at more than 4 feet in length (1.3m) and will cost US $629.99 | CAN $799.99 | UK £569.99 when it’s available beginning Nov. 1, 2021.

The Titanic edges out last year’s 10276 Colosseum set by a mere 54 pieces to take the second-highest spot on the list of biggest LEGO sets, but falls well short of the top slot, occupied by the 11,695-piece World Map mosaic set released earlier this year.

Be sure to also check out our full, hands-on review of the LEGO 10294 Titanic.

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Hands on with LEGO Creator Expert 10294 Titanic, a 9,000-piece ship more than 4 feet long [Review]

The upper boundary for the size of LEGO sets has been steadily rising for the last decade as the company increasingly courts the attention of adult fans with broader interests and deeper pockets than the toy’s traditional audience. When the Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series 75192 Millennium Falcon arrived in 2017, it set a new high watermark with a whopping 7,541 pieces. That record has since been broken several times. LEGO’s latest venture into the open waters of adult collector pieces comes in the form of the world’s most iconic ship, one whose name is synonymous with its monumental place in history. 10294 Titanic doesn’t quite get the top slot on the part-count hall of fame (that record goes to 31203 World Map mosaic from earlier this year) but at more than 4 feet in length and 9,090 pieces, it’s the largest traditional LEGO model of all time. It features a detailed exterior and segments of the lavish interior. The monstrous ship launches next month, and will set you back US $629.99 | CAN $799.99 | UK £569.99 when it’s available Nov. 1.

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.

Click to read the full, hands-on review

TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for October 2, 2021

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 final week of September 2021.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS Baseplate packaging changes and a Ninjago Seabound review were shared on TBB this week. As new LEGO sets have just been released, stay tuned for more news soon!

[NEWS] LEGO baseplates to get sustainable packaging, new set numbers in 2022 — The move follows LEGO’s prior sustainability announcements and ongoing efforts
[REVIEW] LEGO Ninjago 71750 Lloyd’s Hydro Mech — Chris Doyle takes on another Ninjago-Seabound set review.

OTHER NEWS Our news roundup includes other news from around the world, including a do-it-yourself brick sorting system, another massive donation from the LEGO Foundation, and a set designer video!

DIY LEGO Brick Sorter – I Like to Make Stuff — Check out this homemade brick sorter with nifty features
LEGO Foundation donates $150 million for Covid-affected communities – LEGO Group Twitter — Another charitable donation from the world’s largest toy company for ongoing pandemic relief efforts
LEGO Designer video for 10293 Santa’s Visit – LEGO YouTube Channel — So many features in this year’s Winter Village set as shared by Chris McVeigh and Matt Parsons (and check out our full review here!)

LEGO Ninjago 71750 Lloyd’s Hydro Mech – This underwater mech will do in a pinch [Review]

One of my favorite movie trope mashups is when giant mechs do their fighting underwater. That’s why I was so excited when the latest wave of Ninjago sets, Seabound, came out. The first one I purchased was 71750 Lloyd’s Hydro Mech, a low-cost way to scratch that Pacific Rim itch while I contemplated the more expensive offerings. And, because I’m apparently addicted to writing LEGO set reviews, I waited to build it until I could share it here with you. This 228-piece set is available now from the LEGO Shop Online for US $19.99 | CAN $24.99 | UK £17.99. Come along as we take a deep dive into the shallow end of the pool!

Click to read the full hands-on review

LEGO baseplates to get sustainable packaging, new set numbers in 2022 [News]

Today LEGO has announced that they will be updating the packaging on the standalone baseplates to employ sustainable paper packaging instead of the thin plastic sleeves the pieces are currently sold in. The new packaging is slated to be available starting next year, and LEGO will be issuing new set numbers for the baseplates that use the updated packaging. The company says they have no plans to discontinue any of the baseplates. This follows last year’s announcement about LEGO’s broader sustainability initiatives, including a planned move to paper instead of plastic bags inside sets, a move that had been scheduled to begin this year. Today LEGO said that rollout will also begin in early 2022.

LEGO baseplates with the current plastic packaging.

The four baseplate products that will be affected are:

10700 Green Baseplate | US $7.99 | CAN $9.99 | UK £6.99

10701 Grey Baseplate | US $14.99 | CAN $17.99 | UK £12.99

10714 Blue Baseplate | US $7.99 | CAN $9.99 | UK £6.99

11010 White Baseplate | US $7.99 | CAN $9.99 | UK £6.99

Here’s the official statement from LEGO:

Over the next few months you will likely see some products with “retiring soon” branding or perhaps a local retailer reporting that they are no longer able to order certain products. We want to share ahead of time that there is no need to be alarmed about baseplates.

In 2022, baseplates will be changing from their current plastic packaging to more sustainable paper packaging. Besides packaging, there are no additional changes with the LEGO baseplates and you will still be able to get the same colors and sizes in 2022 that you can purchase today. You can expect to see the new packaging around March 1, 2022.

Current Product Number

Product Number as of March ’22

Product Name

10700

11023

Green Baseplate

10701

11024

Gray Baseplate

10714

11025

Blue Baseplate

11010

11026

White Baseplate

Visit www.LEGO.com to learn more about what the LEGO Group is doing in regards to sustainability and our Planet Promise.

TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for September 25, 2021 [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 third week of September 2021.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS With the end of another fantastic and fun-filled season of the hit Fox show LEGO Masters, this week’s news is dominated by interviews with the three teams of finalists, including the newly crowned LEGO Masters.

[FEATURE] LEGO Masters Finale: We sit down with the winning team of Season Two — We interviewed the winning team – potential SPOILERS ahead
[FEATURE] Leaving LEGO Masters S2: We sit down with the second place team — We interviewed the second place team – potential SPOILERS ahead
[FEATURE] Leaving LEGO Masters S2: We sit down with the third place team — We interviewed the third place team – potential SPOILERS ahead

Click through to read more LEGO news from around the world

LEGO Masters Finale: We sit down with the winning team of Season Two [Feature]

The final episode of LEGO Masters Season 2 has aired. Three teams remained going in to the finale and they were given 24 hours to create any thing they desired. However, each model has to incorporate lights for a “day” look and a “night” look. The winning team takes home the $100,000 prize and rights to the title LEGO Master.

Today, our own Norm Harper sat down for a talk with the winning team along with our friends from Brickset, BZPower and True North Bricks.

Read on, but beware… Spoilers lie ahead!

Leaving LEGO Masters S2: We sit down with the second place team [Feature]

The final episode of LEGO Masters Season 2 has aired. Three teams remain going in to the finale and they were given 24 hours to create any thing they desired. However, each model has to incorporate lights for a “day” look and a “night” look. The winning team will take home the $100,000 prize and rights to the title LEGO Master.

Today, our own Norm Harper sat down for a talk with the second place team along with our friends from Brickset, BZPower and True North Bricks.

Read on, but beware… Spoilers lie ahead!

Leaving LEGO Masters S2: We sit down with the third place team [Feature]

Today, our own Norm Harper sat down for a talk with the third place team along with our friends from Brickset, BZPower and True North Bricks.

Read on, but beware… Spoilers lie ahead!

TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for September 18, 2021

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS We enjoyed another busy week of official LEGO news here at TBB! The Queer Eye set was revealed and reviewed, and a new microscale rendition of the Disney Castle was reviewed. In addition, our busy writing staff reviewed every single Marvel Eternals set, the new Santa Sleigh, and compared two Fiats!

[NEWS] LEGO reveals 10291 Queer Eye – The Fab 5 Loft — LEGO announced a new set around Netflix’s reality series.
[REVIEW] Getting a LEGO makeover with Creator Expert 10291 Queer Eye – The Fab 5 Loft — Why Queer Eye? We review the set to come up with an answer.
[REVIEW] 40478: Mini Disney Castle is a magical miniature — Check out the Ginger Tabbies, Cockatiels, and Hamsters revealed this week!
[REVIEW ROUNDUP] LEGO Marvel Eternals 76145, 76154, 76155, and 76156 reviewed! — All the Eternals movie sets in one big lump, just how you like ’em.
[REVIEW] LEGO 40499 Santa’s Sleigh – Santa Claus is coming to town — Want more reindeer? Because this is how you get more reindeer.
[REVIEW] LEGO Creator Expert 77942 Fiat 500 limited edition comparison: blue is the new yellow — The crowd is thinning as the show nears its finale.
[FEATURE] Leaving LEGO Masters S2: We sit down with the ninth team to leave — The crowd is thinning as the show nears its finale.

Getting a LEGO makeover with Creator Expert 10291 Queer Eye – The Fab 5 Loft [Review]

In 2003, a bold new reality TV show was making major waves. Originally called Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, it followed five gay men as they provided a full lifestyle makeover to straight guys in need of a fresh take. After a massively popular start, the focus on only heterosexual males was dropped. Eventually the show ran its course, but as you may already know, Netflix rebooted Queer Eye in 2018 with an entirely new “Fab 5” cast. Even more successful than the original, it has now won multiple Emmy awards. The creative, playful show seeks to celebrate love, expression, and acceptance, not only for others, but yourself as well. Its values are echoed by the LEGO Group, which decided to honor the series with LEGO Creator Expert 10291 Queer Eye – The Fab 5 Loft. Joining a growing subtheme of TV-based sets, this is the first reality show appearance.

Come along as we take a closer look at the 974-piece kit, which includes 7 minifigures (with 3 additional torsos) and Bruley the French bulldog. It will be available starting Oct. 1 for US $99.99 | CAN $139.99 | UK £89.99

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.

Click to read the full review!

LEGO 40478: Mini Disney Castle is a magical miniature [Review]

When LEGO releases big sets, it is not long before someone comes up with a miniature model to satisfy builders with a more modest budget. Sometimes LEGO even releases microscale versions of their own sets, like the microscale modulars. Well, if you have been craving the huge Disney castle set, but have not talked yourself into spending big money to pick it up, your dreams are about to come true with the upcoming set from LEGO, 40478 Mini Disney castle, which will include 567 pieces and will be available starting October 1st for US $34.99 | CAN $44.99 | UK £30.99

The LEGO Group provided The Brothers Brick with an early copy of these sets for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews.

Read on for all the miniature magic

Current Product Number	Product Number as of March ’22	Product Name
10700	11023	Green Baseplate
10701	11024	Gray Baseplate
10714	11025	Blue Baseplate
11010	11026	White Baseplate