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 final week of October 2024.
TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS
This might have been a light week on the news, but it’s still worth a recap. This week, we reviewed the eagerly anticipated botanical garden set, which was well worth the wait. A double-wide modular with over 30 species of plants, some cool new elements, and a whopping 12 minifigures! We also covered the latest gift-with-purchase set based on a LEGO Ideas fan contest, a tribute to books and reading.
- [REVIEW] LEGO Ideas 40698 Gift with Purchase Books Are My Passion: Curl up with a good brick! — A different kind of book-based LEGO set to enjoy.
- [REVIEW] LEGO Ideas 21353 The Botanical Garden – Is it everything we’ve hoped for? — Bre reviewed the new botanical set, which is blooming with colorful details.
- [NEWS] LEGO reveals 21353 The Botanical Garden as the next LEGO Ideas set — LEGO announced the long-awaited botanical set.
OTHER NEWS
- ‘Lego Banksy’ architect recreates Welsh landmarks – [BBC.com] — A LEGO fan combines his love of the brick with his passion for architectural landmarks.
- LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia Updated Edition: Palpatine will be the exclusive character – [Hothbricks.com] — The newest edition of a fan-favorite guide to LEGO Star Wars minifigures.