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 November 2020.

The Colosseum set gets a closer look as we review this massive building. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS: This week we saw the reveal of the LEGO Modular building, reviewed the Colosseum and harry Potter mosaic sets, cashed in on some Black Friday deals, checked out a list of new sets coming in 2021 and more!

• LEGO reveals 10278 Police Station as next in the Modular Buildings Collection LEGO has announced its 16th Modular building in the highly popular lineup first introduced in 2007.
• Deals go live for LEGO Black Friday – Win 1 million VIP points and up to 20% discounts – Day 1 of Black Friday in LEGO Stores are LIVE! We pick a few highlights that we think are a good deal to consider if you don’t already own them.
• LEGO Botanical Collection unveiled with captivating Bonsai Tree and magnificent Flower Bouquet – Branded under the Botanical Collection we take a look at LEGO’s new theme featuring a Bonsai Tree and a Flower Bouquet.



• A first look at 46 new LEGO sets upcoming in 2021 including CITY, Ninjago and Creator themes – An early peek at the new upcoming LEGO sets to be available in 2021 including themes from City, Creator 3-in-1, Dots, Friends, Ninjago and Technic.
• New 2021 Star Wars lineup revealed with X-Wing, TIE Fighter, Millennium Falcon Microfighter & more – 4 new LEGO Star Wars sets have just been unveiled for the 2021 lineup
• LEGO Technic 42125 Ferrari 488 GTE AF CORSE #51 revealed – First look at the upcoming LEGO Technic 42125 Ferrari 488 GTE AF CORSE #51.

TBB REVIEWS:

• LEGO Art mosaic 31201 Harry Potter Hogwarts Crests [Review] – Are you ready to show your Hogwarts house pride?
• LEGO 10276 Colosseum [Review] – Can the new enormous Colosseum set become the beating heart of this holiday season?
• LEGO’s Black Friday exclusive GWP: 6346109 Roman Chariot [Review] – We’ve got our hands on one to review this first-ever minifigure-scale set from Ancient Rome!

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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:

• Ask Adam Savage: LEGO MOCs, Adam Savage – Adam Savage explains MOCs
• Record-breaking team of moms achieve LEGO® walking world record, Guinness – Record-breaking team of moms achieve LEGO® walking world record

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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 November 2020.

A raft of new sets are now available for purchase, just in time for the holidays! Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS & Reviews: This week we reviewed the new Dickens inspired gift with purchase, saw the reveal of a new Mandalorian set, new Marvel sets, new LEGO Mario expansion sets and more!

• LEGO GWP 40410 Charles Dickens Tribute: A Christmas Carol [Review] – LEGO’s newest Gift with Purchase set is 40410 Charles Dickens Tribute with a beautiful vignette based on A Christmas Carol.
• New Marvel 2021 LEGO sets featuring Spider-man, Captain America, Thor and Iron Man – Marvel fever is back again in 2021 and we get a first look at upcoming sets revealing the Avengers and Spider-Man.
• LEGO Technic reveals new 42123 McLaren Senna GTR with 830 pieces – First look at the new LEGO Technic 42123 McLaren Senna GTR. An 830-piece replica will be available starting January 1, 2021.
• LEGO reveals new Super Mario sets for 2021, bringing Tanooki, Wiggler, and more – LEGO just took the wraps off the next wave of Super Mario sets, and there are tons of new characters!



• More LEGO Mandalorian goodness featuring scene from Tatooine – A new Mandalorian LEGO set has been revealed by StarWars.com that features The Child, a Tusken Raider and Mando himself.
• LEGO 76382 Harry Potter Hogwarts Moment: Transfiguration Class playset revealed – LEGO just shared a new Harry Potter set featuring the Hogwarts Moment: Transfiguration Class together with 3 minifigures and to be released in January 2021.
• Ghostbusting is cool again in the November guide to LEGO sets available on sale – The November highlights is all about nostalgia from the past from the return of the LEGO Ideas Saturn V, the Ghostbusters ECTO-1, the 1989 Batwing and the place that everyone grew up to with our friends from Sesame Street.

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:

• Lego redesigns the world according to kids, Wallpaper – New renders created by architect Dara Huang reimagine community buildings through the eyes of children
• LEGO House Online Christmas celebration, LEGO House – LEGO House would like to invite our friends from around the world to an online Christmas celebration.
• In the loop: why Ikea, Lego and Patagonia are buying into the circular economy, The Drum – From Lego to Patagonia, Ikea to Chivas Brothers, The Drum talks to brands that reckon there is a lot to be gained from making your product more durable and easier to repair.

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 second week of November 2020.

LEGO has revealed set 10276 Colosseum. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS: This week we saw the introduction of set 10276 Colosseum, now officially LEGO’s largest set.

• LEGO reveals 10276 Colosseum; ancient Roman stadium will be biggest LEGO set ever – The new 10276 Colosseum is a huge copy of the ancient Roman stadium consisting of whopping 9,036 pieces.

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:

• LEGO Ideas 21324 Sesame Street – Designer Video, LEGO Ideas – Go behind the scenes as LEGO Model Designer Ollie Gregory and Graphic Designer Crystal Fontan talk about the process of bringing Ivan Guerrero’s Sesame Street product idea to life
• ‘Lego Masters’ Lands Season 2 Order From Fox; Will Arnett Back as Host and Producer, Variety – Fox has locked “Lego Masters” for a second season.
• LEGOLand Shanghai Resort slated to open in 2024, Merlin Entertainments – Construction set to begin in 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 first week of November 2020.

The Ecto-1 materializes in a new form and we’ve got our hands on the steering wheel! Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS: This week we saw the announcement of 5 new Chinese culture inspired LEGO and DUPLO sets, reviewed the new 2,300 piece Ghostbusters Ecto-1 model and more!

• LEGO reveals new Chinese New Year, Monkie Kid and DUPLO sets inspired by the Chinese culture – Four new sets were announced today by LEGO at the 3rd China International Import Exhibition. According to the press release, all the new products were inspired by and celebrate classic Chinese culture and legends
• LEGO reveals 10274 Ghostbusters ECTO-1, a 2,300-piece UCS-style car – Ghostbusters is going big! LEGO has just announced this huge new model of the famous ECTO-1 that clocks in at more than 2,300 pieces!
• LEGO 77095 Marvel Black Widow Taskmaster’s Ambush now available on LEGO Online Store (US Only) – After briefly going on sale, it’s currently showing as sold out, but if you missed the Black Widow Taskmaster’s Ambush Amazon listing, keep an eye on this one for another chance to grab these from LEGO Online Store (limited to the US only)
• LEGO Ghostbusters 10274 ECTO-1: Everybody can relax, I found the car. [Review] – The Ghostbusters: Afterlife movie won’t arrive until June of 2021, but we can check out the version of the ECTO-1 from the film thanks to a new set from LEGO.

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:

• LEGO’s Holliday 2020 Ad, LEGO YouTube – LEGO’s new 2020 holiday ad is a charming ode to creativity and inclusivity.
• Open Source LEGO Controller, Hackaday – Mechanical and manufacturing engineer Tyler Collins has created an open source Lego controller called Evlōno One.
• LEGO Star Wars Christmas Special Trailer, Star Wars YouTube – “The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special” has launched and reunites Rey, Finn, Poe, Chewie, Rose and the droids for a joyous feast on Life Day.

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 October 2020.

The day has finally arrived! Season 2 of The Mandalorian has dropped and we’ve got our hands on LEGO 75292 The Razor Crest! Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS: We spent our Halloween week preparing for the premiere of Season 2, Episode 1 of The Baby Yoda Chronicles The Mandalorian by reviewing the new LEGO Razor Crest model PLUS we learned about a video game partnership between The LEGO Group and Unity!

• LEGO Star Wars 75292 The Razor Crest from The Mandalorian [Review] – Once you’re done with the first episode of the new season, come back to read our review of 75292 Razor Crest. (No spoilers.)
• LEGO partners with Unity for LEGO Microgame, a platform for designing your own game with virtual bricks – LEGO and Unity have teamed up for LEGO Microgame, where you’ll be able to import your creations from Bricklink’s Studio software and create your own videogame.

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:

• #DOTYOURWORLD in Animal Crossing™: New Horizons, LEGO – LEGO has created DOTS pattern QR codes for Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• New LEGO Backgrounds for Video Calls, LEGO Ideas Blog – LEGO Ideas releases some fan made Halloween and regular themed backgrounds for all your video call needs!
• Lego CMO Says Playing Can Prepare the Next Generation of Workers, Adweek – Julia Goldin reminded anxious parents about creativity derived from play
• Legoland Windsor to open epic new land, Lego Mythica, Attractions Magazine – Legoland Windsor Resort has announced that it will open a multi-million-pound new land where mythical Lego creatures come to life

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 fourth week of October 2020.

With a little help help from LEGO we find out how to get to Sesame Street! Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS: This week we took a trip all the way to Sesame Street, checked out Citizen Brick’s new custom minifig parts, made some little Mindstorms robots via a gift with purchase and more!

• LEGO Mindstorms 40413 Mini Robots Gift with Purchase set [Review] – LEGO’s latest freebie set builds these adorable mini versions of the new Mindstorms robots!
• LEGO Ideas’ newest set 123 Sesame Street (21324) takes you back to your childhood – Sesame Street is coming your way with the latest LEGO Ideas set.
• Citizen Brick’s custom LEGO minifigure elements for Halloween 2020 [Review] – Our friends at Citizen Brick (@citizenbrick) have been hard at work during quarantine, but it looks like there’s been an outbreak at the lab…
• Come and Play! LEGO Ideas 123 Sesame Street (21324) [Review] – Who are the people in YOUR neighborhood? The Brothers Brick takes you on a walk along Sesame Street – the latest LEGO Ideas set.
• This isn’t a spaceship, it’s a LEGO brain-teaser – It’s not often that we come across models that truly cause our jaws to drop, but spaceship guru Nick Trotta routinely does so with his mastery of brick geometry.

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:

• A Dog Photobooth Made Out of Lego, Fstoppers – A cute dog, some Lego, and a camera… I can’t think of anything more perfectly made for the internet than this.
• Adidas and The LEGO Group embark on a multi-year partnership, Brickset – LEGO and Adidas have announced a partnership that is set to last multiple years and continue through various different avenues.
• Denmark is the most affordable country in Europe for Lego sets, CPH Post Online – Indeed, the Danes also rank second in the world with an average price for a Lego set ticking in at 101.04 US dollars

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 October 2020.

We build robots with the new LEGO Mindstorms kit. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB REVIEWS: This week we learn all about the new Mindstorms Robot Inventor set featuring the first major update to the system in seven years.

• The next generation of LEGO robotics: Mindstorms 51515 Robot Inventor [Review] – Having a hard time deciding if you’re interested in the new LEGO Mindstorms 51515 Robot Inventor set? Come check out our full review of the long-awaited next step in LEGO Mindstorms!

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:

• Inside the Heart of the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, StarWars.com – LucasFilm’s James Waugh and Josh Rimes talk to StarWars.com about the upcoming Disney+ release — Which may become a new viewing tradition for fans of LEGO bricks and blasters.
• Legoland New York Reveals Trackless Ride Technology, Attractions Magazine – Legoland New York Reveals Trackless Ride Technology Testing and Pre-Visualization
• Earn the “End Game” trophy in Marvel’s Spider-Man on PS4 for a chance to win a LEGO Spider-Man Miles Morales Minifigure., Playstation Twitter – Who doesn’t want a Miles Morales minifig?

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 second week of October 2020

We take a look at the list of new sets coming out for the month of October. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS: This week we saw the reveal of an upcoming Mindstorms Porche model, had a sip of blue milk with the exclusive new Luke Skywalker minifig and perused the list of new sets coming out in October!

• LEGO Lab unveils 515153 Mindstorms Porsche set – According to the LEGO Lab news page, a new LEGO Mindstorms set, 515153 Mindstorms Porsche is in the works.
• LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga with exclusive Luke Skywalker polybag available for order – While the game will be released next year, you can make a preorder now to secure the LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga game and Luke Skywalker with Blue Milk minifigure.
• New LEGO sets available in October 2020 prepares you for early Christmas shopping – The sets released in October 2020 is an early shopping list reminder for the coming Christmas celebrations.

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:

• Adam Savage’s One Day Builds: LEGO Mandalorian Razor Crest!, Adam Savage’s Tested – Adam Savage builds the Razorcrest!
• Yes, LEGO master builder is a real job. Here’s how to apply., SILive – LEGO enthusiasts could soon secure their dream job.
• Connecting with human truth’: CMOs at Lego and GSK discuss customer-centricity, Econsultancy – Ashley Friedlein, founder of Econsultancy and Guild, chaired a discussion with the CMOs of two leading global companies – Tamara Rogers, CMO at GSK, and Julia Goldin, Global CMO at Lego – all about the subject of customer-centricity.

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 first week of October 2020.

Out of 26 LEGO Ideas entries, only one was approved! Which one was it? Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS: This week we saw the reveal of the Star Wars SDCC exclusive 77904 Nebulon-B Frigate, discovered which project got approved on LEGO Ideas and we’re spending the weekend at BrickCon 2020 Online!

• BrickCon 2020 Online brings the LEGO fun to you this weekend – Have you got your tickets to BrickCon Online yet? Don’t miss out on this exciting virtual LEGO convention happening weekend!
• Star Wars SDCC exclusive 77904 Nebulon-B Frigate revealed along with instructions – Your first look at the new LEGO Star Wars SDCC exclusive. 459 pieces, with price and availability yet to be confirmed.
• LEGO Ideas First 2020 Review Results: only one project (out of 26) approved so far – Surprisingly enough, only one project was approved to become an official LEGO Ideas set so far, another one is still being considered, while 24 other ideas were rejected.

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:

• The Secret Behind Lego’s Great Social Content is Basic, PR News – Even though everyone wants to know about the next big thing in social media, Lego Group’s social studios head, James Gregson, emphasized basics.
• Homer nabs $50M from Lego, Sesame Workshop and Gymboree for its early learning apps, TechCrunch – Today, a company that builds literacy and other educational apps to help make that time more worthwhile is announcing a large round of funding from a number of strategic backers.
• All 12 LEGO Video Game Crossovers – Every Franchise Explained, ScreenRant – LEGO has a long history in video games, especially when it comes to crossing over with entertainment properties, from Star Wars to The Incredibles.

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 September 2020.

The massive Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina set has arrived. Will it scratch your Star Wars nostalgia itch? Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS & REVIEWS: This week we reviewed three new sets including Mos Eisley Cantina, Diagon Alley and the Brickheadz Nutcracker. Plus, we get news about LEGO’s efforts towards sustainability and more!

• • LEGO Star Wars 75290 Mos Eisley Cantina – largest Master Builder Series set ever at 3,000 pieces & 20 minifigs [Review] – The second and so-far largest LEGO Star Wars Master Builder Series set arrives in the form of 75290 Mos Eisley Cantina.
  • LEGO 75978 Harry Potter Diagon Alley [Review] – Whether you are about to start a new year at Hogwarts, or you are looking for funny jokes for your wizard party, the Diagon Alley is your ultimate shopping venue.
  • LEGO Holiday BrickHeadz 40425 Nutcracker [Review] – Check out our review of the latest BrickHeadz addition to the family, Nutcracker!
  • LEGO to invest $400 million in sustainability, begin phasing out plastic packaging next year – The LEGO Group has announced that next year it will begin testing paper bags in packaging as the next step in its roadmap to producing only sustainably sourced products by 2030

• LEGO Adidas ZX 8000 sneakers will retail for US $130 – Check out the full product gallery of the new LEGO Adidas ZX 8000 sneakers which will be available starting next Friday.
• LEGO BrickHeadz Frankenstein and Star Wars Obi Wan minifigure now available for sale – LEGO BrickHeadz Frankenstein and Star Wars Obi Wan minifigure can go home with you now!

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:

• Someone Turned Lego’s Super Mario Into a Controller for the Super Mario Bros. Video Game, Gizmodo – A clever hacker has taken things full circle and come up with a way to use the Lego Mario figure to play the original Super Mario Bros. video game.
• Lego Extends Facebook Ad Ban While Spending Resumes With Rivals, Forbes – Facebook Inc. will remain blacklisted by Lego A/S, after the maker of the world’s best-known toy blocks conducted a review of social media platforms to determine where to send its advertising dollars.
• Lego, Warner Brothers Survive Bid to Undo Toy Patent Decisions, Bloomberg Law – Victories by Lego Group’s U.S. unit and Warner Brothers Home Entertainment Inc. over a rival’s toy patents will stand despite efforts to undo them.

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 second week of September 2020.

The massive Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina set is the latest in the LEGO Star Wars Master Builder Series. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS: This week we got to see LEGO’s collaborations with Adidas and Levi’s come to fruition, got a feel for the new Harry Potter CMFs, took a peek at the new group of qualifying builds for LEGO Ideas, went on a Haunted Hayride and more!

• • LEGO 40423 Halloween Hayride [Review] – The days are getting colder, and longer, the leaves are starting to turn, and that means it’s time to go on a Haunted Hayride!
  • LEGO’s new collaboration with Levi’s uses Dots for customizable clothing – Soon you’ll be able to wear your LEGO on your sleeve thanks to LEGO’s new collaboration with Levi’s, which brings a line of customizable clothing utilizing the Dots theme.
  • LEGO Collectible Minifigures 71028 Harry Potter Series 2 Feel Guide [Review] – Hunting for Harry Potter Series 2? Download our handy cheat sheet to help you find exactly the figures you want!

• First Look: Unboxing of the LEGO and Adidas ZX 8000 sneaker collaboration – We get a first look at the unboxing of the LEGO Adidas ZX 8000 sneakers.
• Will the rules of LEGO Ideas change with a large number of projects achieving 10,000 votes? – LEGO attributes the large number of submission and support votes to the current effect of the pandemic but may consider future changes.
• This 3,000+ piece 75290 Mos Eisley Cantina is the next LEGO Star Wars Master Builder Series set – This place can be a little rough – LEGO announces the new 3,187-piece 75290 Mos Eisley Cantina set with a full set of images, including all 21 minifigures!

MORE TBB NEWS:

• LEGO Ideas second 2020 Results breaks record with 35 fan submissions qualifying for productisation review – The LEGO Ideas second 2020 Review period has ended and a total of 35 amazing submissions had the votes to qualify for review.
• Earn 150 LEGO VIP store points by answering a Harry Potter online quiz. – LEGO is giving away 150 VIP online points for simply answering a Harry Potter quiz correctly.

• Colorful and delightful LEGO merchandise from Chronicle Books – Chronical Books has a range of LEGO merchandise ranging from journals, to puzzles and postcards that are well designed and eye-catching.
• Free registration for LEGO House Fan Day event to be held on 24 September – LEGO House is back with a day of live sessions catered for the fan community to be held in September.

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:

• Could your vintage Lego set pay the college fees?, Financial Times – The Brothers Brick’s own Chris Malloy contributed to this article about vintage LEGO prices.
• Coolest Lego Set Ever? The Story Behind The 3,662-Piece Grand Piano, Forbes – Forbes interviews the designer of the Grand Piano Ideas Set.
• Chinese ‘copycats’ of LEGO sentenced for copyright infringement, Global Times – Nine people in Shanghai were sentenced up to six years in prison on Wednesday for infringing on the copyright of Danish toymaker LEGO, as China looks to take strict measures to protect intellectual property.
• Disguise Announces LEGO ‘Star Wars’ Costumes,License Global – The first-ever LEGO “Star Wars” costumes are officially launching.
• The LEGO Group’s Samuel Johnson on Seinfeld, Voltron and LEGO Art , Play Creator’s Conference – How do you become a LEGO designer? What goes into turning classic TV shows like Seinfeld into a LEGO set? And what inspired LEGO Art range, the firm’s new line of sets that allow fans to create LEGO pop art masterpieces?