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Not sure which LEGO sets to pick up for yourself? Need ideas for that LEGO fan who already has more LEGO than he or she can possibly build with in a lifetime? Nervous about the quality of the custom accessories that tempted you at your last LEGO convention? Read our reviews of LEGO sets, books, accessories, and more right here on The Brothers Brick.

LEGO Creator 3-in-1 31168 Medieval Horse Knight Castle: A kingdom of versatility [Review]

With 1371 pieces, 31168 Medieval Horse Knight Castle is the flagship of the Creator 3-in-1 line this year. Packed with play features in any configuration, and sporting a new Castle Faction – the Horse Knights – there’s a lot to enjoy. But how does it stack up compared to castles of yore? Let’s put this latest LEGO castle through its paces before it’s debut on August 1st, when you can bring it home for $129.99, US $149.99 CA, £109.99 UK.

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LEGO Technic 42215 Volvo EC500 Hybrid Excavator – Worth its weight? [Review]

For anyone fascinated with mechanisms and moving parts, watching heavy machinery work can be mesmerizing. The modern marvels of industry surely showcase some of the greatest advancements in human history, and one of the big players in heavy equipment today is Volvo. The Swedish neighbor shares similar values with LEGO, and that’s why it makes perfect sense that they would pair together to bring some of Volvo’s latest hybrid earth-movers to the Technic line. We’ve already covered the LEGO Technic 42209 Wheel Loader , but the other sets in the series all seem to be the lead-up for the biggest yet. Enter the LEGO Technic 42215 Volvo EC500 Hybrid Excavator. This 2359-piece motorized model will be available starting August 1st, retailing for US $429.99 | CAN $499.99 | UK £349.99. Join us as we unearth whether it’s worth its price tag.

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LEGO Star Wars 74535 Battle of Felucia Separatist MTT [REVIEW]

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, and so it is no surprise that this summer’s wave of LEGO Star Wars sets highlights vehicles and locations featured in the 2005 film, such as the Clone Turbotank from the battle of Kashyyyk. The Separatists join the fun with a new version of the Trade Federation’s Multi-Troop Transport, or MTT, which gets an impressive if somewhat small update with LEGO Star Wars 75435 Battle of Felucia Separatist MTT, which comes with 976 pieces and will retail for US $159.99 | CAN $199.99 | UK £139.99 starting on August 1st.

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LEGO Star Wars 75432 V-19 Torrent Starfighter: Republic repeat [Review]

Earlier this year, we saw a Republic starfighter that hadn’t been seen in LEGO form for several years hit the market. Now it’s not groundhog day – but on August 1, we are getting another LEGO Star Wars Republic starfighter that hasn’t been seen on shelves since 2008! This time, it’s 75432 V-19 Torrent Starfighter; a craft that appeared early on in the Clone Wars animated series, but was seldom seen subsequently. With 567 pieces, it has an RRP of US $64.99 | CAN $84.99 | UK £59.99; you might see it on third-party retail sites like eBay or Amazon, too. Let’s see if it will receive a torrent of praise!

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LEGO Star Wars 75431 – 327th Star Corps Clone Troopers Battle Pack – Rise of Sky-high pricing [Review]

Hey folks! Brickbot_Studio here again, back with another Star Wars set  review! Today we’re shifting focus to LEGO Star Wars 75431 – 327th Star Corps Clone Troopers Battle Pack. If you’re into army building, bright yellow markings, obscure Clone Wars lore, or collecting as many minifigure variants as possible, this one’s for you. But while there’s plenty to love here, including some truly standout small builds, some shortcomings leave us wanting. And yes… we have to talk about that price tag.

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LEGO Star Wars 75433 Jango Fett’s Starship: Slave I 2: Electric Boogaloo [Review]

Firespray-class starships appear to be like proverbial London buses. You wait 20 years for a specific one, and then two turn up within three months of each other! LEGO finally re-visited Jango Fett’s Slave I in style earlier this year, with the mammoth 2,970-piece 75414. But if that set’s $330 price tag is putting you off, good news! From August 1, you’ll be able to pick up 75433 Jango Fett’s Starship for a more modest US $69.99 | CAN $89.99 | UK £59.99 (and you may be able to find it on eBay or Amazon, too). This one’s only got 707 pieces, but it does feature an extra minifigure for a total of three. Read on to see if you should pick up one, both, or neither…

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LEGO Architecture 21063 Neuschwanstein Castle – Bavarian Cream of the Crop [Review]

Neuschwanstein Castle is a real-life fairytale landmark that inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle and was just added to the list of UNESCO heritage sites. On August 1, you can bring it home with LEGO Architecture 21063 Neuschwanstein Castle. We received an early copy of this beautiful set and are excited to bring you our review from guest writer Ids de Jong.

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Our in-depth review follows…

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LEGO Star Wars 75414  The Force Burner Snowspeeder – Bringing chaos and cool to a galaxy far, far away [Review]

Brickbot_Studio is back again, and today we’re looking at one of the most chaotic ships I’ve ever seen in a Star Wars set. LEGO Star Wars 75414  The Force Burner Snowspeeder is a wild ride from start to finish, packed with vibrant colors, strangely delightful design choices, and a trio of absolutely fantastic minifigures. Whether you’re here for the builds, the figs, or the lightsaber nunchucks (yes, you read that right), this one definitely leaves an impression.

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.

Let’s dive into this weird and wonderful speeder set.

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LEGO Batman 76304 Batman Forever Batmobile – Bricks love the car [Review]

Since Batman’s LEGO debut in 2006,we’ve had Batmobiles inspired by the classic ’60s TV show, the Animated Series, LEGO Batman, Burton’s Batman, Nolan’s Batman, and the most recent The Batman. This August, the Dark Knight’s Schumacher era gets its due with LEGO Batman 76304 Batman Forever Batmobile, just in time for the film’s 30th anniversary, and we had the opportunity to build it early. Capturing the car’s ostentatious lines in LEGO was no small challenge, but set designer Mark Stafford  makes it work, but not without some compromises.

Releasing on August 1, LEGO 76304 Batman Forever Batmobile contains 909 pieces and can be pre-ordered now for US $99.99 | CAN $129.99 | UK £89.99.

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LEGO Star Wars 75434 K-2SO Security Droid – Good enough to parade before the Emperor [Review]

Hey folks! Brennan (aka Brickbot_Studio) here! Some of you might know me as the guy on Instagram who makes a lot of small-scale, part-dense LEGO robots, D&D minifigures, and LEGO Warhammer 40k figures & mechs. But today, I get to offer you my thoughts on LEGO’s latest addition to their buildable characters lineup: K-2SO! Ever since Alan Tudyk made his unforgettable debut as K-2SO in Rogue One back in 2016, the lanky black Imperial droid has been a fan favorite. LEGO first responded with a buildable action figure and a minifig-scale mold. Today we’ll find out if the upcoming LEGO Star Wars 75434 K-2SO Security Droid succeeds at capturing the beloved, snarky robotic turncoat as an intricate and highly detailed display model.

You can reprogram build your own 845 piece K-2SO for US $89.99 | CAN $119.99 | UK £79.99 when the droid comes home August 1, 2025.

Congratulations, K-2SO, you are being reviewed. Please do not resist.

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LEGO Star Wars 75417 AT-ST Walker: does the latest UCS set walk the walk? [Review]

It’s almost become a tradition – insofar as LEGO has traditions – that we get two Ultimate Collector Series Star Wars sets every year. Usually, these come in May (for May 4th) and some time in the autumn. But this year, 75417 AT-ST Walker is bucking that trend! This latest UCS set releases this August 1st alongside a host of other Star Wars sets. It’s the second time the Imperial walker has been tackled at this scale – but this time, your US $199.99 | CAN $259.99 | UK £179.99 gets you 1,513 pieces. Pre-orders are open now, and after its release date, it may also be available from third-party retail sites like eBay or Amazon.

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Walk this way to read our review, if you’re no chicken (walker)!

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LEGO Nike 43008 Nike Dunk: does the swoosh swish? [Review]

Four years ago, our Alexander reviewed a thoroughly unusual set: a LEGO shoe. That set was among the first of a big push from LEGO into the world of brand tie-ins targeted at more than just AFOLs, and now, we have some more legendary footwear to contend with. This time, we’re shooting some hoops with LEGO Nike 43008 Nike Dunk! And it’s an altogether different vibe to the Adidas Original. With 1,180 pieces, this snazzy sneaker hits the court on July 1 for US $99.99 | CAN $129.99 | UK £89.99. You may also find it on third-party retail sites like eBay or Amazon. Is LEGO’s latest basketball collab a slam dunk? Or are brick fans about to get skunked? Let’s find out!

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