Trains have always been a popular subject in the LEGO community and the newest set that has released for the genre is the LEGO Ideas The Orient Express (21344). The set has 2,540 pieces and retails for $299.99 which is one of the more expensive sets for the Ideas theme. Contents The box contains 23 numbered bags, 3 unnumbered bags, two sticker sheets, and the instructions. The main focus here are the sticker sheets as the initial print run of the has incorrect coloring for them. The stickers are intended to have a metallic silver finish to them but some sets may have sheets that have a flat flame-orange coloring. You can contact LEGO customer service to request the correct sheet. Minifigures There are eight minifigures in the set, the duchess, conductor, train driver, waiter, railway station manager, scientist, writer, and film director. The duchess has a very detailed dress with...

Best of BrickNerd — Article originally published December 8, 2021. While there are many fascinating facets of our wonderful LEGO hobby, one of the most divisive topics is purism; some believe that it’s never okay to mix other things with LEGO, while others feel perfectly fine throwing Mega Bloks pieces into their builds. The topic is made even more difficult by the fact that different builders’ views on what qualifies as purist vary; is it okay to incorporate broken pieces? Third-party elements? Custom decals? Today, we’re going to take a look at some MOCs that tread right on the line between purist and non-purist by incorporating LEGO gear. These are items that, while produced by LEGO in at least some sense, are not bricks, and were not necessarily intended to be incorporated into creations. Whatever view you may have about whether or not these builds qualify as purist", you’ve got to...

Amazon currently has the LEGO Jurassic Park Dilophosaurus Ambush (76958) on sale for 20% off. It is listed for $16 and has Prime Overnight shipping if you want. If you read my post about the Best and Worst LEGO Sets of 2023, you can see why I rank this set as one of my favorites from last year. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Jurassic Park Dilophosaurus Ambush (76958) Amazon Sale – January 2024 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

A new month (and a New Year!) is upon us which means more competitive building! Are you ready? Here’s the latest bunch of LEGO contests and challenges from all around the AFOL community for January 2024 to help you find some inspiration and motivation to build! There’s nothing quite like a theme or a prompt to take you out of your comfort zone and give you something new to try. Besides, contests are the perfect place to interact with other contestants and judges and get to know your fellow builders. And if you’re like me, a deadline helps make sure you actually finish! We’ve listed them in order of deadline so you can plan your building time to the best advantage. Make sure to check the LEGO activity calendar for local challenges and events near you. Here at BrickNerd, some of our fondest memories, greatest building achievements, coolest trophies, and best...

Working Log Flume II – Redesigned + Motorized by Baron von Barron is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 3,000 piece build features a brand new and updated log flume ride that can be motorized to operate the drive chain. The project joins Modular Heritage Museum, Great Temple of Abu Simbel – With Secret Treasure, Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 “Phantom of Love”, Moon Palace, NASA’s SLS Block 1 & 1B Rockets – Artemis Missions, LEGO Anatomy, WTC Twin Towers & Vista International Hotel 1979, Coraline: The Pink Palace, Good Ogel’s Garden, Happier Than Ever, City Burger, Phineas and Ferb!, JWST, Harry Styles Love on Tour 2023, LEGO Microscope, Sequoia Tree, Tesla Center, Working Canal Lock, Christmas Theater, Wreck-It Ralph 10th Anniversary, Stray Kids “Oddinary Maniac”, Rainforest Frogs, Steve Irwin & Majestic Crocodile, Kaamelott The Knights of the Round Table, Classic Tractor, Forest Base, The Vintage Service Station,...

IKEA Store Modular by brickster0404 is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build features your typical IKEA with three stories filled with furniture, the self service warehouse area, and the restaurant. The project joins Modular Heritage Museum, Great Temple of Abu Simbel – With Secret Treasure, Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 “Phantom of Love”, Moon Palace, NASA’s SLS Block 1 & 1B Rockets – Artemis Missions, LEGO Anatomy, WTC Twin Towers & Vista International Hotel 1979, Coraline: The Pink Palace, Good Ogel’s Garden, Happier Than Ever, City Burger, Phineas and Ferb!, JWST, Harry Styles Love on Tour 2023, LEGO Microscope, Sequoia Tree, Tesla Center, Working Canal Lock, Christmas Theater, Wreck-It Ralph 10th Anniversary, Stray Kids “Oddinary Maniac”, Rainforest Frogs, Steve Irwin & Majestic Crocodile, Kaamelott The Knights of the Round Table, Classic Tractor, Forest Base, The Vintage Service Station, Sea Turtle, Pirate Treasure Chest, Queen Elizabeth II, Mechanical...

LEGO has officially announced the LEGO Ideas Family Tree (21346) which was the winning model from the LEGO Ideas x Target – What does Family building contest. Releasing on February 1, the set has 1,040 pieces and retails for $79.99. The tree has hanging holders for you to display small photos, messages, and other paper mementos. You can pre-order this set today and it’ll qualify towards any promotions going on. Build together, relive nostalgic memories and create unique home decor with the LEGO® Ideas Family Tree (21346) ornament. A wonderful creative gift for adults, this buildable family tree stand features 16 hanging holders to display small photos, messages and other paper mementos. The hidden storage compartment at the base of the tree is packed with accessory elements. Choose from a selection of seasonal foliage, place a toy plane and a kite in the tree’s branches and add the 4 bird boxes,...

Today’s guest article comes from Casey McCoy, an AFOL from the Chicago-land area and an active MOC builder. You can find him online on Flickr and Instagram. BrickNerd sent him 42639 Andrea’s Modern Mansion to review and remix. In part one, Casey looked into the past of LEGO Friends and discovered what they are doing in the present by building Andrea’s Modern Mansion. Now we’re going to extrapolate the cyberpunk future of Friends by revisiting New Hashima. The Cyberpunk Future of LEGO Friends THE REMIX So here at BrickNerd, we’re no strangers to remixing sets. Like the alternate designs on the back of the boxes of classic sets of yore, the best part about LEGO is getting inspired and making something your own. So when offered Andrea’s Modern Mansion, BrickNerd’s Nerd-in-Chief Dave Schecik approached me with an idea: Doesn’t 42639 look like it’s near-future? Could it be New Hashima Cyberpunk? He...

If you’re still shopping for the new LEGO 2024 releases on the LEGO Shop but find that they’re backordered for a few weeks, you may want to check out Amazon as they also have the sets listed. You won’t get any Insiders points or the Retro Food Truck promo set but you can earn money back if you have the Amazon Prime Visa. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO 2024 Sets Available on Amazon appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Today’s guest article comes from Casey McCoy, an AFOL from the Chicago-land area and an active MOC builder. You can find him online on Flickr and Instagram. BrickNerd sent him 42639 Andrea’s Modern Mansion to review and remix. Friends of the Past Friends in High and Low Places Friends has never been a staple of my LEGO collecting career. Having grown up alongside my sister’s Belville collection and developing a soft spot for Paradisa in my teen years, LEGO Friends has never quite scratched the itch of bizarro parts (Beville) or nostalgia (Paradisa) for me in my later, AFOL years. (No surprise either: I’m not the target demographic). Whether a combination of serviceable but unremarkable builds or the mini-dolls that I can’t get used to, Friends has been somewhat maligned by AFOLs in my eyes and treated as an interesting novelty to indulge in occasionally without much thought thereafter. Despite this,...