Ribbit. Ribbit. Today's article is brought to you by the letter F. F is for frog. Will Hafner - Nerds The LEGO frog seems to be weirdly special to many builders within the fan community. I inadvertently chose it to be my literal calling card many years ago, and many others have had an appreciation for this cute little guy over the years. But did you know that for how ubiquitous this little guy has become, the frog wasn’t even close to being the first LEGO animal? There are a few opinions on the matter, but according to my research, the first few minifig scale animals included the horse, followed by parrot, then cat... then maybe a spider? The exact timing gets murky. But how long has the frog been around? A Frogotten Past For many of us, it seems like the frog has ALWAYS been a constant sidekick of our...

If you want to get a freebie, head on over to the LEGO VIP Rewards Center to redeem the Blue Minifigure Keychain (854090). This is the same one that brand new members can get for signing up for the VIP program until the end of the year. It looks like there’s a limit of three that you redeem per account so grab it while you can. Like with all other rewards, you have 60 days after you get the code to get it with your orders. The post LEGO Blue Minifigure Keychain (854090) Available in Rewards Center for Free appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

This year I ventured to a new brick show, Bristlecone Bricks and Train show in Ely, NV. Ely (E-Lee) is in White Pine County, the middle of Eastern Nevada, four hours southwest of Salt Lake City, four hours north of Las Vegas, and five hours directly east of Reno. It’s a bit high in elevation at 6,437 feet, with a population of just over 4,000 folks. It’s a great little town, home of the Northern Nevada Railway Museum, great views, garnet hunting, and steam and diesel train regular and themed (1920s) rides. Also, hand cart rides to get those muscles working. The Bristlecone Bricks and Train Show helps raise money for the continued operation and upkeep of the museum. The Event Bristcone Bricks is typically held the first weekend in June. This year it was Friday June 2 and Saturday, June 3rd. There was lots of representation from local builders. Setup...

The first of the last two LEGO Bricktober 2022 sets is now available to be redeemed in the VIP Rewards Center. For 2,400 points, you can get the Space Adventure Ride (6427896) and it will come in the yellow box packaging. The previous two sets that released last year did sell out so if you were collecting these, I would suggest redeeming them now as you have 60 days to use the code on your next purchase on the LEGO Shop. The post LEGO Space Adventure Ride (6427896) Now Available in Rewards Center appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Box: Dark Magician vs Blue-Eyes White Dragon by Zero Helix is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 791 piece build features Yugi’s Gold Sarcophagus and it shows the Dark Magician dueling against the Blue-Eyes White Dragon. The project joins “Big Boy” Locomotive, Retro Arcade, Spartan Helmet of Leonidas, Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider, The Muppet Show, Red Bull Racing F1 Team RB18 1:12, Scooby Doo Mystery Machine, Western River Steamboat, Dreamwork’s Shrek Swamp, Asterix & Obelix, Venice, Stilt House, Red Bull RB18, Trojan Horse, Red Dwarf: Sleeping Quarters, TaleSpin Seaduck Meeting Seagull, Stud Lane Book Nook, and Greenhouse as the ones to reach the Second 2023 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Box: Dark Magician vs Blue-Eyes White Dragon Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

In my last review of the LEGO Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary sets, we check out the largest set in the wave, the Visitor Center: T. rex & Raptor Attack (76961). It has 693 pieces and retails for $129.99. Minifigures There are six minifigures in the set, Ellie Sattler, Alan Grant, Lex, Tim, Ray Arnold, and Henry Wu. Ellie is yet again in another set. This time, she’s only wearing a dirty blue top with the usual shorts on the legs. Her double-sided head shows her with a smirk on one side and a scared expression on the other. Alan Grant also has on a dirty blue shirt with some clean brown pants. He has a single sided head with a smirking expression. Lex has on a detailed blouse with some floral designs on both sides of the torso. Her double-sided head shows her with a smile on one side and a...

LEGO has revealed another LEGO Icons set to the ever-growing collection and it is the Tranquil Garden (10315). Releasing on August 1, the set has 1,363 pieces and retails for $109.99. The set features a traditional Japanese garden with an arched bridge, stream, koi, lotus flowers, stone lanterns, and a pavilion with a tea ceremony room in a diorama setting. Enjoy a mindful building project with the LEGO® Icons Tranquil Garden (10315) building set for adults. Rewind as you craft each beautiful detail and enjoy rearranging the flora to create that perfect look for display in the home or office. A feature-rich gardenBased on a traditional Japanese garden, this buildable model includes an arched bridge, stream, koi carp, lotus flowers, trees, rocks, stone lanterns and a pavilion with a detailed tea-ceremony room. Welcome to the zoneDiscover a space for relaxation with the LEGO Icons Tranquil Garden – a haven for adults...

There used to be a time when we would travel to Sydney at least once a year for a LEGO Fan Show. Attending an event in Sydney was a highlight of the LEGO fan calendar in Australia. For eight years we were able to attend the Sydney Brick Show, and marvel at the outstanding creations of the local and interstate LEGO Fan community. Then in 2020, the world was caught up in the COVID-19 pandemic. There were travel restrictions, density limits, and lockdowns, and the event had to be cancelled. In 2022, a new event emerged in Sydney called BrickBuilt. We were keen to see our Sydney AFOL friends, and to be part of a new LEGO fan event. But things don’t always work out how we want, and my partner tested positive for Covid on the very morning we were meant to travel to BrickBuilt 2022. As I also had...

The Greenhouse by JaredR2 is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build features a small greenhouse filled with plants as well as bird feeders, bird houses, and a bird bath in the front. The project joins “Big Boy” Locomotive, Retro Arcade, Spartan Helmet of Leonidas, Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider, The Muppet Show, Red Bull Racing F1 Team RB18 1:12, Scooby Doo Mystery Machine, Western River Steamboat, Dreamwork’s Shrek Swamp, Asterix & Obelix, Venice, Stilt House, Red Bull RB18, Trojan Horse, Red Dwarf: Sleeping Quarters, TaleSpin Seaduck Meeting Seagull, Stud Lane Book Nook, and Minifigure Gumball Machine as the ones to reach the Second 2023 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Greenhouse Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The Minifigure Gumball Machine by Goosestore is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. It’s basically a working gashapon machine where you don’t know what minifigure you’ll be getting until it comes out. The project joins “Big Boy” Locomotive, Retro Arcade, Spartan Helmet of Leonidas, Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider, The Muppet Show, Red Bull Racing F1 Team RB18 1:12, Scooby Doo Mystery Machine, Western River Steamboat, Dreamwork’s Shrek Swamp, Asterix & Obelix, Venice, Stilt House, Red Bull RB18, Trojan Horse, Red Dwarf: Sleeping Quarters, TaleSpin Seaduck Meeting Seagull, and Stud Lane Book Nook as the ones to reach the Second 2023 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Minifigure Gumball Machine Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran