Strolling the aisles of Brickworld Chicago is always an experience. Rows and rows of tables, each with LEGO MOCs more impressive than the next, invite the public to lose themselves in a sea of bricks that is hard to stand out from. Yet every year there is an individual that manages to do just so, and so it came as no surprise that I found myself returning to Chris Rozek’s display again and again. No stranger to Brickworld—he is featured on their website, rocking a life-size brick-built guitar, and has been nominated for the coveted Brickworld Master award before—Chris is what I’d consider an anomaly in the AFOL community. He refers to himself as an AFOOL, an Adult Fan Of Old LEGO, and as such, is a respected collector of some of the oldest and most obscure LEGO items out there. His basement’s display cases are filled to the brim with...

LEGO has officially revealed a new line of LEGO Education sets called Learning at Home which should be available tomorrow. The sets are designed for kids to learn at home by doing various science experiments. One thing to note is that the Space sets have some new printing for the astronaut minifigures. Moon Mission Science Kit (45200) – 519 pieces/$49.99 Ignite a love of science and lunar travel in kids aged 8 plus with this Moon Mission Science Kit (45200), part of the LEGO® Education building-set collection. Target their passion for space with an educational toy they can build and play with repeatedly. Launch kids’ critical thinking skills with a spaceship toy, Earth-to-moon launchpad, habitat, greenhouses, 2 astronaut minifigures and more. Inspire STEM learning, exploration and independent play with the included physical science experiments for kids, which encourage them to find solutions and invent new ways of achieving their goals through...

LEGO has officially revealed a new LEGO Icons set with the Golden Retriever Puppy (11384). Releasing on February 1 (pre-order today), the set has 2,102 pieces and will retail for $139.99. The set features a brick-built Golden Retriever that you can have its mouth open to reveal some teeth or switch it out for its tongue. Enjoy a heartwarming project with the LEGO® Icons Golden Retriever Puppy (11384) model building kit for adults. This posable animal figure captures the charm of the much-loved dog breed, making it a must-have for animal lovers and golden retriever enthusiasts. Pose the puppy figure’s head, ears and tail, and lift its front paw to create a variety of endearing expressions. Open its mouth to reveal rows of small white teeth and insert the pink tongue to add even more character. Finished with a colourful collar and medallion, this cute LEGO dog makes an adorable display...

The promotion for the LEGO Spring Festival Lion Dance (40915) is now available on LEGO Shop. You can get it with a general purchase of $150 or more. The promotion runs until January 28, while supplies last. There are also some LEGO Recruitment bags (formerly polybags) that you can also double up on with certain purchase requirements. These will also run until January 28. The LEGO City Go-Kart Racer (30719) is available with $40 purchases of City, Batman, Marvel, Minecraft, LEGO Speed Champions, and/or Technic. There’s also the LEGO Friends Flower Stand with Roses (30721) with $40 purchases in LEGO Creator 3-in-1, Disney, Friends, and/or Gabby’s Dollhouse. As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Spring Festival Lion Dance (40915) GWP Now Available on LEGO Shop appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Amazon has recently discounted the LEGO The Lord of the Rings Balrog Book Nook (10367) by 16% which is close to its lowest price on the site. The set is listed for $109.16 which saves you about $20. The set features the Bridge of Khazad-dum where Gandalf the Grey faces off against the minifigure scale Balrog. There’s even a plaque that displays Gandalf’s iconic phrase, “You shall not pass!” As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO The Lord of the Rings Balrog Book Nook (10367) Amazon Deal – January 2026 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

There are many unofficial “LUGs” (LEGO User Groups) that AFOLs have made up just for the fun of it. Whether it’s SausageLUG, TIKILUG, DaveLUG, SORTLUG, or any number of niche-focused groups, these “LUGs” are a fun way to connect AFOLs with similar interests. Among these unofficial LUGs stands one that is arguably the greatest of all time: GOATLUG. Current GOATLUG logo. Created by: @backlotbricks GOATLUG was created by Krys Van Rheen, Jennifer Nogle, and Karla, and it officially went live on Facebook on August 23, 2023. Since then, it has grown rapidly, gaining followers on Facebook and Instagram—numbers that continue to climb as word of GOATLUG spreads. The private group generates a lot of activity, hosting posts that range from adorable goat pictures and videos to LEGO goat memes, merch ideas, and even 3D-printed goat models. The unofficial LUG is a celebration of everything goat-related, and the enthusiasm makes it clear...

It’s been a few days since the last LEGO Ideas update and we’re cruising along with 5 more projects reaching the First 2026 Review Stage.. We are now currently at 15 total projects that have reached the 10,000 supporter goal which is pretty impressive since the new round started less than 2 weeks ago. My Neighbor Totoro – Studio Ghibli 40th Anniversary Tribute – On The Brickside Windmill House – BOI_Design Roman Town – MoldyBubble045 Little Chef – Big Brick Builder Thomas the Tank Engine – LilyMakesThings The post LEGO Ideas January 17 Update appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

In my last article, I covered my best tips and advice to become a better builder by learning new techniques, receiving constructive criticism, and joining a LEGO community. If you recall from ‘My Story,’ part of my motivation to get better was to catch up to my friends who seemed to “effortlessly” win or be nominated for awards at LEGO fan conventions. Some example awards from Bricks LA 2018 So naturally, after my experience at more than twenty LEGO conventions, I’ve thought a lot about how to approach awards and interpret my (and others’) convention performance. I hope to pass down a helpful thing or two, as this is my purely pragmatic advice on how to win awards. But before we get there, we have to get one thing straight… The Nature of Awards Ask 100 AFOLs about their thoughts about awards and you’ll get 100 different answers. Some think they’re...

A new LEGO The Legend of Zelda set has officially been revealed with the Ocarina of Time – The Final Battle (77093). Releasing on March 1 (pre-order today), the set has 1,003 pieces and will retail for $129.99. The set features a display piece of the iconic final boss fight at the castle ruins with the boar-like beast, Ganon. The set also includes minifigures of Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf. There’s also a small transparent build for Navi as well. Build an Unforgettable Scene from the Classic Video Game [EF1] with LEGO® The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Set BILLUND, DENMARK – 16 January 2026: Today, the LEGO Group unveils the LEGO® The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – The Final Battle (77093), a tribute to the climactic showdown from the beloved Nintendo® game. This highly detailed LEGO set invites fans to recreate the epic battle between Link, Princess Zelda,...

Every winter, BrickNerd is treated to an avalanche of snowy builds, but every so often, one stands out for its sense of storytelling. This beautifully layered winter scene by German builders Jojo and Manu (Flickr | Instagram) does exactly that, combining family traditions and forced perspective into a single landscape. Inspired by Sámi culture of northern Scandinavia, the build draws you deep into a frozen northern world illuminated by the night sky. We spoke with Jojo and Manu about rediscovering LEGO, building annual winter MOCs for their children, and the techniques behind this striking scene. The Start of a Tradition Ann: Welcome to BrickNerd! It’s wonderful to meet you both. To start, could you tell us a bit about yourselves and how LEGO became part of your lives again? Jojo and Manu: Thank you! We are Jojo and Manu, a couple of LEGO nerds from Germany. Like many others, we rediscovered...