Last year at LEGO World Utrecht, BrickNerd challenged several builders to create a new GBC module only using parts from a single set. After the success of that competition and the following interest, we are bringing the challenge back for another round! The builders loved it, the crowd loved it, and it pushed all of us to be more creative. So here we are back again with a new set that has entered the arena… Choosing the Right Set for a One-Week GBC Build Choosing the right set was the first real hurdle. Last year, the choice was easy. 42167 Technic Garbage Truck had plenty of panels and just enough gears to build a reliable GBC module, so it was the obvious pick for the first attempt. For this year, we again leaned into Technic sets. They simply offer the best starting point for GBC building, with the structural parts and...

LEGO has officially revealed the next set in the Modular Buildings Collection line with the LEGO Icons Shopping Street (11371). Releasing on January 1, the set has 3,456 pieces and will retail for $249.99. The build is inspired by European architecture and features buildings with charming, angled walls, ornate facades, a central alleyway, and a classic plaza. The three story building includes a two story music shop and next to it is a furniture shop. The top floor is a furnished home with a roof garden. When you purchase the Shopping Street from January 1-7, you can also get the Vintage Parade Car (40913) gift with purchase set, while supplies last. Immerse yourself in a creative project with the LEGO® Icons Shopping Street miniature house building kit for adults (11371). Unwind as you craft this captivating addition to the LEGO Modular Buildings Collection. Inspired by historic European architecture, this richly detailed...

Last week, we reported that BrickLink would be stopping operations in 35 countries around the world. The reason given was that they didn’t have the resources to support Marketplace operations in those area at the same level as other countries and would end on December 12. This announcement angered and saddened many LEGO fans in the affected countries because BrickLink may be the only way to get LEGO or it was their livelihood. Head of BrickLink, Steven Lee, has issued an apology statement regarding the announcement. They basically apologized that BrickLink didn’t allow enough time to the affected countries enough notice so instead of closing on December 12, they just pushed it back to January 31, 2026. They are also removing fees from November, December, and January. The apology letter didn’t really explain why they don’t have the resources to support those countries. They letter was just long-winded without explaining and...

LEGO has reveal a new wave of LEGO Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends 2026 sets. The sets are based on the Water-Webs storyline where Team Spidey receives new water-themed powers and pirate suits. The sets will be available starting on January 1. Spidey on his Motorcycle vs. Rhino (11206) – 61 pieces/$9.99 Spidey: Underwater Vehicles (11207) – 154 pieces/$34.99 Team Spidey Pirate Ship (11208) – 201 pieces/$49.99 The post LEGO Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends 2026 Sets Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Steamboats are amazing; can we all just agree on that for starters? Pretty much any time a steamboat shows up in a movie, TV show, or cartoon, it instantly steals the show and becomes the most memorable thing you take away from the film. Enter the LEGO Ideas 21356 River Steamboat. It is beyond a doubt a gorgeous display piece in its own right that would look good anywhere, but it also is an amazing starting point for anyone looking to build other LEGO steamboats—at least that was the very first thought that the MOC-er in me had when I first laid eyes on the set! The sight of that beautiful red paddle wheel had my cogs turning at once, and I knew I had to get this set and turn it into my favorite steamboat ever… We’ll dive into some of the parts, techniques, and assemblies that not only make...

November brought no shortage of great LEGO content from around the globe! Here at BrickNerd, we started the month by announcing our annual Nerdvember contest, looked at building convincing characters, built some custom screen models for the Nintendo Game Boy, We looked at customization of the impressive new aquarium, took a look at some classic LEGO minifigures due for a comeback, looked at what went into creating a fleet of American Airlines models, and heard from a talented Japanesse LEGO artist whose creations have taken him all the way to the LEGO House masterpiece gallery! We also took a look at the undeniably adorable space babies, provided instructions to build a miniature Vic Viper, then went to the other end of the size spectrum and saw what went into building a massive space station. We discovered a castle worthy of the Wizard and Emerald City, took a look at whether 3D...

We’ve heard from lots of you that you want to take Nerdly with you when you are actually on vacation for the holidays and New Year’s—so we’re extending the deadline to January 4th. This gives everyone a little more time to enjoy your travels, snap those photos while you are on vacation, and submit your entries. Pack Your Bags Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, Nerdvember is your ticket to unwind, recharge, and do something fun! And there are TWO ways to win: 1 - Take A Photo of Nerdly on Vacation Take a photograph of our unaltered red mascot Nerdly on vacation! (Here are basic instructions as a PDF download.) Put Nerdly in an exciting or unexpected place in real life. Where can Nerdly go? The top of a mountain? On a safari? Bowling? On a beach? Local park? Take an epic picture of Nerdly surfing, snorkeling,...

Amazon’s Black Friday 2025 shopping event is now live and there are some LEGO sales that you may want to check out. The main one on sale is the LEGO Marvel Daily Bugle which is on sale for 30% off and it is currently retired on the LEGO Shop. • LEGO City Yellow Mobile Construction Crane (60409) – $76.99/30% off• LEGO City Fire Rescue Plane (60413) – $37.99/30% off• LEGO City Robot World Roller Coaster (60421) – $69.99/30% off• LEGO City Yellow Delivery Truck (60440) – $69.99/30% off• LEGO Classic Vibrant Creative Brick Box (11038) – $41.99/30% off• LEGO DC Batman with the Batmobile vs. Harley Quinn and Mr. Freeze (76274) – $33.99/43% off• LEGO Disney Cruella De Vil’s Car (43277) – $34.99/30% off• LEGO DUPLO My First Fire Truck (10917) – $5.59/20% off• LEGO DUPLO 3in1 Tree House (10993) – $62.99/30% off• LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2025 (76456) –...

The LEGO Black Friday 2025 shopping event is now underway on the LEGO Shop. The flagship set for this year is the LEGO Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D (10356). The set has 3,600 pieces and will retail for $399.99 and when you purchase the set from November 28 – December 1, you can also get the Type-15 Shuttlepod (40768) gift with purchase set. If you were saving to get the Enterprise, LEGO has brought back some of the promo sets from the LEGO Insiders Weekend including the Mini Knight’s Castle (40775) and the Hot Chocolate Stand (40776). The price requirements for both are the same, $250 and $170, respectively. There is also a LEGO Card Game Set (5010018) with a purchase of $65 in LEGO Creator 3-in-1, LEGO DUPLO, Fortnite, and/or LEGO Speed Champions. It will only be available during Black Friday, November 28. Like with Insiders Weekend, there are...

Few LEGO elements generate as much chaotic seasonal energy as the much-beloved turkey. It’s an icon of holiday builds, a staple of minifigure feasts, and (if we’re being honest) deeply strange. Why is it enormous? Why is it basically the size of a minifigure? And does it even connect to anything? DONT COOK ME TOO!!! Today we’re digging into the history of the LEGO turkey, exploring its evolution across two decades of molds, colors, and quirky incompatibilities… and yes, we’ll absolutely make something goofy along the way. The First Gobble Before the turkey joined our classic minifigure Thanksgiving tables, it strutted onto the scene in 1997—in a Scala set of all places. Set 3243 Kitchen introduced the very first turkey and the apple element, because Scala was quietly an absolute powerhouse of odd edible accessory molds. I’m getting hungry just lookin’ at it! For anyone unfamiliar with Scala, our friends on...