I began learning what it's like to be a contestant on LEGO Masters and beyond when I interviewed Jason and Rachel DeVries who competed on LEGO Masters New Zealand. However, LEGO Masters is not exclusive to one region. In fact, the competition is held in many different countries. Part of my goal in figuring out what life as a LEGO Master is like is learning the differences between the shows, be it LEGO Masters Australia or LEGO Masters UK. l-r: mel brown & jermaine gardner, source - legomasters In this installment of Life After LEGO Masters, I had the opportunity to speak with Mel Brown, a contestant on season 1 of LEGO Masters USA (2020), and winner of LEGO Masters: Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular in 2022. Mel is a former police officer, a father, grandfather and current president of Maryland’s Charm City Lug. Mel continues to be a public figure in the...

If you didn’t see this morning’s reveal of the LEGO Marvel X-Men: The X-Mansion (76294), there will also be a Cerebro (5009015) gift with purchase set to go along with it. We now have clearer pictures of the 153 piece set which shows a different version of Professor Xavier than in the X-Mansion. It will only be available to Insiders from November 1-7 with the purchase of the X-Mansion, while supplies last. Fans of Marvel Studios’ X-Men movies can create their own Cerebro, Professor Xavier’s iconic mutant-detecting device. This buildable LEGO® model includes a minifigure of Professor Xavier in his wheelchair, a custom-printed “Cerebro” element and a blue transparent component on the console displaying an X-Man character called Jubilee. This buildable toy is an ideal gift idea for kids aged 10 and up who are fans of Marvel Studios’ X-Men movies and LEGO building adventures. The post LEGO Marvel Cerebro (5009015)...

Over the past four years, BrickNerd has published more than a thoudand of in-depth articles about LEGO and the fan community. Our international crew of LEGO superfans has worked hard to get nerdy about the bricks, share stories about the people behind the builds, and highlight the best the LEGO community has to offer. And we want you to join the team! But how does one become a BrickNerd, you ask? There are several meaningful ways. Become a BrickNerd Contributor As you can tell, we are an eclectic bunch of BrickNerds with stories to tell. That variety and depth of culture are what bring together the LEGO community with our common love for the brick. But we could always learn more from each other—from different cultures and backgrounds—and share the vast knowledge about this LEGO hobby that we all love so much. Do you have an eye for finding some of...

LEGO has officially revealed the highly anticipated LEGO Marvel X-Men: The X-Mansion (76294) which is slated to be released in November. The set has 3,093 pieces and will retail for $329.99 and it features the X-Mansion from the X-Men: The Animated Series. It also includes 10 minifigures in the set, 5 of which are new including Professor X, a new variation of Jean Grey, Gambit, Iceman, and Bishop along with Wolverine, Storm, Cyclops, Rogue, and Magneto. If you’re a LEGO Insider and purchase the set from November 1-7, you can also get the Cerebro (5009015) gift with purchase set, while supplies last. The build features a brick-built Cerebro which shows a screen of Jubilee and also includes Professor Xavier with his wheelchair. Calling all Mutants…Introducing the new LEGO® Marvel X-Men: The X-Mansion Buildable Set 17th October 2024: Today, the LEGO® Group reveals the launch of the LEGO® Marvel X-Men: The X-Mansion...

The number of new Islands in LEGO Fortnite continue to grow as there are two more added called Chasers vs Hunters and Monster Fishing. In addition there’s also a new Scary Space template and gallery update that teaches creators how to create a jump scare using Verse Code. THE LEGO® GROUP INTRODUCES EVEN MORE NEW ISLAND OFFERINGS IN FORTNITE: CHASERS VS HUNTERS & MONSTER FISHING Two action packed LEGO Islands, found within Fortnite, offer new mysterious adventures and challenges for players, just in time for Halloween! Expanding on its range of action-packed games, the LEGO Group has launched even more exciting LEGO Islands within Fortnite, where players will have to navigate through various obstacles and challenges to solve one big mystery. Players are divided into teams in the all-new LEGO Chasers Vs Hunters to take control of the dream world from the LEGO DREAMZzz universe. Teams will be split into Dream...

Today’s guest article comes from Megan Lum, an unabashed AFOL on the move. She is the LAN ambassador for the Women’s Brick Initiative, a long-time contributor for Brickset, and a BrickNerd patron. The year was 2020, in the middle of a pandemic, and circumstances occurred that my husband and I had to do what strikes fear in many AFOL hearts – we had to move! But what is the best way to move lots and lots of LEGO sets without damaging the boxes?  IMage via LEGO 2020: California to Seattle - The “Office Boxes” Method This was my first move since coming out of my Dark Ages, and I wasn’t sure where to start. I wasn’t sure exactly how large my collection was. I should mention that my collection is exclusively made up of sets. I don’t MOC, so I don’t have bulk LEGO pieces (save for several boxes from a...

Amazon has further dropped the price of the LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 26 6 Pack (66764) by 33% which drops the price of it down to $19.94. The box was on sale for 30% during last week’s Prime Big Deal Days but you can now save $10 on it. Amazon allows a maximum of 20 per order. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 26 6 Pack (66764) Amazon Sale – October 2024 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has announced that there will be a live set reveal on October 22 at 12pm ET. During the reveal, there will be a Q&A session with the set designers. In addition, there will be a sweepstakes for a chance to win a signed copy of the set or a $100 e-gift card. There is also an opportunity to redeem 50 points for a customized minifigure, while supplies last. My guess for the reveal is the LEGO Ideas The Botanical Garden (21353) since it was teased a few days ago. The post LEGO Announces Live Set Reveal on October 22 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has just started the Double Insider Points shopping event on the LEGO Shop as well as some new promotions that have just launched. In addition to earning 2x points on your purchases, you can also get the LEGO Bakery (40696) with purchases of $200 from now until October 25, while supplies last. There’s also the Kiki’s Coconut Attack & Steve and Baby Panda polybag bundle with purchases of $50 in Animal Crossing, Despicable Me 4, Fortnite, Minecraft, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Super Mario. Also from now until October 20, there are discounts on select sets which you can only see if you’re logged into your Insiders account. They aren’t anything too spectacular but the deals could be enough to entice you to reach that $200 requirement for the Bakery. As a Rakuten/LinkShare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Double Points Event & Bakery/Polybag Bundle Promotions Live on...

Today is the last day to get your orders in for the LEGO Halloween Pumpkin (40697) promotion on the LEGO Shop. Currently for the US, it is still available with purchases of $120. For LEGO Brand Stores, you may have to check with your local one to see if they still have some available or not. The post Last Day for LEGO Halloween Pumpkin (40697) Promotion appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran