A year or two ago my LUG received many old models that had been on display or stuck in storage for years—and they looked it. Source: LEGO Peeling back some of the bricks revealed layers of grime that had snuck into weird places, white bricks yellowed to the hue of a peach, and something unexpectedly gooey my fingers touched every now and then. I wish I had pictures to disgust you with. Coming into possession of these old models, I couldn’t help but reflect on my early days building with LEGO and how I would build up my collection. Inheriting Bricks and Humble Beginnings When I was a little kid, I would play with LEGO at my grandparents’ house. Part of the ritual of leaving my grandparents’ home was to make them promise not to let anyone tear apart whatever I’d built on that visit. However, it was rare to find...

The Thursday Programming Schedule for San Diego Comic Con 2024 is now live and there will be a LEGO Ninjago panel for that day. LEGO is doing it early this year as there will be a LEGO Ninjago: Dragons Rising Continues panel happening from 1-2pm in Room 6BCF. The Ninjago team will be discussing the current run of Dragon’s Rising, the upcoming 15 anniversary of LEGO Ninjago, as well as the future of the theme/show. Like usual, I’ll be in attendance to live tweet the panel so follow me on Twitter/X to get the latest updates. The Ninjago: Dragon’s Rising team will discuss the current run of Dragon’s Rising, the upcoming 15th anniversary of Ninjago, and the future of Ninjago. They’ll take a deep dive into the evolution of the show from a writing and production perspective as well as offer insights about the characters from the voice actors themselves. Featuring...

The Thursday Programming Schedule for San Diego Comic Con 2024 is now live and there will be a LEGO Ninjago panel for that day. LEGO is doing it early this year as there will be a LEGO Ninjago: Dragons Rising Continues panel happening from 1-2pm in Room 6BCF. The Ninjago team will be discussing the current run of Dragon’s Rising, the upcoming 15 anniversary of LEGO Ninjago, as well as the future of the theme/show. Like usual, I’ll be in attendance to live tweet the panel so follow me on Twitter/X to get the latest updates. The Ninjago: Dragon’s Rising team will discuss the current run of Dragon’s Rising, the upcoming 15th anniversary of Ninjago, and the future of Ninjago. They’ll take a deep dive into the evolution of the show from a writing and production perspective as well as offer insights about the characters from the voice actors themselves. Featuring...

The LEGO Icons Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole (10337) was just released on the LEGO Shop but if you’re wanting a cheaper option for the car, Amazon might be the way to go. They have discounted the LEGO Speed Champions 76908 version of the car by 20% and that drops the price down to $15.99 which saves you a modest $4 on it. Not only do you get the car in a more shelf saving size, there’s also a minifigure to go along with it. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Speed Champions Lamborghini Countach (76908) Amazon Sale – July 2024 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The LEGO Icons Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole (10337) was just released on the LEGO Shop but if you’re wanting a cheaper option for the car, Amazon might be the way to go. They have discounted the LEGO Speed Champions 76908 version of the car by 20% and that drops the price down to $15.99 which saves you a modest $4 on it. Not only do you get the car in a more shelf saving size, there’s also a minifigure to go along with it. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Speed Champions Lamborghini Countach (76908) Amazon Sale – July 2024 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Yesterday, LEGO officially announced the LEGO Technic Ultimate McLaren P1 (42172) which will be coming in August and they have also revealed the P1 Logo (5008946) gift with purchase set for it. For a limited time when you purchase the McLaren, you can get the logo set for free. Since it comes in the yellow box packaging, it will be extremely limited so get your purchases in early if you want the freebie. The post LEGO Technic P1 Logo (5008946) GWP for McLaren P1 Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Yesterday, LEGO officially announced the LEGO Technic Ultimate McLaren P1 (42172) which will be coming in August and they have also revealed the P1 Logo (5008946) gift with purchase set for it. For a limited time when you purchase the McLaren, you can get the logo set for free. Since it comes in the yellow box packaging, it will be extremely limited so get your purchases in early if you want the freebie. The post LEGO Technic P1 Logo (5008946) GWP for McLaren P1 Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Is it possible to attend two LEGO conventions on different sides of the world only a few days apart? Aiden Rexroad describes his journey around the world from Japan Brickfest to Brickworld Chicago and beyond. Japan Brickfest - The Beginning of the Journey My journey began at 3:00 AM in Orlando, Florida, as I got ready to head to the airport for my first of many flights. I didn’t sleep at all because of work the night before, so I was already off to a great start. But I knew I’d have plenty of time to sleep on my flight to Japan. With my three MOCs packed, I began my adventure to Brickworld Chicago with a long stopover at Japan Brickfest (JBF). After uneventful flights and getting some much-needed rest, I arrived in Japan a few days before Japan Brickfest to explore Tokyo. (You can’t do this show without at least...

When summer is approaching, I inevitably start thinking about SHIPtember. June, July and August will fly by in the summer rush, and suddenly, September is here—and I hate going unprepared into SHIPtember. Although I must admit, some of my personal favorite SHIPs have been born out of zero planning and sheer desperation. I have participated in SHIPtember (almost) annually for over ten years now, and I have some insight I would like to share with you. If you are new to SHIPtember or have been a SHIPwright for many years, it’s a good idea to prepare! What is SHIPtember? SHIPtember is an annual event where participants are tasked with the mission of building a spaceship that must measure more than 100 studs in any direction during one month (September). It was started in 2013 by fellow BrickNnerd Simon Liu. The focus of the event is just as much about the process...

Today, I have something different than my menagerie… something misty instead. I’m indulging in a love letter to one of my favourite events, which is small but mighty: Misty Isle Bricks. I’ve sprinkled pics of MOCs and displays from the show throughout the article, but this one is about more than just the bricks we all know and love. Why Misty Isle Bricks? Sometimes a show comes along that is just extra special. Misty Isle Bricks is one of those. It’s not a big show by any metric, but it punches above its weight, and there would have to be something very significant happening on the same date for me to miss it. View fullsize Gordon Finlay: Glasgow School of Art It is held on the Isle of Skye in Scotland - the eponymous Misty Isle - and is organised by Tartan LUG member John Nicolson. John spent his formative years...