Today’s guest article comes from Casey McCoy, an AFOL from Chicago. You can find him online on Flickr and Instagram. Introduction In what was conceived to be a singular, lengthy, and robust reflection on the life and LEGO career of the preeminent AFOL Simon Liu, this article has morphed into a trilogy. This is the last part - seriously. In parts one and two, we covered Simon’s early childhood and education, his defining moment at Brickworld 2012, all the crazy things he’s done and built since, and more. If you haven’t yet, catch up by reading them here and here. Now let’s bring it home by analyzing his building influences, style, and legacy. Who Influences the Influencer? As we reflected in part one, the person who initiated Simon into the hobby and got him “up to speed” was Iain (~Ara~). But who did he look up to when he first got...

A new month is upon us which means more competitive building! Are you ready? Here’s the latest bunch of LEGO contests and challenges from all around the AFOL community for September 2024 to help you find some inspiration and motivation to build! There’s nothing quite like a theme or a prompt to take you out of your comfort zone and give you something new to try. Besides, contests are the perfect place to interact with other contestants and judges and get to know your fellow builders. And if you’re like me, a deadline helps make sure you actually finish! We’ve listed them in order of deadline so you can plan your building time to the best advantage. Make sure to check the LEGO activity calendar for local challenges and events near you. Here at BrickNerd, some of our fondest memories, greatest building achievements, coolest trophies, and best friendships came from LEGO...

I don’t know how Walmart makes money but they have another gift set for a really low price which is for the LEGO Minecraft 3-in-1 Adventure Gift Set (66786). They are only asking for $20 which gets you The “Abandoned” Mine (21166), The Fox Lodge (21178), and the Steve and Baby Panda (30672) polybag. If you’re buying the sets separately, the “Abandoned” Mine alone costs $20 by itself, The Fox Lodge also retails for $20, and the polybag is $5 so basically you’re just getting a set and the polybag for free. As an Impact Affilate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Minecraft 3-in-1 Adventure Gift Set (66786) Crazy Walmart Deal appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

BrickLink has revealed the pricing for the BrickLink Designer Program Series 3 sets which are slated to start pre-orders on October 8. There will be 30,000 of each set produced provided that they reach a minimum of 3,000 pre-orders. The more popular ones will most likely sell out within the first few days after pre-orders start. Harbormaster’s Office – $209.99 The Art of Chocolate – $229.99 Forest Stronghold – $299.99 Camping Adventure – $54.99 Lost City – $289.99 The post BrickLink Designer Program Series 3 Pricing Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

A story about shopping blind bags at conventions and finding LEGO you never even heard of, years later, in your own collection. When my dark ages ended in 2012 and I discovered BrickLink, there was an almost endless world of weird LEGO to be discovered. There were so many obscure elements and themes released during my dark ages, but also before I was even born, waiting for me to explore. I spent countless hours just going through entries of Scala, Bionicle, Modulex, Sports, Duplo, Belville and so on, and mostly tried to incorporate the parts I find into my MOCs. This made me fascinated in obscure LEGO elements, an interest that still thrills me to this day.  Social Interaction and LUG Engagement Another thing that happened when I became an AFOL was that I joined a LUG and started hanging out with other AFOLs. I had never expected the community and...

Without any fanfare, LEGO has officially revealed the upcoming LEGO Batman: The Classic TV Series Batmobile (76328) on the LEGO Shop. It confirms the release date of the set to be on October 1 while retailing for only $149.99 which is a great price for the 1,822 piece set. LEGO® DC Batman: The Classic TV Series Batmobile (76328) is a collectible building kit for adult fans seeking a rewarding project to build and display. This creative gift for adults will appeal to Batman enthusiasts as well as anyone with an interest in 1960s pop culture. This eye-catching piece of DC Super Heroes memorabilia is inspired by the iconic Batmobile from the 1966 TV show. The vehicle features a molded windshield, rotatable wheels, authentic decorations and an opening trunk containing the Bat-Computer. A 1966-style Batman minifigure wearing his distinctive cape and cowl and holding his Batarang stands on a platform (the minifigure...

The qualifying period for the LEGO Ideas Second 2024 Review Stage is now over and there were 35 projects that are now eligible to become an official LEGO Ideas set. As we noted before, there was actually another project that qualified but was archived which was Donkey Kong by If You Build. Below are the ones that move on to the Review Stage. Which one(s) do you want to see pass to become a LEGO Ideas set? • Claw Machine• Wallace & Gromit – A Grand Day Out• Pioneer CDJ 2000 Nexus Multi Player• Impression Sunrise – Monet• The Loneliness of the Voyager – NASA’s Voyager Mission• Humpback Whale Breach• Tintin – Space Rocket• The Iron Giant in the Forest• Tetris Solid• Working Image Projector “Magic Lantern”• Popcorn Machine• Arsenal F.C. – The Invincibles• Sony Walkman• Hydroelectric Power Plant• Floating Sea Otter• Avatar: The Last Airbender!• Blacksmith – Wild West• Bluey!!•...

I’ve already gushed about the innovative, creative energy that defined LEGO Club TV and how no other era of The LEGO Group’s marketing has been able to replicate its grassroots and authentic sensibilities. SOURCE: YOUTUBE The LEGO Club Show pioneered a lot of segments and concepts that marketing for LEGO would later take and evolve through concepts like “Rebrickulous,” an online series focused around challenges using LEGO bricks in the vein of YouTube channels like Dude Perfect. Inspired by trendy challenge videos on TikTok and YouTube, “LEGO Sabotage” “traps” several influencers inside the LEGO House for 24 hours who then have to escape solving challenges using LEGO bricks, but with a twist: one team member sabotages each of the challenges. Other current marketing on the official LEGO YouTube channel includes small building segments, how-to videos, and clips from TV shows like Ninjago and DreamZzz. I can’t say this thumbnail sells me...

The LEGO Ideas The Nightmare Before Christmas (21351) is now available for purchase on the LEGO Shop. For the next few days, it will only be available for LEGO Insiders and the general public will get their shot at it on September 6. The set has 2,193 pieces and retails for $199.99 and features Spiral Hill, Jack Skellington’s home, and Halloween Town Hall as well as minifigures of Jack, Sally, Santa Claus,Lock, Shock, Barrel, Zero, and a two-faced brick-built figure of The Mayor. As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Ideas The Nightmare Before Christmas (21351) Available on LEGO Shop appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

If you’re looking for a crazy deal, Walmart has the LEGO DC Batman vs. The Joker Gift Set (66790) available online for $50. The gift set includes the Batmobile: Batman vs. The Joker Chase (76224), Batwing: Batman vs. The Joker (76265), and the Batman 1992 (30653) polybag. Note that the Batmobile set itself is $48 and the Batwing retails for $38, so the Batwing and the polybag in this set are just $1 each which is just crazy cheap. I already have the sets but this deal is too good to pass up! As an Impact Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO DC Batman vs. The Joker Gift Set (66790) Crazy Walmart Deal appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran