When I first saw the images of 72046 LEGO Nintendo Game Boy, I didn’t like it much and would have never considered buying it. It has mostly light and dark bluish gray pieces, which are not that attractive for a person who likes to build with interesting parts. But then I watched a few reviews (I remember Tiago Catarino’s one especially) and got struck with an idea—what if I use the Game Boy’s display as… a display? Spoiler alert… Press Start: The Plan I started concocting elaborate construction plans for modding the LEGO Game Boy by integrating actual physical game scenes into it. (This was before I even got my hands on it!) Last week I finally got the chance to see it in person. Heads up, this won’t be a review of the set and me telling you what I like and dislike about the set… but in one sentence:...

LEGO has started a new LEGO Ideas building challenge where they want you to Design a Vendor Cart and the winning build will become an official LEGO gift with purchase set. The build is part of their City Life Creations where it can fit in any LEGO City or Modular Building layout. The build must contain between 150–200 elements and the cart cannot be a motorized vehicle. You have until December 10 to submit your build. For being the winner, you can get the following: • 10 complimentary copies of their LEGO Ideas set• Credit and a bio as the LEGO Ideas Fan Designer in the set materials• 10350 – Tudor Corner The post LEGO Ideas Design a Vendor Cart Building Contest for Future GWP Set appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

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 November 2025 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...

LEGO has officially revealed three more LEGO Botanicals 2026 sets that will be releasing on January 1. These will be coming out alongside the Tulip Bouquet (11501) that was revealed last week. Peace Lily (11504) – 474 pieces/$49.99 Enjoy a harmonious craft project with the LEGO® Botanicals Peace Lily (11504) building kit for adults, which lets nature lovers create a beautiful piece of lily decor. Feel your creativity unfurl as you craft the elegant LEGO Peace Lily, which includes lilies in 3 stages of a life: discover 2 buds, 2 partially open flowers and 2 flowers in full bloom. Marvel at the lifelike LEGO flowers before discovering fun details, including a recoloured carrot for the shape of the spadix on the half-bloomed lily and a popcorn piece at the top of the spadix of the lily in full bloom. Displayed in a peach-coloured plant pot, the LEGO Peace Lily becomes a...

LEGO and Nintendo has just released a teaser for a new The Legend of Zelda set coming in 2026. The short clip shows something powering up and hovering over Link and Zelda. If you’ve ever played Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, you would know that this is straight out of game at the final boss fight with Ganon. It looks like the reveal of the set should be coming soon so stay tuned. Do you realize who you're dealing with?#LEGOTheLegendofZelda pic.twitter.com/NCl84ydZ3a — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 11, 2025 The post LEGO The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Ganon 2026 Set Teaser appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran