August 2022 is approaching, and with it, the spectre of LEGO price increases that we as LEGO fans are just bracing for. In case you’re unaware, LEGO communicated that it would be increasing the prices of some of their sets from August and September 2022 onwards in response to global inflation, and the rising costs…
Preview: Melbourne Central’s new LEGO Certified Store – flagship experience!
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to check out the brand new LEGO Certified Store at Melbourne Central, ahead of the grand opening to the public on Saturday, 7 May 2022. The new LEGO Store at Melbourne Central (and 14th in Australia) takes the crown as the largest LEGO store in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere,…
LEGO Goats spotted in Build a Minifigure Stations! (April Fool’s!)
I went into my local LEGO Store (in Melbourne) today, to check out some the new April 2022 releases on shelf. One of my rituals when I go into store is to check out the Build a Minifigure station for new parts, characters and accessories. LEGO have been ramping up their Build a Minifigure offering…
LEGO Jane Goodall Tribute Australian LEGO.com availability [March 2022 update]
UPDATE: LEGO have finally confirmed that the LEGO Jane Goodall Tribute GWP will be available directly from the Australian LEGO.com online store on 9-15 May. So this has been quite the frustrating release – but the LEGO Jane Goodall Tribute GWP (gift with purchase) has finally been made available in Australia, at specific retail locations….
Australia’s largest LEGO Store will open in Melbourne Central in May 2022! [updated]
I’ve got fantastic news for LEGO fans in Melbourne – Alquemie and LEGO have announced that the largest LEGO Certified Store in the Southern Hemisphere will open at Melbourne Central in April 2022! Update: The LEGO Melbourne Central Store will be opening on Saturday, 7 May 2022! It will be located at Level 2, Melbourne…
LEGO Bricktober 2021 Fairy Tale Collection now available in Australia
How’s your wallet after the 1st of October new set onslaught? Now there’s even more tantalising offers to help part with your hard-earned money. In a surprising move, the new LEGO Bricktober 2021 Fairy Tale collection, featuring these lovely micro vignettes of classic fairy tales on brick-built books are now available in Australia from either…