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New LEGO 40585 World of Wonders gift with purchase spotted on LEGO.com

January 29, 2023 By Jay Ong 5 Comments

An upcoming LEGO gift with purchase (GWP) has surfaced on LEGO.com – 40585 World of Wonders, which appears to be a small 382-piece micro-scale Architecture set based on some of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Update: 40585 World of Wonders is available as a VIP Reward for 2700 points! The Birthday Diorama is… 

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Review: LEGO 40651 Australia Postcard

December 18, 2022 By Jay Ong 8 Comments

Australia is the next country joining LEGO’s Postcard collection, which is pretty exciting for all 26 million of us who call this beautiful country home. With a release date of 1 January, 40651 Australia Postcard is a slight departure from LEGO’s Creator Postcard collection which has previously featured London, Beijing, Paris and New York. As you’ve noticed, this Postcard focuses… 

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Review: LEGO 40579 Eiffel’s Apartment (GWP)

December 12, 2022 By Jay Ong 3 Comments

One of 2022’s most pleasant (and impressive) surprises has to be 10307 Eiffel Tower, the tallest LEGO set ever, which I reviewed back in November. Accompanying 10307 Eiffel Tower at launch is an exclusive gift with purchase, 40579 Eiffel’s Apartment which you can only get when you purchase the LEGO Eiffel Tower from LEGO.com, until… 

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Review: LEGO 40563 Tribute to the LEGO House GWP

November 16, 2022 By Jay Ong 7 Comments

Shortly after the official reveal of 40563 Tribute to LEGO House, I’m very excited to be able to share my review of the upcoming LEGO gift with purchase, that will be part of LEGO’s VIP Weekend 2022, a precursor to the Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend. 40563 Tribute to LEGO House is a charming ode to… 

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Review: LEGO 40289 Diagon Alley (2018 gift with purchase set)

November 11, 2018 By Jay Ong 9 Comments

LEGO has been running a gift with purchase promotion featuring one of the most sought-after Harry Potter sets – 40289 Diagon Alley. The set miniaturises Diagon Alley, the wizarding shopping and commercial district in London to microscale and features an exclusive minifigure – Garrick Ollivander, the legendary wandmaker. The promotion is currently running in the United… 

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Spellbound by the massive LEGO 71043 Hogwarts Castle set – the second biggest set ever produced!

July 26, 2018 By Jay Ong 37 Comments

We all knew a massive LEGO Hogwarts Castle set was coming in 2018, but nothing prepared me for this. Yesterday night, LEGO unveiled an absolutely massive Hogwarts Castle set that exceeded all my expectations. LEGO Harry Potter fans are in for a treat with this stunning microscale rendition of Hogwarts Castle – all 6020 magical… 

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Here's your chance to win a @lego 10316 Rivendell Here's your chance to win a @lego 10316 Rivendell set!

All you need to do is build your very own LEGO Fellowship, and give them a story, quest and their very own identities!

You could win some awesome prizes courtesy of LEGO, celebrating one of the greatest LEGO sets ever!

Hit the link in bio to learn more about how to enter, and to read the terms and conditions!

Entries close at 5pm AEDT, on 28 March 2023!

#lego #LEGOminifigures #minifigures #minifigs #legogiveaway #legolordoftherings #lordoftherings #legonews #legos #afol #rlfm
Did you know that Fiona, the @lego Friends florist Did you know that Fiona, the @lego Friends florist is one of the first minidolls depicted with Down Syndrome?

Fiona works at the flower stall on Unity Street from 41732 Friends Downtown Flower and Design Stores 

She is described as being 'good at crafts and decorating, and knows all the flower species by name.' 

It's World Down Syndrome Day today and I think it's remarkable and very important for LEGO to enhance the perspectives of children on neurodiversity, physical disabilities, ethnicity and mental health, as they've done with the LEGO Friends reboot. 

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🎈 Here's a closer look at the minifigures inclu 🎈 Here's a closer look at the minifigures included in the Up House - we have Russell, Carl Fredricksen and an awesome new mould for Dug!

(I think Dug is the best!)

Shame Kevin was left out, though! 

Hit the link in bio to read my full review!

#lego #disney100 #legodisney #up #pixar #legophotography #legoleaks #legoleaks2023 #legos #afol #rlfm #43217 #disney #legoreview #reviews #minifigures #LEGOminifigures
Here's my review of one of the most anticipate @LE Here's my review of one of the most anticipate @LEGO Disney sets - 43217 'Up' House ahead of its release on 1 April 2023!

This set is a dream come true for many Pixar fans, and we finally get a cute, compact and great looking Up House. 

It has plenty of references to the movie, and Carl's everlasting love of Ellie, his late-wife which will absolutely delight fans. 

Despite a strong lineup of minifigures (including an awesome Dug mould), the set's incredibly expensive pricetag (US$59.99/AU$89.99) doesn't feel like good value, especially with Kevin nowhere to be found. 

Hit the link in bio to read my full review!

Let me know what you think of this set, and if you're still planning to get it! 

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🐍 Snakes... Why did it have to be snakes? Her 🐍 Snakes... Why did it have to be snakes? 

Here are some shots of 77013 Escape from the Lost Tomb, which let's you recreate scenes from Raiders of the Lost Ark!

Indy, Sallah, and Marion break into the Well of Souls to retrieve the Ark of the Covenant in LEGO form, and this playset is packed with dynamic play features!

Priced at only US$39.99, this set is incredible value and a great way to get started with LEGO Indiana Jones! 

Hit the link in bio to read my full review!

Thanks to @lego for sending this set for review!

#lego #lego2023 #indianajones #legoindianajones #legoreview #rlfm #77013 #afol #legophotography #legos #legoleaks #legoleaks2023 #legonews
Having a great time building the new @lego Indiana Having a great time building the new @lego Indiana Jones and #Disney100 sets!

Look out for reviews and more content in the coming days!

Special thanks to LEGO for sending these review sets!

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Behold, the @lego 10317 Land Rover Classic Defende Behold, the @lego 10317 Land Rover Classic Defender 90!

This beautiful, boxy British icon will launch on 1 April and features the iconic @landrover Classic Defender in sand green!

Hit the link in bio to see more!

10317 Land Rover Classic Defender 90
🧩 2,336 pieces
💵 US$239.99 / AU$369.99 / £209.99
🗓 1 April 2023
🎨 Kurt Kristiansen

#lego #legoicons #landrover #landroverdefender #legonews #legoleaks #legoleaks2023 #lego2023 #rlfm #reveal #10317 #afol #legophotography
With the demise of 77014 Temple of Doom, it joins With the demise of 77014 Temple of Doom, it joins a very illustrious list of sets that have been cancelled by @lego.

Here's a list of some of the most famous cancelled LEGO sets in recent years!

⚠️Correction: 40489 Mr and Mrs Claus Living Room should be 2021, not 2012

Do you have any of these in your collection? 

Hit the link in bio to read the full feature!

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Very happy that Din Djarin finally gets a proper @ Very happy that Din Djarin finally gets a proper @lego Darksaber!

Fresh from Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore, LEGO has just announced 75361 Spider Tank featuring the menacing spider robot, Bo-Katan, Grogu and The Mandalorian!

Also dig Bo-Katan's snazzy arm printing! 

It will retail for US$49.99 and will arrive on 1 August 2023.

Hit the link in bio to see more!

#lego #LEGOstarwars #themandalorian #legoleaks #lego2023 #legoleaks2023 #starwars #minifigures #rlfm #reveal #75361
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Here's my editorial on LEGO 2K Drive, and why you should be extremely wary of 2K's well-documented and aggressive microtransaction game design philosophy. Wanted to wait a few days to properly digest this as modern video games aren't my forte, but here's a cautionary article. Surprised that not many other LEGO media commented or did any research into 2K's reputation, or the potential impact that microtransactions and season passes could have on what looks like a really fun game. ... See MoreSee Less

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Earlier this week, LEGO and 2K announced LEGO 2K Drive, an “ultimate AAA open world driving adventure game” that’s coming to all major consoles on 19 May 2023. Developed by Visual Concepts, LEGO...
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Continuing on with our coverage of 2023 LEGO Speed Champions sets, Vaderfan has taken a detailed look at 76914 Ferrari 812 Competizione, one of his favourite cars from the 2023 wave!What a masterclass of LEGO Speed Champions and Ferrari design! ... See MoreSee Less

Review: LEGO 76914 Ferrari 812 Competizione - Jay's Brick Blog

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A detailed review of the LEGO 76914 Ferrari 812 Competizione, one of the best cars the March 2023 LEGO Speed Champions wave
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