The big news that was announced right before Thanksgiving is that the LEGO Group acquired BrickLink, the world’s largest online LEGO fan community and marketplace. Below is the press-release, some of my thoughts on the acquisition, and some resources where you can get additional information. So, let’s dive into this enormous historical event! ANNOUNCEMENT BY […] Read more
LEGO News & Updates
December is usually a busy month for LEGO fans. The holiday break and colder weather means more indoor activities, including LEGO building time! And, if we were really good all year, Santa may even bring us some new LEGO sets to build! To help make LEGO dreams come true, the LEGO Group and LEGO retailers […] Read more
The Christmas shopping season officially begins this weekend with Black Friday to Cyber Monday specials. Retailers are competing for your attention and wallet with deep discounts, special promotions, and holiday freebies. Below, we will look at some of the best places to look for LEGO deals during your holiday shopping trip. :arrow: LEGO STORES & […] Read more
As we discussed this past weekend, LEGO VIP members already got access to many of the upcoming Black Friday sales and promotions. If you are not yet a LEGO VIP member, make sure you sign up. It’s free, LEGO won’t spam you, and you get access to all the upcoming opportunities. Below we will take […] Read more
It was announced at the LEGO Ambassador Network that LEGO recently approved three new LEGO Certified Professionals. The LEGO Certified Professionals (LCP) program is made up of adult LEGO entrepreneurs who have turned their passion for the LEGO brick and system into a full-time or part-time profession. The newly accepted LEGO Certified Professionals are Wei […] Read more
Images of many of the early 2020 sets are trickling in via various retailers. Below, we will discuss what we know so far, which can help with planning for next year’s purchases. Keep in mind that it’s likely that some of these sets will be available before Christmas, either from LEGO directly, from retailers, or […] Read more
You might remember that last year for the holidays, Jason Allemann from JKBrickWorks.com showcased a Nativity Scene insert he designed for the #21315 LEGO Ideas Pop-Up Book (which was a project submitted to LEGO Ideas by Jason himself). Since then, Jason received quite a few requests for building instructions for the Nativity Scene, and as the […] Read more
A small team of researchers within the LEGO Group are looking for adults with an interest in LEGO products and experiences to interview. Specifically, they are interested in learning more about how you find inspiration and information about building with LEGO bricks. Interviews will be held over Skype between the 25th and 27th of November […] Read more
Leading up to the holiday season, LEGO is offering two LEGO Disney sets this month with Double VIP Points, there is a large selection of sets on sale, and we also have some information on sets that will be retiring by the end of the year. So, let’s take a look. The #41167 LEGO Disney […] Read more
(Written by Mark H. Avery) Am I the only adult fan of LEGO who is on a budget? Am I the only parent who has to have a constraint on my children’s presents? I thought it would be an interesting exercise to see what kind of LEGO city one could build these days with a […] Read more
