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More LEGO Marvel Buildable Figures Coming!

LEGO has been upgrading and refining its large brick-built figures collection for at least a couple of decades. LEGO Bionicle is well known for its buildable characters, but LEGO Castle, LEGO Legends of Chima, LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Super Heroes, etc. also feature large brick-built heroes and villains.

Brick-built figures are usually larger versions of characters that normally appear in minifigure form, and they come as a separate collection of a larger theme (although they do sometimes appear in minifig-scale sets representing a larger character). They are fun to build, fun to pose, and look great on display.

Early brick-built figures were often too fragile and blocky, but in recent years, LEGO made great advances by making large figures more sturdy, playable, and refined in appearance. The introduction of better joint elements and new parts that allow complex building techniques for locking and cladding really helped in this regard.

The last significant size collection of brick-built characters was the LEGO Star wars Buildable Figures series released between 2015 and 2018. Since then, we got a few humanoid-type mechs, which usually use similar parts and techniques as brick-built figures, but are considered to belong to a separate category (they are basically robots operated by a minifigure and not a larger version of the figure itself).

Earlier this year, LEGO released the #76206 LEGO Super Heroes Iron Man Figure which demonstrates many of the more refined techniques of modern brick-built characters.

And next month, we are getting three new brick-built characters from the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Universe. The #76225 LEGO Super Heroes Miles Morales Figure, the #76226 LEGO Super Heroes Spider-Man Figure, and the #76230 LEGO Super Heroes Venom Figure.

All three characters are roughly 9 inches tall and come with around 250 pieces. All the major joints are movable which offers dynamic and dramatic posing possibilities. The sets are going to be $24.99 each and will be available starting from September 1st at the .

What do you think? Do you like brick-built LEGO figures? Do you have any of them? Did you notice any interesting building techniques and upgrades in the more recent characters? And how do you like the sets released this year? Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss in the comment section below!

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August 2022 – New LEGO Sets & Promotions

August is a big month for new LEGO releases, so let’s dive in and see what’s new!

NEW LEGO ARCHITECTURE SET: The #21058 LEGO Architecture Pyramid of Giza is a beautifully detailed cross-section model of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (you can also combine two models to build a full pyramid). The model features the main tunnels and chambers and the system that may have been used to move huge stones during construction. The set also includes a view of the river Nile and how it might have looked in ancient times with two small pyramids, two mortuary temples, Sphinx statues, an obelisk, and more. Price: $129.99. Available now at the LEGO Architecture section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO ART SETS: Two new LEGO Art mosaics are available this month. The #31206 LEGO Art Rolling Stones kit features one of the most distinctive band logos ever to celebrate the band’s 60th anniversary. As you begin assembling the 3D logo, you can scan the QR code and listen to the soundtrack, with almost an hour of content tailor-made to immerse you in the project. Finish the art with a Rolling Stones signature tile, and it’s ready to display on your wall at home or in the office. This set comes with 1,998 pieces and retails for $149.99. The #31207 LEGO Art Floral Art kit features one picture, 3 choices, and many artistic possibilities. Choose the flowers and color variants, then design, create and show them off. Finish the art with a brick-built frame in white, then display it on a wall or shelf. The set comes with 2,870 pieces and retails for $79.99.It might be a good idea to purchase multiples of this set for a larger wall display. Both sets are now available at the LEGO Art section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO BRICKHEADZ SETS: Four new LEGO BrickHeadz sets are now available. The #40547 LEGO BrickHeadz Obi-Wan Kenobi & Darth Vader duo, and three sets from the cute LEGO BrickHeadz Pets collection (koi fish, poodles, and Halloween cat & mouse). They are available at the LEGO BrickHeadz section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO ICONS CLASSIC SETS: The much-talked-about #10305 LEGO Icons Lion Knights’ Castle will be available starting on August 8th. This is the ultimate LEGO Castle set with a massive castle that references many of the early LEGO Classic Castle sets and characters. The set comes with 4,514 pieces and retails for $399.99. The #10497 LEGO Icons Galaxy Explorer is a recreation of the original Galaxy Explorer from 1979. The set even comes with alternate models, so you can build a whole fleet of galaxy explorers (if you purchase multiple sets). The price is $99.99. You can find both at the LEGO Icons section of the Online LEGO Shop.

MORE LEGO ICONS SETS: Two other sets for adult collectors are the #10304 LEGO Icons Chevrolet Camaro Z28, and the #10306 LEGO Icons Atari 2600. You can read more about them via the links at the end of this post. They are listed at the LEGO Icons section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO CITY SETS: The #60335 LEGO City Train Station, the #60336 LEGO City Freight Train, and the #60337 LEGO City Express Passenger Train are the latest upgrades of LEGO City trains. The #60347 LEGO City Grocery Store is another nice set with a good selection of grocery items as well as a shopping cart. There are also several additions to the LEGO City Stuntz series with flywheel-powered stunt bikes. You can find them all at the LEGO City section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO CLASSIC SET: The #11020 LEGO Classic Build Together set comes with 1,601 LEGO pieces, 5 baseplates, 24 build ideas, 4 separate building guides for group-play, building challenges, and extra pieces for creative building. The box also comes with customizable compartments for sorting and storage. Price: $99.99. Available at the LEGO Classic section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO CREATOR 3-IN-1 SETS: The #31130 LEGO Creator Sunken Treasure Mission, the #31131 LEGO Creator Downtown Noodle Shop, and the #31132 LEGO Creator Viking Ship and the Midgard Serpent all come with three alternate builds. The noodle shop and the Viking ship are particularly well received by LEGO fans. You can find them at the LEGO Creator section of the Online LEGO Shop.

LEGO MICKEY MOUSE & FRIENDS SETS: There is an interesting new collection with Mickey Mouse and friends. This includes the #10777 LEGO Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse’s Camping Trip, the #10778 LEGO Mickey, Minnie and Goofy’s Fairground Fun, the #10780 LEGO Mickey and Friends Castle Defenders, and three Mickey Mouse-themed LEGO DOTS sets. They are available at the LEGO Disney section of the Online LEGO Shop.

OTHER NEW LEGO DISNEY SETS: Other new LEGO Disney sets include the #43204 LEGO Friends Anna and Olaf’s Castle Fun, the #43205 LEGO Disney Ultimate Adventure Castle, the #43206 LEGO Disney Cinderella and Prince Charming’s Castle, and the #40521 LEGO Disney Mini Disney Haunted Mansion. They are available at the LEGO Disney section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO FRIENDS SETS: Only two new sets are added to the LEGO Friends line. One is the #41722 LEGO Friends Horse Show Trailer, and the other is the #41720 LEGO Friends Water Park. Both sets are now available at the LEGO Friends section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO SUPER MARIO SETS: Several new LEGO Super Mario sets are now available, including the #71403 LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Peach Starter Course, the #71408 LEGO Super Mario Peach’s Castle Expansion Set, and the LEGO Super Mario Series 5 Character Packs. They are available at the LEGO Super Mario section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO MARVEL SETS: The super cute #76217 LEGO Marvel Groot brick-built character is now available for $54.99, along with the modular #76218 LEGO Marvel Sanctum Sanctorum for $249.99, and the awesome #76223 LEGO Marvel Nano Gauntlet for $69.99. Visit the LEGO Marvel section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO MINECRAFT SETS: Two smaller LEGO Minecraft sets can be added to your LEGO Minecraft layout. The #21189 LEGO Minecraft Skeleton Dungeon and the #21190 LEGO Minecraft Abandoned Village are both available at the LEGO Minecraft section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO MONKIE KID SETS: The LEGO Monkie Kid line continues to impress with some beautiful sets. The #80037 LEGO Monkie Kid Dragon of the East, the #80038 LEGO Monkie Kid’s Team Van, and the #80039 LEGO Monkie Kid Heavenly Realms are all available at the LEGO Monkie Kid section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO NINJAGO SETS: Nine new LEGO Ninjago sets are now available. Some of the most impressive ones are the #71774 LEGO Ninjago Lloyd’s Golden Ultra Dragon, and the #71775 LEGO Ninjago Nya’s Samurai X MECH. The smaller sets also have some interesting features and awesome minifigs. Check them out at the LEGO Ninjago section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO SPEED CHAMPIONS SETS: New LEGO Speed Champions are usually released at the beginning of the year, but this time, LEGO added two new sets for the summer featuring famous classic cars. The #76911 LEGO Speed Champions 007 Aston Martin DB5 and the #76912 LEGO Speed Champions Fast & Furious 1970 Dodge Charger R/T are now available at the LEGO Speed Champions section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO STAR WARS SETS: Star Wars fans are getting several new sets this month. This includes the #75323 LEGO Star Wars The Justifier (from Star Wars: The Bad Batch), the #75333 LEGO Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Jedi Starfighter (from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones), the adorable #75335 LEGO Star Wars BD-1 brick-built droid, the #75334 LEGO Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Darth Vader and the #75336 LEGO Star Wars Inquisito Transport Scythe (both from Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi), and the #75338 LEGO Star Wars Ambush on Ferrix (from Star Wars: Andor). To find them all, visit the LEGO Star Wars section of the Online LEGO Shop.

NEW LEGO TECHNIC SETS: Fans of complex models can challenge themselves with two large LEGO Technic sets. The #42144 LEGO Technic Material Handler and the #42145 LEGO Technic Airbus H175 Rescue Helicopter are both available at the LEGO Technic section of the Online LEGO Shop.

What do you think? Are you excited for any of the new LEGO sets? What’s on your wanted list? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!

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