The LEGO® Group announced a journey to the Hundred Acre Wood today with the LEGO® Ideas Winnie the Pooh (21326) set. The initial announcement arrived over a year ago alongside the Medieval Blacksmith. The latter set hit shelves earlier this year. VIP fans get their hands on Winnie the Pooh later this month. General sale for the set begins in
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On January 19, 2021, the LEGO® Group made a big announcement about the Ideas Medieval Blacksmith (21325) set. I might have drooled just a little. I grew up with the Castles and Pirates themes of the 1980s. In fact, my first themed LEGO® set was Black Falcon’s Fortress (6074). Consequently, a return to Castles interests me greatly. On top of
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The month is only half over and I have already done a significant amount of shopping. I could not help myself. My name is Tom, and I am a LEGO® addict. In my own defense, I got some sweet deals. Additionally, the recent COVID lockdown in my area eased a little. Consequently, I was finally able to go and get
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Hot on the heels of the Sonic Mania Green Hill Zone announcement, LEGO® Ideas is at it again! This time, we learn of the review results from the second wave of 2020 fan designs to reach 10,000 votes. 35 ideas went through the wringer, and only one came out on the other side. The victor is a concept by Truman
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You may recall back in January, LEGO® Ideas announced the 90th Anniversary Fan Vote. The first round of voting included 30 classic themes. Fans were able to vote for their favorites. Consequently, the list whittled down to four themes. Yes, you read that correctly, four. The original rules stated the three top themes would make it to the second round
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An interesting tidbit for SEGA fans came from the LEGO® Group today. SEGA is partnering with LEGO® Ideas to bring a new fan creation to life. The upcoming set takes inspiration from the Sonic Mania Green Hill Zone level seen in the 2017 video game. The idea is the brainchild of Viv Grannell, an AFOL from the UK. As with
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A year ago, the review results for the second round of 2019 10k sets came in from LEGO® Ideas. Two sets made the cut. Now, we get an official look at the first. The Medieval Blacksmith is coming soon! Additionally, the set looks amazing. The fanboy in me was squealing at the sight of Black Falcon Knights. My first LEGO®
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The LEGO® Group is turning 90 next year. Consequently, LEGO® Ideas will celebrate by producing a modern day take on a classic theme in a one-off production. Here’s the best part: you get to help vote for the 90th Anniversary set! 30 classic themes will go up for vote on January 17, 2021 at the LEGO® Ideas site. The winners
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In October 2019, LEGO® Ideas held a contest for designing vintage cars. Subsequently, a fan vote determined the winner. The victorious design now has the esteemed honor of becoming the next LEGO® gift-with-purchase set. The Vintage Car (40448) set is available throughout January 2021. Additionally, it is free with all purchases over $85 CAD. The LEGO® Group kindly sent me
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It is no secret that AFOLs were apprehensive when the LEGO® Group acquired Bricklink. Personally, I was happy with the change. However, I know many fans did not like the idea of the LEGO® Group meddling in the online marketplace. The partnership has seen some bumps and shake-ups. However, my experience on Bricklink as a buyer remains largely unchanged. Now,
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