LEGO Minifigures: Building Diversity
The term diversity has become a rather divisive word of late. But it means far more than the colour of someone’s skin or how they choose to identify. It’s about being seen and accepted. Something extremely important for kids and adults alike. And whilst a vocal few are using diversity to further their hateful causes, others are doing their utmost to celebrate diversity. When BricksFanz first launched under the guise of...
LEGO Set V Source: Animal Crossing Part 2
Since its introduction in 2024, the LEGO® Animal Crossing theme has provided several sets to help recreate your own real-world, brick-built island. Earlier this year, a trio of new sets joined the line-up, providing new villager minifigures and buildings. But how do these new sets compare to the Animal Crossing games? 77076: Blather’s Museum Collection Along with Nook’s Cranny, the Able Sisters Tailor Shop, the Airport and the Town...
The Wondrous World Of LEGO BrickHeadz
With news that Funko is close to bankruptcy, it got me thinking about the LEGO Group’s answer to the collectable character craze – LEGO® BrickHeadz. Funko Pops were first available in 2011, and their popularity exploded in the years that followed. They covered a wide range of characters and brands, making their fan base seemingly endless. Initially created to capture the same audience interested in the Funko Pop! range,...
A Look At LEGO… Stranger Things
Today is Stranger Things Day, which marks to moment back in 1983, when Will Byers goes missing and the town of Hawkins is forever changed. In the real world a time to celebrate the hit Netflix series when it concludes over the couple of months. But whilst the original Stranger Things series is ending, new stories from Hawkins will be explored through spin-offs such as the animated series, Tales From ’85. Stranger Things has also...
A Look At LEGO… The Simpsons
With the addition of The Simpsons to Fortnite and their LEGO® Styles, it marks another chapter is the long-running history of the LEGO versions of The Simpsons. That makes it the perfect time to take a look back at The Simpsons LEGO journey. Long before The Simpsons became part of the Walt Disney Company and the introduction of adult-focused product lines, The Simpsons made their LEGO debut in 2014 with a set inspired by The...
A Look At LEGO… ‘Plush’ Toy Collectables
LEGO® fans are suckers for collectables. These can be groups of certain minifigures, unique printed pieces or even something as simple as a particular element. The latest LEGO collectable was first introduced in the Series 27 LEGO Minifigures and has since appeared in several sets from themes as diverse as Dreamz to Disney. Here’s a closer look at the LEGO element ‘creature w/hole’, better known as the plush toy element. As mentioned,...
Taking A Trip To Billund & LEGO House
Since budget carrier Ryanair decided to no longer fly the UK – Billund route, getting to the Home of the Brick has become a bit trickier and expensive! Especially when taking a day trip, as many AFOLs have done in the past. Without that London Stansted early morning out and late night return flight, the opportunity to spend half a day indulging in all things LEGO has not been an option for UK-based fans. The only direct flights...
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