75639: The Going Merry Pirate Ship Set Review
Any self-respecting pirate crew needs a worthy vessel to sail the seas in search of adventure. For Luffy’s reluctant crew, that is the Going Merry. The Straw Hat Pirates are gifted their ship by Kaya after they defeat the Black Cat Pirates. As soon as Luffy sets eyes on the ship in the Syrup Village Shipyards, he knows he will one day sail in it. Once Luffy is joined by Nami, Zoro, Usopp and Sanji, the Going Merry becomes as...
Unlock New LEGO Builds In LEGO Fortnite
Today’s Fortnite update and seen several new pieces of content added to LEGO® Fortnite and its companion experiences. In LEGO Fortnite Expeditions, you can now battle in the Supernova Academy, the same place you visit when first starting Expeditions. In LEGO Brick Life, Bestie Fest has become and with it comes new jobs and quests to complete. These will unlock new digital LEGO rewards, which can be used in Odyssey and...
Blocks Magazine Issue 130 Preview
The latest edition of Blocks Magazine arrives in UK stores later this week, and here’s what you can expect to discover in issue 130. The upcoming issue takes a look at the minifigure-filled LEGO Ideas Vending Machine set and chats with the LEGO Design Master behind the beloved BrickHeadz theme. There’s also a chat with The Brickman about his LEGO Star Wars-themed exhibition. Additionally, you’ll find reviews of recently released...
75637: Buggy the Clown’s Circus Tent Set Review
With Luffy’s ‘crew’ reluctantly formed, it’s not long before they are captured by a group of pirates who fly under Buggy the Clown’s flag. They are taken to Buggy’s circus tent, where they are subjected to circus-themed torture. It doesn’t sound the most wholesome inspiration for a LEGO® set, but it’s actually a rather fun-filled build, with plenty of neat little details, four great minifigures and two Wanted posters. Roll...
LEGO Hallmark Keepsakes Make A Return
After disappearing last year, Hallmark’s long-running Keepsakes collection will once again include LEGO-themed ornaments in its 2025 range. The US greeting card maker has been creating festive ornaments since the 70s, and from the mid-90s, they have included various LEGO® ornaments. They became an annual fixture of the Keepsake range in 2017. Thankfully, LEGO fans will once again be able to adorn their festive displays with two...
75636: Windmill Village Hut Set Review
It’s time to set sail for the Grand Line as we kick off the reviews of the upcoming LEGO® ONE PIECE sets. Where better place to begin than where a young Monkey D. Luffy’s urge to become a pirate grew, Windmill Village. The orphan boy longed to become a pirate and join the Straw Hats crew. But with Shanks crushing those dreams, Luffy seeks comfort in food and downs a Devil Fruit. Unbeknownst to the youngest, this mysterious fruit...
76326: Iron Spider-Man Bust Review
Following a series of buildable helmets and masks inspired by iconic Marvel characters, earlier this year, the LEGO® Marvel theme introduced a new series of sets called the Bust Collection. These smaller character builds added a little more of the characters they represent, along with a minifigure. Following the Iron Man MK4 Bust Collection set, it’s the turn of the MCU’s Spider-Man and his Stark tech-powered Iron...
BricksFanz Weekly LEGO Recap July 21st – 27th
Despite the last few days playing host to San Diego Comic-Con, news from the annual event has been quite subdued. That hasn’t stopped the LEGO® news from flowing, with several new sets unveiled in California. We’ve had the first official looks at the LEGO Game Boy, sets inspired by Wicked: For Good and this year’s large-scale Batman set. On the subject of new sets, I’ve been taking a look at some of the...
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