LEGO Ideas Update: Additional 9 Product Ideas Qualify for the Second LEGO Ideas 2021 Review Stage

Here’s a LEGO Ideas update in case you want to know. During the last couple of months, we saw our initial and subsequent batch of qualifiers for the Second LEGO Ideas 2021 Review Stage. And as of today, we have 9 additional product ideas that are added to the said roster, giving us a current count of 21 product ideas backed up with 10,000 LEGO fan votes.

In case you missed it, here’s a closer look at these 9 product ideas that qualified for the Second LEGO Ideas 2021 Review Stage. Take a look and let me know through the comments below which is your personal favorite.

TRADITIONAL GERMAN COTTAGE by sNICKers77

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AIRCRAFT ENGINE WORKSHOP. MINI FIG. SCALE & WORKING by Stephanix

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SCOOBY-DOO MYSTERY MACHINE by Let Them Fly

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GAMESTOP CLASSIC SHOP by MCHLN

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SPACEBALLS by Bricktory Lap

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FLOATING ISLAND (USING TENSEGRITY) by Seb_E

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AIRPORT FIRETRUCK ROSENBAUER PANTHER 8X8 by redera00

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OUTER SOLAR SYSTEM EXPLORERS by Geroditus

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MEDIEVAL HARBOR by Namirob

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Since the Second LEGO Ideas 2021 Review Stage is yet to be concluded in September, we can still expect a lot of product ideas to reach the necessary 10,000 votes in the next couple of months. The LEGO Ideas platform has seen a surprising increase in fan/member engagement as evidenced by the exponential growth of product ideas that qualify for the Review Stage. The First 2021 LEGO Ideas Review Stage, for example, managed to gather a record-breaking 57 product ideas last month. Personally, I’m happy to see such levels of activity from the LEGO fan community. I just hope that the LEGO Ideas Review Team will somehow take time to revisit its selection process to include a wider range of qualified entries, considering the volume of product ideas that made it through the voting stage. I’m not familiar with the inner workings of the LEGO Ideas Review Stage, and the challenges that the team needed to hurdle during their review. But I’m speaking from the perspective of a LEGO fan that is very eager to see his supported project become an official LEGO Ideas set. I guess we just have to wait and see shortly.

LEGO Harry Potter Hermione’s Study Desk (30392) Polybag Surfaces

The LEGO Customer Service portal has been updated to include a new set of building instructions pointing towards a new LEGO Harry Potter polybag. A LEGO Harry Potter Hermione’s Study Desk (30392) polybag has now surfaced, thanks to the said entry listed over at LEGO.com.

LEGO Harry Potter Hermione's Study Desk

To be exact, the building instructions for this new polybag offering are not actually uploaded yet. Instead, a set placeholder and product image is now made available on the portal. The new polybag features Hermione in her early years at Hogwarts, featuring what seems to be a new minifigure torso print. Aside from the miniature study table and accessories, it’s nice to see that LEGO is also throwing in a collectible Wizard Card tile piece that they began introducing with this year’s LEGO Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Commemorative sets. This is a more cost-effective way of gathering these special tiles if you’re the completionist kind of LEGO collector.

Details are scant with regards to this polybag. However, my best guess is that this LEGO Harry Potter Hermione’s Study Desk polybag might be available as a promotional item or gift-with-purchase set sometime in September. If you recall, it was also around this time last year when LEGO offered a similar freebie in the form of the Harry Potter and Hedwig Owl Delivery (30420) polybag.

I’ll keep you posted once more information comes in, so be sure to bookmark our page for future updates.

New LEGO Star Wars Book Features The Return of a Familiar Character

Amazon US has just listed a new LEGO Star Wars book that features an endearing and familiar character from the recent Skywalker trilogy. The LEGO Star Wars Awesome Vehicles from DK is now listed over at Amazon US and is expected to be released in April 2022.

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I know it’s a kind of very long wait before we can actually get our copy, but if you’re willing to have it pre-ordered as early as now, you can get it at a selling price of $20. And like other LEGO and DK books, this one comes with a free minifigure of Poe Dameron. A closer inspection of the image above shows that this minifig version of the legendary starfighter commander is similar to that found on this year’s LEGO Star Wars Resistance X-wing Starfighter (75297), and from 2016’s set 75149. It’s a great way to get this minifigure version in case you missed getting these sets.

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The LEGO Star Wars Resistance X-wing Starfighter (75297) features the same version of Poe Dameron as found in the new book offered by DK.

In case you’re interested, here’s what Amazon has to say about this new LEGO Star Wars book. You may also click on the following affiliate link if you wish to pre-order this book right now.

LEGO Star Wars Awesome Vehicles: (Library Edition) Hardcover – To be released April 5, 2022

With X-wing pilot Poe as your guide, check out the most amazing brick-built vehicles in the LEGO® Star Wars™ galaxy!

Which vehicle in the LEGO® Star Wars™ galaxy is the one for you? Join Poe Dameron, the best X-wing pilot in the Resistance, and take a look at 25 out-of-this-world vehicles, from Poe’s zippy X-wing to the moon-sized Death Star. Take a peek inside an AT-AT and discover what it’s really like to drive the Millennium Falcon.

Get top tips from pilots, including Han Solo and Luke Skywalker. Check out driver reviews and find out what you need to know about taking the controls of a vehicle in the LEGO Star Wars galaxy. Let Poe show you each vehicle’s amazing features and then decide which one you would like to take out for a test drive!

The LEGO Star Wars UCS Republic Gunship (75309) Finally Revealed!

LEGO has finally unveiled this year’s first LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collectors Series (UCS) set via its YouTube channel. Enlisting the help of legit LSW fan David Hall of Solid Brix Studios, we now get to see up close and personal the LEGO Star Wars UCS Republic Gunship (75309). In case you missed it, check out this unboxing video.

As you may already know, the LEGO Star Wars UCS Republic Gunship (75309) is the eventual winner of the poll that was done via the LEGO Ideas platform last year. LSW fans were allowed to choose which particular Star Wars ship among three choices would they like to see rendered as a UCS set. Eventually, more than half of the votes were cast in favor of the iconic assault transport.

UCS Republic Gunship (75309)

Clocking in at more than 3,200 pieces, this UCS version of the Republic Gunship was designed by Jens Kronvold Frederiksen and  Hans Burkhard Schlömer. If you recall, Hans was also the designer behind the largest LEGO Star Wars UCS set which is the Millennium Falcon (75192) from 2017. He shares more details about the creative process that went through the designing and building of this latest UCS set throughout the rest of the video.

The LEGO Star Wars UCS  Republic Gunship (75309) is expected to retail for $350 when it arrives on August 1, 2021. You may read more about it via LEGO Shop@Home, or by clicking on the following affiliate link below.

LEGO Star Wars UCS Republic Gunship (75309)

3,292 pieces | $349.99 | Coming soon on August 1, 2021

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Spark memories of the epic Battle of Geonosis in Star Wars: The Clone Wars with this Ultimate Collector Series build-and-display model of a Republic Gunship (75309). Authentic features of a Low Altitude Assault Transport (LAAT) vehicle are beautifully reproduced in LEGO® bricks, including the pilot cockpits, swing-out spherical gun turrets, 2 cannons on top, super-long wings, opening sides and rear hatch, and interior details.

First choice for LEGO fans
Voted for by LEGO fans to become an Ultimate Collector Series set, this awesome buildable model has a display stand with an information plaque, plus Clone Trooper Commander and Mace Windu LEGO minifigures. Step-by-step instructions are included so you can immerse yourself in the building challenge and enjoy the fun, creative process.

Impressive gift
Part of a collection of LEGO Star Wars™ building kits for adults, this premium-quality set makes a special gift for yourself, Star Wars enthusiasts, or passionate LEGO fans in your life.

  • Enjoy quality time creating the first-ever Ultimate Collector Series version of a Republic Gunship (75309), just like those seen during the Battle of Geonosis in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
  • This build-and-display model is packed with authentic features including 2 pilot cockpits, swing-out spherical gun turrets, 2 cannons, super-long wings, and opening sides, and rear hatch.
  • The display stand has an information plaque and spaces for 2 included LEGO® Star Wars™ minifigures: Clone Trooper Commander with a blaster and Mace Windu with a lightsaber.
  • The Star Wars™ Republic Gunship was voted for by LEGO® fans as their top choice to become the next Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) set in an online poll. So, by popular demand, here it is!
  • This premium-quality set offers an immersive, rewarding building challenge and makes the best birthday or holiday gift for yourself, a devoted Star Wars™ fan or passionate LEGO® enthusiast.
  • Measuring over 13 in. (33 cm) high, 27 in. (68 cm) long, and 29 in. (74 cm) wide, including the stand, this is a LEGO® Star Wars™ collectible you’ll want to photograph and share with others.

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LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (75307) Official Images Released

LEGO servers, or more specifically, LEGO Malaysia’s online shopping portal, has now listed this year’s LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (75307). As I’ve mentioned in my previous post, this year’s advent calendar from the galaxy far away will be focused heavily on Disney+’s The Mandalorian series given that particular LEGO style of holiday humor. Who can resist that adorable Grogu figure in his holiday festive suit.

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The LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (75307) comes in at 335 pieces and is expected to retail for $40 when it arrives in September. Check out these set images and official product description. I’ll update the links here they are made available over at US LEGO Shop@Home.

LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (75307)

335 pieces | $39.99 | Coming soon in September

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Give Star Wars: The Mandalorian fans a brilliant surprise every day in the run-up to Christmas with the 2021 LEGO® Star Wars™ Advent Calendar (75307). Behind each of the 24 doors is a LEGO minifigure, LEGO figure, buildable vehicle, weapon, or accessory, all inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2.

Mini builds, maximum fun
There are 7 LEGO minifigures/figures/droids in this festive calendar: The Mandalorian and the Child (Grogu), affectionately known as Baby Yoda, both in festive outfits, plus a Scout Trooper, Stormtrooper, Tusken Raider, IG-11, and IT-O Interrogator Droid. Children will also love building and playing with mini builds such as The Razor Crest, TIE Fighter, Tusken ballista snow launcher, training targets, and the Child’s hoverpram.

Creative fun
Since 1999, the LEGO Group has been recreating Star Wars starships, vehicles, locations, and characters. LEGO Star Wars building toys are hugely popular, with awesome Christmas gift ideas for creative kids and fans of all ages.

  • Build excitement before Christmas with the 2021 LEGO® Star Wars™ Advent Calendar (75307), featuring buildable Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2 characters, vehicles, weapons, and accessories.
  • Features 7 LEGO® Star Wars™ characters, including The Mandalorian and the Child (Grogu), affectionately known as Baby Yoda, in festive outfits, plus a Tusken Raider, IG-11, and IT-O Interrogator Droid.
  • The 11 mini build vehicles include The Razor Crest, Riot Mar’s starfighter, Imperial Troop Transport, X-wing, TIE Fighter, Imperial Light Cruiser, Boba Fett’s starship, and the Child’s hoverpram.
  • Other mini builds include an E-web heavy blaster snow launcher, training targets, Tusken Raider’s weapon rack, and snow launcher, Imperial weapon rack, and Mandalorian weapon rack.
  • This awesome 335-piece building toy makes the best Christmas present for kids aged 6 and up. The characters and mini builds can be used with other LEGO® Star Wars™ sets for extra creative fun.

More Hints on the LEGO Marvel Collectible Minifigures Series (71031)

The full-length official trailer of the next MCU Disney+ series has already been released, and with it comes more hints on what we can expect from the upcoming LEGO Marvel Collectible Minifigures Series (71031). In case you missed it, you may watch it right here.

If you recall from last month, I published a list of these rumored MCU characters that are said to be included in the next LEGO CMF series. First off, it is clear by now that unlike last year’s DC Comics-inspired LEGO CMF (71026), the LEGO Marvel Collectible Minifigures Series (71031) source material will be entirely from the new MCU Disney+ offerings – from WandaVision up to the animated What If…? series. And now that we have seen the official trailer of the upcoming multiverse series, coupled with the exciting reveals of Loki’s episode 5, we can better fine-tune our list.

With more information coming from Brick Fanatics, here’s the latest rundown of what we can expect from our next licensed LEGO CMF.

      • Scarlet Witch
      • White Vision
      • Monica Rambeau (it was initially thought that it was Agatha Harkness, but the latest word from brick street shows that it will be the super-powered SWORD operative)
      • Captain America Sam Wilson (with shield and new wings)
      • Bucky Barnes (with new printed arm and knife)
      • Loki (in a trench coat with the word VARIANT printed at the back, and Throg as an accessory as seen in Loki Episode 5)
      • Sylvie (now that the Loki series has revealed Sylvie as the one trying to burn the TVA to the ground instead of Lady Loki, we can expect her to be in the LEGO CMF as well)
      • Captain Britain Peggy Carter (with shield and Tessaract)
      • Zombie Captain America
      • Star-Lord T’Challa (with a pair of blasters)
      • Spider Supreme (it was initially thought that this will be a Steve Rogers version of Spidey, but the latest official trailer of What If…? has shown this character to be a multiverse counterpart of Peter Parker with a penchant for a Doctor Strange-like capes)
      • Warlord Gamora (inspired by Thanos and wields a double blade similar to what the Mad Titan used

Though sources tell us that we can expect only 12 minifigures from this line-up, I’m still hoping they will throw in more minifigures coming from this Marvel and Disney+ collab. I guess we just have to wait for LEGO’s official word which I believe will be anytime soon.

LEGO Marvel Bro Thor’s New Asgard (76200) Set Officially Revealed

Following an early sneak peek of LEGO MCU’s latest Infinity Saga set, LEGO Malaysia’s online store has now officially listed the LEGO Marvel Bro Thor’s New Asgard (76200). As part of its Infinity Saga LEGO Marvel subtheme, this is a direct tie-in to the events of Endgame where we can see Thor and his Ragnarok buddies having a video game blast at their humble abode.

LEGO Marvel Bro Thor's New Asgard

The LEGO Marvel Bro Thor’s New Asgard (76200) comes in at 265 pieces and is expected to retail for $29.99 once it is made available in August. It is currently unavailable over at LEGO Shop@Home’s US portal but given that the set is now appearing at LEGO’s regional online stores, then chances are, it might be listed locally anytime soon.

The set features the Endgame version of Thor, or Bro Thor as he is referred to, Korg, and a buildable Miek. Read on for the set’s full product descriptions and official images. I will update this post once this set becomes available in the US.

LEGO Marvel Bro Thor’s New Asgard (76200)

265 pieces | $29.99 | Coming soon in August

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Give kids the best in imaginative play and creative display with LEGO® Marvel Bro Thor’s New Asgard (76200). This multifaceted set lets young superheroes aged 7 and up relive scenes from Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame movie and play out amazing adventures of their own.

Filled with authentic details
This detailed recreation of Thor’s amazing New Asgard home includes 2 minifigures – Bro Thor and Korg – a buildable Miek and lots of items and accessories to inspire endless roleplay fun, including Stormbreaker, a gaming console, sofa, TV screen, and pizza boxes.

  • LEGO® Marvel Bro Thor’s New Asgard (76200) is an accessory-packed replica of Bro Thor’s hangout from the Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame movie.
  • Includes Bro Thor and Korg minifigures, a buildable Miek, and lots of accessories – such as the Stormbreaker ax, a gaming console, pizza boxes, and a TV – to inspire creative play and display.
  • Treat Marvel Avengers and Thor fans to imaginative roleplay fun based around Thor’s amazing New Asgard home.
  • This buildable play-and-display set helps to develop the imaginative and creative skills of Marvel movie fans aged 7 and up.
  • The playset measures over 3 in. (8 cm) high, 4.5 in. (12 cm) wide, and 4.5 in. (12 cm) deep and combines with other LEGO® Marvel building kits for even more fun.

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LEGO Marvel Spider-Man: No Way Home Sets Now Listed at LEGO Shop@Home

LEGO’s online store has been updated to now include three LEGO Marvel Spider-Man: No Way Home tie-in sets, all scheduled to be released on October 1st. I have to say that this came in as a surprise, and not to mention bundled with a possible spoiler alert. LEGO has a somewhat good track record of spoiling things for MCU fans, so if you’re mindful of these things then I guess you have to click that back button right now.

With that out of the way, let’s look at what these three sets have to offer. From the get-go, we have two standard sets included in this subtheme, with one particularly labeled for budding LEGO fans. The first and most obvious set is the Spider-Man at the Sanctum Workshop (76185) featuring a new minifigure version of the Sorcerer Supreme, including a new cape element for the Cloak of Levitation. I’m really glad that LEGO opted for an actual LEGO piece for this one, given the sentient cloak’s role in their fight against Thanos in Infinity War. I’m happy that it was not reduced to yet another piece of LEGO fabric. The second set, Spider-Man’s Drone Duel (76195), gives us a new version of both the Vulture and Spidey. I’m not really sure how these sets foreshadow any plot points in the upcoming film. But seeing how they are designed offers a strong indication of how things might turn out for Spider-Man.

Here are the set’s official images and you may click on their respective affiliate links if you wish to know more about them. Again, these sets are all slated to be released in October just in time for the holidays. Marvel’s Spider-Man: No Way Home is scheduled to be released in cinemas in December.

Spider-Man at the Sanctum Workshop (76185)

355 pieces | $39.99 | Minifigures include Spider-Man, MJ, Doctor Strange, Wong.

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Spider-Man’s Drone Duel (76195)

198 pieces | $19.99 | Minifigures include Spider-Man and Vulture

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Spider-Man vs. Mysterio’s Drone Attack (76184)

73 pieces | $19.99 | Minifigures include Spider-Man, Nick Fury, and Mysterio

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New LEGO Marvel Bro Thor’s New Asgard (76200) Arriving This Summer

A new LEGO Marvel set is also arriving this summer following the trail of what LEGO has dubbed as its Infinity Saga subtheme. Thanks to Lukas from Stone Wars, we now have our first image of the new LEGO Marvel Bro Thor’s New Asgard (76200).

LEGO Marvel Bro Thor's New Asgard

Shared by an eagle-eyed LEGO fan in Germany, this image was reportedly taken from a physical copy of the German LEGO product catalog, which gives us pretty clear details of what to expect from this next LEGO Marvel offering. This minifigure vignette-styled set replicates one of the lighter moments of MCU’s Endgame where we see a ‘gamer’ version of Thor that Rocket bluntly points out to look like melted ice cream. Thor is joined in by his long-time pals Kork and Miek in a video game session of Fortnite, and some bit of ranting against NoobMaster69. And true to its film counterpart, the set also features a slice of life in Thor’s New Asgard after the cosmic consequences of Thanos’ infamous Infinity War snap. As a fan of these vignettes, I love how this set comes in with plenty of details that reflect the events in the film. We have several pizza boxes lying around, beer kegs, and several random stuff scattered in the room that Thor and the gang hardly care for. Save for the TV set and console controllers of course. The set also comes with a sign that welcomes visitors to New Asgard, similar to what we see from that scene when Bruce Banner (Smart Hulk) and Rocket decide to pay a visit to the God of Thunder.

The LEGO Marvel Bro Thor’s New Asgard (76200) clocks in at 265 pieces and is expected to retail for 29.99 Euros or $30 when it arrives in August. As always, I’ll give you more updates once this set makes its appearance over at LEGO Shop@Home.

LEGO Minions Kung Fu Training Minifigure Pack (40511) Now Available

After making its debut last week, LEGO’s next minifigure tie-in pack is now available at LEGO Shop@Home. In case you missed it, you might want to check out the LEGO Minions Kung Fu Training Minifigure Pack (40511).

This minifigure set includes Gru, Bellow Bottom, Bob, and Kevin together with an assortment of LEGO pieces to recreate a martial arts training dummy and some weapons. Clocking in at 54 pieces, this minifigure pack is now available retailing for $15. Click on the following affiliate link below if you wish to add this to your LEGO Minions collection. Unfortunately, if you’re looking to watch the film itself, you still have to wait next year before it hits the big screen on July 1st, 2022.

 

LEGO Minions Kung Fu Training Minifigure Pack (40511)

54 pieces | $14.99

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Give your Minions fan a treat with this LEGO® Minions: Minions Kung Fu Training (40511) set. There are 4 minifigures, Minions Bob and Kevin, plus Gru and Belle Bottom, so children can create their own mischievous journeys with their favorite characters. The set also includes fun accessories to bring role-play to life. There’s a chain for Belle Bottom to use and Gru has a sticky gun. The set also includes a practice dummy with 2 training weapons to clip onto the back of the dummy.

  • LEGO® Minions: Minions Kung Fu Training (40511) comes with 4 minifigures, including Bob, Kevin, Gru, and Belle Bottom. Makes a great gift for any Minions fan aged 6 and up.
  • The set includes an exclusive Belle Bottom LEGO® minifigure.
  • Includes training weapons for the characters to hold, plus a practice dummy so fans can act out their own fast-paced Minions stories.