Following the reveal coming from various 3rd party retailers, we now have more information about what to expect from this year’s wave of LEGO Friends summer 2021 sets. Retailers seem to be on a roll recently with their recent reveals of LEGO’s line of Creator 3-in-1, Ninjago, and Speed Champions summer 2021 sets to name a few. And now thanks to Dutch online retailer Van Der Meulen, we have our look at this year’s batch of LEGO Friends summer 2021 collection.
These are not yet listed over at LEGO Shop@Home as of this posting, and neither Van Der Meulen indicated their respective price points or their corresponding number of pieces. However, the following product images are sufficient in themselves to provide us a better look at what this summer wave has to offer.
From the looks of it, this new series of LEGO Friends sets will continue the Cube subtheme, and will also include forest preservation and fairgrounds subthemes as well. I’ll update this post once LEGO makes them available over at their online shopping portal. Let’s take a look.
Yesterday I reported on a possible LEGO Star Wars tie-in set that celebrates the release of Disney+’s latest animated series inspired by The Clone Wars. And this time around, LEGO Shop@Home was updated to officially include the LEGO Star Wars The Bad Batch Attack Shuttle (75314).
The Clone Force 99’s brick-built Attack Shuttle features adjustable wings, spring-loaded shooters, and a functional cockpit. But what most LEGO Star Wars fans will be thrilled about is the collection of five minifigures that made up the lead characters of the show. The best part? The LEGO Star Wars The Bad Batch Attack Shuttle (75314) is now up for pre-order retailing for $99.99, and will be available for all starting August 1, 2021. Read on for the set’s complete product details, and you may want to click on the following affiliate link if you wish to pre-order this set.
969 pieces | $99.99 | Minifigures include the Bad Batch clones Tech, Echo, Hunter, Wrecker, Crosshair, and a buildable Gonk Droid figure.
Kids will love role-playing Clone Force 99 missions with this LEGO® brick-built version of The Bad Batch Attack Shuttle (75314) from Star Wars: The Bad Batch. It features large wings that move up and down for landing and flight modes, 2 spring-loaded shooters, and an opening dual LEGO minifigure cockpit and rear cabin with space for 2 LEGO minifigures and weapons storage. Pull up the central dorsal fin to access the interior for easy play.
Thrilling action The set has 5 new-for-August-2021 LEGO minifigures of Bad Batch clones Tech, Echo, Hunter, Wrecker, and Crosshair, a Gonk Droid LEGO figure, plus cool weapons and 2 buildable speeders to inspire imaginative play. Step-by-step instructions are included to ease the construction process.
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Let kids role-play as Bad Batch clones, relive scenes from Star Wars: The Bad Batch and invent their own unique stories with this detailed, LEGO® brick-built Attack Shuttle (75314).
Includes 5 new-for-August-2021 LEGO® minifigures of Bad Batch clones Tech, Echo, Hunter, Wrecker, and Crosshair with assorted weapons and Tech’s buildable backpack, plus a Gonk Droid LEGO figure.
The buildable shuttle toy has adjustable wings for landing/flight modes, 2 spring-loaded shooters, and a dorsal fin that lifts for easy access to the dual LEGO® minifigure cockpit and detailed cabin.
The cabin has space for 2 minifigures and weapons storage. The set also includes a speeder with 2 stud shooters and another speeder with a clip for a blaster to add to the play possibilities.
Perfect for fun, everyday play sessions alone or with friends, this building toy makes the best birthday present, holiday gift, or special reward for creative kids aged 9 and up.
The Bad Batch Attack Shuttle measures over 7 in. (20 cm) high, 10 in. (25 cm) long and 5 in. (13 cm) wide with the wings folded up and looks great displayed between playtime adventures.
The first episode of the Disney+ series, The Bad Batch has already streamed and the reviews are all over the top with the show receiving an average score of 96% over at Rotten Tomatoes, and 9.2 at IMDB. Needless to say, it looks like a very good start for Disney, and for LEGO as well since rumors have it that a LEGO Star Wars: The Bad Batch set is most likely on its way.
German online LEGO retailer JB Spielwaren shared via Instagram an upcoming promotional that may saw the reveal of the said tie-in. Now to be fair, the said Instagram post did not mention a specific LEGO set to be revealed. But another related incident has shown a strong possibility of such kind of a LEGO set reveal. An advertisement released by the German LEGO online store has inadvertently unveiled the LEGO Star Wars Bad Batch Shuttle (75314) set. The image quality itself is not ideal but enough to give us an idea of what to expect from this new tie-in set.
The German advert shows us the Bad Batch Shuttle (75314) design features, including two speeders and a collection of unique and colorful designs of the elite team’s minifigure counterparts: Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, Crosshair, and Echo.
There is no other information regarding this set except for the possibility that it will be around the 99.99 Euro price point. And since JB Spielwaren is about to make a reveal anytime soon, we might have an opportunity of knowing more about this set in the next couple of days.
The Star Wars: The Bad Batch is a direct sequel to the Star Wars: Clone Wars animated series and follows the story of the Clone Force 99 – an elite team of clone troopers with genetic mutations that enable them to take on daring mercenary missions. The show is currently streaming over at Disney+ with new episodes being released on a weekly schedule.
Special thanks to Brick Fanatics for the additional info.
Just when you thought that the Mandalorian has retreated from the LEGO spotlight (with a few LEGO Star Wars sets under his belt), it looks like the news on brick street points to the possibility of his return just in time for the holidays. An insider report shared by our colleagues from Promobricks points to the possibility (aka rumors) of seeing the lone warrior from Mandalore returning as part of this year’s LEGO Advent Calendar (75307) set. Additionally, another LEGO Star Wars set dedicated to one of the most enigmatic characters in the series will be included in the rumored LEGO Star Wars Mandalorian Forge (75319).
According to the report, the LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (75307) will center on the world of The Mandalorian and will feature not just the holiday versions of the Mandalorian and the Child (Grogu), but also a selection of characters including a Stormtrooper, a Scout Trooper, a Tusken Raider, and the iconic droid bounty hunter IG-11. Some of the vehicles that we saw from the Disney+ series will also be given the LEGO microscaled treatment in this set, particularly the Mandalorian’s Razor Crest, Cobb Vanths Speeder, a TIE Fighter, an X-Wing, a blue Landspeeder, an Imperial Troop Transport, and Moff Gideon’s cruiser to name some.
On the other hand, the LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian Forge (75319) will feature the mysterious Armorer, the spiritual leader, and repairer of the Beskar-tempered Mandalorian armor. The Mandalorian Forge will also include the Mandalorian himself, and heavy weapons specialist Paz Vizsla.
Both sets are said to be scheduled for release sometime in September just in time for the holiday shopping rush. Check out the rest of their details below.
LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (75307)
335 pieces | 2999 Euro | Minifigures include the Mandalorian, Grogu, Stormtrooper, Scout Trooper, Tusken Raider, and IG-11 | Release date: September 2021
IG-11 is ready to nurse and protect in this year’s rumored LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar.
LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian Forge (75319)
258 pieces | 29.99 Euro | Minifigures include the Mandalorian, the Armorer, and Paz Vizsla | Release date: September 2021
The mysterious Armorer is rumored to have her own minifigure version in the LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian Forge set.
Just to reiterate that these are considered rumors until such time that LEGO makes an official reveal. So as a piece of friendly advice, consider this info for what they are, and let’s keep our radars open for more news coming from the rumor mill. In the meantime, you may share your thoughts in the comments section below.
The First 2021 LEGO Ideas Review Stage started on a high note with the announcement of yet another record-breaking 57 product ideas. And hot on the heels of this batch of qualifiers are the first product ideas that managed to enter the Second 2021 LEGO Ideas Review Stage.
The Movie Set by Castor-Troy, and Imperial Island Fort by 10K Club Member BrickHammer, are the two initial product ideas that gained the support of more than 10,000 LEGO enthusiasts, qualifying them to enter the Second 2021 LEGO Ideas Review Stage. The former features 8 facades and movie props that give your favorite movie that funny LEGO twist; while the latter takes its inspiration from the classic LEGO Pirates Eldorado Fortress (6276) from 1989.
The Movie Set product idea is a cool way to bring your minifigure filming up to a new level with its diverse selection of brick-built background props. And fans of the classic LEGO Pirates theme will certainly appreciate the Imperial Island Fort if perchance this MOC qualifies to become an official LEGO Ideas set, similar to its predecessor the LEGO Ideas Pirates of Barracuda Bay (21322).
Read on for more details about these Second 2021 LEGO Ideas Review Stage qualifiers, and what their respective creators have to say. You may also click on their links to know more about these entries. Congratulations to their respective builders as well!
The set includes 8 facades, movie props, and figurines, for a total of 2900 pieces. This creation is not based on any license. We made some visuals to suggest ideas of presentation and playability. The facades are 16 studs wide and include supports at the back that allows them to stand on their own, and to be combined at will. We focused on the aesthetics and design of the facades while making sure that the set offers a lot of possibilities and playability for the AFOLs :
For those who like to display their LEGO set, the Movie Set will be an optimal choice, as it makes optimal use of pieces for that purpose
The set can be used to reproduce scenes from cult movies by combining the different facades,
For those who like to take pictures or make brickfilms, the set would make a great background scenery
You can make a tracking shot with your smartphone over 1 meter long, thanks to a cart specially designed for that purpose,
For those who have a LEGO city, the Movie Set would make a very nice background
Finally, for those who like big LEGO buildings, all facades can be put together to form a single building that would fit well together with other modular buildings.
Since I was a child I have been a big fan of pirates and the old pirate Lego theme! Now as an adult I am still an avid fan of history! This small island fortress is therefore supposed to be a blend of nostalgic classic Lego red coat fortresses like the Eldorado Fortress and actual real-life Caribbean architecture!
The Build
The island consists of a big main castle on top of a rocky cliff and a pier beneath it. The castle contains a gatehouse tower and the governor’s house!
The pier beneath the castle is fortified with 2 cannon bastions to guard the island from incoming pirate ships or Armada attacks!
In case you missed it, the May 2021 LEGO Store Calendar has already been released online, and obviously, it’s all about LEGO Star Wars. And though we’re about t to conclude this year’s largest Star Wars marketing event, we still have a few hours left to take this May the 4th opportunity and all the LEGO freebies that it offers. Check out this month’s LEGO Store Calendar below.
Free Collectible LEGO Star Wars Tatooine Homestead (40451)
As I’ve mentioned earlier, this year’s May the 4th commemorative LEGO freebie is still up. You can still grab the Tatooine Homestead (40451) micro-build if you will make your next LEGO Star Wars purchase right now. Your single-receipt LEGO Star Wars purchase worth $85 will entitle you to a free copy of this brick-built mini diorama.
Free Imperial Shuttle (30388) Polybag
Those who will opt to visit their nearest LEGO brand store will also be in for a treat. Because every single purchase of any LSW product made in-store worth $40, the Imperial Shuttle (30388) polybag will be added to your cart for free.
Free LEGO DOTS Mini Frame (30556)
And if you still have a checklist of LEGO must-haves outside of the LEGO Star Wars theme, then LEGO is adding another incentive to your next LEGO purchase. For every single-receipt purchase of any LEGO sets or products worth $35 and more, you’ll get a free LEGO DOTS Mini Frame (30556). This promotional item is available from April 26 until May 9 this weekend. It may not exactly be your cup of tea but as a free LEGO set, it is still very much welcomed.
If you’ve seen this post appear in your feed right now, chances are, you still have a few hours left to take part in LEGO Star Wars May the 4th promos. As of publishing time, the Double VIP points are still up for all LEGO Star Wars purchases, including the Tatooine Homestead (40451) micro-build freebie if your LEGO Star Wars purchase reaches $85 and more. For those who will opt to make their in-store purchases, LEGO is throwing in another promo at a lower price point. For every single-receipt in-store purchase of any LEGO Star Wars products $40 and up, you’ll receive a free Imperial Shuttle (30388) polybag.
The LEGO Star Wars Tatooine Homestead (40451) is one of this year’s May the 4th promos.You can get the LEGO Star Wars Imperial Shuttle (30388) polybag for free when your in-store LSW purchase reaches $40 and up.
However, since this is our last stretch for the LEGO Star Wars May the 4th promo, expect that some of the more premium LEGO sets are already on backorder or sold-out status. This is the case for the popular Helmet Collection and the new UCS R2-D2 (75308) set.
Some of the LEGO Star Wars Helmets are now on backorder status.
Nevertheless, there is still a ton of LEGO Star Wars sets to choose from, and taking a look over at LEGO Shop@Home might lead you to that one LSW set that you are looking for.
LEGO Shop@Home has been recently updated to now include another set in its Botanical Collection. Introduced early this year, the LEGO Creator Expert Botanical Collection offers an almost life-like brick rendition of some of the most beautiful flowers and fauna that LEGO designers ever came up with. And this summer, we can expect another entry in the series in the form of the LEGO Creator Expert Birds of Paradise (10289) set.
Coming in at 1,173 pieces this brick-built version of a lovely flower decor piece is a great display set that adds a bit of organic, human touch to your LEGO collection. Like other adult-focused sets within its subtheme, the LEGO Creator Expert Birds of Paradise promises a relaxing build experience whether you are a long-time LEGO fan or just starting with the hobby. If you enjoyed building the Bonsai Tree (10281) or the Flower Bouquet (10280), then you might find recreating the Bird of Paradise in LEGO brick form an equally rewarding experience.
The LEGO Creator Expert Birds of Paradise (10289) is expected to retail for $99.99 once it is available in August. In the meantime, you may add this to your LEGO wishlist by clicking on the following affiliate link below.
1,173 pieces | $99.99 | Available starting August 1, 2021
One of the world’s most eye-catching plants, the Bird of Paradise can grow up to two meters tall. Now you can build your own tribute to this exceptional flower with the LEGO® Bird of Paradise (10289) building kit.
A beautiful centerpiece for home or office Unlike a real flower, this plant doesn’t need watering – making it a top gift idea for plant lovers. The flowers and leaves can be repositioned, allowing you to style the plant to create your own unique Bird of Paradise display. With surprising LEGO elements, it makes a great conversation starter – do you see the little purple LEGO swords used to make the flower’s stamens?
A rewarding project Part of the LEGO Botanical Collection for adults, this set offers you the chance to unwind by creating a beautiful flower decor piece to display. It’s a great choice if you’re looking for the best LEGO sets for adults. Take a look at the other collectible sets in the series including the LEGO Flower Bouquet (10280) and the LEGO Bonsai Tree (10281).
The LEGO® Bird of Paradise (10289) model building set is a unique gift or mindful project for anyone who loves botanical decor, flowers, and plants, or building creatively with LEGO pieces.
Use the repositionable flowers and leaves to style the Bird of Paradise model and create your own display piece, presented in a black LEGO® flowerpot.
Check out the unexpected LEGO® elements incorporated into the design, like the purple LEGO swords that make the flower’s stamens.
This LEGO® Bird of Paradise is ideal for adults who love interesting LEGO building projects. Looking for the best LEGO gift sets for adults? This set also makes a great gift for plant lovers.
As a guide, the tallest leaf limb measures over 18 in. (46 cm) high, and the flowerpot measures over 5 in. (13 cm) in diameter.
This is a welcomed surprise. Because this next wave of LEGO Creator 3-in-1 summer 2021 offers a nostalgic return to some of our most beloved LEGO themes of all times. Revealed by Netherlands-based toy store Brickshop.eu, take a look at these 5 upcoming sets that take inspiration from the LEGO Space and Castle themes.
LEGO seems intentional in providing more and more LEGO sets that cater not just to the young, budding LEGO fan, but also to those that are looking forward to seeing their childhood favorites come back again. Coming from last year’s pirate-themed LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Pirate Ship (31109), it’s kind of LEGO to continue this direction with this year’s offering of the Medieval Castle (31120). And though these LEGO 3-in-1 summer 2021 sets are intended for children 9 years old and up, I can see the immediate appeal that these sets have to the adult LEGO fan community.
As per Brickshop’s listing, these LEGO Creator 3-in-1 summer 2021 sets are scheduled to be released in June which means that we might see them appearing over at LEGO Shop@Home anytime soon. Let’s take a look at these images and product descriptions. Thanks to Stone Wars for the additional images.
Space Shuttle Adventure (31117)
486 pieces | 49.99 Euro | Includes one (1) astronaut minifigure
Kids will be thrilled to play out exciting space action with this LEGO Creator 3in1 Space Shuttle Adventure (31117) building toy. It features a cockpit with a control panel and opening cargo doors that store an extendable arm with a satellite, plus retractable wheels, to inspire incredible role play.
Passionate space fans can enjoy 3 different build-and-play experiences with this LEGO Creator 3in1 toy set. They can build a Space Shuttle, then rebuild it into a rocket toy or lunar lander. The space toy set also comes with a cool astronaut minifigure, which can travel in all 3 space vehicles. LEGO Creator 3in1 playsets offer a world of possibilities with 3 different models to create in every box! Kids will be enthralled as they build, rebuild and build again! Creator 3in1 sets kick-start imaginative play with an impressive range of models, including fast cars, cool animals, and fun-filled buildings.
Ferris Wheel (31119)
1,002 pieces | 89.99 Euro | Includes five (5) minifigures: Mom, Dad, Kid, and two (2) fairground workers
Kids can enjoy a fun-filled day out at the fairground with this brilliantly detailed LEGO Creator 3in1 Ferris Wheel (31119). This toy construction set features a rotating Ferris Wheel with 8 gondolas, a ticket booth, a balloon cart with balloon animals, 5 minifigures, and a brick-built dog.
The fun never stops as kids can build 3 different fairground rides with this supercool LEGO Creator 3in1 set. They can assemble the Ferris Wheel, rebuild it into a bumper car playset, transform it into a swing boat ride, or use the bricks to create something completely new. LEGO Creator 3in1 sets let kids explore their creative side with 3 models to build in every box! The play possibilities never end because each model can be rebuilt into something new as often as kids want. Choose from an amazing range of 3in1 sets, including cars, animals, and space rockets.
Medieval Castle (31120)
1,500 pieces | 99.99 Euro | Includes three (3) minifigures: Blacksmith and two (2) Medieval Guards
Kids will love taking a trip back in time with this brilliantly detailed LEGO Creator 3in1 Medieval Castle (31120). It’s packed with all they need to create captivating stories – a 2-floored Castle toy with an opening gate, water mill, prison, king’s room, 3 minifigures, dragon toy, 3 chickens, and a rat. There are also hinges so the Castle can fold open at the back.
Creative kids have the chance to build 3 different models with this LEGO Creator 3in1 set. They can start with the Medieval Castle, rebuild it into a castle tower with a catapult or transform it into a bustling marketplace with a water mill, tower, and prison. LEGO Creator 3in1 buildable toys let kids enjoy imaginative play with 3 different models in every box! The possibilities are endless as each model can be rebuilt into something new. Select from a brilliant 3in1 range including crocodiles, fairgrounds, and rockets.
Crocodile (31121)
454 pieces | 34.99 Euro
Kids will love heading to the riverbank for fun animal adventures with this LEGO Creator 3in1 Crocodile (31121) wild animal playset. It features a brick-built Crocodile with a posable body and opening jaw, plus accompanying bird and fish skeleton toys to really enhance kids’ stories.
The fun lasts longer with 3 awesome animal toys for kids to create in this LEGO Creator 3in1 set. They can build a posable Crocodile, rebuild it into a snake with a moving body, transform it into a frog with an extending tongue, or fire up their imaginations to make a different creature. LEGO Creator 3in1 playsets let kids enjoy never-ending action with 3 different models to build in every set! The fun keeps coming as each model can be taken apart and rebuilt into whatever grips their imaginations. Pick from an amazing range of 3in1 sets including space shuttles, fairgrounds, and castles.
Fish Tank (31122)
352 pieces | 34.99 Euro
Kids can dive into their own underwater adventures with this LEGO Creator 3in1 Fish Tank (31122) buildable toy. The glassless tank boasts 5 different vibrant fishes: a clownfish, a regal blue tang, a yellow tang, a cardinalfish, and an anthias fish, as well as a mini-submarine, some coral, and an aquatic plant.
This LEGO Creator 3in1 set offers 3 brilliantly detailed models to build and play with. Kids can create a Fish Tank toy packed with cool fish, then rebuild it into an easel or treasure chest toy, or even use their imaginations to create something new! LEGO Creator 3in1 buildable toys offer amazing value with 3 different models to create in every box! LEGO builders will be thrilled by the array of fun possibilities. Creator 3in1 occupies kids for hours with a great selection of sets, including space shuttles, fun-filled fairgrounds, and action-packed castles.
Dutch online retailer Ottosimon updated their listing once again to now include the LEGO Ninjago summer 2021 range of sets that are scheduled to arrive in June. These sets follow the LEGO Ninjago 15th season storyline where the team’s next adventure sends them off on a journey in the depths of the sea, in search of answers for Nya’s mysterious powers.
Since February, it was rumored that these sets will be featuring an underwater adventure theme, complete with new aquatic creatures, and other mythical sea-dwelling beasts. These are all tied into the ninjas’ quest of answering the mysteries surrounding Nya’s uncontrollable powers.
Now that third-party retailers have been listing these sets already, then I guess it’s just a matter of time before they officially find their way over at LEGO Shop@Home. Needless to say, it’s a great year for LEGO Ninjago as well since the theme is celebrating its 10th anniversary, along with commemorative sets that include collectible golden minifigures.
I’ll be updating this post once LEGO Shop@Home lists these sets on its website. But in the meantime, let’s enjoy these images and other details.
Lloyd’s Hydro Mech (71750)
228 pieces | 19.99 Euro | Minifigures include Scuba Lloyd and Maaray Guard
Ninja Sub Speeder (71752)
356 pieces | 39.99 Euro | Minifigures include Scuba Jay, Scuba Cole, and 2 Maaray Guards
Water Dragon (71754)
737 pieces | 69.99 Euro | Minifigures include NRG Nya, Scuba Zane, Kalmaar, and 2 Maaray Guards
Temple of the Endless Sea (71755)
1,060 pieces | 99.99 Euro | Minifigures include NRG Nya, Scuba Kai, Benthomaar, Kalmaar, Glutinous, and 2 Maaray Guards
