Albert Balanza, Author at The Brick Show

More LEGO Disney Summer 2021 Sets Revealed at LEGO Shop@Home

Last month, LEGO has started rolling out its summer 2021 sets over its online shopping portal. And this time around, LEGO servers have been updated once again to now include more LEGO Disney summer 2021 sets all scheduled to be available for purchase starting August 1st.

These additional LEGO Disney summer 2021 sets take their cue from some of the most iconic Disney animated films including Frozen, Rapunzel, and Beauty & the Beast. What most LEGO collectors may find interesting is the introduction of micro-characters as part of LEGO Disney’s Storybook Adventures subtheme. These micro-characters (somewhat like miniaturized versions of the LEGO mini-doll) are the first of their kind in this theme.

If you wish to find out more about these sets, just head over to LEGO Shop@Home by clicking the following links below.

Ariel, Belle, Cinderella and Tiana’s Storybook Adventures (43193)

130 pieces | $24.99 | Micro character figures include Cinderella, Tiana, Belle, Ariel, Gus, Lumiere, plus a dolphin and frog figures.

Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Wonderland (43194)

154 pieces | $39.99 | Mini-dolls include Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and 3 Snowgie figures.

Belle and Rapunzel’s Royal Stables (43195)

239 pieces | $49.99 | Mini-dolls include Belle, Rapunzel, and 2 horse figures.

Belle and the Beast’s Castle (43196)

505 pieces | $79.99 | Mini-dolls include 2 versions of Belle and Prince.

More Details on What to Expect From LEGO CON 2021

LEGO is all set to launch its first-ever online fan convention dubbed as LEGO CON. And after an initial teaser last week, LEGO is slowly building the hype by giving us a glimpse of the many things to expect once the virtual convention commences on June 26.

Here's a sneak peek of what's coming up on our first EVER official #LEGOCON! Join us online on 26 June at https://t.co/2JrJOQ2MEY 🎉 pic.twitter.com/dMMLU6dncm

— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) June 6, 2021

LEGO’s tweet hints at the various set announcements that are about to happen on LEGO CON. The most noticeable of this is understandably coming from the LEGO Star Wars front. I feel that it may lean towards the reveal of the LEGO Star Wars UCS Republic Gunship, which was ultimately selected by most fans during the LEGO Ideas Fan Vote back from February last year. There will also be a detailed presentation on the latest LEGO Super Mario sets for the 2nd half of the year, including the new Adventures With Luigi Starter Course (71387) and a host of others. I’m not really sure what LEGO has in mind with its LEGO Technic and Harry Potter presentations, but my best guess is that it might include possible building activities (competition perhaps) involving some of the new sets under these themes. Newer LEGO City sets will also be placed under the spotlight, especially since LEGO has invited an astronaut to grace the occasion. And those fans who will be watching online will also have the chance to participate in a live Q&A with designers of the LEGO Minecraft theme, and with Mojang’s Chief Brand Officer, Ms. Lydia Winters.

We can also be sure that LEGO has plenty of surprises in store during that 90-minute presentation. This includes the promise of more exclusive set reveals and other amazing guests. I’m still dwelling on the thought that the LEGO CON’s 2×2 brick logo may still have a connection to any sets, or activities that will be featured during the free, live online event. So be sure to mark June 26 on your calendars, and check your corresponding local time. For more updates, visit and bookmark the LEGO CON website.

LEGO Ideas Update: Additional 10 Product Ideas Qualify for the Second LEGO Ideas 2021 Review Stage

It has been a month since we saw our first qualifiers that managed to gather the necessary 10K fan votes for the second LEGO Ideas 2021 Review Stage. And in just a month, we now have an additional 10 product ideas that secured their place for the next review stage cycle. In this next LEGO Ideas update, we’ll take a look at these qualifiers voted by LEGO fan builders. Click on their respective links below if you wish to know more about these excellent LEGO creations.

MEDIEVAL TAVERN by LEt.sGO

WOMEN OF COMPUTING by 20tauri

WORKING MINI GOLF COURSE – FULLY PLAYABLE! by LEGOParadise

BOSTON DYNAMICS SPOT 1:4 SCALE MOTORIZED MODEL by WalkCrawlRun

A-FRAME CABIN by Norton74

BTS “DYNAMITE” by JBBrickFanatic

THE TAVERN UNDER THE SNOW by Lego_Is_Art

THE COSTUME STORE by Bricky_Brick

SPACEBALLS by Bricktory Lap

LIFEGUARD’S SHACK by adwind

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 during the next months. Recently, 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. I can just imagine how busy the LEGO Ideas review team considering the sheer volume of these original creations that needed to be evaluated. And we can somewhat expect that this trend will continue throughout the next review cycles.

New LEGO Star Wars Sets Inspired by The Clone Wars, Officially Revealed

A couple of days ago, a Japanese LEGO online catalog gave us our first look at some of the new LEGO Star Wars sets that we can expect this summer. And as it turns out, LEGO has finally made it official and revealed two of these sets via its online shopping portal.

Inspired by the highly popular animated series The Clone Wars, The Duel on Mandalore (75310), and the Mandalorian Starfighter (75316), with the latter featuring new and exclusive minifigure versions of Bo-Katan, Gar Saxon, and a Mandalorian Loyalist. Both of these sets are slated to be available starting August 1, 2021.

Read on for their official product descriptions, together with a closer look at these high-res images. Click on these affiliate links if you want to add these new LEGO Star Wars sets to your LEGO wishlist.

Duel on Mandalore (75310)

147 pieces | $19.99

Young fans can reimagine thrilling action from Star Wars: The Clone Wars with this portable Duel on Mandalore buildable playset (75310). It features a LEGO® brick-built throne with a secret drawer containing a blaster pistol, plus a decorative surround including a pop-out window element – ideal for throwing a LEGO minifigure through! Kids will also love the Mandalorian vault for imprisoning Darth Maul.

Exciting battles
The set includes 2 LEGO minifigures: Ahsoka Tano with 2 lightsabers and Darth Maul with a double-bladed lightsaber for action-packed duels. A super gift idea for young Star Wars: The Clone Wars fans, it comes with step-by-step instructions so even LEGO newcomers can enjoy the building experience.

Awesome building toys for kids
The LEGO Group has been recreating iconic starships, vehicles, locations, and characters from the Star Wars™ universe since 1999. LEGO Star Wars has become its most successful theme, with a variety of fun sets to excite creative kids and adults too.

Kids will love recreating epic lightsaber battles from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and playing out their own action-packed stories with this Duel on Mandalore (75310) building toy.
Includes 2 LEGO® minifigures: Ahsoka Tano with 2 lightsabers and Darth Maul with a double-bladed lightsaber to play out battles.
Features a buildable throne with a secret drawer containing a blaster pistol, a decorative surround including a pop-out window element, plus a Mandalorian vault with space for a LEGO® minifigure.
Awesome for solo or group play, this building toy makes the best birthday present, holiday gift or fun treat for creative kids aged 7 and up who are into Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
The throne measures over 3 in. (8 cm) high, 3 in. (8 cm) wide and 2.5 in. (7 cm) deep, so this compact set will fit easily in a child’s backpack ready for play wherever they go.

Mandalorian Starfighter (75316)

544 pieces | $59.99

Let kids create a detailed, buildable LEGO® model of a Mandalorian Starfighter (75316) and relive memorable Star Wars: The Clone Wars action. It features an opening LEGO minifigure cockpit for 2 LEGO minifigures, 2 stud shooters, 2 spring-loaded shooters, and adjustable wings – rotate them vertically for landing or fold them down and rotate the cockpit for an authentic streamlined flight formation.

Epic adventures
There are 3 new-for-August-2021 LEGO minifigures of Mandalorian warriors Bo-Katan Kryze, Gar Saxon, and a Mandalorian Loyalist, plus 5 blaster pistols and a jetpack for each minifigure to spark children’s imaginations. This fun building toy includes step-by-step instructions and makes an awesome gift for Star Wars™ fans and any creative kid.

Galaxy of fun
The LEGO Group has been recreating starships, vehicles, locations, and characters from the Star Wars universe since 1999. LEGO Star Wars has become its most successful theme with wonderful sets to delight fans of all ages.

Passionate Star Wars: The Clone Wars fans will love building and playing with this highly detailed LEGO® brick version of a Mandalorian Starfighter (75316).
Includes 3 new-for-August-2021 LEGO® minifigures: Bo-Katan Kryze, Gar Saxon, and a Mandalorian Loyalist, all with blaster pistols (5 in total) and jetpacks, to inspire imaginative play.
Features an opening 2 LEGO® minifigure cockpit, 2 stud shooters, 2 spring-loaded shooters, and adjustable wings – rotate vertically for landing; fold them down and rotate the cockpit for flight mode.
Great for solo or group play, this fun, action-packed building toy makes an awesome birthday present, holiday gift, or special surprise for creative kids aged 9 and up.
The Mandalorian Starfighter measures over 2.5 in. (6 cm) high, 13 in. (33 cm) long, and 11.5 in. (30 cm) wide and makes a striking display piece between playtime missions.

WATCH: LEGO Botanical Collection Bird of Paradise (10289) Designer Video

LEGO has released a designer video that highlights the intricate beauty of its next, closer-to-life build in the form of the LEGO Botanical Collection Bird of Paradise (10289). Watch as LEGO designer Chris McVeigh gives us a walkthrough of the creative process that brought us this lovely brick-built creation.

Launched earlier this year, the LEGO Botanical Collection is an 18+ subtheme under the LEGO Creator Expert line. Initially starting with two sets namely the Flower Bouquet (10280) and the Bonsai Tree (10281), the subtheme had further expanded including the Bird of Paradise (10289). These sets are designed to be an excellent centerpiece for any LEGO collection and provide plenty of relaxing building activities for any adult LEGO fan.

For more information about the LEGO Botanical Collection Bird of Paradise (10289) set, be sure to click the following affiliate link below. You may also add this to your LEGO wishlist so that you can be notified once the set becomes available for purchase starting August 1, 2021.

LEGO Botanical Collection Bird of Paradise (10289)

1,173 pieces | $99.99 | Coming Soon on 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 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.

LEGO City Stuntz Subtheme Revealed, Arriving in October

We now have confirmation that the next LEGO City subtheme will be a high-flying rush of a series. Thanks to a now-removed online Japanese LEGO catalog, LEGO has shown us what great lengths minifigures will go through to get that adrenalin fix. The LEGO City Stuntz subtheme is expected to arrive in October, with 10 new sets showcasing their daredevil skills.

From the get-go, the LEGO City Stuntz includes a collection of sets that features what we typically see in a stunt show. It also includes a generous amount of motorbikes and vehicles that incorporate a pull-back action mechanism and unique LEGO Stuntz flywheels. Take a closer look at what each set has to offer by checking out the images below.

The LEGO City Stuntz is expected to make an official appearance via LEGO Shop@Home, perhaps sometime in July or August. I’ll update this post once more information comes in. In the meantime, be sure to check the LEGO City Wildlife Rescue subtheme that is also slated to arrive this summer.

Stunt Park (60293)

No. of pieces: ??? | $39.99

Stunt Show Truck (60294)

418 pieces | $79.99

Stunt Show Arena (60295)

668 pieces | $99.99

Wheelie Stunt Bike(60296)

14 pieces | $7.99

Demolition Stunt Bike (60297)

12 pieces | $7.99

Rocket Stunt Bike (60298)

14 pieces | $7.99

Stunt Competition (60299)

73 pieces | $29.99

Selfie Stunt Bike (60309)

14 pieces | $7.99

Chicken Stunt Bike (60310)

10 pieces | $7.99

Fire Stunt Bike (60311)

11 pieces | $7.99

Two LEGO Technic Summer 2021 Sets Arriving in August

The online Japanese LEGO Catalog has provided plenty of information on what to expect from certain LEGO themes towards the end of this year. Similarly, the now-removed online catalog also showcased two LEGO Technic Summer 2021 sets that are slated to arrive in August. Check out the following pages below.

The LEGO Technic Heavy-Duty Tow Truck (42128) comes in at 2,017 and features pneumatic functions typical of larger Technic sets. The LEGO Technic Mercedes-Benz 4×4 Zetros (42129) clocks at 2,018 and includes LEGO’s Powered-Up tech that interfaces via the LEGO Technic Control+ app. The former is also expected to retail for $150, while the former at a more hefty price point of $300.

I’ll update this post once more information comes in, and when these LEGO Technic summer 2021 sets are listed at LEGO Shop@Home.

Heavy-Duty Tow Truck (42128)

2,017 pieces | $149.99 | Coming soon on August 1, 2021

Mercedes-Benz 4×4 Zetros (42129)

2,018 pieces | $299.99 | Coming soon on August 1, 2021

LEGO Disney The Ice Castle (43197) Features a 2-Feet Tall Set

LEGO has listed another castle set and this time around coming from the Disney Frozen franchise. The LEGO Disney The Ice Castle (43197) is now listed at LEGO Shop@Home with a release date of July 1st, 2021.

Clocking in at 1,709 pieces the LEGO Disney The Ice Castle stands at 25.5 inches tall, making it just 4 inches shy of the tallest LEGO Disney set of all time which is the LEGO Disney Cinderella Castle (71040). The aesthetics of the LEGO Disney The Ice Castle does not fail to impress as well, using a generous amount of translucent blue pieces, the overall build is immediately recognizable as that from the film franchise with its double-sided grand staircase, great hall, ice fountain with nine figures included. The set is also expected to retail for $200 once it is available starting July 1, 2021.

Read on for the complete product description below together with its official images. Click on the following affiliate link if you want this set added to your LEGO must-have wishlist.

LEGO Disney The Ice Castle (43197)

1,709 pieces | $199.99 | Figures include Coronation Elsa, Kristoff, Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Snowgie (4x)

Older kids and adults alike will love building this incredible LEGO® ǀ Disney The Ice Castle (43197) toy set, featuring a challenging build full of details linking to the movies, a smaller Arendelle castle builds, plus printed building instructions and digital Instructions PLUS.

A unique Frozen building experience
Fans of the movies will instantly recognize the castle with the curved, double-sided staircase that leads up to the throne room, the glistening ice fountain, the balcony, and much more. Builders can spend hours discovering everything as they assemble and play with the castle, or set it up for display.

Remarkable model
Standing impressively tall, this challenging model will engage fans for hours, with Disney’s Anna, 2 versions of Elsa in her coronation look as well as her iconic outfit, Kristoff and Olaf, plus 4 LEGO Snowgie figures. At over 1,700 pieces, this set will make a meaningful holiday gift that appeals to Disney Frozen fans young and old.

Inspire amazement with this outstanding LEGO® ǀ Disney The Ice Castle (43197) set, a great treat to spark fond memories of the beloved movies for up-in-age fans of Disney’s Frozen.
Create an impressive model of the iconic castle, complete with a grand staircase, great hall, and ice fountain, plus 9 characters, including 4 mini-doll figures and an Olaf LEGO® figure.
This amazing LEGO® ǀ Disney set is loaded with accessories, including a miniature, buildable model of Arendelle Castle and a ship in a bottle. Great for reliving movie scenes or open-ended play.
Any Disney Frozen fan aged 14 and up will love this unique and challenging, buildable model. The castle, with over 1,700 pieces, is full of clever details and makes an incredible gift for anyone.
With the castle measuring over 25.5 in. (65 cm) high, 13.5 in. (35 cm) wide and 7.5 in. (19 cm) deep, this set is beautiful on display and perfect for encouraging imaginative role-play fun.

LEGO Monkie Kid Summer 2021 Sets Officially Revealed

LEGO has rolled out new LEGO Monkie Kid summer 2021 sets via its online shopping portal, giving us a closer look at these three cool builds featuring one of the series new antagonists the Lady Bone Demon.

These offerings are based on Season 2 of the animated series and feature some pretty interesting play features. I like how colorful and varied the interior of Pigsy’s Noodle Tank turned out, and the combining features of the Bone Demon.

These LEGO Monkie Kid summer 2021 sets are slated to arrive next month (July 1st), so you may want to click on the following affiliate links below if you wish to add them to your LEGO wishlist. Read on for the official product description below, including these crisp images. And in case you want to take a look again, check out these LEGO Monkie Kid sets now available.

Sandy’s Power Loader Mech (80025)

520 pieces | $54.99 | Minifigures include Syntax, Huntsman, Mo, and a Sandy bigfig.

Youngsters can become heroes defending the city from the Spider Queen’s army with the LEGO® Monkie Kid™ Sandy’s Power Loader Mech (80025). The buildable mech toy features a cockpit for the Sandy big figure, flip-out jet boosters, a power-punching fist, rotating Crescent Staff, and a DJ booth on top for Mo the cat. This high-quality set also includes Syntax and Huntsman minifigures with weapons, plus Syntax’s mech, with a ‘spider poison’ rocket launcher, saw, and spike, to inspire hours of play.

Pigsy’s Noodle Tank (80026)

661 pieces | $59.99 | Minifigures include Lee, Pan, Mr. Tang, and Pigsy

Spark children’s imaginations with this colorful LEGO® Monkie Kid™ toy playset (80026), featuring Pigsy’s Noodle Tank for food wars against Pan’s ‘lemonade’ stud-shooting Speedy Panda robot. The tank has a rotating kitchen with lots of food elements and a disc shooter in the fridge, a 6-stud rapid shooter, 2 detachable chopsticks, and a front rake that moves up and down when the tank is pushed. A cool gift toy for kids, this high-quality set also includes a food-delivery-box-dropping panda drone and 4 minifigures to inspire hours of play.

The Bone Demon (80028)

1,373 pieces | $119.99 | Minifigures include Lady Bone Demon, Mei, Monkie Kid, and two Bone Spirits

Youngsters can build the story of thrice defeating the Bone Demon with this LEGO® Monkie Kid™ toy (80028). First, they build 2 Bone Spiders, then the White Bone Demon’s crypt where Monkie Kid and Mei take on the Bone Spirits and a Bone Scuttler, then a Bone Scorpion. Finally, all builds are combined to create the Bone Demon model. This playset includes the most glow-in-the-dark elements of any LEGO set to date and 5 minifigures. Monkie Kid has a battle mech and Cloud Board, Mei has a winged jetpack, and each has buildable toy weapons that can be upgraded as their challenges get tougher.

ICYMI: LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar (76390)

In case you missed it, LEGO Shop@Home has now listed this year’s LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar (76390), with a release date slated for September 1, 2021. This set also features six minifigures and plenty of magical micro-builds to celebrate the holidays.

Check out the following product description below for more details. And if you wish to add this to your LEGO wishlist, just click on the following affiliate link below.

LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar (76390)

274 pieces | $39.99 | Coming Soon on September 1, 2021

A special Christmas treat for Harry Potter™ fans. The LEGO® Harry Potter™ Advent Calendar (76390) contains 24 daily gifts for kids to reveal throughout December’s build-up to Christmas.

Magical toys to recreate iconic Harry Potter scenes
Behind each of the calendar’s 24 doors is a different gift. There are 6 minifigures – Harry Potter, Ron Weasley™, Hermione Granger™, Draco Malfoy™, Dudley Dursley, and Griphook – plus exciting items and enchanting accessories from the Harry Potter movies. As the big day approaches, kids can combine the toys to recreate Harry’s amazing journey from Privet Drive to Hogwarts™: the Hogwarts letters arriving through the fireplace; collecting gold from Gringotts’ vault; picking up Harry’s school supplies; and meeting Hedwig™ the owl. A colorful spinner unlocks even more excitement with a fun game. With so many play possibilities, the magic will last all year! Also includes 2 random wizard card tiles (16 in total to collect).

Give Harry Potter™ fans the ultimate magical build-up to Christmas with the gift-a-day LEGO® Harry Potter Advent Calendar (76390). Behind each of the 24 doors is a toy to build, play with and display.
Includes Harry Potter™, Ron Weasley™, Hermione Granger™, Draco Malfoy™, Dudley Dursley, and Griphook minifigures, plus buildable models such as Gringotts’ gold vault. Also includes 2 wizard card tiles.
As the big day approaches, kids can combine the toys to recreate Harry’s amazing journey from Privet Drive to Hogwarts™ and play out enchanting adventures of their own.
This enchanting Harry Potter™ calendar is an ideal pre-Christmas gift for any young witch or wizard aged 7 and up – with 24 days of surprises and imaginative fun that lasts all year long.
The 24 gifts found within this special holiday calendar combine easily with all other LEGO® Harry Potter™ sets for endless creative building, imaginative play, and impressive displays.
Buildable play experiences include Hogwarts™ letters arriving through the Dursley’s fireplace, lunch at a Great Hall table, and a train cart carrying Hedwig™ and Harry’s school supplies.
Behind door 24 is a colorful spinner that unlocks the excitement of the fun board game printed on the calendar.

It is also nice to see that LEGO is now introducing additional licensed themes in its advent calendar series. You may want to check the recently revealed LEGO Marvel Advent Calendar (76196) and this year’s LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (75307) if you wish to add more brick-building fun during your family’s holiday festivities.