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WATCH: Where Can You Find the Hardest To Reach LEGO Store?

The LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 (10317) has just been revealed and to celebrate the occasion, LEGO dares us to travel what it refers to as the hardest to reach LEGO Store in the world. Well, that is for two highly competitive adventurers willing to take on the college.

The scene is somewhere in the remote Scottish Highlands, where two of the most adventurous travelers go head-to-head to be the first to land at the hardest to reach LEGO Store on the planet.

As you can see, it’s not the typical LEGO Store that we are used to. The LEGO Group came up with the idea of placing a brightly colored yellow Land Rover on top of the Scottish Highlands (complete with its iconic logo and signboard) and see who will be able to first reach this remote location.

It’s a showdown between two fierce adventurers – Raha Moharrak, the first Saudi woman to climb Mount Everest and the Seven Summits, as she takes on Aldo Kane, a native Scottish explorer and extreme locations expert, in a thrilling competition to reach the remote LEGO Store and build the new set. Watch this.

It’s a pretty cool marketing ad actually, keeping in line with the sense of awe and adventure that comes with the Land Rover brand. And now that we have another building set to celebrate the adventurer in us in the form of this latest brick-built offering, it’s time to grab those bricks again and embark on your very own building adventure.

The LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 (10317) is slated to arrive in (actual) LEGO Stores starting April 4, 2023. For more information, visit LEGO.com.

LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 (10317) Coming in April!

The LEGO Icons’ portfolio has been expanded to include another attractive set to inspire your next off-road adventure. Based on the classic design of the Land Rover, the release of the LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 also marks the iconic vehicle’s 75th anniversary.

If this build is somewhat familiar to you, you might recall that this is the 2nd time LEGO will offer a set based on the Land Rover. A similar LEGO Land Rover Defender (42110) set was released last year under the Technic theme. However, this recent offering gives it a more adventurous tone with its classic green sage look, and tons of traveling and camping gear.

The LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 (10317) comes in at 2,336 pieces and will be available starting April 4, 2023, retailing for $239.99. Read on for the set’s full product description and take a closer look.

LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 (10317)

2,336 pieces | $239.99 | Coming Soon on April 4, 2023

Fuel your creativity with the LEGO® Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 (10317). This immersive building project for adults lets you build one of the most famous vehicles in off-road history before taking it for a spin.

Get your Land Rover ready for adventure
Staying true to the original 1983 model, this car collectible is sand green with a white roof, black wheel trims and a brown interior. It features functional steering, working suspension and a choice of 2 engines. Car-lovers can keep the basic vehicle as a Land Rover Estate or customize it for an epic off-road adventure using accessories such as a roll cage, fire extinguisher, roof rack, an engine snorkel and traction plates for crossing muddy terrain.

Take the scenic route
As well as being the perfect gift for Land Rover fans and car collectors, this building set provides a rewarding project for adults who appreciate outstanding design.

Indulge your creativity – Build and display a LEGO® Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 (10317 ), an immersive project that lets adults create, customize and display their own collectible car
Authentic details – The model features functional steering, opening doors, working suspension and a hood that opens. Inside there are accurate interior details and a coffee cup for the driver
Ready for adventure – Customize this car collectible with off-road accessories including a roll cage, fire extinguisher, jerry cans, toolbox, working winch, mudguards and traction plates
Choose your drive – Build the car as a left-hand or right-hand drive vehicle. It comes with the choice of a diesel or a petrol engine, plus 3 different hood options
Gift for car fans – This building set makes a gift for car-lovers and collectors, as well as anyone who likes cool vehicles and display cars
Dimensions – The clean version of the model measures over 6 in. (16 cm) high, 12.5 in. (32 cm) long and 6 in. (16 cm) wide

LEGO Star Wars Spider Tank (75361) from The Mandalorian Has Arrived!

In case you missed it, LEGO.com has been updated to include yet another LEGO Star Wars set inspired by the latest season of Disney+’s The Mandalorian. The LEGO Star Wars Spider Tank (75361) features a brick-built version of the mechanical behemoth deep from the Mines of Mandalore.

This latest offering comes hot on the heels of last week’s Pirate Snub Fighter (75346) set also taking inspiration from The Mandalorian’s 3rd season. The LEGO Star Wars Spider Tank clocks in at 526 pieces and features a mechanical, alien-like, spider build with highly articulated legs, a cockpit, and a hatch with stud shooters. What is interesting is that this set also features a new Darksaber accessory that is close to the original design.

Unfortunately, we only have one official product image to show as LEGO seems to have more in store in the future. The launch date for the LEGO Star Wars Spider Tank (75361) is still way off in August, so we can certainly expect more images from LEGO before then.

For now, check out the rest of the set’s details. You may also pre-order this set using our affiliate link below.

LEGO Star Wars Spider Tank (75361)

526 pieces | $49.99 | Minifigures include Din Djarin with a new Darksaber accessory, Bo-Katan Kryze, and Grogu | Pre-order this item today, it will ship from August 1, 2023

Play out exciting battle action from Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 3 with this LEGO® brick-built Spider Tank toy (75361) for ages 9 and up. It features flexible legs, grabbing claws, an opening cockpit with space for a LEGO minifigure, and an elevating hatch with 2 stud shooters. The set also includes 3 popular Star Wars™ characters – The Mandalorian with a darksaber, blaster pistol and jetpack element, Bo-Katan Kryze with 2 blasters and a jetpack element, plus a LEGO figure of Grogu (the character affectionately known as “Baby Yoda” by fans).

A helping hand
Let the LEGO Builder app guide your youngster on an intuitive building adventure, allowing them to zoom in and rotate digital 3D versions of the construction model as they build, track their progress and more.

Gift idea
This premium-quality building toy makes an awesome gift for kids who like to be part of the latest trends. It’s part of a huge range of LEGO Star Wars building sets that will thrill Star Wars fans of all ages.

Buildable Spider Tank toy playset (75361) – Kids can team up with their heroes to battle against a detailed, stud-shooting LEGO® brick model of the Spider Tank from Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 3
3 LEGO® Star Wars™ characters – The Mandalorian with a darksaber, blaster pistol and jetpack element, Bo-Katan Kryze with 2 blasters and a jetpack element, plus a Grogu LEGO figure
Built for action – The Spider Tank features flexible legs, grabbing claws, an opening cockpit with space for a LEGO® minifigure, and an elevating hatch with 2 stud shooters
Fun gift idea for kids aged 9 and up – Give this 526-piece building toy as a holiday gift, birthday present or special reward to Star Wars: The Mandalorian fans
Build and play – The buildable Spider Tank model measures over 3.5 in. (9 cm) high, 7.5 in. (20 cm) long and 6.5 in. (17 cm) wide

LEGO Indiana Jones 2023 Sets – Relive the Adventure and Take a Nostalgic Journey through Cinema’s Greatest Moments!

After an early look was provided by other LEGO retailers, LEGO.com has finally listed and unveiled the three new LEGO Indiana Jones 2023 sets to celebrate the return of cinema’s most iconic adventurer. Fans can now get their hands on these thrilling new sets and embark on their own LEGO Indiana Jones adventures, as they recreate some of the most unforgettable moments from the beloved film series.

These three sets are all scheduled to be released on April 1st, months ahead before the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny comes out in June. Though these sets are not exactly tie-in sets as far as the 5th movie in the Indiana Jones franchise is concerned, these are nonetheless a great way of recreating some of the most memorable scenes in past films.

You may also notice that there is one particular set missing which was originally intended to be a part of this series. I’ll talk more about that in a separate post. For now, let’s take a look at these newly listed LEGO Indiana Jones 2023 sets together with their respective product descriptions. You may also click on their respective affiliate links to know more.

Fighter Plane Chase (77012)

387 pieces | | Minifigures include Indiana Jones, Professor Henry Jones Sr., and a Fighter Pilot | $34.99

LEGO® Indiana Jones™ Fighter Plane Chase (77012) comes with everything kids aged 8+ need to enjoy hours of creative play. The playset features a brilliant fighter plane with a propeller, 2 stud shooters and removable wings, plus a supercool vintage convertible car with a chest in the back containing an umbrella and a pistol.

Relive the magic of the Indiana Jones movies
The building set comes with 3 minifigures: Indiana Jones with his famous whip, his father Professor Henry Jones Sr.™ holding a diary, and a fighter pilot so kids can play out a famous chase scene from the Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade movie.

Building sets to inspire thrilling adventures
LEGO Indiana Jones playsets let nostalgic parents celebrate the legacy of Indiana Jones and introduce their children to his daring adventures from the franchise’s first 3 movies. Together they can enjoy a rewarding build before they role-play action with a range of cars, planes and temples.

Escape from the Lost Tomb (77013)

600 pieces | | Minifigures include Marion Ravenwood, Indiana Jones, Sallah, and a Mummy | $39.99

Kids can experience all the excitement of the Raiders of the Lost Ark movie with this LEGO® Indiana Jones™ Escape from the Lost Tomb (77013) building set. A great gift for kids aged 8+, the playset features a temple with 2 statues, a secret passage, a mummy, and snakes both on the ground and coming through a wall.

Recapture the thrills of the Indiana Jones movies
The building set comes with 4 minifigures: Indiana Jones with his famous hat and whip, Marion Ravenwood™, Sallah™ and a mummy, plus the Ark of the Covenant, for kids play out a famous escape scene from the iconic Raiders of the Lost Ark movie.

Building sets to inspire thrilling adventures
LEGO Indiana Jones playsets let nostalgic parents introduce their children to the legacy of Indiana Jones and his adventures from the franchise’s first 3 movies. Together they can enjoy a rewarding build before they role-play action with a range of cars, planes and temples.

Temple of the Golden Idol (77015)

1,545 pieces | Minifigures include Indiana Jones, Satipo, Belloq, and a Hovitos Warrior | $149.99

Ready to enjoy some movie nostalgia? Pay homage to Indiana Jones™ as you build and display this highly detailed LEGO® Temple of the Golden Idol (77015) set. Immerse yourself in a rewarding building experience while you assemble the thrilling opening scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark to proudly display on a shelf.

Interactive Indiana Jones movie scene
This LEGO Indiana Jones memorabilia model comes with 4 minifigures – Indiana Jones, Satipo, Belloq and a Hovitos Warrior – and is packed withinteractive functions. The model features a plinth with 4 knobs that you can turn to lower and light up the idol, collapse a wall, swing Indiana Jones across a cavern, lower a trapdoor, and see Indy chased by a massive boulder.

Building sets to capture the imaginations of adults
This LEGO Indiana Jones building set lets adults celebrate the legacy of Indiana Jones and his adventures from the opening scene of the franchise’s first movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark.

LEGO Easter Basket (40587) Is Our Next GWP Set

LEGO is also gearing up for this year’s Easter celebrations, as it updates its online shopping portal to include this year’s next promotional. The uber-cute LEGO Easter Basket (40587) is our next gift-with-purchase (GWP) set that you may not want to miss.

This 368-piece promotional gift features a cute brick bunny inside a basket full of flowers. The bunny itself comes with a pair of poseable ears and a moveable head for a more wide and dynamic range of display features. Personally, I believe this is one of the best LEGO Seasonal sets out there in terms of aesthetics.

There’s no word yet on when this promo item will be offered and at what price point. However, fellow LEGO fan site Hoth Bricks speculate that it may be offered sometime between March 16 to April 9 just in time for this year’s LEGO Easter festivities.

In the meantime, check out the following product description and official images of the LEGO Easter Basket (40587).

LEGO Easter Basket (40587)

368 pieces | Valued at $19.99 | Gift-with-purchase set

Mark Easter and the arrival of spring with this adorable LEGO® Easter Basket (40587). See the cute Easter bunny hiding in a little brown gift basket of colorful spring flowers. The bunny’s head rotates and the ears bend. The model makes a sweet display piece to add to your Easter decorations or an Easter gift for kids aged 9 and up, as well as teens and adults.

Build a tribute to Easter – Create a LEGO® addition to your Easter decorations with this buildable LEGO Easter Basket (40587) gift
Springtime is here – Celebrate the arrival of a new season with a displayable model set that also makes a great Easter gift for kids aged 9 and up, as well as teens and adults
Dimensions – Model measures over 5 in. (13 cm) high, 4 in. (11 cm) wide and 3 in. (9 cm) deep

LEGO Super Mario Donkey Kong Officially Announced!

In case you tuned in to LEGO’s live stream of its upcoming LEGO Super Mario sets yesterday, then you’ll be glad to know that aside from a new expansion set, fans of Nintendo’s iconic gorilla will also have his very first official LEGO set in the form of an upcoming LEGO Super Mario Donkey Kong set!

The reveal was made by host Jack Gardner over at LEGO’s YouTube channel. You can catch a sneak peek of this exciting new set below.

Not so much was mentioned with this set, save from the title card that reads LEGO Super Mario Donkey Kong. But from the looks of it, it seems that this first brick rendition of DK will unlock new features from the Mario, Luigi, and Peach starter packs. It looks like this feature will be activated once these starter packs are mounted or joined together with LEGO Super Mario Donkey Kong. It’s quite unsure yet if LEGO’s Donkey Kong will be part of a larger expansion set, or will be a stand-alone one. We just have to wait and see in the coming months.

From the get-go, this build is not very much different in terms of height as compared to the LEGO Mario figure. The printed tile for his eyes is also spot-on, accurately catching the looks of Nintendo’s legendary gorilla. I would also like to commend the designers here for their decision to actually provide molded hands for DK.

Hopefully will get to see more details about this in the next few weeks. And with more LEGO Super Mario sets to be unveiled in the coming days, I’m still keeping my fingers crossed for actual Mario and Luigi minifigures. It’s certainly a possibility especially now that promotions for Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie are now in full swing. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release starting April 5, 2023.

LEGO Super Mario Dry Bowser Castle Battle Expansion Set (71423) Coming Soon in August!

MAR10 Day is now in full swing! And following a slight slip-up from LEGO’s Australian online store, we now have a full reveal of the super exciting LEGO Super Mario Dry Bowser Castle Battle Expansion Set (71423)!

As part of this year’s grandest Super Mario Day celebrations, LEGO live-streamed its official set reveals, with LEGO.com following soon with a product listing. the Dry Bowser Castle Battle Expansion Set (71423) clocks in at 1,321 pieces and will retail for $110 once it is made available on August 1st, 2023.

Like other expansion sets, you will need to have sets 71360 (Mario), 71387 (Luigi), or 71403 (Princess Peach) to fully immerse in the set’s interactive features. The highlight of this new LEGO Super Mario set is of course the brick-built version of the menacing Dry Bowser. It is also jam-packed with thrilling features that will take your playtime to the next level. It has a castle entrance shaped like Bowser’s jaw and it opens up to reveal the inner workings of his fortress. And with the included crane, you can rescue a Purple Toad from the trap and topple Dry Bowser at the same time.

The course also comes with flippers that you can use to defeat the Bone Piranha Plant and Bone Goomba. And if that’s not enough, there’s a Magmaargh attack function, gym, secret entrance, secret strategy room, and a couple of new Key and Treasure Chest Blocks.

Check out the rest of the set’s details below together with some better, clearer set images. You may also click on the following affiliate link below if you wish to add this to your LEGO wishlist.

LEGO Super Mario Dry Bowser Castle Battle Expansion Set (71423)

1,321 pieces | $109.99 | Coming Soon on August 1, 2023

Create a fantastic LEGO® brick version of an iconic location in the Super Mario™ universe with the Dry Bowser Castle Battle Expansion Set (71423). Players can explore the castle with their interactive LEGO® Peach™, LEGO® Mario™ or LEGO® Luigi™ figure (not included). It features an opening Bowser-jaw-shaped entrance, a crane to rescue the Purple Toad from the trap and topple Dry Bowser, flippers to defeat the Bone Piranha Plant and Bone Goomba, a Magmaargh attack function, gym, secret entrance, secret strategy room, Key Block and a Treasure Chest Block. Note: the 71360, 71387 or 71403 Starter Course is needed for interactive play.

Top gift
A great gift idea for kids aged 8 and up, this toy playset includes 5 LEGO® Super Mario™ characters. Download the LEGO Super Mario app for building instructions, inspiring tips and more.

Collectible toy playsets
LEGO Super Mario Starter Courses and Expansion Sets allow fans to expand, rebuild and create unique levels for hours of coin-collecting play.

Detailed Dry Bowser Castle Battle Expansion Set (71423) – Children can recreate an iconic Super Mario™ location in the brick-built LEGO® Super Mario™ world for coin-collecting play
5 LEGO® Super Mario™ characters – Dry Bowser, a Magmaargh, a Bone Piranha Plant, a Bone Goomba and a Purple Toad
Rescue mission – Explore the castle with LEGO® Peach™, LEGO® Mario™ or LEGO® Luigi™ (figures not included) and use the crane to rescue the Purple Toad from the trap and topple Dry Bowser
Build a fun level – The set includes the Bone Piranha Plant and Bone Goomba, a Magmaargh attack function, gym, secret entrance, strategy room, Key Block and a Treasure Chest Block
Gift idea for ages 8 and up – Give this 1,321-piece set as a birthday or holiday gift to kids who own a LEGO® Super Mario™ Starter Course (71360, 71387 or 71403), which is needed for interactive play
Rebuild and combine – Measuring over 10.5 in. (27 cm) high, 18 in. (46 cm) wide and 12.5 in. (31 cm) deep in its basic formation, this modular set combines with other LEGO® Super Mario™ playsets

ICYMI: New LEGO BrickHeadz Minecraft Sets to be Released this April

Following the release of the new LEGO BrickHeadz Disney sets this March, it looks like fans of the BrickHeadz theme have more sets to expect this April. In case you missed it, LEGO.com has been updated to include three new LEGO BrickHeadz Minecraft sets that you can add to your collection.

This new wave of Minecraft-inspired BrickHeadz sets is quite overdue in my opinion. The last similar set that we have was way back in 2018 when we had our Steve and Creeper (41612) dual-pack. So it’s a very much welcomed decision from LEGO to now include not one, but three additional Minecraft characters added to the BrickHeadz roster. It’s also nice to see that we finally have a brick-built version of Alex to complement our early version of Steve, plus a very colorful Llama as well. LEGO also seems to give this Minecraft Llama a very distinguished place in the collection considering that this is the 200th character given the BrickHeadz treatment. I do hope that it comes with a special commemorative brick or something.

Check out the official images of these new LEGO BrickHeadz Minecraft sets, together with their respective product descriptions. Each of these will retail for $10 and will be available in all LEGO Stores and online starting April 1, 2023.

Alex (40624)

86 pieces | $9.99

Here’s a hands-on treat for players of the Minecraft® video game aged 10 and up. LEGO® BrickHeadz™ Alex (40624) presents one of the game’s most popular characters in collectible BrickHeadz form. Perfect for play and display, the figure includes authentic Minecraft details, such as the hero’s diamond pickaxe. Standing over 3 in. (8 cm) tall, this BrickHeadz recreation of the iconic character will look great in any kid’s room.

Llama (40625)

100 pieces | $9.99

Minecraft® players will be very familiar with the game’s cute llama mobs. LEGO® BrickHeadz™ Llama (40625) lets kids put the popular character on display for all to admire. The buildable BrickHeadz figure stands over 3 in. (8 cm) tall and includes a baseplate stand, making it perfect for hands-on play and putting on show in any kid’s room.

Zombie (40626)

81 pieces | $9.99

Zombies are the iconic hostile mobs from the Minecraft® video game. And now, Minecraft players aged 10 and up can build their own LEGO® BrickHeadz™ Zombie (40626). The authentically detailed figure stands over 3 in. (8 cm) tall and features a baseplate stand, making it perfect for hands-on play as well as putting on show for all to admire.

LEGO Teases a LEGO Donkey Kong Set for MAR10 Day!

Following the unintended reveal of the LEGO Super Mario Dry Bowser Castle Battle (71423), it looks like LEGO is continuously building on the hype and excitement. Because as it turns out, it seems that LEGO is teasing a LEGO Donkey Kong reveal just in time for Nintendo’s MAR10 Day celebrations.

Shared by LEGO’s social media team via Instagram, LEGO is hinting that we might be seeing our very first LEGO Donkey Kong set just in time for MAR10 Day. Take a look.

Along with a countdown timer, the imposing silhouette DK’s brick-built figure adds to the excitement of the MAR10 celebrations. Though I am excited about this first-ever LEGO Donkey Kong set, I have to say right off the bat that this may not be the usual LEGO 18+ set that adult LEGO collectors are looking forward to. There were confirmations already that there will be no LEGO 18+ sets to be revealed in conjunction with this year’s MAR10 Day celebrations. Furthermore, this brick-built rendition of Nintendo’s iconic video game character is a bit small given the LEGO elements and pieces that were used.

Whatever the case, as an avid Super Mario fan, I’m still excited to see what LEGO has in store for MAR10 Day. It’s just a matter of hours before the show begins over at LEGO’s official YouTube channel, so be sure to keep tabs on this and here on our blog site as well.

Here’s a First Look at the LEGO Super Mario Dry Bowser Castle Battle (71423)

Last week, Nintendo’s social media team was quite busy promoting this year’s grandest Super Mario celebration. Included in the announcement is a brief mention of yet another collaboration with LEGO. And this time around, we now have a visual confirmation of what this first collaboration is in the likes of the just recently revealed LEGO Super Mario Dry Bowser Castle Battle (71423)

Coming in at 1,321 pieces this set is expected to retail for $100 once it arrives in LEGO stores this month. Though it is a sizeable set as shared by Dylan Chow over Instagram, this is still not considered an 18+ set. Just a couple of days ago, The Brick Fan mentioned that this upcoming LEGO MAR10 celebratory set is not an 18+ or D2C set which usually appeals to adult LEGO fans in a similar vein to that of The Mighty Bowser (71411) from last year, the Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block (71395) from 2021, or the Nintendo Entertainment System (71374) from 2020.

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Based on what we see from Dylan’s post, the Dry Bowser Castle Battle (71423), seems to be another expansion set that ties up with previous LEGO Super Mario sets in terms of functionality and course features. We even get to see a similar Purple Toad found in LEGO Super Mario Character Packs Series 5 (71410), a Bone Goomba from LEGO Super Mario Character Packs Series 2 (71386), and a new Bone Piranha Plant and Lava Blargg build as well. I also love the aesthetics of the castle’s chain while giving it the same vibe as that of Bowser’s Castle Boss Battle (71369).

The LEGO Super Mario Dry Bowser Castle Battle is expected to make its official debut any time soon once MAR10 Day celebrations are in full swing. As a final note, just2good over his YouTube channel also reports of another LEGO Super Mario that will happen alongside the reveal of the Dry Bowser Castle. It is anticipated that this will be our first LEGO Donkey Kong set and it’s exciting to see how LEGO will pull this out.

Be sure to keep in touch here on our blog site for more updates on these upcoming LEGO Super Mario sets.