The Brick Show | Page 47 of 489 | LEGO News & Happenings

LEGO Houses of the World 1 (40583) Now Listed at LEGO.com – More to Come

Last month, I ran an article that featured an upcoming promotional set that celebrates the beautiful architectural designs of South American homes. And this time around, we get to see the lovely LEGO Houses of the World 1 (40583) up close and personal.

Now listed over at LEGO.com, the LEGO Houses of the World 1 clocks in at 348 pieces and is valued at $20. It features a South American-inspired home complete with all the interior decorations that make it unique.

As I mentioned before, the design of this promotional set suggests that more of its kind might be released, that can be connected to this original build. And as it turned out, LEGO made it clear that it can be combined with three more sets of its kind which will all be available separately. All in all, there are 4 sets to collect under the LEGO Houses of the World collection, it’s pretty exciting to see what countries or regions will be represented next.

Same as with the LEGO Birthday Diorama, we don’t have any official word from LEGO as to when the LEGO Houses of the World 1 (40583) set will be available. I’ll keep you posted once this promo becomes live.

Check out the following details of this upcoming GWP set.

LEGO Houses of the World 1 (40583)

348 pieces | Valued at $19.99. Free with qualifying LEGO purchases.

Be inspired by different cultures as you build the first in a collection of LEGO® Houses of the World. In tribute to the buildings of South America, this house (40583) features distinctive architectural details. The theme continues inside with South American interior decor. The modular design means this house can be combined with others from the collection (40590, 40594 and 40599) – each available separately.

LEGO Birthday Diorama (40584) Gift-With-Purchase Set Officially Revealed

In case you missed it, LEGO.com has recently listed a new promotional item that will light up any birthday celebrations. The LEGO Birthday Diorama (40584) gift-with-purchase (GWP) set is the next item that you might see added to your LEGO cart (together with qualifying purchases) anytime soon.

This GWP set features 2 children minifigures both raring to go and light up the birthday party. As a nice little brick-built vignette, it features a birthday wall, balloon elements, a candle, a cake, and gifts. Another fun feature included in this set is that you can change the colors of the birthday wall as it comes with a different birthday panel.

Though the set is listed already at LEGO.com, we still need to hear an official announcement on when the LEGO Birthday Diorama (40584) will be available, and how much its corresponding qualifying purchase amount will be. Since the LEGO Icons Blacktron Cruiser GWP is still up, then it’s most likely that it will be LEGO’s next promotional offering.

Take a look at its official product images and descriptions below. Will keep this under our radar, and I’ll keep you posted once it’s available.

LEGO Birthday Diorama (40584)

157 pieces | Valued at $12.99. Comes as a gift-with-purchase set together with qualifying purchases.

Mark your birthday or send a celebratory gift to friends or family with this sweet LEGO® Birthday Diorama (40584). The set includes lots of colorful birthday details, including balloons, a candle, cakes, gifts, and “Happy Birthday” signage. There are also 2 minifigures to add to the party vibe. Use the changeable scenery to customize your build.

LEGO Botanical Collection 2023 Officially Announced

Following their appearance at third-party resellers a couple of days ago, LEGO’s fine collection of flora-inspired sets for 2023 is now finally given the red carpet. Via an official press release, the LEGO Group now formally introduces its LEGO Botanical Collection 2023 collection.

Since its launch in 2021, the Wildflower Bouquet (10313) and the Dried Flower Centerpiece (10314) sets are the latest addition to the LEGO Icons Botanical Collection subtheme, with a total of 8 sets to beautifully adorn any LEGO-loving home. More so, the intention behind these new sets is to bring families closer with a one-of-a-kind gift for any occasion.

Jamie Berard, Senior Design Manager at the LEGO Group says,

“We want the two new sets we’re launching today to help people ‘grow closer’. Whether that’s buying the set for a loved one for an occasion such as Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day, or at any other point in the year just as a little thank you. Why not give a longer-lasting LEGO plant and get to spend some valuable time building it together? We know the joy that plants can bring to people and our growing LEGO Botanical Collection has been created with that in mind. Plants are a great way to bring people together, and show our appreciation for one another.”

These 2 new LEGO Botanical Collection 2023 sets will be available in LEGO stores and online starting February 1 just in time for Valentine’s and Mother’s Day. Take a look at their official photos below, and you may click on their respective LEGO store affiliate links to know more.

Wildflower Bouquet (10313)

939 pieces | $59.99

Giving and receiving flowers is always joyful, and this LEGO® Icons Wildflower Bouquet (10313) puts a creative spin on a timeless gift. Why not celebrate the next special occasion by sending a loved one flowers that will never wither or need to be watered?

Dried Flower Centerpiece (10314)

812 pieces | $49.99

Cultivate a piece of home decor that requires zero maintenance with this LEGO® Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece (10314). An immersive building project for adults, the set is bursting with vibrant blooms inspired by the colors of fall and includes a gerbera and rose as its focal point. Once it’s complete, you can use it as a striking centerpiece or hang it as flower wall decor to create a floral display to cherish forever.

LEGO Ideas Dungeons and Dragons Set Coming Very Soon

The greatest fantasy tabletop role-playing game of all time is finally getting the LEGO treatment. Back in October, LEGO Ideas launched a building challenge that will test the mettle of LEGO and Dungeons & Dragons fans. And after several months of grueling idea intakes, expert reviews, and crowd votes, a winner was selected to become the first-ever LEGO Ideas Dungeons and Dragons set.

LEGO fan builder BoltBuilds and his Dragon’s Keep: Journey’s End MOC eventually bested other entries to officially become a LEGO Ideas set. The announcement was made last Thursday via the LEGO Ideas website.

We know who made the Fan Vote, but who has had their entry selected to become one of the next LEGO Ideas sets?!

After hundreds of entries and an exciting Fan Vote, only one could be selected! A huge thank you to everyone who participated. We are very happy to announce that Dragon’s Keep: Journey’s End has been selected! A huge congratulations to BoltBuilds, the incredible designer behind this submission.

Fan builder BoltBuilds envisioned this next LEGO Ideas set to be the ultimate brick representation of the iconic game, featuring a Witches Tower, Tavern, Dungeon, and a Crypt. At approximately 3,000 pieces, this rendition also includes a magnificent Green Dragon, Beholder, and a party of six minifigures.

Given the size of this build, we can expect that the LEGO Ideas design team will certainly have fun stuffing in all the many play features that make this set uniquely D&D. We do not have a release date yet, but given the many approved LEGO Ideas product ideas still being worked along the way (such as the A-Frame Cabin and BTS Dynamite among others), we can somewhat expect this LEGO Ideas Dungeons and Dragons set to be on shelves sometime in 2024.

Will this be on your must-have list? Let me know in the comments below.

More LEGO Classic 2023 Sets Listed at LEGO.com

Budding LEGO builders will have a blast this March with a bunch of new LEGO Classic 2023 sets scheduled to be released by then. LEGO.com has been updated once again to now include these free building sets ranging from $20 to $60 as seen on the home shopping portal.

These 4 new LEGO Classic 2023 sets feature a delicious spectrum of neon and pastel bricks that allows younger builders to experiment more on different builds. These sets are a great way to introduce children to the joys of LEGO building. The choice of colors in these sets somehow resonates with what we see in the latest LEGO DOTS 2023 range.

These LEGO Classic 2023 sets will be available starting March 1, and you can check their product details below.

Creative Neon Fun (11027)

333 pieces | $19.99

Kick-start kids’ creative development with LEGO® Classic Creative Neon Fun (11027). With suggestions for quick-to-build models and endless free-building fun, the eye-catching set inspires budding builders aged 5+ to indulge their passion for art and design.

Creative Pastel Fun (11028)

333 pieces | $19.99

Inspire budding builders aged 5+ with LEGO® Classic Creative Pastel Fun (11028). With quick-to-build models and endless free-building fun, this eye-catching mix of bricks encourages kids to indulge their passion for art and design.

Creative Party Box (11029)

900 pieces | $49.99

Bring friends and family together with the fun building activities found inside LEGO® Classic Creative Party Box (11029). This colorful mix of bricks for ages 5+ delivers a great shared play experience, whatever the occasion.

Lots of Bricks (11030)

1,000 pieces | $59.99

For great play value, look no further than LEGO® Classic Lots of Bricks (11030). This endlessly entertaining building toy is bursting with color and creative possibilities for kids aged 5+.

ICYMI: LEGO Bird’s Nest (40639) Seasonal Set Arriving in February

Fans of LEGO’s longstanding seasonal sets have something to look forward to this February just in time for Easter. The LEGO Bird’s Nest (40639) has been added to LEGO.com and will be available to LEGO fans starting February 1st.

Joining this year’s LEGO Year of the Rabbit (40575), the LEGO Bird’s Nest features an animal-themed build coming in 232 pieces. The latter will also be released alongside two new LEGO Botanical Collection sets by next month. Check out its official product description below and images. Click on the affiliate link below for more information.

LEGO Bird’s Nest (40639)

232 pieces | $12.99 | Coming soon on February 1, 2023

Appeal to builders aged 9 and up with a fun gift to have in time for both spring and Easter – the LEGO® Bird’s Nest (40639) kit. The set has 232 pieces and features a nest with a flowering branch and space for a mama bird, 2 chicks and 3 Easter eggs. The birds and eggs can be removed, and all 3 birds have movable wings, making this a fun set for kids to display in different ways. Kids can also rearrange the flowers on the nest and branch as they celebrate the Easter holiday and spring itself!

Third 2022 LEGO Ideas Review Stage Commences With 35 Product Ideas

Earlier last month, we revisited the LEGO Ideas platform as it nears the end of its most current project submission stage. And this time around the review team made its announcement, officially closing the submission stage and opening the way for its Third 2022 LEGO Ideas Review Stage.

We featured 33 product ideas last month that managed to gather the needed 10,000 fan votes to take the step towards becoming an official LEGO Ideas set. And this time around, 3 additional projects were added to the roster giving us a total of 35 product ideas officially entering the said review stage.

Unfortunately, the Neverending Story (40th Anniversary) product idea was eventually removed from the list of qualifiers due to a copyright takedown request from the iconic film’s license holder. This gives us a total of 35 qualifiers instead of 36 making the final roster.

These 3 additional product ideas include:

FANTOZZI TAKES THE BUS ON THE FLY

WILLOW – BATTLE OF TIR ASLEEN

DOGS’ FUN PARK – PLAYABLE DOG RUN

The Second 2022 LEGO Ideas Review Stage is also about to wrap up, with an outstanding total of 51 product ideas anxiously waiting for the seal of approval of the LEGO Ideas Review Team. The announcement of the approved sets is expected to happen anytime soon this month or within this quarter, so will keep a close eye on this one.

LEGO Technic March 2023 Sets Now Listed at LEGO.com

Just a couple of days ago, several LEGO Technic March 2023 sets were unveiled via the LEGO Kidz Zone app. And as expected, these sets are now up and listed at LEGO’s online shopping portal with more details, better images, and a March release date instead of April.

Initially, four sets were revealed. But for now, LEGO shows off three of these, with the Firefighter Aircraft (42152) set still waiting to have its official product listing. Among these sets, I have to say that the Batcycle is a must-have for me. Not only does it capture the feel of its cinematic replica from last year’s DC film, but its stunning all-black color motif is also something to be desired.

Check out the rest of this wave’s official images below and let me in the comments what your thoughts are about this selection of new LEGO Technic sets.

LEGO Technic March 2023 Sets Available Now

NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (42153)

672 pieces | $49.99

Here’s a challenging project for kids aged 9 and up who love race cars! They’ll enjoy learning new skills as they build all the details of this LEGO® Technic™ NASCAR® Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (42153) model. Then they can explore its realistic features like the steering, opening hood, and V8 engine with moving pistons. This toy model looks awesome on display too and is a great way for any NASCAR fan to celebrate their passion through play.

2022 Ford GT (42154)

1,466 pieces | $119.99

Discover amazing attention to detail and iconic good looks all wrapped up in an immersive project for adults with the LEGO® Technic™ 2022 Ford GT (42154) model set. Take your time assembling the rear-wheel drive with differential, working V6 engine, independent suspension on all wheels, front-axle steering, opening doors, headlight details, working spoiler wing, and opening hood. Your efforts will be rewarded with a stunning 1:12 scale model collectible that’s made for display.

The Batman – Batcycle (42155)

641 pieces | $49.99

Give Batman™ fans aged 9 and up an awesome challenge as they build Batman’s iconic motorcycle in LEGO® Technic™ form. Inspired by 2022 THE BATMAN movie, this LEGO Technic THE BATMAN – BATCYCLE™ (42155) toy is packed with hot features. Kids will love assembling all the parts of this authentic scale model before recreating their favorite scenes from the movie. Features include steering, suspension, and a chain drive that connects the articulating H4 engine to the back wheel. There’s also a kickstand so kids can display their collectible models.

More Images of the LEGO Icons Botanical Collection 2023 Sets Revealed

If you recall from last month, we caught a glimpse of one of the first LEGO Icons Botanical Collection 2023 sets that we can expect this quarter. And now thanks to Dutch toystore Intertoys, we can now have a better look at the beautiful intricacies of these sets.

We came to know about the arrival of the Wildflower Bouquet (10313) and Dried Flower Centerpiece (10314) sets, and it’s great to see that we can now have a better appreciation of what they have to offer courtesy of these clearer images.

Wildflower Bouquet (10313)

939 pieces | 59.99 Euros | To be released on February 1, 2023

Dried Flower Centerpiece (10314)

812 pieces | 49.99 Euros | To be released on February 1, 2023

Based on these images, we can expect a number of cool and colorful new pieces. These new interesting elements offer plenty of building possibilities not just to create stunningly realistic ornamental builds, but also in other MOCs and alternate builds.

These sets are yet to appear over at LEGO.com as of this posting, but since most of the March 2023 sets have already made their appearance, we can expect that these LEGO Icons Botanical Collection 2023 sets will make their official debut at LEGO’s shopping portal anytime soon.

Thanks to Brickset for the tip.

LEGO Celebrates 100 Years of Disney with the LEGO BrickHeadz Disney 100th Celebration (40622) Set

This year marks the 100th year founding anniversary of the largest entertainment company in the world. And to celebrate the occasion, LEGO has just revealed its next brick tribute in the form of the LEGO BrickHeadz Disney 100th Celebration (40622) set.

Featuring brick renditions of the four most iconic characters in the history of Disney, each of them represents a particular milestone in the life of the company. We have the very first official LEGO version of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit touted to be Walt Disney’s first original character; the great mouse himself, Mickey, being Disney’s first animated character; Snow White as one of the original Disney Princesses and the first to have a featured film; and Tinker Bell as the company’s first Disneyland mascot.

The LEGO BrickHeadz Disney 100th Celebration (40622) joins the roster of other Disney-inspired sets for 2023 and is scheduled to be released next month. Read on for its full product description and you may click on the following affiliate link for more information.

LEGO BrickHeadz Disney 100th Celebration (40622)

501 pieces | $39.99

Help kids aged 10+ celebrate Disney with this LEGO® BrickHeadz™ | Disney 100th Celebration (40622) set, featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit (Disney’s first character), Mickey Mouse (the first ever animated character), Snow White (the star of Disney’s first feature film), and Tinker Bell – the first Disneyland® mascot. Assemble the models, set them on their individual baseplates and display them anywhere. Snow White’s torso includes a decoration. The set makes a fun, collectible gift for Disney fans.