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Review: 10333 The Lord of the Rings: Barad-dûr

http://brickset.com/article/110009

Published: May 19, 2024 14:00

The extraordinary 10316 The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell was released last year, recreating one of Middle-earth's most attractive locations, with superb detail. Barad-dûr seems an appropriate successor, representing the polar opposite and the home of evil…

This week's top news articles

http://brickset.com/article/110152

Published: May 19, 2024 09:01

These are the most read articles that we've posted during the last fortnight:ArticleDateViewsLikesComments10333 Barad-Dûr revealed!14 May3300125324475394 Imperial Star Destroyer revealed!06 May23412156110LEGO teases new The Lord of the Rings set!11…

Stickers vs Prints in LEGO Sets: What's Up With That...? [Part 2]

http://brickset.com/article/107288

Published: May 19, 2024 09:00

Welcome to "What's Up With That...?", the article series where I, ex-LEGO designer James and host of new YouTube channel TUBESIDE, will explore some of the frequently asked questions from AFOLs about the mysteries of the design decisions of The LEGO Group.…

Random set of the day: Dune Blaster

http://brickset.com/article/110146

Published: May 19, 2024 02:01

Today's random set is 8829 Dune Blaster, released during 1994. It's one of 8 Technic sets produced that year. It contains 278 pieces.It's owned by 1,019 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your collection you should find it for sale at BrickLink,…

Random minifig of the day: sw0005

http://brickset.com/article/110145

Published: May 19, 2024 01:01

Today's random minifigure is sw0005 Imperial Scout Trooper - Yellow Head, Dark Gray Torso Print, a Star Wars figure that was first produced during 1999. It can be found in 3 sets.Our members collectively own a total of 121,085 of them. If you'd like to buy…

Random part of the day: Rotorblad 31 Module

http://brickset.com/article/110144

Published: May 19, 2024 00:01

Today's random part is 28844, 'Rotorblad 31 Module', which is a Technic part, category Transportation Means, Aviation. Our members collectively own a total of 40,805 of them. If you'd like to buy some you should find them for sale at BrickLink.Continue…

What's hot this week

http://brickset.com/article/110142

Published: May 18, 2024 22:01

These are the sets that have been viewed the most this week:TWLWSetViews11↔10333 The Lord of the Rings: Barad-dûr13107210237 Tower of Orthanc10689379007 Battle at the Black Gate696946277 Imperial Trading Post5875540693 The Lord of the Rings: Fell…

Review: 76965 Dinosaur Missions: Stegosaurus Discovery

http://brickset.com/article/110083

Published: May 18, 2024 14:00

Herbivorous dinosaurs have rarely appeared in the Jurassic World range, although this appears to be changing, as the Brachiosaurus was finally produced last year. Now the iconic Stegosaurus joins the selection, in 76965 Dinosaur Missions: Stegosaurus…

Is this the perfect LEGO box?

http://brickset.com/article/110075

Published: May 18, 2024 08:00

When I mentioned the new style of removable lid box in the review of 21061 Notre-Dame it generated a lot of interest and discussion, so I thought it would be worthwhile taking a closer look at them. Continue reading »© 2024 Brickset.com. Republication…

Vintage set of the week: Payloader

http://brickset.com/article/110122

Published: May 18, 2024 02:01

This week's vintage set is 410 Payloader, released during 1973. It's one of 28 LEGOLAND sets produced that year. It contains 26 pieces.It's owned by 358 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your collection you might find it for sale at BrickLink or…

Random minifig of the day: sp018

http://brickset.com/article/110121

Published: May 18, 2024 01:01

Today's random minifigure is sp018 Ice Planet - Male, a Space figure that was first produced during 1993. It can be found in 8 sets.Our members collectively own a total of 278,616 of them. If you'd like to buy one you should find it for sale at BrickLink,…

Random part of the day: 2X2 Round,Slope Brick W. Knob

http://brickset.com/article/110120

Published: May 18, 2024 00:01

Today's random part is 98100, '2X2 Round,Slope Brick W. Knob', which is a System part, category Bricks, Special Circles And Angles. Our members collectively own a total of 3,978,931 of them. If you'd like to buy some you should find them for sale at…

Review: 21349 Tuxedo Cat

http://brickset.com/article/109392

Published: May 17, 2024 13:00

21349 Tuxedo Cat is the 57th set to be yielded by the LEGO Ideas platform. It's based on a project by Damian Andres that passed review in May 2023. Everyone loves cats, right, so it came as no surprise to me that the project was selected! Tuxedo is not a…

Random set of the day: Seattle Space Needle

http://brickset.com/article/110090

Published: May 17, 2024 02:01

Today's random set is 21003 Seattle Space Needle, released during 2009. It's one of 4 Architecture sets produced that year. It contains 57 pieces, and its retail price was US$19.99/£19.99. It's owned by 7,845 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your…

Random minifig of the day: cas526

http://brickset.com/article/110089

Published: May 17, 2024 01:01

Today's random minifigure is cas526 Castle - King's Knight Blue and White with Chest Strap and Crown Belt, Helmet with Broad Brim, Open Grin, a Castle figure that came in one set, 70402 The Gatehouse Raid, released during 2013.Our members collectively own…

Random part of the day: Windscreen 6X6X2, No. 1

http://brickset.com/article/110088

Published: May 17, 2024 00:01

Today's random part is 35404, 'Windscreen 6X6X2, No. 1', which is a System part, category Windscreens And Cockpits. Our members collectively own a total of 21,018 of them. If you'd like to buy some you should find them for sale at BrickLink.Continue…

Random set of the day: Windsurfer

http://brickset.com/article/110063

Published: May 16, 2024 02:01

Today's random set is 1958 Windsurfer, released during 1993. It's one of 23 Town sets produced that year. It contains 21 pieces and 1 minifig.It's owned by 951 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your collection you should find it for sale at…

Random minifig of the day: sw0491

http://brickset.com/article/110062

Published: May 16, 2024 01:01

Today's random minifigure is sw0491 Clone Trooper Pilot (Phase 1) - Bright Light Orange Markings, Scowl, a Star Wars figure that came in one set, 75021 Republic Gunship, released during 2013.Our members collectively own a total of 13,016 of them. If you'd…

Random part of the day: Turkey

http://brickset.com/article/110061

Published: May 16, 2024 00:01

Today's random part is 2663, 'Turkey', which is a System part, category Foodstuff. Our members collectively own a total of 18,530 of them. If you'd like to buy some you should find them for sale at BrickLink.Continue reading »© 2024 Brickset.com.…

NASA Artemis Space Launch System and Milky Way Galaxy availabe now

http://brickset.com/article/110038

Published: May 15, 2024 07:06

The awesome pair of new Space sets, 10341 NASA Artemis Space Launch System and 31212 The Milky Way Galaxy, are now available at LEGO.com to Insiders, and a cool space-themed gift with purchase, 40687 Alien Space Diner, is free with purchases of either, or…

Random set of the day: Homing Spider Droid

http://brickset.com/article/110033

Published: May 15, 2024 02:01

Today's random set is 75016 Homing Spider Droid, released during 2013. It's one of 44 Star Wars sets produced that year. It contains 295 pieces and 5 minifigs, and its retail price was US$29.99/£29.99. It's owned by 8,838 Brickset members. If you want to…

Random minifig of the day: cty0814

http://brickset.com/article/110032

Published: May 15, 2024 01:01

Today's random minifigure is cty0814 City Jungle Scientist Female - White Lab Coat with Sunglasses, Dark Blue Legs, Black Tousled Hair, a Town figure that was first produced during 2017. It can be found in 2 sets.Our members collectively own a total of…

Random part of the day: Mudguard 2X4X2, No. 2

http://brickset.com/article/110031

Published: May 15, 2024 00:01

Today's random part is 3387, 'Mudguard 2X4X2, No. 2', which is a System part, category Transportation Means, Vehicles. Our members collectively own a total of 171,444 of them. If you'd like to buy some you should find them for sale at BrickLink.Continue…

10333 Barad-Dûr revealed!

http://brickset.com/article/110007

Published: May 14, 2024 13:00

The one set you've all been seeking has been revealed at last! 10333 Barad-Dûr 5,471 pieces, rated 18+ €459.99 / $459.99 / £399.99 Available from 1st June at LEGO.com Today, the LEGO Group, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer…

Alien Space Diner GWP available now

http://brickset.com/article/110008

Published: May 14, 2024 09:20

A day earlier than predicted, 40687 Alien Space Diner is now available as a gift with purchase at LEGO.com. Surprisingly, the sum you'll need to spend to acquire the fun-looking 239-piece set is only £90 / $100 / €100. It'll be available until the 26th of…

Random set of the day: Cargo Centre

http://brickset.com/article/109996

Published: May 14, 2024 02:01

Today's random set is 6391 Cargo Centre, released during 1984. It's one of 17 Town sets produced that year. It contains 553 pieces and 5 minifigs, and its retail price was US$43. It's owned by 811 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your collection…

Random minifig of the day: cty1643

http://brickset.com/article/109995

Published: May 14, 2024 01:01

Today's random minifigure is cty1643 Child - Girl, White Top with Raccoon, Bright Pink Short Legs, Dark Orange Pigtails, Black Skirt and Cat Ears, a Town figure that came in one set, 60380 Downtown, released during 2023.Our members collectively own a total…

Random part of the day: Function Element, W/ Dia. 19 Cup, No. 1

http://brickset.com/article/109994

Published: May 14, 2024 00:01

Today's random part is 92512, 'Function Element, W/ Dia. 19 Cup, No. 1', which is a System part, category Functional Elements. Our members collectively own a total of 4,179 of them. If you'd like to buy some you should find them for sale at…

Review: 76434 Aragog in the Forbidden Forest

http://brickset.com/article/109767

Published: May 13, 2024 15:30

Four minifigure-scale models of Aragog have been produced and the latest version, available in 76434 Aragog in the Forbidden Forest, looks particularly creepy! The giant spider is certainly bigger than its predecessors and features more realistic arachnid…

Official images of new Jurassic World sets!

http://brickset.com/article/109981

Published: May 13, 2024 14:35

LEGO has announced three approaching Jurassic World sets, including 76965 Dinosaur Missions: Stegosaurus Discovery, which reintroduces the Stegosaurus, at last! These sets will be released on the 1st of June in Europe and the 1st of August in North…

18+ Lion King set revealed!

http://brickset.com/article/109971

Published: May 13, 2024 09:30

Hot on the heels of the announcement of 43243 Simba the Lion King Cub, a larger 18+ version of the young feline has been revealed by fnac.pt. The 1,445-piece 43247 The Lion King will be released on June 1st priced at €130, which will probably equate to…

Designer insight: Michael Svane Knap

http://brickset.com/article/109970

Published: May 13, 2024 09:01

Many LEGO set designers use our BrickLists feature to maintain a list of the sets they've worked on and often provide interesting insights about their involvement. Once a week we publish an entry from one of their lists on the home page to increase…

Random set of the day: Market Street

http://brickset.com/article/109960

Published: May 13, 2024 02:01

Today's random set is 10190 Market Street, released during 2007. It's one of 3 Advanced models sets produced that year. It contains 1248 pieces and 3 minifigs, and its retail price was US$89.99/£59.99. It's owned by 4,779 Brickset members. If you want to…

Random minifig of the day: idea168

http://brickset.com/article/109959

Published: May 13, 2024 01:01

Today's random minifigure is idea168 Viking Archer - Male, Olive Green Tunic, Dark Orange Legs with Loincloth, Pearl Dark Gray Helmet, Quiver, a LEGO Ideas figure that came in one set, 21343 Viking Village, released during 2023.Our members collectively own…

Random part of the day: Hull Of A Ship 8X28X3 01/01

http://brickset.com/article/109958

Published: May 13, 2024 00:01

Today's random part is 92709, 'Hull Of A Ship 8X28X3 01/01', which is a System part, category Transportation Means, Ships. Our members collectively own a total of 48,368 of them. If you'd like to buy some you should find them for sale at BrickLink.Continue…

Recent reviews

http://brickset.com/article/109957

Published: May 12, 2024 22:01

Here's a list of the reviews that we've published recently:10334 Retro RadioA full scale model that captures the nostalgia of old time radio76440 Triwizard Tournament: The ArrivalThe long-awaited Durmstrang Ship looks magnificent, albeit with little…