Last month LEGO confirmed another exciting partnership to add to its ever-growing portfolio: LEGO Bluey. Bluey is an extremely popular animated series aimed at children but it has also been extremely popular with adults and well-received by all ages. The show originally premiered in Australia in 2018 but has made its way across the globe, becoming so popular that a feature film is scheduled for a 2027 release. But in 2025 we'll see the release of a total of six brick-built LEGO sets based on the animated TV series. Two of the six models will be for the youngest of builders, branded under LEGO Duplo. Whilst the other four will be 4+ models featuring some of the most popular and beloved LEGO Bluey characters. All sets, apart from the themes singular polybag, now have rumoured set names which we can present to you in this article... LEGO Bluey Polybags 30687 TBC LEGO Bluey Polybag (4+) ($4.99 / €3.99 / £3.49) - 1st June 2025 10458 Ice Cream Trip with Bluey As a LEGO Duplo set aimed at toddles, 10458 will focus on the usual simple, chunky Duplo pieces that are easy for small master builders to assemble. The name indicates that a Duplo Bluey figure will be included alongside a small ice cream stand. This will likely include a couple of simple blocks as cones and flavours making up the 22 pieces that will retail for $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99. Set Name - Ice Cream Trip with Bluey Set Number - 10458 Age Range - 2+ Piece Count - 22 Price - $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99 Release Date - 1st June 2025 10459 Bluey's Family House 10459 is the first of two appearances of Bluey's Family House in this debut wave for the theme with the LEGO Duplo model including 83 pieces retailing for $69.99 / €69.99 / £59.99. The build will likely be similar to 10433 Peppa Pig Birthday House but slightly larger to replicate the Heeler family home. The set is likely to include Duplo figures of Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli, along with a few home accessories like a sofa, the kitchen, a couple of bedrooms and a play area. Hopefully a small outdoor play area including a BBQ for example is also included as Bluey and Bingo love their imaginative outdoor play. Set Name - Bluey's Family House Set Number - 10459 Age Range - 3+ Piece Count - 83 Price - $69.99 / €69.99 / £59.99 Release Date - 1st June 2025 11201 Playground Fun With Bluey 11201 Playground Fun With Bluey moves away from Duplo and instead brings us to the first of three 4+ sets. This one replicates a park or playground setting featuring play structures such as swings, a slide, a seesaw and a climbing frame. Bluey will definitely be included in 11201 along with hopefully her sister Bingo at a reasonable price tag of $19.99 / €19.99 / £17.99 with a total of 104 pieces included. Set Name - Playground Fun With Bluey Set Number - 11201 Age Range - 4+ Piece Count - 104 Price - $19.99 / €19.99 / £17.99 Release Date - 1st June 2025 11202 Bluey's Beach & Family Car Trip With 133 pieces retailing for $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99, 11202 recreates Bluey's family car in brick-built LEGO form. The build will be the Heeler family's SUV with enough space to fit at least the characters of Blue and Bingo but hopefully also their parents of Bandit and Chilli. A couple of beach car trip accessories are also likely to be included such as a surfboard, a beach umbrella and a cute sandcastle built by Bluey and Bingo. Set Name - Bluey's Beach & Family Car Trip Set Number - 11202 Age Range - 4+ Piece Count - 133 Price - $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99 Release Date - 1st June 2025 11203 Bluey's Family House Last but not least is the biggest and most detailed set in the themes lineup of 11203 Bluey's Family House. The brick-built version of Bluey's family house will likely be a similar, simple design to previous 4+ modular homes, retailing for $69.99 / €69.99 / £59.99 with a total of 382 pieces included. Multiple rooms will hopefully be included such as a living room, a kitchen, bedrooms for Bingo and Bluey and plenty of areas for our main characters to play and let their imaginations run wild. The set will likely include at least four characters - Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli - along with plenty of play features like a small back garden, the always present red sofa and even more obscure items such as "grannies" dress-up box. Set Name - Bluey's Family House Set Number - 11203 Age Range - 4+ Piece Count - 382 Price - $69.99 / €69.99 / £59.99 Release Date - 1st June 2025 Six sets will be releasing on the 1st of June 2025 for the first wave of LEGO Bluey but what do you think? Which sets will you be purchasing in a few months time? Do you have a favourite or least favourite set of the upcoming wave? What other sets and characters would you like to see in 2026 and beyond? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

Every year LEGO introduces a range of new themes and licenses with last year alone bringing physical sets based on Animal Crossing, Fortnite, Wicked and Wednesday. In 2025 LEGO will continue to bring new themes and licenses to the brick-built world with it being officially confirmed that a fully- ledged LEGO Bluey theme will be coming this summer. Bluey is an extremely popular animated series aimed at children but it has also been extremely popular with adults and well-received by all ages. The show originally premiered in Australia in 2018 but has made its way across the globe, becoming so popular that a feature film is scheduled for a 2027 release. The partnership between the LEGO Group and BBC Studios will introduce six new LEGO models inspired by the animated TV series Bluey. These sets will be spread under both the 4+ line of sets and LEGO Duplo, aimed at the youngest LEGO builders. Popular characters including Bluey herself, her mum, dad and sister Bingo along with plenty of side characters will all appear in these brand-new sets that build upon an ever-growing, family-friendly TV series. “We are absolutely thrilled to bring together the worlds of LEGO Play and Bluey with the team at BBC Studios. It’s been a long time coming and we believe that this partnership is a match made in heaven for younger builders and families alike. Just like the LEGO brand, the Bluey brand has play at the heart of everything they do, which aligns perfectly with the LEGO brand values and mission.” said Michaela Edgerley Stovicek, Head of Preschool at the LEGO Group. Julie Kekwick, Head of Licensing Hardlines Consumer Products at BBC Studios also added: “ We’re thrilled to partner with the LEGO Group for Bluey! We believe that LEGO Bluey products will offer families a fantastic new way to engage with beloved characters and stories from the hit animated series, cultivating even more imaginative play inspired by the Heelers” The LEGO Bluey theme is now official with a total of six sets launching this June. The press release goes on to state that an official reveal of these models will take place in the spring, showcasing our favourite Bluey characters in brick-built form for the very first time. LEGO Bluey is no longer a dream and now a reality but what do you think? Will you be purchasing any of the six LEGO Bluey sets launching in June? What characters and builds are you hoping to see in brick-built form? How successful do you think this partnership will be? And what's your favourite thing about the Bluey TV series? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

More than 250 enormous LEGO sculptures, previously part of international touring exhibitions by Brick Live International, are now up for auction following the company's collapse late last year. The astonishing collection was previously stored in a vast, unmarked warehouse in Cheshire before Robson Kay Associates were extremely surprised to discover an incredible range of brick-built models. Manchester-based auctioneers Robson Kay Associates have received some very unusual sale instructions in their 29-year history. From an ex-WWII German U-Boat to the original Pink Panther car, the team thought they had seen it all until they were stunned to find rows of tightly packed wooden crates full of LEGO builds on an incredibly creative and large scale. The models were previously used by LEGO specialists Brick Live for exhibitions and public events around the world, including major showcases in Detroit, Singapore, and across the UK. But now Robson Kay has been tasked with cataloguing and sorting all these sculptures, which were found in this unmarked warehouse almost as large as a full-size football pitch. Once catalogued, the auctioneers will sell Brick Live's inventory with an online bidding war, open now and until Tuesday the 3rd of June 2025. Among the highlights of the collection is a full-size Christmas sleigh pulled by eight LEGO reindeer, complete with Santa Claus and a pile of gifts, stretching more than 30 feet in length. Nearby stands a massive Santa Claus Express train, built entirely from LEGO bricks and complete with two full carriages. Also featured are large-scale builds of dinosaurs, sharks, medieval warriors, castles, jungle animals, cars, trains, and even entire game-themed scenes. Each sculpture is a testament to Brick Live’s master builders. The average model took over 100 hours to construct, using more than 25,000 LEGO bricks. One of the most impressive builds required nearly 250,000 bricks, weighs close to one metric ton, and took 1,200 hours to complete. In total, Robson Kay estimates that more than 10 million bricks were used across the full collection. To put the scale in perspective, it would take two people working 40 hours per week for 10 years, without breaks, to recreate all the sculptures from scratch. The auction offers a rare opportunity for LEGO collectors, theme parks, event organisers, and creative institutions to acquire museum-grade LEGO installations. Many of the pieces remain fully assembled and ready for display, while others have been partially disassembled for storage and transport. The entire auction is being conducted online, with listings available through Bidspotter, iBidder, and The Saleroom. All lots are accompanied by photos, detailed descriptions, and estimated dimensions. Bidding is already underway and will close on Tuesday the 3rd of June, so if you want to add an incredibly detailed, unique and large LEGO model to your collection, then start bidding now! For further information and photos, go to this link: https://www.robsonkay.co.uk/111/ind_auction And if you're interested in the ongoing bidding war, follow this link: https://www.bidspotter.co.uk/en-gb/auction-catalogues/robson-kay/catalogue-id-ro10435

Brick-built photography has become an essential part of LEGO fandom, enabling builders and collectors to showcase their creations and minifigures in stunning detail. With the rise of social media platforms, capturing the perfect shot with just a smartphone has never been more crucial. Enter the Apexel 3-in-1 Macro Lens, a game-changer for LEGO minifigure photography enthusiasts and anyone interested in getting the finest of details from literally anything. This lens kit offers an affordable, high-quality solution for those looking to elevate their photography game without breaking the bank (Bricks Up readers can even get 10% off on any purchases using the code bricksup10 ). Here at Bricks Up, we've been looking enough to have been sent an Apexel 3-in-1 Macro Lens and test it out for ourselves. As a beginner LEGO photographer, this is the perfect lens to introduce you to another element of the LEGO and AFOL community. We've thoroughly enjoyed testing out Apexel's latest lens, different angles, lighting, and other fancy features, and taking our photography levels to a new height. If you're already hooked and looking to start your LEGO photography career then you can follow this link here and purchase the Apexel 3-in-1 Macro Lens for yourself. But if you're unsure still then let's get into our Bricks Up official review... Unboxing and Initial Impressions Upon receiving the Apexel 3-in-1 Macro Lens, the first thing that stands out is the well-thought-out packaging. The kit includes a 100mm macro lens, a multifunctional 3-in-1 clip for attaching the lens to your phone, a fill light, and a zipper cloth bag for easy storage and transportation. The inclusion of a universal clip ensures compatibility with almost all smartphones, including popular models like the iPhone 14, Google Pixel 7 and our very own iPhone 13 which fit perfectly. The build quality of the lens is impressive, with an aviation aluminium body and six groups of six pieces of high-definition fully coated optical lenses. This design promises durability and excellent image quality, setting a high standard for macro lenses in this price range. Key Features 1. Magnification and Compatibility: The Apexel 3-in-1 Macro Lens offers 10-20X zoom magnification, allowing photographers to capture intricate details of their LEGO Minifigures, microfigures and any other small builds and details. Whether it's the fine print on a Minifigure's torso or the delicate features of a microfigures vague face, this lens brings out details that are often missed with a standard phone camera. 2. Image Quality: The high-quality optics of the Apexel lens ensure sharp and vibrant images. The lens's ability to reduce distortion and eliminate vignetting means that your photos will have a professional and realistic look. The photos of LEGO Minifigures that we've taken and displayed to you here show a significant improvement in image quality when using the lens, highlighting its ability to capture stunning close-ups. 3. Fill Light: The included fill light is a very welcome addition, especially for those shooting in low-light conditions. With adjustable colour temperatures ranging from 2700K to 6500K and a high CRI of 95+, the light ensures even and natural illumination of your subjects. This feature is particularly useful for indoor photography, where lighting can often be a challenge. 4. Ease of Use: The lens attaches easily to your phone using the universal clip, and the phone holder provides a secure grip, ensuring that your device stays in place while shooting. The kit's compact size and portability make it convenient to carry around, whether you're shooting your LEGO Minifigures at home or on the road. Performance in LEGO Photography Using the Apexel 3-in-1 Macro Lens for LEGO Minifigure photography opens up a new world of creative possibilities. The lens's ability to focus on tiny details allows photographers to create dramatic and intimate portraits of their minifigures. The shallow depth of field achieved with the macro lens helps isolate the subject from the background, creating a pleasing bokeh effect that adds a professional touch to your photos. In a series of test shots, the lens performed admirably, capturing the fine details of LEGO minifigures with exceptional clarity. The fill light proved to be invaluable in achieving well-lit and balanced shots, especially when natural light was insufficient. Throughout this article we've included some of our expert photography snaps so let us know what you think and whether or not the Apexel lens has turned us from a beginner to a pro. Pros and Cons The Apexel 3-in-1 Macro Lens opens up many LEGO Minifigure photography opportunities and is a perfect, affordable way of expanding your photography skills no matter what level you are. However, there are a couple of small negatives when using the lens: Pros of the Apexel Lens Cons of the Apexel Lens Affordable (use bricksup10 for an even better price) and high-quality lens kit with instructions included. Easy to use with universal compatibility. Excellent image quality with sharp and vibrant photos. Includes a versatile fill light for enhanced illumination. Compact and portable, ideal for on-the-go photography. Some lens flare issues can occur in certain lighting conditions. Autofocus can be challenging in complex compositions. Conclusion The Apexel 3-in-1 Macro Lens is a must-have accessory for LEGO enthusiasts looking to enhance their photography skills. Its impressive magnification, high-quality optics, and convenient features make it an excellent investment for capturing the beauty and detail of LEGO Minifigures. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or a beginner, this lens kit offers an accessible and effective way to take your LEGO photography to the next level. With the Apexel 3-in-1 Macro Lens, you can unlock new creative potential and showcase your LEGO creations in all their intricate glory. It's the perfect introduction to the world of macro photography and a valuable tool for any LEGO fan. We certainly found it useful and are looking to expand our LEGO photography further with the Apexel Lens. Thank you to everyone at Apexel who provided us with the lens and the wonderful opportunity to become beginner LEGO photographers. For more information on starting your LEGO photography journey and purchasing the Apexel 3-in-1 Macro Lens, visit the Apexel Official Store  or check it out on Amazon . 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Have you ever thought something as simple as plastic LEGO bricks could break world records? Well, afol YouTuber Lucas-Dynamics  did just that! They created a super-fast mouse clicker using entirely LEGO Technic pieces, and it’s taken the internet by storm. To date, the video showcasing this amazing gadget has over 9 million views on YouTube!  This clever device isn’t just a toy, it's a powerful machine that clicks a computer mouse faster than any human ever could. Lucas-Dynamics’ invention exemplifies how creativity and a few LEGO pieces can come together to make something truly extraordinary.  People all over the world are amazed by how such a simple idea can become a record-breaking sensation. It’s a perfect example of how imagination, technology and of course, the main ingredient LEGO, can create wonders for kids and adults alike! How It All Started Avid LEGO collector and enthusiast Lucas-Dynamics loves to push the boundaries of what LEGO can do. They decided to build a machine that clicks a computer mouse incredibly fast - so fast that in fact, no human has ever clicked a mouse that many times in such a short amount of time. First, they built a simple frame with LEGO to hold the mouse in place. Then, they added a stick and a motor to very quickly click the mouse when the switch is turned on. To see how fast their new invention was, they connected it to their PC and accessed a website called CPSTest.org . This website puts your mouse-clicking skills to the test and measures how many times you can click a mouse in just one second. You can try it out for yourselves by hitting that link but good luck beating Lucas-Dynamics' high score... When they tested it, the auto clicker achieved 8.6 clicks per second, which was almost the same as the 8.2 clicks per second they got when clicking manually. Realising they could make it even faster, they decided to tweak the design and improve the mechanics of the clicker. Making It Faster At first, the clicker could do 8.6 clicks per second but Lucas-Dynamics was aiming high and putting his LEGO skills to the test with the aim of making the auto clicker even faster! After testing the auto clicker on CPSTest.org , they found that it wasn’t as fast as they hoped. So, they decided to make further modifications. First, they changed the click angle to be a little diagonal, which improved the speed to 9.0 clicks per second. Next, they adjusted the gear ratio by adding more gears and increasing the gear rotation speed. These changes made a big difference, and the auto clicker’s speed jumped to 29.4 clicks per second . But they didn’t stop there as Lucas-Dynamics continued to push the capabilities of LEGO and LEGO Technic pieces. Breaking Records Further changes were necessitated as they continued to refine and push the limits of their auto clicker. Lucas-Dynamics decided to add a controller so they could adjust the mouse-clicking speed whenever they wanted. To build this controller, they first used a motor with 490 RPM (revolutions per minute). However, they aimed for an even higher speed, so they tried another motor with 2400 RPM, using an RPM calculator device shown in the YouTube video to measure the speed. Lucas thought this motor might be too fast, potentially breaking the computer mouse, so they finally decided on a motor with 1700 RPM. They also noticed that the current mechanism had too many moving parts, which could be improved and simplified. To simplify the design, they used a single part directly connected to the motor. They also made sure the device didn’t damage the mouse by adding some rubber parts as protection. With all these upgrades, the clicker finally reached an amazing speed of 70.2 clicks per second! People Love It People who watched the video, including everyone here at Bricks Up, were absolutely amazed as Lucas-Dynamics pushed the capabilities of LEGO in order to break real-world records. Some of comments from fans include the likes of “Wow, this is incredible!” and “I didn’t know LEGO could do this!” as everyone showed their appreciation towards Lucas-Dynamics incredible creation. Some even suggested that LEGO should sponsor Lucas-Dynamics because of this cool invention. One viewer commented, “This is the type of video that we will be recommended in 7-10 years,” showing how memorable and impactful the video is. Another enthusiastic fan wrote, “Dude, LEGO should sponsor this guy! He literally broke the world record using toys!”  Viewers are thrilled by the creativity and skill behind the auto clicker, with many expressing admiration and excitement for future projects from Lucas-Dynamics. Engineering Challenges and Solutions Building the LEGO auto clicker wasn’t without its challenges. One major issue Lucas-Dynamics faced was the complexity of the device, which had too many moving parts. This made the machine less efficient and harder to control. To tackle this, they decided to simplify the mechanism. They replaced the complex setup with a single, faucet-like LEGO block directly connected to the motor. This streamlined design reduced the number of moving parts and made the clicker more reliable.  Another challenge was the potential damage to the mouse due to the rapid clicking. To solve this, Lucas-Dynamics added rubber parts to the mechanism. These rubber components helped cushion the impact, reducing the risk of damaging the mouse and making the clicking much smoother. Choosing the right motor was also a critical part of the process. They started with a motor that had 490 RPM (revolutions per minute) but found it wasn’t fast enough. They then tried a motor with 2400 RPM, but it was too fast and hard to control. Finally, they settled on a motor with 1700 RPM, which provided a perfect balance between speed and control. Using an RPM calculator device, they ensured the motor’s speed was optimal for achieving high clicks per second without compromising the stability and durability of the auto clicker. These thoughtful solutions and adjustments highlight Lucas-Dynamics’ engineering skills and their ability to overcome obstacles to create a record-breaking device made entirely out of LEGO bricks. Conclusion Lucas-Dynamics achieved something truly remarkable by building a record-breaking auto clicker using LEGO Technic. This innovative project not only smashed previous click speed records but also showcased the incredible potential of LEGO for creative engineering and robotics. The success of this project demonstrates how a simple plastic toy can be transformed into a powerful tool through ingenuity and technical skill. This achievement highlights the endless possibilities with LEGO Technic, encouraging enthusiasts to think outside the box and explore new ways to use these versatile building blocks. Whether you’re a seasoned LEGO builder or just starting out, this project shows that with creativity and determination, you can create amazing things. Here at Bricks Up, we invite you to watch the video and see this incredible auto-clicker in action. Discover more about the world of LEGO Technic and get inspired to embark on your own creative builds. Who knows? You might just create the next viral sensation with over 9 million views! Featured Images: Lucas-Dynamics YouTube Channel

In its over 90-year history LEGO has taken on plenty of forms from wooden ducks to "Automatic Binding Bricks" and the LEGO brick that we see and build with today. Since its patent in 1958 however, LEGO bricks have been used for multiple purposes and not just the toy which it supposedly is. From the 8th of March, we'll see our favourite bricks taken to another level of display and creativity as the highly acclaimed Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks exhibition is set to make its UK debut. The exhibition will run for just under six months, lasting until the 31st of August 2025 and taking place at The Historic Dockyard Chatham - a museum heaped in maritime history and culture. This internationally renowned showcase, developed in partnership with the Australian National Maritime Museum and the Western Australian Museum, brings legendary shipwrecks to life through detailed and articulate LEGO creations. Visitors of all ages are invited to make the trip to The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent and explore the tales of iconic shipwrecks, brought to life in brick-built form by Certified LEGO Professional Ryan "The Brickman" McNaught. A Journey Through Maritime Archaeology Through Brickwrecks, LEGO fans and maritime enthusiasts will be able to explore the fascinating world of maritime archaeology in brick-built form. A total of eight iconic shipwrecks have been brought to life through eleven intricate, large-scale LEGO models designed by the popular LEGO Masters Australia judge, Ryan McNaught. 170,463 LEGO bricks and 1,336.5 hours have gone into creating the eight shipwrecks which date as far back as around 1300 BCE. Stand-out stories from marine archaeology and marine disasters feature heavily in the exhibition that’s travelled from Australia to premiere in the UK for the first time at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. Each model is designed to offer incredible insight into the history, tragedy, and legacy of some of the most famous shipwrecks in human history. Some of the key shipwrecks featured include: ULUBURUN (1300 BCE):  The oldest known shipwreck, discovered off the coast of Turkey (26,563 bricks, 102 hours to create). SHINAN (1323): A Chinese vessel that sank near to South Korea's Shinan Islands (10,345 bricks, 80 hours to create). VASA (1628):  The ill-fated Swedish warship that sank in Stockholm Harbour (5,850 bricks, 82 hours to create). HMS PANDORA (1791):  Lost while pursuing the Bounty mutineers (6,972 bricks, 120 hours to create). HMS TERROR & HMS EREBUS (1848):  Wrecked in the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (20,748 bricks, 103 hours to create). RMS TITANIC (1912):  The world's most famous luxury liner which tragically sank over 100 years ago in North Atlantic (12,847 bricks, 113 hours to create). MV RENA (2011):  A modern-day container shipwreck off New Zealand, highlighting environmental consequences (16,734 bricks, 140 hours to create). Interactive Experiences This exhibition isn't just about admiring LEGO masterpieces as it's an incredible immersive and educational experience for the whole family. Visitors can engage with interactive elements such as: Trying out maritime archaeology techniques. Cleaning oil pollution from a penguin. Learning about modern shipwreck exploration. Building their own LEGO creations inspired by the historic shipwrecks. The models, ranging from 1 to 3 meters in length, have been designed with incredible attention to detail by professional LEGO builders, including Ryan "The Brickman" McNaught. Each shipwreck tells a unique story of history, exploration, and disaster, making this exhibition a must-see for LEGO enthusiasts and history lovers alike. The Perfect Venue for Brickwrecks The Historic Dockyard Chatham, with its 400 years of naval history and the longest brick-built building in Europe, provides the ideal backdrop for this incredible LEGO showcase. Notably, HMS Terror and HMS Erebus, two of the featured wrecks, were refitted at Chatham before their ill-fated Arctic expedition. Paul Barnard, Deputy Chief Executive of the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, expressed his excitement about hosting the exhibition: "We are thrilled to bring this internationally renowned exhibition to Chatham in 2025. Brickwrecks brilliantly combines creativity, maritime archaeology, and engineering to bring the stories of eight legendary shipwrecks to life." Plan Your Visit Now! Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks runs from the 8th of March to the 31st of August 2025 and is included with Dockyard admission. Whether you're a LEGO fan, a history buff, or just looking for a fun and interactive family day out, this exhibition promises to be an unforgettable experience. For ticket details and more information, visit thedockyard.co.uk .

We are thrilled to announce that Bricks Up has been awarded Best Online Specialist Toy Newsletter 2024 - UK in the prestigious Global Business Awards 2024. This incredible recognition highlights our continued dedication to delivering high-quality content to LEGO fans and toy enthusiasts across both the United Kingdom and globally. The Global Business Awards, expertly organized by Corporate Vision, celebrates businesses that demonstrate innovation, excellence and a commitment to their respective industries. Receiving this prestigious award highlights the hard work and passion our team continues to invest in the Bricks Up website to make it the go-to source for LEGO news, updates and insights. As the Best Online Specialist Toy Newsletter, we take pride in connecting the LEGO community with everything brick-related from the latest set releases and rumours to in-depth discussions and retirement updates. This award is a reflection of both our ongoing effort and the unwavering support from our loyal readers and fellow LEGO enthusiasts. We want to extend a massive thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey since the Bricks Up website launched over three years ago. Your passion for LEGO has fueled our mission and allowed us to continue writing about a company we admire and will forever follow with great interest. We're beyond excited to keep providing you with engaging content that celebrates the world of LEGO bricks. Here’s to more brick-building adventures ahead, and thank you so much for making this amazing award possible! For all the relevant links regarding Corporate Vision, the Global Business Awards 2024, and everything else mentioned in this article, here they are: Corporate Vision Celebrates the Winners of the Global Business Awards 2024 Global Business Awards 2024 Winners List Bricks Up – Global Business Awards Winner

Since 2021 the Bricks Up website has continued to grow and grow covering the latest gossip and news from the world of bricks. But as we celebrate two years of Bricks Up it's time to further expand our community of builders into the world of social media. And so we are proud to announce that Bricks Up is now on Instagram ! Our Instagram has been active for a week now and we have big plans to further expand our presence online and improve the website to make your experience even better. With the Bricks Up Instagram account, we're able to take our passion for the bricks to the next level, offering a fresh space where our community can engage, inspire and explore the possibilities of the world of LEGO. All this and easy access to the Bricks Up website which will remain the central hub for finding out all the latest LEGO news. So what should you expect from the Bricks Up Instagram account ? Breaking News: Stay ahead of the curve with real-time LEGO news. Our latest news articles and blog posts will be posted in our stories with easy links to access the most interesting of reads. Latest Reveals: Follow us on Instagram and receive the latest reveals of brand-new sets in your feed. From pictures of the latest LEGO Minifigures series to the launch of a brand new theme, we'll be covering it all and more. Behind the scenes: Still wanting more from Bricks Up? Well with our Instagram account, you can learn more about us, how we write our news articles and discover exclusive content. We'll provide you with everything you need so that you really feel a part of the Bricks Up community. MOC Spotlights: With the LEGO community being so creative it's impossible not to show off some of the incredible creations and ideas. We'll show you the best ideas from some of the best MOC builders, giving you inspiration for your own builds and LEGO cities. Community Building: Interact with fellow LEGO enthusiasts, ask questions, share your own creations, and be part of the ever-growing LEGO community. We're excited to see your comments, likes, and shares on all things Bricks Up and LEGO. The fun is just starting so join us on our official Bricks Up Instagram account and give us a follow in order to benefit from all these perks and more. Be the first to discover LEGO news, rumours, leaks and more whilst being able to interact with fellow master builders. The website will of course remain our number 1 priority but with Bricks Up now on social media we're able to get even closer to some of the best builders in the world. Thank you for your continued support and we can't wait to see you on Instagram! Follow Bricks Up here: https://www.instagram.com/bricksupofficial/

The LEGO and Nike collaboration is starting to hit its stride as, following the official partnership announcement last year, the two global brands have officially revealed their first physical products. A total of three Nike-branded LEGO sets will reportedly be launching in 2025, with the first of these officially presented today ahead of its launch on the 1st of July 2025. 43008 Nike Dunk x LEGO Set is kicking off this partnership in physical LEGO form, which has been eagerly awaited by LEGO fans and sneakerheads since the official announcement in August 2024. The official statement from the two leading brands stated that we would see a "series of co-branded products, content and experiences" combining imagination, creativity, play and sport throughout. The brand new and exclusive 10+ model is the first of these products "celebrating sport and creative play" with 1,180 pieces included at a recommended retail price of $99.99 / €99.99 / £89.99. Several interconnected builds are included at that $100 price tag, all related to Nike's rich sporting and clothing history. Fans will be able to get a further taste of the partnership and this upcoming set with activities and events taking place worldwide throughout the Summer. But back to 43008, the model recreates a brick-built version of the Nike Dunk shoe on a creative and cartoon-like stand with a Nike Dunk slogan and a rotatable basketball also attached. The shoe is extremely detailed and captures the iconic Nike Dunk footwear perfectly in a white and blue colour scheme. The Nike swoosh is a prominent feature of the shoe, which can easily be opened up to store LEGO pieces and customised with different coloured laces. The Nike Dunk doesn't stop there, however, as we are getting a brick-built version of the "Dunk" slogan in a 2D display form. The slogan is built in a similar way to LEGO Art's 31214 LOVE, but much smaller and in a completely different colour scheme with two shades of blue. Attached to the top left of the slogan is a completely brick-built spherical basketball. The ball is unsurprisingly coloured orange and black and can be spun round as its main play feature. Finally, 43008 and the LEGO Nike partnerships will go a step further than the previous Adidas collaboration and include an exclusive Minifigure. This character will literally be the spirit of fun and creativity as it will have a basketball for a head. The figure, nicknamed B'Ball Head, also includes some exclusive torso and leg printing replicating real-life Nike merchandise and clothing. 43008 Nike Dunk x LEGO Set Set Name - Nike Dunk x LEGO Set Set Number - 43008 Age Range - 10+ Piece Count - 1,180 Price - $99.99 / €99.99 / £89.99 Release Date - 1st July 2025 43008 Nike Dunk x LEGO Set releases on the 1st of July 2025, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 43008 in a months time? What are you looking forward to most about LEGO's partnership with Nike? What would you like to see included in the other two rumoured LEGO Nike sets? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

Almost a year after the LEGO Group and the American athletic footwear and apparel brand Nike announced a brand new multi-year partnerships, our first rumours for a range of brick-built LEGO Nike models have hit the LEGO rumour mill. In particular, reports suggest that a total of three Nike-branded LEGO sets will be launching in 2025 with the first of these releasing in just over a months time on the 1st of July 2025. 43008 NIKE Dunk With Logo & Basketball will kick off this partnership in physical LEGO form, which has been eagerly awaited by LEGO fans and sneakerheads since the official announcement in August 2024. The official statement from the two leading brands stated that we would see a "series of co-branded products, content and experiences" combining imagination, creativity, play and sport throughout. The rumoured 10+ model is the first of these products "celebrating sport and creative play" with 1,180 pieces included at a recommended retail price of $99.99 / €99.99 / £89.99. Several builds are included at that $100 price tag, all related to Nike's rich sporting and clothing history. The first is a detailed brick-built version of the Nike Dunk shoe, most likely designed in a bold red and white colour scheme. Expect plenty of interesting building techniques to create this life-like object with its unique angles and textures. The iconic Nike swoosh will be a prominent feature of the build, which, just like 10282 Adidas Superstar, will be just a single shoe, perfect to display. The Nike Dunk fun doesn't stop there, however, as we will be getting a brick-built version of the Nike Dunk logo, most likely in a 2D display form. This could possibly be mounted on a small base next to the shoe, allowing both builds to be easily displayed. The third and final build of the set is another model aimed mainly for display, as it's a small but spherical brick-built basketball. Just like the logo, this probably won't be that big, yet still include plenty of orange pieces and black prints to recreate an accurate representation of the ball. Finally, 43008 and the LEGO Nike partnerships will go a step further than the previous Adidas collaboration and include an exclusive Minifigure. This character will literally be the spirit of fun and creativity as it will have a basketball for a head. Hopefully, exclusive torso and leg printing are included too, with iconic Nike merchandise replicated on our beloved LEGO Minifigures. 43008 NIKE Dunk With Logo & Basketball Set Name - NIKE Dunk With Logo & Basketball Set Number - 43008 Age Range - 10+ Piece Count - 1,180 Price - $99.99 / €99.99 / £89.99 Release Date - 1st July 2025 43008 NIKE Dunk With Logo & Basketball releases on the 1st of July 2025, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 43008 in a months time? What are you looking forward to most about LEGOs partnership with Nike? What would you like to see included in the other two rumoured LEGO NIKE sets? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

The LEGO Botanicals theme has continued to go from strength to strength throughout 2025, and on the 1st of August 2025, the 18+ theme will see another two sets release. One of these includes our third set from the theme based on Bonsai Trees, which was one of the first-ever LEGO Botanical Collection sets with 10281 Bonsai Tree. In 2025, however, it'll be the release of 10373 Mini Bonsai Trees retailing for $59.99 / €59.99 / £54.99 with 709 pieces included. The set name suggests that, rather than one large Bonsai Tree, such as those seen in the previously mentioned 10281 and this year's 10348 Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree, multiple small-scale Bonsai Trees will be included. Each will be entirely brick-built with its own distinct shape, colour palette and seasonal theme, for example. Overall, the set will likely be a Bonsai version of the popular 10329 Tiny Plants. We may, for example, see both a Moygui style Bonsai (a slightly curved and tapered trunk) and a very common Chokkan Bonsai with its upright style. 10373 may also include a seasonal Bonsai based on Autumn or Winter with orange and red foliage or small spikes of white and blue to simulate snow and ice. Finally, a flowering Bonsai with cherry or plum blossom may also make an appearance as another colourful botanical to recreate in brick-built LEGO form. 10373 Mini Bonsai Trees Set Name - Mini Bonsai Trees Set Number - 10372 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 709 Price - $59.99 / €59.99 / £54.99 Release Date - 1st August 2025 10373 Mini Bonsai Trees releases on the 1st of August 2025, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 10373 in a months time? Do you own any of the previous two LEGO Bonsai Tree models from the theme? What type of Bonsais do you think will be included in the latest LEGO Botanicals 18+ model? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

Following on from the release of 10348 Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree and 10349 Happy Plants earlier this month, our range of brick-built flowers and plants will be expanding even further this summer with the release of two more sets. The two brand new LEGO Botanical models will launch on the 1st of August and include 10372 Hibiscus. The 18+ model includes a total of 660 pieces retailing for $69.99 / €69.99 / £59.99 The hibiscus botanical itself is a tropical flower known for its bold, trumpet-shaped blooms and lush green foliage. These flowers are native to warm-temperate and tropical regions around the world, well-known in cultures such as those of Hawaii and the Caribbean. With colours ranging from red and pink to yellow and white, the hibiscus is a beautiful part of nature and will make the perfect brick-built LEGO model once it releases later this summer. For the build itself, we can expect the flower's signature shape to be recreated using a combination of curved elements and unique part usages seen in previous LEGO Botanicals sets. Each bloom will likely feature five overlapping and pretty large petals to create the trumpet shape. These brick-built petals will then be attached to the stem of the plant, utilising previous LEGO stem builds, while also surrounding a brick-built interpretation of the hibiscus' stamen. Retailing at $69.99 / €69.99 / £59.99, a price similar to many of the theme's previous bouquet models, we can expect multiple stems of the Hibiscus flower to be included in 10372. LEGO will also likely make each of the hibiscus' included in the 18+ set a different colour to make the brick-built model as colourful and as bold as the plant itself. A mix of red, pink, yellow, white and purple, for example, would make another beautiful display model from the theme. 10372 Hibiscus Set Name - Hibiscus Set Number - 10372 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 660 Price - $69.99 / €69.99 / £59.99 Release Date - 1st August 2025 10372 Hibiscus releases on the 1st of August 2025, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 10372 in a months time? What do you make of the Hibiscus flower in real life? Will you be adding the colourful, tropical plant to your brick-built botanical collection? What are you looking forward to most in 2026 from the LEGO Botanicals themes? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

Following on from 40786 Micro Command Centre, which was released in March, another LEGO Ideas-branded model will become available in the LEGO Insiders Reward Centre. This set in particular is 40789 Flying Moon Car, which will be available starting from the 1st of July 2025, alongside the LEGO Ideas GWP of 40788 Friendly Snails. 40789 includes a total of 211 pieces and will be obtainable in the Insiders Reward Centre in exchange for 2,500 points. 40789 Flying Moon Car is based on EnchantingNoodle's Vehicle: Moon Car project, which, alongside the Micro Command Centre, won 2024s Exploring the Cosmos competition. The original fan model, which has carried on to the official model revealed today, focused mainly on the Moon Car itself - a Minifigure-scale science fiction vehicle built for space exploration. Two astronaut Minifigures are also included, along with the car in their space suits, ready for the next mission. The light blue and grey coloured car is complete with a futuristic, hovering aesthetic utilising a couple of black technic pieces attached to the vehicle to simulate this levitation. This feature is then attached to a very simple yet realistic creation of the moon's grey and relatively lacklustre surface. Here we can find multiple different-sized craters and a lunar lamppost - a unique and funny element of the build, which also includes a large brick-built yellow arrow attached to the post. 40789 Flying Moon Car Set Name - Flying Moon Car Set Number - 40789 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 211 Price - 2,500 Insiders Reward Points Release Date - 1st July 2025 40789 Flying Moon Car will be available starting from the 1st of July 2025, but what do you think? Will you be looking to pick up 40788 in just a few days time? What sets do you plan on buying to add this LEGO Insiders Reward to your LEGO collection? What would you like to see from the LEGO Ideas theme in 2026 and beyond? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

Whilst the LEGO Ideas brand may not be one of the few themes with a set or two launching on the 1st of July 2025, a LEGO Ideas-inspired Gift With Purchase will soon be releasing. This promotional item, in particular, is the winner of 2024's 'Build the Gift of Purchase Set of your Dreams' with Jagamax's 'The Autumn Snails' being available from the 1st to the 7th of July 2025. With the set number 40788 and official set name Friendly Snails, the 18+ model includes a total of 264 pieces with any purchases over $160. The set itself is a beautifully crafted nature vignette, displayed on a simple black diorama base and featuring many brick-built elements of our natural world. As the name suggests, two brick-built and incredibly detailed snails comprise most of the display model. There's a larger snail with an earthy reddish brown coloured shell, along with a slightly smaller version of the slimy animal that comes with a navy blue shell design. The smaller snail, in particular, can be found on a brown, mossy log stretching across most of the 18+ diorama. The log, just like the rest of the surrounding forest-like scenery, includes a range of building techniques, earthy colours, multiple leaf elements and a couple of mushrooms for further added details. Amongst all this, we can also find traces of translucent green slime, small rock elements, a puddle and a printed bee. 40788 Friendly Snails Set Name - Friendly Snails Set Number - 40788 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 264 Price - GWP over $160 Release Date - 1st - 7th July 2025 40788 Friendly Snails will be available starting from the 1st of July 2025, but what do you think? Will you be looking to pick up 40788 in a few days time? What sets do you plan on buying to add this Gift With Purchase to your LEGO collection? What would you like to see from the LEGO Ideas theme in 2026 and beyond? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

Along with 40822 Jack-O'-Lantern Pickup Truck, another Halloween-branded LEGO set will also be releasing on the 1st of August 2025, 40825 Halloween Wreath. This 12+ is the larger and more expensive of the two spooky-themed sets releasing this Summer, with a total of 617 pieces included for a recommended retail price of $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99. As the name suggests, 40825 recreates a brick-built Wreath but with a Halloween-themed twist in a similar scale to the now-retired 40426 Christmas Wreath 2-in-1. The Halloween Wreath will take on a completely different colour scheme with typical Halloween shades such as orange, purple and black. Compared to 40426, 2025's 40825 Halloween Wreath includes over 100 more pieces, suggesting additional decorative features and customisability included in the 12+ model. The wreath may incorporate mini LEGO pumpkins, spiders, bats, ghosts, candles and sweets within the mainly dark foliage. Once again, like previous LEGO iterations of wreaths, 40825 is mainly for display, with the ability to hang the model with a hanging loop or brick-built hook feature. 40825 Halloween Wreath Set Name - Halloween Wreath Set Number - 40825 Age Range - 12+ Piece Count - 617 Price - $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99 Release Date - 1st August 2025 40825 Halloween Wreath releases on the 1st of August 2025, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 408225in a month's time? What decorations are you hoping are included on this Halloween-inspired brick-built wreath? What other spooky-themed sets would you like to see from LEGO? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.