After four sets released on the 1st of January 2024 for the LEGO Monkie Kid theme, four more have now been officially revealed to hit shelves on the 1st of June 2024. These four sets covering the set numbers 80055 to 80058 cover the unlicensed LEGO themes summer wave. Once again the models cover the latest series of the LEGO Monkie Kid TV show with a season 5 expected to be coming in 2025. But returning our attention back to 2024 we have a new vehicle for team Monkie Kid with 80055 Monkie Kid's Team Power Truck. The Summer 2024 set will retail for $79.99 with a total of 712 pieces with the basically being an upgraded and much more detailed version of the now-retired set of 80038 Monkie Kid's Team Van. The red, blue and yellow truck has a removable bed, a plane on a turntable, an excavator and plenty of cool stickers. 80056 Nine-Headed Beast is our second set on this list which includes 757 pieces for $99.99. The brick-built Nine-Headed Beast will be a brand new demon build complete with moving wings, legs, necks and tail, as well as an opening beak . Another interesting and fun build in this Summer wave is a brick-built mech for celestial Nezha of 80057 Nezha's Ring Of Fire Mech. This is our first of two sets in this wave for LEGO Monkie Kid to be retailing over $100. The other $100+ set is 80058 Celestial Pagoda which retails for $149.99 with a total of 1,621 pieces. The highlight set of the LEGO Monkie Kid theme in 2024 is a pagoda with six levels in four sections, including a prison, a library, a detailed throne in the throne room, a tower room with a Color Stone holder, and much more. Seven Minifigures are included of Nüwa, Monkie Kid, Mei, Pigsy, Mr. Tang, Sandy and Li Jing along with Baby Mo the cat. 80055 Monkie Kid's Team Power Truck Set Name - Monkie Kid's Team Power Truck Set Number - 80055 Age Range - 7+ Piece Count - 712 Price - $79.99 Release Date - 1st June 2024 80056 Nine-Headed Beast Set Name - Nine-Headed Beast Set Number - 80056 Age Range - 9+ Piece Count - 757 Price - $99.99 Release Date - 1st June 2024 80057 Nezha's Ring Of Fire Mech Set Name - Nezha's Ring Of Fire Mech Set Number - 80057 Age Range - 9+ Piece Count - 1,163 Price - $139.99 Release Date - 1st June 2024 80058 Celestial Pagoda Set Name - Celestial Pagoda Set Number - 80058 Age Range - 10+ Piece Count - 1,621 Price - $149.99 Release Date - 1st June 2024 All four of these LEGO Monkie Kid models release on the 1st of June 2024 but what do you think? Do you have a favourite and least favourite set of the wave? What do you think of the $150 highlight set of the wave of 80058 Celestial Pagoda? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

After the reveal of 43243 Simba The Lion King Cub a couple of weeks ago, we now have official images of another brand new LEGO Lion King set. Disney's The Lion King celebrates 30 years since it was first released in cinemas and to celebrate this occasion for the animated film, LEGO and Disney have teamed up to create two LEGO Lion King sets. And the second of the two of 43247 Young Simba the Lion King has been officially revealed today. Those of you keen LEGO fans will know that since February 2023 we have been expecting our first LEGO Lion King set licensed under the popular and ever-expanding LEGO Disney theme. A survey leaked a brand new Simba model, along with plenty more new sets, scheduled for a 2024 release if the success rate was high and clearly it went down well. Compared to the original leaked model, 43247 Young Simba the Lion King has an increased piece count of 1,445 pieces retailing for a total of $129.99. Simba is the main and only build of the 18+ model measuring 29 cm high and 29 cm deep. 43247 is obviously designed as more of a display model which can be seen by its more complex design and less moveable parts. In fact, only Simba's head and tail can be articulated meaning he always remains sat down. The brick-built Simba is of course mainly yellow but includes a few tan pieces for his belly, a brown-coloured bush for his tail and a couple of little pink elements for both his tongue and his nose. No stickered elements are included meaning his cartoon eyes are printed with all other elements including his ears, legs and paws being entirely brick-built for an incredible display piece. 43247 Young Simba the Lion King Set Name - Young Simba the Lion King Set Number - 43247 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 1,445 Price - $129.99 Release Date - 1st June 2024 43247 Young Simba the Lion King is one of eleven LEGO Disney sets releasing on the 1st of June 2024 but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 43247 in just a couple of weeks time? Would you like to see more LEGO sets based on The Lion King in 2025 and beyond? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

Over a year ago LEGO Lord Of The Rings returned with 10316 The Lord Of The Rings: Rivendell being one of the main highlights for LEGO in 2023. Even though it wasn't the start of the return of a fully-fledged theme, many fans were absolutely thrilled that the middle-earth theme was making a comeback in LEGO. But the fun doesn't stop there for LEGO Lord Of The Rings fans as 2024 is set to bring even more brand-new LEGO models... Those of you keen LEGO fans will know that since February 2023 we have been expecting another LEGO Lord Of The Rings set licensed under the 18+ LEGO Icons brand. A survey leaked a brand new LOTR model, along with plenty more new sets, scheduled for a 2024 release if the success rate was high. Clearly, the set went down well as a brand new LEGO Lord Of The Rings set has been officially revealed with a release on the 4th of June 2024. In particular, 2024's LEGO 18+ Lord Of The Rings set is 10333 The Lord Of The Rings: Barad-Dûr. The Summer 2024 model includes a total of 5,471 pieces retailing for a high, but also reasonable price of $459.99. Another expensive set for LEGO Lord Of The Rings fans but another highly detailed and Minifigure full model - perfect for play and display. It will also go perfectly with the models GWP of 40693 The Lord Of The Rings: The Fell Beast. The actual build of Barad-Dur, Sauron's fortress in Mordor, measures 83 cm high, 45cm wide and 30cm deep with the Eye of Sauron taking up most of the set and being visible at the very top of the build. Many interesting parts and pieces are used to recreate the shining eye which does in fact use a light brick as we guessed from LEGOs social media tease over the weekend. The fortress build is mainly black and grey along with orange and translucent pieces used to signify fire and lava. To ensure its accuracy, the LEGO designers have basically created the outside build to be microscale and complex in its design whilst the inside is Minifigure scale and packed full of different easter eggs. In total, along with the illuminating eye and automated black gate, there are five brick-built floors. The first-floor interior includes Gollum’s hideout, a weapons forge and a prison with a raisable Orc cage. The dining area is housed on the second floor whilst a room with a throne that opens to reveal a hidden map of Middle-earth awaits on the third. The fourth floor is home to Mouth of Sauron’s study, while the 5th floor houses a tower library with a rotating ladder. All floors act like a complicated modular system for the fortress. Just like 2023s 10316 The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell and as mentioned earlier, 10333 is Minifigure scale inside and is absolutely packed full of new and exclusive characters along with a couple of returning faces. A total of 10 Minifigures are included of Sauron in full armour, the Mouth of Sauron, Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee and Gollum along with two brown Orcs, two green Orcs and one tan coloured Orc. 10333 The Lord Of The Rings: Barad-Dûr Set Name - The Lord of the Rings: Barad-Dur Set Number - 10333 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 5,471 Price - $459.99 Release Date - 4th June 2024 10333 The Lord Of The Rings: Barad-Dûr releases on the 4th of June 2024 but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 10333 in just a couple of weeks time? Is this THE set of 2024? What other LEGO Lord Of The Rings are you hoping for in 2025 and beyond? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

Today's the day that we finally get official pictures of the eagerly anticipated next LEGO Lord Of The Rings 18+ model and we already have official pictures of the D2C's gift with purchase. 10333 The Lord Of The Rings: Barad-Dûr will be revealed later today and of course covered in depth here at Bricks Up, but along with the $460 model, we're also getting the release of a brand new LEGO Icons branded promotional set. In particular, this is 40693 The Lord Of The Rings: The Fell Beast GWP which includes 269 pieces once it becomes available on the same day 10333 releases, the 1st of June 2024. The GWP will only be available with the purchase of Barad-Dûr and will likely only be available for around five to seven days. After that we expect 40693 to go for a hefty price on after-market sales and sites such as eBay. As the name suggests, the main build of 40693 is a brick-built version of the Fellbeast - a flying creature bred by Sauron who is included as a Minifigure in 10333. Along with the 269 pieces used to create an 18+ model of the Fell Beast which includes printed plastic wings, a singular Minifigure is also included. This single Minifigure is Nazgul who will remain exclusive to 40693, again making the promotional item a very popular and rare model. 40693 The Lord Of The Rings: The Fell Beast GWP Set Name - The Lord Of The Rings: The Fell Beast GWP Set Number - 40693 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 269 Price - GWP of 10333 The Lord Of The Rings: Barad-Dûr Release Date - 1st June 2024 40693 The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellbeast GWP releases alongside 10333 The Lord Of The Rings: Barad-Dûr but what do you think? Will you be purchasing both sets in just a couple of weeks time? Is Barad-Dûr currently THE LEGO set of 2024? And will it live up to expectations once it's revealed later today? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

A theme which doesn't see many sets release every year but is still extremely popular amongst builders is the licensed LEGO Jurassic World theme. The LEGO theme based on the Jurassic Park franchise started back in 1993 and has already seen a small wave of two sets release on the 1st of January 2024. These were 76963 Baby Dinosaur Rescue Center and 76964 Dinosaur Fossils: T. rex Skull. The summer wave of LEGO Jurassic World sets sees three more models all release beginning the 1st of June 2024 and have been officially revealed today. Our first of these three models is 76962 Baby Bumpy: Ankylosaurus which, like the other two summer sets, is based on the upcoming Netflix series Jurassic World: Chaos Theory. For $24.99 with 358 pieces, 76962 is a cute brick-built version of the popular Ankylosaurus called Bumpy. Then we have two bigger and more expensive sets of 76965Dinosaur Missions: Stegosaurus Discovery and 76966 Dinosaur Missions: Allosaurus Transport Truck. 76965 retails for $64.99 with 420 pieces along with a brand new sand green mould for the Stegosaurus dinosaur. $89.99 is the price tag for 76966 which makes it the most expensive LEGO Jurassic World set of 2024. 588 pieces are included to recreate a collapsable trailer build and a dark blue and tan moulded Allosaurus figure. 76962 Baby Bumpy: Ankylosaurus Set Name - Baby Bumpy: Ankylosaurus Set Number - 76962 Age Range - 7+ Piece Count - 358 Price - $24.99 Release Date - 1st June 2024 76965 Dinosaur Missions: Stegosaurus Discovery Set Name - Dinosaur Missions: Stegosaurus Discovery Set Number - 76965 Age Range - 6+ Piece Count - 420 Price - $64.99 Release Date - 1st June 2024 76966 Dinosaur Missions: Allosaurus Transport Truck Set Name - Dinosaur Missions: Allosaurus Transport Truck Set Number - 76966 Age Range - 8+ Piece Count - 588 Price - $89.99 Release Date - 1st June 2024 All three of these LEGO Jurassic World sets based on the new Jurassic World: Chaos Theory series releases on the 1st of June 2024 but what do you think? What's your favourite and least favourite set of the wave? Do you prefer brick-built dinosaurs or moulded elements? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

Over a year ago LEGO Lord Of The Rings returned with 10316 The Lord Of The Rings: Rivendell being one of the main highlights for LEGO in 2023. Even though it wasn't the start of the return of a fully-fledged theme, many fans were absolutely thrilled that the middle-earth theme was making a comeback in LEGO. But the fun doesn't stop there for LEGO Lord Of The Rings fans as 2024 is set to bring even more brand-new LEGO models... Those of you keen LEGO fans will know that since February 2023 we have been expecting another LEGO Lord Of The Rings set licensed under the 18+ LEGO Icons brand. A survey leaked a brand new LOTR model, along with plenty more new sets, scheduled for a 2024 release if the success rate was high. Clearly, the set went down well and we can now expect a brand new LEGO Lord Of The Rings set from the 1st of June 2024. In particular, 2024's LEGO 18+ Lord Of The Rings set will be 10333 The Lord Of The Rings: Barad-Dûr. The Summer 2024 model will include a total of 5,471 pieces retailing for a high, but also reasonable price of $459.99. Another expensive set for LEGO Lord Of The Rings fans but another highly detailed and Minifigure full model - perfect for play and display. Recent Reports claim we'll be seeing official images of 10333 within just the next few days as LEGO set to go all out for one of the most hyped sets of the year. Already the Danish toy company have teased the set on social media platforms showcasing the eye of Sauron glowing away at the top of the tower. Some rumours even claim that this may be hinting at the possible inclusion of a light brick in the $460 18+ model... The actual build of Barad-Dur, Sauron's fortress in Mordor, is expected to be around 83 cm high, 44cm wide and 36cm deep with the Eye of Sauron taking up most of the set and being visible at the top of the build. This does mean the main build on the outside is microscale. However, a detailed and Easter egg-packed Minifigures interior will also be included with dungeons and armouries for Sauron's army of Orcs along with a throne and a treasure room. Just like 2023s 10316 The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell and as mentioned earlier, 10333 is Minifigure scale inside and will be absolutely packed full of new and exclusive characters along with a couple of returning faces. Reports suggest that a total of 10 Minifigures will be included of Sauron in full armour, the Mouth of Sauron, Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Froddo and Nazgul along with two brown Orcs and two Green Orcs. 10333 The Lord Of The Rings: Barad-Dûr Set Name - The Lord of the Rings: Barad-Dur Set Number - 10333 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 5,471 Price - $459.99 Release Date - 1st June 2024 10333 The Lord Of The Rings: Barad-Dûr releases on the 1st of June 2024 but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 10333 in just a couple of weeks time? Will this be THE set of 2024? What other LEGO Lord Of The Rings are you hoping for in 2025 and beyond? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

As we continue to eagerly await the release of another LEGO Lord Of The Rings 18+ model, we have our first rumoured information about the D2C's gift with purchase. The reveal of 10333 The Lord Of The Rings: Barad-Dûr is imminent with reports online suggesting we'll see it within the next few days. But along with the $460 model, we'll also be seeing the release of a brand new LEGO Icons promotional set. In particular, this is 40693 The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellbeast GWP which includes 269 pieces once it becomes available on the same day 10333 releases, the 1st of June 2024. The GWP will only be available with the purchase of Barad-Dûr and will likely only be available for around five to seven days. After that we expect 40693 to go for a hefty price on after-market sales and sites such as Ebay. As the name suggests, the main build of 40693 is a brick-built version of the Fellbeast - a flying creature bred by Sauron who is included as a Minifigure in 10333. Along with the 269 pieces used to create an 18+ model of the Fellbeast, three Minifigures are also included. Even though these aren't confirmed we're expecting the likes of Nazgul, Eowyn and Merry to be included in the promotional item. 40693 The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellbeast GWP Set Name - The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellbeast GWP Set Number - 40693 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 269 Price - GWP of 10333 The Lord Of The Rings: Barad-Dûr Release Date - 1st June 2024 40693 The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellbeast GWP releases alongside 10333 The Lord Of The Rings: Barad-Dûr but what do you think? Will you be purchasing both sets in just a couple of weeks time? Is Barad-Dûr currently the most hyped LEGO set? And will it live up to expectations? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

2024 has been the year for LEGO and Space and already the LEGO Technic theme has seen plenty of Space-branded sets but another one will be releasing on the 1st of August 2024. This time it is a brand new 18+ model for the LEGO Technic theme with 42182 NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle - LRV including a total of 1,913 pieces retailing for $219.99 The set itself is a brick-built version of the NASA lunar rover module carried by Apollo 17. The rover can be unfolded allowing equipment to be added to the vehicle along with access to the steering wheel and active suspension. The 18+ NASA model also includes a battery pack, which includes heating and cooling elements, a TV camera with antennae, a communications unit and plenty of tools that include a shovel and drill to find LEGO Moon rock elements. The set also features the Traverse Gravimeter Experiment carried by Apollo 17, plus a tribute to Big Muley – the largest rock sample to have been brought to Earth by the Apollo programme. This amongst many hidden details, cool part usages and accurate representations of the actual NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle create an amazing display and play set for the LEGO Technic theme. 42182 NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle - LRV Set Name - NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle - LRV Set Number - 42182 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 1,913 Price - $219.99 Release Date - 1st August 2024 42182 NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle - LRV launches on the 1st of August 2024 but what do you think? Will you be picking up 42182 in a couple of months time? What other Space-themed sets would you like to see from LEGO and the LEGO Technic theme? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

One of the most exciting sets of this upcoming Summer wave of LEGO Technic sets has to be 42176 Porsche Gt4 e-Performance Race Car not just because of its striking appearance but mainly because of the technology included in the 10+ model. 42716 will launch on the 1st of August 2024 retailing for a hefty price of $169.99 with only 838 pieces included. The main reason for that $170 price is the inclusion of plenty of technological elements including a new CONTROL+ hub with integrated motors and new lighting. In fact, the remote-controlled LEGO Technic vehicle is set to be LEGO's fastest CONTROL+ car to date. Both the front and rear lights of the Porche Gt4 light up with the whole technology being rechargeable via a USB connection. The car itself is a very similar size to the already revealed 42173 Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Grey Hypercar. 42176 includes just a few more pieces and of course a lot more technological elements. But the classic LEGO Technic elements of this blue and black car are still there with openable doors, an adjustable rear wing, a moveable steering wheel and plenty of stickers included on the Porsche Gt4 e-Performance Race Car. 42176 Porsche Gt4 e-Performance Race Car Set Name - Porsche Gt4 e-Performance Race Car Set Number - 42176 Age Range - 10+ Piece Count - 838 Price - $169.99 Release Date - 1st August 2024 42176 Porsche Gt4 e-Performance Race Car releases on the 1st of August 2024 but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 42176 in a couple of months time? Are you looking forward to getting your hands on LEGO's fastest CONTROL+ car to date? Or is that $170 a bit too expensive? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

One of the biggest LEGO Technic sets of 2024 will be a classic for the theme with it being a model that includes a pneumatic pump amongst many other play features. In particular, this LEGO Technic set is the 10+ model of 42175 Volvo FMX Truck & EC230 Electric Excavator. Another vehicle for the theme launching on the 1st of August 2024 will retail for $199.99 with a total of 2,274 pieces included. The main build of the set is of course the Volvo branded truck but we also get a flatbed trailer, an electric excavator and a charging station. The truck is white with openable doors and a tiltable hood allowing access to its 6-cylinder moving piston engine. The brick-built truck can then be steered into position, followed be the detachment of the trailer allowing the ramp to be folded down and the excavator rolled off. The yellow electric excavator build comes with openable doors just like the truck and plenty more fun play features including the pneumatic pump. I t can swivel 360 degrees on its tracks and then use the pneumatic pump to lift and lower the scoop just like real-life construction workers. This along with the truck, flatbed and charging station make for an incredible $200 set measuring over 25 cm in length. 42175 Volvo FMX Truck & EC230 Electric Excavator Set Name - Volvo FMX Truck & EC230 Electric Excavator Set Number - 42175 Age Range - 10+ Piece Count - 2,274 Price - $199.99 Release Date - 1st August 2024 42175 Volvo FMX Truck & EC230 Electric Excavator releases on the 1st of August 2024 but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 42175 in just a couple of months time? It may be expensive but is this one of the best LEGO Technic sets of 2024? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

Amongst the many reveals over the past week or so we also got an official presentation of four LEGO Technic sets all releasing on the 1st of August 2024. This includes a brand new luxury hypercar of 42173 Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Grey Hypercar. The 10+ Technic model which will release as both a grey version and a white version on the 1st of August 2024 includes a total of 801 pieces retailing for $49.99. Of course, 42173 Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Grey Hypercar is the grey version with many elements of the car being grey along with a couple of orange lines along the hood and the side bodywork. The seats and interior of the vehicle is also orange. The overall design is very compact yet still accurate to the original Koenigsegg Jesko Hypercar with a couple of LEGO system pieces even being used to recreate the car's mirrors. 42173 Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Grey Hypercar Set Name - Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Grey Hypercar Set Number - 42173 Age Range - 10+ Piece Count - 801 Price - $49.99 Release Date - 1st August 2024 42173 Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Grey Hypercar releases on the 1st of August 2024 but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 42173 in a couple of months time? What colour do you think you will prefer the Koenigsegg Jesko Hypercar in grey or white? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

2024 has been the year for LEGO and Space with an array of models releasing from playsets to 18+ display models and now another GWP. We've already seen a LEGO Space-themed Gift With Purchase release in 2024 of 40712 Microscale Rocket Launchpad and now another one has been officially revealed and will be available in just a matter of days. In particular, this is the 40687 Alien Space Diner which releases as a Gift with Purchase on the 14th of May 2024. With such an action-packed, Space-heavy few months so far from the LEGO theme, this GWP further expands our range of intergalactic models with the 239 pieces included in 40687 used to create a Diner for Aliens and astronauts travelling across the infinite amount of LEGO galaxies. The GWP features a small space-themed diner which is similar to previous brick-built diners but with added space accessories. For example, some stars, a small rocket and a UFO are all included as mini-builds in 40687's Alien Space Diner. A sign for the the diner is also included which is sadly a sticker not a print of the word 'DINER' in a cool space-like formatting. A diner can't be complete without a chef and this chef is slightly different as it's a green alien. The alien chef is brick-built and includes three eyes along with two arms in which he can hold his pots, pans, whisks and any other delicious food he cooks up. Two Classic Space Minifigures are also included with one of them being white and the other being orange with the usual Classic Space logo on their torsos. 40687 Alien Space Diner GWP Set Name - Alien Space Diner GWP Set Number - 40687 Age Range - 6+ Piece Count - 239 Price - TBC GWP Release Date - 14th May 2024 Our second LEGO Space GWP becomes available from the 14th of May 2024 but what do you think? Are you liking all these Space-themed models in 2024? What do you hope the currently unknown threshold is for this May 2024 GWP? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

The LEGO Icons theme produces a range of sets each year ranging from one-off licenses and vehicles to iconic brick-built buildings and vehicles. The popular 18+ theme isn't done there though as LEGO are set to introduce some music-themed sets into their collection of models aimed at adults starting with the now officially revealed 10334 Retro Radio. From the 4th of June 2024, you'll be able to get your hands on the first ever LEGO brick-built radio which includes a total of 906 pieces for $99.99. The Retro Radio will be coming in a beautiful green-aqua colour, creating a perfect display model that measures 23 cm wide and 32 cm high. The 18+ model includes a foldable handle and antenna, classic power and tuning dials and a sliding frequency switch. For $100, 10334 Retro Radio will also include our second sound brick of 2024 after the LEGO Harry Potter D2C of 76249 Talking Sorting Hat which released back in March. The Sorting Hat included over 30 different sounds so expect this LEGO Icons model to include a similar amount if not more. The LEGO designers have also included a section to place your phone at the back of the radio allowing further sounds and music to be played. 10334 Retro Radio Set Name - Retro Radio Set Number - 10341 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 906 Price - $99.99 Release Date - 4th June 2024 10334 Retro Radio releases on the 4th of June 2024 with LEGO Insiders have access as early as the 1st of June but what do you think? Will you be purchasing the LEGO Icons 1970s model in a couple of weeks time? Are you happy to be getting another LEGO sound brick in this brand-new 18+ set? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

2024 marks the fifth year of LEGO Super Mario sets with the theme being a rare LEGO theme which doesn't include any Minifigures. The gaming theme instead makes use of Digfigs which interact with pre-stickered tiles allowing you to engage with LEGO versions of Super Mario enemies. As with all LEGO sets, but especially Super Mario models, customization is key, allowing a range of brick-built Super Mario courses to be made. LEGO have now officially presented the next wave of LEGO Super Mario sets with eight brand new models launching on the 1st of August 2024. We already got our first look at 71435 Battle with Roy at Peach's Castle, 71436 King Boo's Haunted Mansion and 71437 The Bowser Express Train back in March for the Mario Day celebrations. But now LEGO have showcased the remaining five sets including the three brand new Starter Courses. These are Adventures with Interactive LEGO Mario, 71440 Adventures with Interactive LEGO Luigi and 71441 Adventures with Interactive LEGO Peach which will all retail for $10 less than the original Starter Courses. Their piece counts, even though slightly smaller, are more reasonable and friendly in terms of price per piece ratio. However, the new Starter Course are still expensive due to the amount of technology and large elements used for the Digfigs. But not only are these three Starter Courses more accessible in terms of price, they also include updated Digfigs. The designs of Mario, Luigi and Peach are basically the same with possibly some minor clean-ups here and there, but the technology behind the interactive characters is expected to improve the most. A couple of hardware and software updates are expected to avoid future malfunctioning of Digfigs. The August 2024 wave is basically a reboot for the LEGO Super Mario theme with the three new Starter Courses and a decent range of sets, featuring new builds, a brand new maker set and plenty of returning but also new characters. A lot of these sets also have more friendly price-per-piece ratios indicating a shift from the LEGO Super Mario team to encourage the models to be brought for both play and display. 71433 Goombas' Playground Set Name - Goombas' Playground Set Number - 71433 Age Range - 7+ Piece Count - 173 Price - $14.99 Release Date - 1st August 2024 71434 Soda Jungle Maker Set Set Name - Soda Jungle Maker Set Set Number - 71434 Age Range - 7+ Piece Count - 598 Price - $54.99 Release Date - 1st August 2024 71435 Battle with Roy at Peach's Castle Set Name - Battle with Roy at Peach's Castle Set Number - 71435 Age Range - 7+ Piece Count - 738 Price - $64.99 Release Date - 1st August 2024 71436 King Boo's Haunted Mansion Set Name - King Boo's Haunted Mansion Set Number - 71436 Ages - 8+ Piece Count - 932 Price - $74.99 Release Date - 1st August 2024 71437 The Bowser Express Train Set Name - The Bowser Express Train Set Number - 71437 Ages - 9+ Piece Count - 1,392 Price - $119.99 Release Date - 1st August 2024 71439 Adventures with Interactive LEGO Mario Set Name - Adventures with Interactive LEGO Mario Set Number - 71439 Age Range - 6+ Piece Count - 218 Price - $49.99 Release Date - 1st August 2024 71440 Adventures with Interactive LEGO Luigi Set Name - Adventures with Interactive LEGO Luigi Set Number - 71440 Age Range - 6+ Piece Count - 210 Price - $49.99 Release Date - 1st August 2024 71441 Adventures with Interactive LEGO Peach Set Name - Adventures with Interactive LEGO Peach Set Number - 71441 Age Range - 6+ Piece Count - 208 Price - $49.99 Release Date - 1st August 2024 The next wave of LEGO Super Mario sets release on the 1st of August 2024 but what do you think? What is your favourite and least favourite set from the new wave? Are you looking forward to the new, cheaper starter courses? Do you think LEGO Mario Minifigures will ever come? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

The LEGO Icons theme produces a range of sets each year ranging from one-off licenses and vehicles to iconic brick-built buildings and vehicles. The popular 18+ theme isn't done there though as LEGO are set to introduce some music-themed sets into their collection of models aimed at adults starting with 10334 Retro Radio. From the 1st of June 2024, you'll be able to get your hands on the first ever LEGO brick-built radio which includes a total of 906 pieces for $109.99. The Retro Radio will be coming in a beatiful green-aqua colour, creating a perfect display model and parts pack for LEGO pieces in that green-aqua colour. The 18+ model will measure 23 cm wide and 32 cm high with an adjustable antenna also included on the top of the build. For $109.99, 10334 Retro Radio will also include our second sound brick of 2024 after the LEGO Harry Potter D2C of 76249 Talking Sorting Hat which released back in March. The Sorting Hat included over 30 different sounds so expect this LEGO Icons model to include a similar amount if not more. The LEGO designers have also included a section to place your phone at the back of the radio allowing further sounds and music to be played. 10334 Retro Radio Set Name - Retro Radio Set Number - 10341 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 906 Price - $109.99 Release Date - 1st June 2024 10334 Retro Radio releases on the 1st of June 2024 with a reveal any day now but what do you think? Will you be purchasing the LEGO Icons model in a couple of weeks time? Are you happy to be getting another LEGO sound brick in an 18+ set? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.