Jay's Brick Blog is a LEGO blog featuring high quality editorial content, LEGO reviews and news with a distinct Aussie flavour.
Jay’s Brick Blog is a LEGO blog with a distinctive Aussie flavour that primarily focuses on high quality editorial content and perspectives from an average guy with an above average love of LEGO. This blog is all about celebrating the love of LEGO, sharing exciting news and being a hub for LEGO fans to connect with one another. I mostly enjoy writing independent and comprehensive LEGO set reviews, updates on LEGO news and sales and share my perspectives and thoughts on the latest LEGO news.
New on the blog, I review 77051 Fly with Dodo Airlines, which introduces Tangy, Wilbur and the Airport from Animal Crossing New Horizons!
A needlessly pricey set that feels incomplete and compromised from every angle.
A review of 77051 Fly with Dodo Airlines which introduces Tangy and Wilbur minifigures, alongside the Airport and Dodo Airlines Seaplane.
One of LEGO's worst kept secrets, Jedi Bob's Starfighter has officially been revealed!
This has probably been LEGO’s worst kept secret, but we finally have an official reveal of 75388 Jedi Bob’s Starfighter after being unveiled at San Diego Comic Con. 75388 Jedi Bob’s Starfighter will be released on 1 August 2024, alongside a massive wave of other LEGO Star Wars sets like 75389 ...
LEGO 71438 Super Mario World Mario & Yoshi revealed!
What a loving ode to the Super Nintendo Classic!
A Singaporean LEGO Certified Store has given us our very first look at 71438 Super Mario World™ Mario & Yoshi, which releases on 1 October 2024! This 1,215-piece loving ode to the Super Nintendo Classic, Super Mario World features a 16-bit caped Mario riding Yoshi, and there appears to be some mov...
LEGO have officially unveiled the Dungeons and Dragons Minifigures Series, with 12 characters to collect!
Coming 1 September 2024!
LEGO have officially unveiled the upcoming 71047 Dungeons and Dragons Minifigures which will feared 12-all new characters from DnD to collect! You can now pre-order them from LEGO.com This latest series will be released on 1 September 2024, and will retail for the usual US$4.99 per blind box. Unfort...
Check out all the new LEGO Fortnite sets, which are now available to pre-order ahead of a 1 October 2024 launch!
Pleasantly surprised by the pricing of these sets, which I think is actually pretty great value.
After debuting as a brand new game mode in Fortnite, LEGO Fortnite sets are finally a reality with 4 new sets being officially unveiled ahead of a 1 October 2024 release date. Four new sets make up the first wave of LEGO Fortnite sets, including 77073 Fortnite Battle Bus which packs a whopping nine....
New on the blog, Vaderfan takes a look at 75389 The Dark Falcon, featuring one of the wildest lineups of Star Wars minifigures ever!
Is Darth Jar Jar and a Light Side Vader worth the price of admission for this expensive set?
The upcoming Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy Disney+ special has thrown the galaxy as we know it into mayhem, and thanks to the chaos, we get to enjoy a brand new all-black Millennium Falcon for 2024! 75389 The Dark Falcon takes one of the most iconic Star Wars ships and revamps it with a striking [.....
LEGO brings back the Dungeons and Dragons Mimic Dice Box GWP for a limited time!
Great for those that missed out when this sold out in April, and don't want to overpay on the secondary market!
In a surprise move, LEGO has brought back the LEGO D&D Mimic Dice Box GWP (gift with purchase) for LEGO Insiders who purchase the 21348 Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale set, from 22-28 July 2024. The offer has just popped up here in Australia, but knowing how LEGO runs their GWPs and offers, ...
What do you think of the minifigures from 75389 The Dark Falcon?
We get Darth Jar Jar, Bounty Hunter C-3PO, Darth Dev, Darth Rey, Beach Luke and Jedi Vader, which is simply a bananas lineup that we're probably never going to see in a LEGO set ever again.
Vaderfan will be dropping his review of the set soon, so keep an eye out
Special thanks to LEGO for sending this review copy over.
🚨 LEGO Pick a Brick restocks! The Wolfpack Torso and Goat is now back in stock!
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Here's an official look at 41838 Travel Moments, aka the Flat Earth set!
Plot twist: there'll be a US-only version with LEGO Masters content in it!
After an early leak, LEGO have officially unveiled 41838 Travel Moments, a new set from LEGO’s family sub-theme that was inspired by the travel-themed winning build of LEGO Masters USA Season 4 winners Christopher Lee (aka Duckbricks) and Robert Zhang. This 1,231-piece set will be priced at an eye...
Amazon's Prime Day 2024 sales are in full swing, so I've curated a list of some of the best LEGO deals and discounts!
These are much better than LEGO's Insider Days sales, so if you're a bargain hunter, there's plenty on offer here!
Amazon’s Prime Day 2024 sales are now in full swing, and I’ve curated a whole list of some of the best sales and discounts on LEGO that I’ve been able to find. Amazon Prime Day officially runs for 2 days from 16-17 July 2024 globally, and this is Amazon’s biggest sale event outside of Black ...
Here's a shopping guide to all the offers for LEGO Insiders Days, which runs from 16-20 July 2024!
2x Insider Points on selected themes (boo!), and some new GWPs, plus some sets on sale!
To compete against Amazon’s Prime Day 2024 sales, LEGO have launched their very own series of offers with LEGO Insider Days 2024 featuring exclusive GWPs, 2x Points on selected themes, and sales across a range of sets. These offers are exclusive to LEGO Insiders members (free to register here!), a...
I'll be chatting with the LEGO Jaws Design Team soon!
Do you have any burning questions about the set, minifigures or whether LEGO considered a bigger boat?
Let me know what you'd like to ask them in the comments, and I'll try to sneak a few reader questions in!
Also keep an eye out for my review coming soon! 🦈
Special thanks to LEGO for sending this review copy over.
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We kick off our August 2024 LEGO Star Wars previews, with Vaderfan taking a look at 75385 Ahsoka Tano's Duel on Peridea!
It's the latest grey slab with awesome minifigures, but are Thrawn and gang enough to pick this up?
While the Ahsoka Disney+ TV show was met with mixed reviews, the live-action debut of fan-favourite Grand Admiral Thrawn was celebrated by most Star Wars fans, especially those of the Extended Universe. Thrawn has appeared in minifigure form only once in 2017, but the price of that minifigure has sk...
Thinking of picking up the LEGO Technic McLaren P1 at launch?
Here's a look at the McLaren P1 logo GWP you'll get if you order between 1-7 August, while stocks last!
Buried within the official announcement of the LEGO Technic 42172 McLaren P1 was a short mention of an exclusive gift with purchase (GWP) for early adopters that order the latest Technic 1:8 supercar when it launches from 1-7 August 2024. And now we finally have official photos of 5008946 McLaren P1...
LEGO have officially unveiled the 42177 Mercedes-Benz G 500 PROFESSIONAL Line, coming in August 2024!
With yesterday's McLaren P1 reveal, and now this Technic G-Wagon, August 2024 is looking absolutely stacked for Technic fans!
LEGO has officially unveiled 42177 Mercedes-Benz G 500 PROFESSIONAL Line, which joins a packed lineup of Technic August 2024 releases, following yesterday’s reveal of the 42172 McLaren P1. If hypercars aren’t your thing, and you much prefer rugged 4×4 adventures, LEGO has you covered with the b...
Here's your official look at the LEGO Technic McLaren P1 (42172), the next edition of Technic 1:8 hypercars!
LEGO has officially unveiled the 42172 McLaren P1, which joins the illustrious stable of 1:8 Technic Supercars. Automotive fans and petrolheads will be delighted to see this pioneering hybrid hypercar brought to life in LEGO Technic. This highly detailed 3,893-piece Technic model will retail for US$...
First look at 41839 Message Board, which lets you build your very own Live Laugh Love sign!
LEGO have revealed a brand new set that’s part of their new Family theme, 41839 Message Board, a collaborative and slightly more mature take on lettering out of LEGO that will remind you a lot of LEGO Dots. This 1,743-piece set will allow you to build up to 30 letters from the Latin alphabet to [....
Oh but that's not all
Good news Flat Earthers, there's finally a LEGO set that tells the truth about the true shape of our world!
German retailer Alternate has given us a very first look at a rather peculiar new LEGO set – 41838 Family Travel Moments, which looks to be part of a new LEGO sub-theme, judging by its unique packaging design. This 1,231-piece set is listed online for €122,90, with a release date of 1 October 20...
Here's your official look at the LEGO Jaws set, coming 3 August 2024!
You’re going to need a bigger shelf! LEGO have officially revealed its 58th LEGO Ideas set – 21350 Jaws which celebrates the legendary Steven Spielberg film in LEGO form! This 1,497-piece ode to Jaws features a massive brick-built shark, three minifigures (Martin Brody, Matt Hooper and Sam Quint...
Oooh that's quite the price hike.
This is the US pricing. It's AU$8.72 in Australia
Update: for some reason, the US price has dropped to $5.17
https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/lego-goat-is-back-again-on-pick-a-brick-with-a-hefty-price-increase/
If you're near Newcastle or the Central Coast this weekend and looking for a fun family friendly LEGO event, be sure to check out Newcastle Brickfest A LEGO Fan Event running this weekend!
Tickets available: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1171701?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0Oy8sFSCZND5IWAd0ET5aH4nnr_YH-ZFI_kofFR2JxWbvl0tKYtMieADE_aem_P8Nuzk_hSWrVky3hcs3lrw
In case you're wondering, here's the new LEGO Grand Admiral Thrawn vs the Rebels version!
Fans of the Americas Cup get excited because LEGO have officially revealed the Technic 42174 Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Yacht set, coming in August 2024!
One of the more surprising August 2024 releases is a new Technic sailing set, 42174 Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Yacht which lets fans re-create a detailed Technic model of the AC75 Yacht, the reigning holder of the Americas Cup. The Americas Cup is the oldest international sports competition and....
Goats were up on Pick a Brick for a few minutes at US$0.59/AU$1.00.
They've now gone... probably to correct the pricing, but the rest of the new PAB elements are now available, including plenty of Wolfpack torsos!
Okay, it’s finally happened, the LEGO Dark Bluish Gray Goat is now available on LEGO Pick a Brick Online, along with hundreds of other new elements! I’m not sure if this is a pricing error… but the LEGO Goats being only US$0.59 / AU$1.00 is the biggest surprise of all. Update: Just before hitt...
LEGO Grand Admiral Thrawn is back! Oh, and Ezra's there too!
First look at 75385 Ahsoka Tano's Duel on Peridea and 75396 Desert Skiff and Sarlacc Pit, coming August 2024!
German retailer Lucky Bricks has given us our very first look at two more upcoming August 2024 LEGO Star Wars sets, 75396 Desert Skiff and Sarlacc Pit and the highly anticipated 75385 Ahsoka Tano’s Duel on Peridea! Both these sets are due to be released in August 2024, along with a whole slew of o...
Here's a guide to all the new LEGO sets releasing on the 1st of July 2024!
It's a relatively small release window, with Bumblebee and the LEGO Icons Lamborghini Countach taking up the spotlight, but a nice little break before another massive August 2024 launch window!
Are you picking anything up?
Detailed shopping guide to every new LEGO release in July 2024 including the LEGO Bumblebee Transformers set, and Lamborghini Countach (2024)
Ever wanted a LEGO Droid Dress Up kit? Well you're in luck with 75392 Creative Play Droid Builder!
Oh, and there's an exclusive Princess Leia minifigure in the set too.
The Australian LEGO Certified Store has given us our very first look at a very quirky LEGO Star Wars set, 75392 Creative Play Droid Builder which lets you build and customise your very own Star Wars droids. This 1,186-piece set will bereleased on 1 August 2024 and will retail for AU$169.99, so that....
Heads up, the Dark Bluish Gray LEGO Goat is coming to LEGO Pick a Brick online in July!
LEGO Pick a Brick addicts and animal collectors, it’s finally time. LEGO have announced that 435 new elements will be added to LEGO Pick a Brick Online from 1 July 2024. There is one element in the list that will set tongues wagging, and that’s the Dark Bluish Gray Goat from 10332 Medieval Town ...
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You may have heard of Barad-Dur, but have you heard of Barad-Purr? 😻 Turns out, the LEGO Tuxedo Cat goes perfectly with Barad-Dur! Special thanks to the LEGO Design Team for cluing me on this unexpectedly hilarious mashup! And special thanks to LEGO for sending these sets over for review! #lego #rlfm #21349 #10333
My favourite thing about @lego Animal Crossing and further proof that the Design Team are massive fans of the game! LEGO Animal Crossing will launch on 1 March 2024! Kinda disappointed they didn't add some bees 🤭 Special thanks to LEGO for sending these sets over for review! #lego #animalcrossing #legoanimalcrossing #nintendo #acnh #minifigures #legominifigures #minifigs #legos #afol #legoleaks #rlfm #reviews #77046 #77047 #77048 #77049 #77050
Connecting all the @lego Animal Crossing sets together! So clever to repurpose the LEGO Super Mario course builder style, but this one works so much better to expand and customise your island! LEGO Animal Crossing will be available from 1 March 2024 onwards! Which sets are you looking forward to getting? #lego #animalcrossing #nintendo #rlfm #reviews
☎️ Anyone else displaying their LEGO Ideas Red London Telephone Box with the Mini Cooper and London Bus? Special thanks to LEGO for sending the London Telephone Box over! #lego #legoideas #london
Come swoosh the @lego Ornithopter with me! 12/10 for swooshability! 👏 Special thanks to LEGO for sending this review copy over! #lego #dune #metaview #rlfm #10327 #reviews #legoreview
🏏 A mega-sized Rusty from @officialblueytv built by @thebrickshelf! This was on display at @brickvention 2024 and greeted everyone at the entrance! #lego #bluey #cricket #Brickvention #Brickvention2024 #moc #afol
For Christmas, I bought one of nearly every set at @legocertifiedstores_anz! Let's see how much the bill came to and what I did with all the sets. A huge thank you to my community for making this happen. The donation was made on behalf of YOU to the Australian Red Cross, which will distribute the LEGO sets to families of refugees and asylum seekers across the state! Also special thanks to the lovely staff at the LEGO Certified Store for helping with getting all this done! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
In case you were wondering, here's the @lego Orient Express next to one of the most legendary trains ever, The Orient Express! The Orient Express is satisfyingly large and the carriages are the star of the show, dwarfing The Emerald Night's singular carriage. Special thanks to @ramblingbrick for loaning me The Emerald Night for this comparison! Review copy provides by LEGO. #lego #legotrains #legoideas #orientexpress #theorientexpress #afol #rlfm #reviews #21344
What do these @lego fans think of the biggest LEGO Store in the world that's open in Sydney? Featuring: @holly.onfilm @iambilsy & @bilzasbrickbuilds @mortonhall_afol from @bricknerd @cheepjokes @ramblingbrick @legocertifiedstores_anz #lego #legostore #sydney
The world's BIGGEST LEGO Store is now open in Sydney, Australia! 🇦🇺 Check out scenes from the opening day! #lego #legostore #sydney
Official reveal and live reaction to the unveiling of the epic LEGO Avengers Tower at Fan Media Days 2023! #lego #mcu #marvel #legonews #rlfm #reveal #fanmediadays #rlfmdays #avengers
Want to see the @lego Dune Ornithopter in action? LEGO Design Master shows off its incredible mechanical functions at LEGO Fan Media Days 2023 in Denmark! 10327 Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter will be released on 1 February! Hit the link in bio to find out more! #lego #dune #legoicons
Can you beat the @lego Magic Maze? One of the more unique GWPs from LEGO, and available from 1-9 October 2023 when you spend US$150 / AU$240 / £130 / €150 / CAD$200 Special thanks to LEGO for sending this review copy over! #lego #lego2023 #legoreview #rlfm #reviews #40596 #afol #legocreator
🎢 Who remembers playing Bullfrog's Theme Park on the PC in the early 90s? Got to see this incredible MOC with so many cool functions, built by @brickhub_org at @skaerbaek_fanweekend! #lego #rollercoaster #themepark #pcgaming #skaerbaekfanweekend #skaerbaek2023 #afol #moc #legomoc #legos
Got to check out the new @lego DreamZzz experience at @legolanddiscoverycentremelb! It's running during the school holidays until 8 October and there's a few new fun DreamZzz-themed activities to do, including the premiere of the new 4D movie Z-Blob Rescue Rush! As annual passholders, we got to check out the Pyjama Party launch which was quite fun. A great way to check out DreamZzz sets and it's a fun afternoon if you're looking for something fun to do with your kids during the school holidays. #lego #LEGODreamzzz #legoland #melbourne
Lifecycle of a @lego Hercules Beetle (Hercules Dynastes) This is from #LEGOIdeas 21342 The Insect Collection, coming September 2023! Heavily inspired by @insecthaus_adi! #lego #lego2023 #insects #herculesbeetle #legoreview #rlfm #reviews #21342 #legos #afol #legoleaks #legonews
It's LEGO Sam Kerr! You can get your very own Sam Kerr minifigure in 40634 Icons of Play set, which celebrates women's football! Up the Tillies! #lego #thematildas #samkerr #FIFAWWC
It's the end of an era for LEGO Collectible Minifigures 🪦 Here's a look at the new blind boxes that the upcoming Marvel Minifigures Series 2 will be packaged in. No more feeling for the minifigures you want 😢 What do you think of this change? Special thanks to LEGO for sending this box over! #lego #lego2023 #legominifigures #minifigures #legocmf #marvel #marvelstudios #reviews #71039 #rlfm #legoleaks #legos #afol #legocmf
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