The Blockcast

In this week’s episode of the Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard, Josh and Tom examine the many prizes that the Minifigure Vending Machine (set 21358) has to offer. This 1342-piece set allows you to slip in a coin and redeem it for a surprise minifigure! Featuring 16 separate minifigures from many classic Lego themes the set is definitely one to check out! Join us as we explore the different minifigs and t...

In this week’s episode of the Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard, Josh and Tom journey to Middle Earth to visit the LEGO® Lord of the Rings: The Shire (set 10354). This 2017-piece set captures the lush, rolling hills of Hobbiton and Bilbo Baggins’ home in the Shire. The set includes 9 minifigures and recreates several moments from the movies! Join us as we explore the hidden details and movie moments recre...

In this episode of The BlockCast, we are diving into the confirmed LEGO retirements coming very soon. Some of these choices make us a little sad - some of our favorite sets will be leaving shelves forever!! And some of them were some of the first sets we featured on the Blockcast! We’ll break down what we think about each one, from those that were due for retirement (it’s time to say goodbye!) to...

In this week’s episode of the Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard, Josh and Tom delve into the bustling world of the LEGO Tudor Corner (set 10350). This 3,266-piece set brings to life the classic architectural style and uniquely recognizable culture that could have been taking place 500 years ago or just yesterday. The set includes 7 minifigures and plenty of stories and details to be discovered! Join us as...

Welcome back to The BlockCast Podcast 🧱🎙️ We hope you enjoyed Part 1 as we have looked at just a small handful of all the great new LEGO sets releasing in June. In this episode we continue to look at some of the most unique and interesting sets hitting shelves soon! While there are so many more great sets, we hope that the ones we’ve picked might make it easier for you to pick out your new favori...

Welcome back to The BlockCast Podcast 🧱🎙️ In this episode, Josh and Tom break down just some of the many LEGO sets releasing in June 2026 and give their honest thoughts on which ones are a must-buy and which ones make us say why? We’re highlighting the first 5 upcoming sets that stood out the most, sharing our good, bad, and unexpected takes without giving away too much here. Check out the next 5...

Welcome back to The BlockCast Podcast 🧱🎙️In this episode, Josh and Tom break down the LEGO sets releasing in May 2026 and give their honest thoughts on which ones are a must-buy and which ones make us say why? We’re highlighting 5 upcoming sets that stood out the most, sharing our good, bad, and unexpected takes without giving away too much here. If you’re planning your next LEGO purchase, this i...

Welcome back to The BlockCast Podcast 🧱🏆It’s time for another episode of The Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard, where Josh and Tom rank a LEGO set across 15 different categories to determine where it lands on the ultimate ranking list. This week, we’re reviewing LEGO City 60458 – Pizza vs. Fire Truck Race Car Pack, a fun and chaotic soapbox-style race set featuring two wildly different builds going head...

Welcome back to The BlockCast Podcast 🧱🏆It’s time for another episode of The Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard, where Josh and Tom put one LEGO set through 15 different scoring categories to determine where it lands on the ultimate ranking list. This week, we’re reviewing LEGO City 60459 – Airplane vs. Hospital Bed Race Car Pack, the hilarious soapbox-style race set featuring an airplane racer and a hos...

Welcome back to The BlockCast Podcast 🧱🎙️ In this episode, Josh and Tom break down the LEGO sets releasing in April 2026 and give their honest thoughts on which ones look amazing, which ones might miss the mark, and which ones have us laughing. We’re highlighting 5 upcoming sets that stood out the most, sharing our good, bad, and unexpected takes without giving away too much here. If you’re plann...

Welcome back to The BlockCast Podcast 🧱🎙️ After a long break, Josh has officially returned from his magical journey , and he’s more excited than ever to dive back into the world of LEGO. Since being away since May 2025 , a LOT has happened—and Tom has the job of catching him up on everything he missed. In this comeback episode, we break down some of the biggest LEGO news and reveals, including:...

May Mayhem on The BlockCast! Start your engines and grab your bricks—we’re diving into every new LEGO set dropping in May 2025! From drifting into action with Mario Kart: Mario Standard Kart, to suiting up for the Avengers: Endgame Final Battle, and bringing bold pop art to life with the Keith Haring Dancing Figures, this month is full of variety and velocity! We’re also celebrating Star Wars with...

In this week’s episode of the Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard, Josh and Tom delve into the enchanting world of the LEGO® Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ Cottage (set 43242). This 2,228-piece set brings to life the classic 1937 Disney film, featuring a detailed cottage with a removable roof, a glowing hearth, a wishing well, and a forest scene complete with a glass casket. The set includes 10 min...

In this episode, Josh and Tom dive into the magical realms and adventurous waters of the latest LEGO releases! 🏰🚢 First, we waltz into the Beauty and the Beast Castle (43263), a 2,916-piece masterpiece that brings the beloved Disney tale to life. From the grand ballroom with a spinning floor to the enchanted rose in the tower, this set is a fairy tale dream! 🌹✨ Next, we journey to Middle-earth...

In this episode of The BlockCast, Josh and Tom kick off their LEGO book club series with The LEGO Story: How a Little Toy Sparked the World's Imagination! We’re diving deep into the first two chapters, exploring the origins of LEGO, the struggles of its founder Ole Kirk Christiansen, and how a small Danish carpentry business laid the foundation for one of the most beloved toy brands in history...

In this week's episode, Tom and Josh dive into the exciting world of LEGO March 2025 releases! 🎉 From monumental dinosaur fossils to iconic architectural landmarks, there's something for every builder. Here's a sneak peek at what we'll be discussing: Dinosaur Fossils: Tyrannosaurus rex (76968) 🦖: Unveil the mysteries of the prehistoric era with this detailed T. rex fossil set, bo...

Get ready to sink your teeth into a truly fang-tastic LEGO challenge! In this episode of The BlockCast, we dive deep into the LEGO Ideas Twilight – The Cullen House (21354) as part of our Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard. We put this collectible set to the test across 15 categories—from design and build experience to nostalgia and innovation—and the results are nothing short of electrifying! Join us as w...

🏆 THE CHALLENGE BEGINS! 🏆Josh and I are kicking off a brand-new segment—The Challenge! Each episode, we’ll get a random box of LEGO, a random theme, and just 30 minutes to build something epic! ⏳🔥 This week’s theme? Legends and Lore ✨, and our subcategory was Ancient Temple Ruins! 🏛️🌿 Who built the best ruined temple? YOU decide! 🏆 Let us know in the comments who you think won this challeng...

Introducing "The Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard" 🏆 Josh and Tom are putting the LEGO Endurance (Set 10335) to the test across fifteen categories, scoring it to see where it stands. We're thrilled to kick off this new series and can't wait to review more sets in the future. Want to see your favorite LEGO set reviewed? Drop your suggestions in the comments, and we'll add them to ou...

Season 2 of The BlockCast is here, and we’re kicking it off with a heartfelt thank-you to our 63 amazing subscribers! —our LEGO family is growing fast! 🧱 We chat about our viral holiday special (did you catch it yet?), highlights from 2024, and exciting plans for 2025, including new challenges and a LEGO book club! 📚 Plus, Josh shows off his Christmas hauls, and Tom dives into his LEGO World's F...

 LEGO Reveals are HERE! 🎉 First, a HUGE thank you to all our new subscribers! 🙌 Our last episode went semi-viral (thank you, 1,200 views! 🚀), and we jumped from 28 to 54 subscribers. Welcome to The BlockCast! We’re so excited to have you on this LEGO journey with us, and we hope you enjoy what’s coming next. Let’s keep the conversation going – we’d love to hear from you! 💬 In this episode, Jos...

In this episode of The BlockCast, Josh and I are diving into the confirmed LEGO retirements for the year. Some of these choices really threw us for a loop – sets that barely saw any shelf time! We’ll break down what we think about each one, from those that were due for retirement (it’s time to say goodbye!) to the ones we’re shocked to see go so soon. Plus, I’ll be sharing my reselling take on whi...

🌍📸 BlockCast on the Move! Ever wonder what it’s like to photograph LEGO Minifigures that represent YOU? Well, in this episode, we dive into exactly that—SigFig photography! 🎉Josh and I explored some of the most iconic locations around Europe, snapping pics of our mini LEGO selves. 🧳 Josh hit the streets of Berlin, Belgium, and the UK 🇩🇪🇧🇪🇬🇧, while I captured epic shots in Paris and Italy 🇫🇷🇮🇹....

The LEGO adventure continues! In Part 2, Josh and Tom explore more incredible LEGO stores across Europe. Josh ventures through Belgium, while Tom shares his experience at the LEGO Store in Disneyland Paris. From exclusive models to interactive art, we compare unique features and highlights from our travels. Stay tuned until the end for a sneak peek into our next exciting adventure, featuring our S...

Pack your bags and join Tom and Josh on a globetrotting LEGO adventure! In this first part of our special two-episode series, we kick things off with Josh's European escapade. I challenged Josh to build a LEGO set mid-flight, and he took it on like a true master builder! Tune in as we dive into his journey, starting with an inside look at the iconic LEGO Store in London, and continuing to Berlin,...