The Blockcast

In this week’s episode of the Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard, Josh and Tom decide whether LEGO Eiffel Tower (set 10307) is an oui or a no and decide where it falls on the ULL! This 10,001-piece set captures the iconic structure in a staggering four+ feet of Lego bricks! Join us as we break down what we like and do not like about this set and determine where it ranks on our Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard. Wi...

Welcome back to The BlockCast Podcast 🧱🎙️ In this episode, Josh and Tom take a look at ALL of the new, exciting LEGO sets releasing in November 2026 and give their honest thoughts on which ones are a must-buy and which ones make us say “why?” Though the number of new sets this month are light, the sets’ sizes are anything but! This month marks the release of the largest ever LEGO set by piece cou...

In this week’s episode of the Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard, Josh and Tom see if LEGO Titanic (set 10294) is a set that really floats our boat, so to speak! This 9090-piece set is a beautiful model of the classic, doomed ocean liner! Join us as we break down what we like and do not like about this set and determine where it ranks on our Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard. Will it earn a spot among the top cont...

Ho, ho, ho! The holidays are here! In this special holiday-themed episode, Josh and Tom take a look at all of the new Christmas holiday LEGO sets releasing this year! They provide their honest thoughts on which ones are nice and which end up on the naughty list. Whether you collect sets to add on to your winter village or if your prefer to pick up festive sets to give as gifts, LEGO has you covere...

In this week’s episode of the Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard, Josh and Tom see if LEGO Millennium Falcon (set 75192) is truly a hunk of junk or if she’s got it where it counts! This 7541-piece set brings the Kessel Run record-breaking ship to your collection! Join us as we break down what we like and do not like about this set and determine where it ranks on our Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard. Will it earn...

Welcome back to The BlockCast Podcast 🧱🎙️ In this episode, Josh and Tom take a look at some of the most exciting (or possibly not) LEGO sets releasing in October 2026 and give their honest thoughts on which ones are a must-buy and which ones make us say “why?” It may be an IP-heavy month but there is a lot to look forward to including one set that Tom has been waiting years for and another for al...

In this week’s episode of the Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard, Josh and Tom assemble to critique LEGO The Avengers Assemble: Age of Ultron (set 76291) and find where it falls on the ULL! This 613-piece set captures the dynamic action of the opening scene featuring all the Avengers working together! Join us as we break down what we like and do not like about this set and determine where it ranks on our U...

In this week’s episode of the Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard, Josh and Tom quest to figure out how LEGO Lion Knights’ Castle (set 10305) ranks on the ULL! This 4514-piece set comes fully stocked with so many castle elements and great details that celebrate all the iterations of the classic Lego castle theme! Join us as we explore all the details and hidden secrets to see where it ranks on our Ultimate...

Welcome to a Blockcast first as Josh and Tom revisit an unreleased episode that we filmed back in April 2025! In this episode, enjoy our initial thoughts and predictions about the Pokémon theme and see how many of our early wishes came true( spoiler: not many)! This is a truly special episode of the Blockcast that is not to miss! Whether you are a long-time fan and enjoy a throwback to our early e...

In this week’s episode of the Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard, Josh and Tom join forces to determine where LEGO Voltron (set 21311) falls on the ULL! This 2321-piece set recreates all the elements of the Defender of the Galaxy! Comprised of five separate lions that morph and combine to form Voltron! Join us as we explore the intricate details and clever techniques to build this set and determine where i...

Welcome back to The BlockCast Podcast 🧱🎙️ In this episode, Josh and Tom take a look at some of the most interesting LEGO sets releasing in September 2026 and give their honest thoughts on which ones are a must-buy and which ones make us say why? From SpongeBob to Shrek and the kickoff to the holiday season, there are sets for everyone! Let us know in the comments which sets you are most looking f...

In this week’s episode of the Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard, Josh and Tom set sail to see where LEGO Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship (set 10365) ranks. This 2862-piece set brings to life the iconic ship as seen in the Pirates of the Caribbean films, complete with working cannons and 8 minifigs! Join us as we explore the intricate details and fun nods built into this set and determine where it ranks...

Welcome back to The BlockCast Podcast 🧱🎙️ In this episode, Josh and Tom take a look at some of the most interesting LEGO sets releasing in August 2026 and give their honest thoughts on which ones are a must-buy and which ones make us say why? But whether you are a music fan, a Pokémon fan, or you just want to believe, there is something coming out for you! With over 70 new sets releasing in Augus...

In this week’s episode of the Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard, Josh and Tom start a campaign to see where LEGO Dungeons and Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale (set 21348). This 3,745-piece set includes all the classic elements of a D&D game with familiar characters, classic fantasy elements, and even a built-in Game Guide so you take your LEGO play to the next level! Complete with 6 minifigs, this set celeb...

In this episode of The BlockCast, Josh and Tom continue their LEGO book club series with The LEGO Story: How a Little Toy Sparked the World's Imagination! We’re diving deep into chapter three and four, 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 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...