The Imagination Brickshop’s LEGO Brickcast

SPECIAL DISCOUNT: Barweer has provided a 5% discount code for BrickCast viewers!  Use code Steve5 at checkout to save on your purchase. Stinger Mantis: https://www.barweer.com/products/barweer-bwr101-ultimate-playset-scale-stinger-mantis-movie? DIST=QURAFVs%3D 3,006 pieces.  An iconic Star Wars spaceship.  And a price tag that might make LEGO fans do a double take! In this week's Wild Card Wednesd...

2027 is shaping up to be an EPIC year for LEGO, and this week's BrickCast is packed with exciting new reveals, surprising sales figures, and some incredible rumors that could make next year one of the most memorable yet! In this episode, we're diving into the latest LEGO news and rumors, starting with the official confirmation of LEGO Insiders Weekend and a look at the FINAL sales numbers from Bri...

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The LEGO rumors just keep getting BIGGER, and this week we have some massive developments surrounding the future of LEGO Lord of the Rings and the BrickLink Designer Program! In BrickCast Episode, we're diving into the latest LEGO news, rumors, and reveals, starting with some incredible new information about what could be coming to Middle-earth in 2027. We've already heard rumors about an Oliphaun...

What actually makes a LEGO set…good? We all do it. We see a new LEGO set and almost instantly decide whether we love it, hate it, or fall somewhere in between. But what exactly is our brain calculating in those few seconds? Inspired by Malcolm Gladwell’s concept of “thin-slicing” from Blink, I decided to put that instinct to the test by creating The 7 Levels of LEGO. And yes…I fully expect some of...

It’s a HUGE week for LEGO news, rumors, leaks, and releases—and BrickCast Episode 220 has a little bit of everything! We’re kicking things off with a quick update on the latest LEGO GWPs, including Astrobot and the Darth Vader’s Lightsaber promo alongside the massive new UCS Super Star Destroyer. Plus, another LEGO Insiders Double Points event is right around the corner! Then it’s time for BrickLi...

LEGO has been going HARD after our nostalgia lately...and if you grew up in the 1980s, this might be one of the best times ever to be a LEGO fan. In BrickCast Episode, I’m reviewing the brand-new LEGO Ideas 21370 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, but this episode quickly became about MUCH more than just one set. We’ll take a closer look at LEGO’s new version of one of the most recognizable characters in...

There is a LOT to cover in this week’s LEGO News & Rumors! We’re kicking things off with a closer look at the upcoming 40899 Astro Bot GWP before diving into some potentially HUGE LEGO Lord of the Rings sets rumored for 2027. Helm’s Deep could be returning with more than 7,000 pieces, the Prancing Pony may finally be happening, and yes… we could actually be getting a Peter Jackson minifigure!...

What LEGO sets in your collection could you NEVER bring yourself to sell? That question came up during a conversation with a coworker. I told them that if I ever moved and had to seriously downsize, I’d probably sell most of my LEGO collection rather than move it all. Then they asked the obvious follow-up: “Would you keep anything?” Oh yeah. Absolutely. So for this Wild Card Wednesday, I’m countin...

Happy First Day of Fall, Brickheadz! Fall has officially arrived, and LEGO is celebrating with a brand-new spooky GWP—but apparently we're also skipping straight ahead to Christmas! In BrickCast Ep. 216, we're breaking down the latest LEGO news, reveals, GWPs, promotions, and rumors heading into the final months of 2026. We’ve got a newly revealed haunted build just in time for Halloween, an updat...

LEGO went more than six decades without releasing a standalone church set. Then came Notre-Dame de Paris. In BrickCast Episode 215, I’m taking a detailed look at LEGO Architecture 21061 Notre-Dame de Paris — a 4,383-piece recreation of one of the most famous buildings in the world. At $230, this set delivers an incredible price-per-piece, zero stickers, a unique chronological building experience,...

This week’s LEGO news is PACKED — huge new sets, official reveals, BrickLink Designer Program updates, and a monster that’s about to take over your shelf. In BrickCast Episode, we’re breaking down the newly revealed LEGO Ideas Godzilla, including its massive size, Black Friday release, and accompanying GWP. We also finally have the official reveal of LEGO Ideas Downton Abbey, bringing Highclere Ca...

What if LEGO handed me the keys to the company for one year? In this BrickCast Episode, that’s exactly the question I’m asking. LEGO has changed dramatically over the last decade. Sets are bigger. Prices are higher. Adults have become a much larger part of the market. But somewhere along the way, I think LEGO has created a few problems that could be solved with some surprisingly simple changes. So...

NOTE: The Bookstore BookNook will be listed at $150USD and not $130USD as originally rumored.  Official drop happened after this episode was uploaded. Christmas is coming EARLY for LEGO fans! In this episode, we’re diving into a huge wave of upcoming LEGO sets, including the newly revealed 2026 Christmas lineup! Buddy the Elf, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a updates on a brand-new Winter Village Holiday H...

LEGO's new UCS Executor Super Star Destroyer is here, and at $800, it's one of the biggest LEGO purchasing decisions you can make. But before you buy it… you need to see how it compares to the original. For this episode, I'm pulling my legendary 10221 UCS Super Star Destroyer off the shelf for an in-depth review — and putting it head-to-head with LEGO's brand-new 2026 version. There's also a great...

LEGO Mario minifigures are FINALLY happening! After years of brick-built characters and interactive figures, LEGO is making a huge change to the Super Mario theme in 2027 — and Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Bowser and more are coming along for the ride! But Mario is only the beginning of a HUGE week of LEGO news and rumors. We finally have the official reveal of the absolutely massive UCS Executor Super St...

My wife has spent years living with my LEGO collection. She's watched sets take over shelves, rooms, closets... and probably more of our house than she'd care to admit. But what does she actually think of them? For this episode, I'm handing things over to my wife and asking her to do something potentially dangerous: look through my entire LEGO collection and choose the 5 BEST and 5 WORST sets I ow...

LEGO rumors are getting WILD as we head toward the fall—and this BrickCast Episode is packed with updates, unexpected themes, massive sets, and a few rumors I definitely did not have on my LEGO bingo card! We kick things off with an update on the ongoing Bricks & Minifigs situation, including news of a settlement and where things currently stand with the remaining lawsuit. Then it's time to di...

LEGO news is absolutely packed this week, and some of these rumors are getting WILD. From two new Batman sets and a huge wave of Dragon Ball Z rumors to new Mario Kart sets, LEGO Botanicals, and another major Harry Potter event, there is a ton to break down. We’ll take a closer look at the newly revealed Batman Returns Batmobile, including its surprising three-section design, plus the upcoming Jok...

The LEGO Ideas River Steamboat is one of the biggest and most impressive LEGO Ideas sets ever released, but is 21356 River Steamboat actually worth its $330 price tag? And how does a massive, minifigure-scale LEGO set somehow come with ZERO minifigures? In this episode of The Imagination Brickshop, I’m reviewing LEGO Ideas 21356 River Steamboat, a 4,090-piece recreation of a classic American river...

LEGO leaks happen all the time… but this one is on another level. A mysterious file has surfaced that supposedly reveals a massive list of upcoming LEGO 18+ sets stretching all the way into 2027 and 2028. Is it a legitimate internal LEGO document? An elaborate fake? Or somewhere in between? Right now, nobody really knows — but if even a fraction of this list turns out to be real, LEGO fans could b...

Have LEGO Botanicals quietly become the most important theme in the entire LEGO portfolio? I think the answer is yes—and today I'm making the case. In this Wild Card Wednesday episode, we take a journey through the history of LEGO Botanicals, from the release of the original Bonsai Tree in 2021 to one of LEGO's fastest-growing themes in 2026. I'll share a personal story about how a simple trip to...

This week is absolutely loaded with huge LEGO news! August is officially here, bringing a wave of new releases, exciting Gift With Purchase promotions, and some massive rumors that will  shape LEGO's 2027 lineup. We're taking a deep dive into the latest Lord of the Rings rumors, including a massive Oliphant, the surprising new set LOTR have been begging for, and a rumored 6,000+ piece Helm's Deep...

The Empire is back! Today we're taking an in-depth look at the LEGO Star Wars 75417 AT-ST Walker, one of the newest additions to the Ultimate Collector Series lineup. Revealed during San Diego Comic-Con 2025 alongside the Ewok and K-2SO sets, this iconic "Chicken Walker" brings one of the Empire's most recognizable vehicles to LEGO fans in impressive UCS fashion. In this review, we'll examine the...

This week is packed with some of the biggest LEGO reveals of the summer! We're breaking down the official unveiling of the long-awaited LEGO Ideas The X-Files, complete with its exclusive Scully's Lab Gift With Purchase, and taking a first look at the incredible LEGO Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Bridge. If you're a fan of classic sci-fi, this week did not disappoint!  Or maybe it di...