Graham E. Hancock and Daniel Konstanski discuss upcoming LEGO Ideas sets featuring The X-Files, Godzilla, Tintin, and Wallace & Gromit. Created by fans and adapted by professional designers, these sets are expected to launch in 2026. They share their opinions and hopes for each design.
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Design a LEGO Ideas set in the Build Your Hobby challenge
The LEGO Ideas Build Your Hobby challenge is open now and give you the chance to turn your custom build into an official LEGO Ideas set. The winner of this challenge will have their design made into a LEGO Ideas gift with purchase set, on top of receiving tons of free LEGO sets as the grand prize.
The inside story of the Sherlock Holmes Book Nook in LEGO magazine Issue 129
Issue 129 of the LEGO magazine offers insights into the creation of 10351 Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook, exclusive interviews, and reviews of new Jurassic World sets. Subscribers can win a prize and receive special offers. This edition features building instructions and highlights unique models. Available worldwide now.
Two free LEGO Ideas sets available from July 1
Two free LEGO Ideas sets will be available with purchases on LEGO.com starting on July 1. 40788 Friendly Snails and 40789 Flying Moon Car will both be offered as free LEGO sets, with 40788 being free with all purchases over a certain threshold, and 40789 available as a LEGO Insiders reward.
Throw your own Hobbit birthday bash in the latest LEGO Ideas challenge
The latest LEGO Ideas challenge sends builders to the rolling hills of The Shire, tasking them with designing the ultimate hobbit birthday bash inspired by The Lord of the Rings. Winners of the A Night to Remember in The Shire challenge will receive a prize of LEGO The Lord of the Rings sets fit for a dragon's hoard.
LEGO Downton Abbey: Highclere Castle set might be coming
LEGO Downton Abbey is potentially on the way, thanks to immense fan support on LEGO Ideas and beyond. The project becoming an official LEGO set is still unconfirmed, but Downton Abbey fans can remain hopeful.
What are the sets in the LEGO Ideas Parking Lot?
LEGO Ideas has introduced the Parking Lot, a space for product ideas that receive 10,000 votes but aren't yet approved. Downton Abbey and Camping Trip await resolution potentially due to licensing discussions and design legality. The Parking Lot allows for further internal discussion before decisions are made.
Tintin Space Rocket will be released as a LEGO Ideas set
LEGO Ideas is set to release the Tintin Space Rocket in 2026, marking Tintin's debut as a LEGO character after nearly 100 years. Inspired by the adventure Destination Moon, the design by Alexis Dos Santos gained 10,000 fan votes. The set's price and piece count remain unknown, but the fan design uses 1,665 elements.
LEGO Ideas announces massive Godzilla set
LEGO Ideas is set to release an official Godzilla set, inspired by Matthew Esposito's design which garnered 10,000 votes. The set, expected in 2026, will use a significant number of bricks, though the final count remains unknown. Matthew's design journey began during lockdown, motivated by the announcement of the Kong vs. Godzilla movie.
Should there be LEGO expansion packs?
The discussion focuses on whether the LEGO Group should introduce expansion packs for popular sets like the 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine and 21344 The Orient Express Train. Graham E. Hancock and Daniel Konstanski explore potential benefits and logistics of offering additional minifigures or train carriages in separate boxes, considering fan demand and production challenges.