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Why does a LEGO set cost $550?!  Are we really paying for superior quality, incredible designs, and the LEGO name, or are we simply paying a premium because LEGO knows we'll pay it? In this week's Wild Card Wednesday episode of BrickCast, we're diving deep into one of the biggest questions facing LEGO collectors today: Is LEGO actually worth the price? LEGO is one of the most successful toy companies in the world, generating billions in annual revenue and maintaining impressive profit margins.  But where does all that money go?  How much does it actually cost to manufacture a LEGO set?  And perhaps more importantly, how much of that $550 price tag is tied to production costs versus the power of the LEGO brand? To find out, we're breaking down LEGO's financials, examining the expenses involved in bringing a LEGO set to market, and exploring why those little plastic bricks can command such enormous prices. But we're not stopping there! We're also putting LEGO up against two increasingly popular alternative brick brands, Barweer and Pantasy, in a battle of the buildings! - LEGO 11388 Venice Neighborhood – 5,682 pieces | $549.99 - Barweer BWR103 News Building (Daily Planet) – 7,267 pieces | $286.68 - Pantasy 85049 Bavarian Tavern – 3,246 pieces | $207.99 We'll compare retail prices, price per piece, overall value, and what happens when we adjust all three sets to the same piece count.  The differences might surprise you! Along the way, we'll explore what really determines the price of a building set, including manufacturing costs, design and development, licensing, distribution, brand recognition, and the overall building experience. And finally, we'll tackle the biggest question of them all: Are you actually getting a better product when you buy LEGO, or are you just paying more for the name on the box? As a lifelong LEGO enthusiast, I absolutely love this hobby.  But loving LEGO doesn't mean we shouldn't question its prices, especially when alternative brick manufacturers are offering increasingly impressive products for significantly less money. This isn't about proving LEGO is overpriced or declaring alternative brands the winners.  It's about understanding where our money goes and deciding what makes a building set truly worth its price. NOW I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Do you think LEGO's premium prices are justified?  Have you started exploring alternative brick brands, or is LEGO still worth every penny?  And what's the MOST you've ever spent on a single building set? Let me know in the comments!  I'm genuinely curious where everyone stands on this one! 👍 If you enjoy LEGO discussions, reviews, news, rumors, and a healthy dose of brick-building debate, make sure to LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to The Imagination Brickshop, and join us for more BrickCast episodes every week! Music Credit - YouTube Music Library #LEGO #BrickCast #LEGOPrices #AlternativeBricks #Pantasy #Barweer #LEGOCollectors #LEGOReview #BuildingBricks #TheImaginationBrickshop

The LEGO news and rumors just keep getting bigger as we look ahead to 2027! In BrickCast episode, we're diving into some exciting new developments surrounding the highly anticipated LEGO DC Daily Planet, including an impressive minifigure lineup and one mysterious character that has me asking some serious questions! We're also getting new information about the upcoming LEGO Architecture Greek Parthenon, a beautiful addition to the LEGO Art collection, and some major updates on the highly anticipated Dragon Ball Z lineup. Plus, LEGO Harry Potter fans have a couple of exciting things to look forward to, and LEGO Ideas is bringing an iconic musical duo into the world of bricks! And for this week's Brickshop Alternative Set of the Week, we're taking a closer look at the Lumibricks Blade Runner 2049 Street Market. With an incredible cyberpunk aesthetic, integrated lighting, and a surprisingly affordable price tag, could this be one of the coolest alternative brick sets we've featured yet? All of that and more in another packed episode of BrickCast! Which upcoming LEGO release has you the most excited? And who do you think the mystery Daily Planet minifigure could be? Let me know in the comments! If you enjoy LEGO news, rumors, reviews, and discussions, be sure to like, subscribe, and join us every week at The Imagination Brickshop! Music Credit - YouTube Music Library #LEGO #LEGONews #LEGORumors #BrickCast #LEGODailyPlanet #LEGODragonBall #LEGOIdeas #LEGOArchitecture #Lumibricks

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 Wednesday episode of BrickCast, we're taking a break from traditional LEGO sets to explore something a little different: the Barweer BWR101 V2 Stinger Mantis!  Inspired by the unforgettable spacecraft from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor, this massive brick-built model brings Cal Kestis's legendary ship to life with an incredible amount of detail, impressive functionality, and a price that seems almost too good to be true. But is it actually any good? Originally designed by the talented 2BricksOfficial, this 3,006-piece model features rotating wings, retractable landing gear, a fully detailed interior, and 22 printed elements without a single sticker in sight.  And with a price of just $125.38 in the United States, including free shipping, it comes in at an astonishing 4.17 cents per piece!  If LEGO produced a comparable set at its typical premium pricing, could we be looking at something closer to $350 or even $360? Of course, there's much more to this story than just the price. In this episode, I'll take you through the history of the Stinger Mantis, explore its connections to the Star Wars universe, examine the building experience, and put this impressive model through my usual review categories: Playability, Displayability, Build Experience, and Value.  I'll also share what surprised me, what could have been better, and whether this is a legitimate alternative for Star Wars collectors who want something LEGO has never officially produced. And yes, clutch power and brick quality will be covered! So is the Stinger Mantis one of the best values in the building block world, or is there a catch hiding behind that incredibly low price?  You'll have to watch to find out! If you enjoy LEGO reviews, Star Wars collectibles, alternative building block brands, and honest discussions about what makes a great building set, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and join us every Monday and Wednesday for more BrickCast! Music Credit: Youtube Music Library  Disclosure: This set was provided for review by Barweer.  All opinions, criticisms, and ratings are entirely my own. #StarWars #StingerMantis #Barweer #JediFallenOrder #JediSurvivor #CalKestis #LEGOStarWars #LEGOAlternative #BuildingBlocks #BrickCast #TheImaginationBrickshop

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 BrickLink Designer Program Series 9.  With nearly $26 MILLION in sales across five incredible sets, which designs dominated the competition, and which ones struggled to keep up?  Some of these results might surprise you! We're also taking a closer look at the newly revealed LEGO ICONS Venetian Neighborhood, a massive 5,682-piece architectural masterpiece featuring some fascinating details and innovative building techniques.  But is this incredible new addition to the LEGO lineup worth its $550 price tag? And then there's LEGO Pokémon!  With new information emerging about several highly anticipated 2027 releases, including some iconic Pokémon characters and a mysterious new collectible series, there's plenty to get excited about.  But what exactly does LEGO have planned for this groundbreaking new partnership? Meanwhile, LEGO is bringing together two of the biggest entertainment franchises in history with the Marvel × Star Wars: Hope Assembles Challenge!  Imagine combining your favorite Marvel superheroes with characters, vehicles, and locations from a galaxy far, far away.  We're breaking down this unusual crossover, its creative possibilities, and some surprising restrictions that could make this challenge particularly interesting. Finally, for our Brickshop Alternative Set of the Week, we're traveling to Middle-earth to explore an incredible upcoming Lord of the Rings-inspired building set featuring one of the most iconic landmarks from Tolkien's legendary world.  If you're a fan of LEGO Lord of the Rings, this is definitely one you'll want to see! From exciting new LEGO releases and surprising sales figures to Pokémon, Star Wars, Marvel, and The Lord of the Rings, there's a LOT to talk about this week! So grab your favorite beverage, pull up a chair, and join me for another episode of BrickCast, where we talk all things LEGO! If you enjoy LEGO news, rumors, reviews, and discussions, don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and join The Imagination Brickshop community! Music Credit: YouTube Music Library #LEGO #LEGONews #LEGORumors #LEGO2027 #BrickCast #LEGOPokemon #LEGOStarWars #LEGOMarvel #LEGOLordOfTheRings #BrickLinkDesignerProgram #LEGOIcons #TheImaginationBrickshop

JPFANS Affiliate Link: https://jpfans.com/register?ref=800884367   421 incredible LEGO designs.  Only FIVE will make the cut.  But which ones deserve to become official BrickLink Designer Program sets? In this week's Wild Card Wednesday episode of BrickCast, I'm taking a deep dive into the upcoming 2028 Wave 1 BrickLink Designer Program, and after reviewing all 421 submissions, I've narrowed the field down to my personal TOP FIVE finalists! And believe me, this was NOT an easy decision! From medieval castles and pirate ships to incredible architecture, unique vehicles, and some truly imaginative creations, this wave features an amazing variety of designs from talented LEGO builders around the world.  But with only five designs ultimately being selected, some fantastic creations are inevitably going to be left behind. I started with 421 submissions, narrowed those down to 72 designs I absolutely loved, and then began the difficult process of separating the good from the great.  I divided my favorites into three categories based on piece count, evaluated what made each design special, and ultimately selected the five creations I believe deserve a place in the BrickLink Designer Program. Along the way, I'll share some incredible designs that caught my attention, discuss what makes a submission stand out, and reveal a few surprises that made narrowing down my choices especially difficult.  Some of my final selections might surprise you! With crowd voting wrapping up on October 14th and the official five finalists scheduled to be announced on November 12th, there's no better time to take a closer look at what could become some of the most exciting LEGO sets of 2028. But here's the big question: Will any of my five picks actually make the cut? Watch the episode to discover my selections, and then head to the comments to tell me which five designs YOU would choose.  Did I overlook a masterpiece?  Did I include something that doesn't deserve to make it?  I want to hear your thoughts! Explore the 421 submissions here: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/2028-wave-1/main.page If you enjoy LEGO news, rumors, set reviews, and discussions about everything happening in the world of LEGO, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and join us here at The Imagination Brickshop for more episodes of BrickCast every week! Music Credit: YouTube Music Library #LEGO #bricklinkdesignerprogram  #BrickLink #LEGO2028 #LEGOIdeas #LEGOCommunity #BrickCast #TheImaginationBrickshop #LEGOMOC #AFOL #JPFans

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 Oliphaunt Battle and the Prancing Pony, but now new details about an enormous Helm's Deep have emerged. Just how massive could this set be, and what might it mean for the future of LEGO Lord of the Rings? If these rumors turn out to be true, collectors could have some difficult decisions ahead! Meanwhile, the BrickLink Designer Program is making headlines of its own! Series 9 preorders are underway, and the latest sales figures reveal some very interesting trends. Some sets are performing exactly as you might expect, while others might surprise you. We're breaking down the numbers, looking at which designs are generating the most excitement, and discussing what these results could mean for future releases. And with an astonishing 421 submissions competing for a spot in the first wave of 2028, the competition is only getting started! Don't forget, we'll be taking a closer look at those submissions in Wednesday's episode of BrickCast. But that's just the beginning! A massive new LEGO Icons set has leaked, bringing one of the world's most recognizable cities to life in brick form. We also have official images of two upcoming LEGO releases from the DC and Marvel universes, including a striking interpretation of one of Batman's most infamous villains and a skyline packed with recognizable Marvel landmarks. Are these sets destined to become must-haves, or will they leave collectors wanting more? We'll also take a look at some upcoming LEGO promotions, including the return of double LEGO Insiders points and the latest addition to the Restaurants of the World gift-with-purchase collection. And finally, for our Alternative Set of the Week, we're stepping outside the LEGO universe to examine a fascinating creation from Pantasy that combines nostalgia, engineering, and an impressive display piece. Could this be one of the more interesting alternatives to LEGO we've featured? From massive Middle-earth rumors and surprising BrickLink sales figures to leaked sets and exciting new reveals, there's plenty to talk about in this week's episode of BrickCast! What are you most excited about? Are you looking forward to the rumored LEGO Lord of the Rings sets, or have the latest BrickLink Designer Program developments caught your attention? Let me know in the comments! If you enjoy LEGO news, rumors, reviews, and discussions, be sure to like, subscribe, and join us every Monday for LEGO News & Rumors and every Wednesday for another episode of BrickCast! Music Credit: YouTube Music Library  NEW BrickShop Merch: https://imaginationbrickshop-shop.fourthwall.com/ #LEGO #LEGONews #LEGORumors #BrickLinkDesignerProgram #LEGOLordOfTheRings #HelmsDeep #LEGO2027 #BrickCast #LEGOLeaks #LEGOIcons #TheImaginationBrickshop

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 you to disagree with me. We’re starting at Level 1, where LEGO sets go when something has gone terribly, terribly wrong. From infamous themes of LEGO’s past to some questionable modern decisions, these are the sets that make you wonder: Who thought this was a good idea? Then comes Level 2, which might contain my most controversial LEGO opinion yet. There are beloved themes here. Historically important sets. Sets I personally have nostalgia for. But nostalgia and importance don’t necessarily make something good. By Level 3, we arrive where the overwhelming majority of LEGO has always lived—and that’s not an insult. In fact, this might be the level that best represents what LEGO has meant to generations of kids. Level 4 is where things start getting REALLY good. Level 5 is where LEGO sets become the centerpieces of collections. UCS. Icons. Modulars. Ideas. BrickLink Designer Program. But size and price alone aren’t enough to get you here. Then there’s Level 6. These are the rare ones. The sets that separate themselves from everything around them. In a great year, LEGO might only produce one or two sets truly worthy of this level. So what could possibly sit ABOVE those? That brings us to Level 7. And I’m not telling you what it is. Because once we get there, I think it changes the entire question we started with. What makes a LEGO set good? Maybe we’ve been asking the wrong question all along. Welcome to The 7 Levels of LEGO. Music Credit: YouTube Music Library #LEGO #BrickCast #AFOL #LEGOCollection #LEGOSets #LEGORanking #LEGOCreator #LEGOUCS #LEGOMOC

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 BrickLink Designer Program Series 9! Pre-orders officially begin Tuesday, October 6 at 10AM CT, and we’re taking one last look at all five sets before the madness begins. And if those aren’t enough fan-designed sets for you, voting is now OPEN for the 2028 Wave 1 series—with an incredible 421 designs competing for just five spots! We also finally have official images of LEGO Icons Dragon Ball: Shenron & Goku, and there’s a LOT to talk about with LEGO’s latest major licensed set. But then come the leaks and rumors…A mysterious new LEGO Ideas GWP may be bringing back the TEAL Classic Space minifigure, new NINJAGO sets have surfaced, and we may already know our next UCS Star Wars set for August 2027: Anakin’s Jedi Interceptor! And finally, we’ve got NEW information about the rumored LEGO Marvel Skyline—and this set sounds much more ambitious than I originally expected. An Architecture-style Marvel display featuring some of the most iconic locations and vehicles in the Marvel universe…plus Galactus?! There is a TON to unpack this week. Let’s get into it! Music Credit: YouTube Music Library #LEGO #LEGONews #LEGORumors #BrickCast #LEGOStarWars #LEGOMarvel #DragonBall #NINJAGO #BrickLinkDesignerProgram #LEGOLeaks

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 movie history, including its design, articulation, glowing heart, some fantastic hidden Easter eggs, and the surprising story behind the original fan model that eventually became an official LEGO set. And because this is E.T., we have to talk about the movie itself. More than four decades later, its impact is still incredible, and there are a few connections to Star Wars that you may have completely forgotten about. Then comes the big question: Is this actually a good LEGO set? My wife built E.T. this time around, so she’s taking over the ratings, and one of her scores genuinely shocked me. We’ll see where she lands on the build experience, displayability, playability, value, and ultimately whether E.T. deserves a spot in your collection. But E.T. is only the beginning...I’m also looking at five other LEGO sets that every 1980s nostalgia fan should have on their radar. Movies, cartoons, video games, transforming robots, time machines...LEGO has quietly assembled a pretty incredible lineup for those of us who remember growing up during the decade. And somehow, there’s still SO MUCH left for LEGO to explore. Knight Rider? The A-Team? ALF? ThunderCats? Beetlejuice? The NeverEnding Story? The Karate Kid? If LEGO could make ONE more set based on something from the 1980s, what are you choosing? NEW MERCH: https://imaginationbrickshop-shop.fourthwall.com 🎵 Music Credit: YouTube Music Library #LEGO #LEGOIdeas #ET #ETTheExtraTerrestrial #1980s #80sNostalgia #LEGONostalgia #BrickCast

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! Plus, another LOTR set is rumored for February with the 11395 Oliphant Battle. Then we jump into two mysterious LEGO Architecture sets reportedly coming in 2027. Could we finally be getting the Golden Gate Bridge and the Parthenon? There’s also another addition to the Dinosaur Fossils collection rumored for May 2027, featuring TWO Velociraptors and an Owen Grady minifigure. Plus, we break down the rumored lineup for LEGO Minifigures Series 30, including the Oni Warrior, Raven Knight, Flower Child, Sea Monster, Gondolier, Kid Knight, Spa Woman and more. We’ve also got new information on a LEGO Icons French Bulldog, two mysterious LEGO Art sets, and the newly revealed LEGOLAND Park Adventure set coming exclusively to LEGOLAND and LEGOLAND Discovery Center stores. And finally, I’ll preview next week’s Brickshop Alternative Set of the Week: the Barweer BWR101 Ultimate Playset Scale Stinger Mantis! With more than 3,000 pieces, this massive build takes inspiration from the iconic ship from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor. As always, remember that many of the 2027 sets discussed in this episode are based on rumors and preliminary information. Names, prices, piece counts, release dates, and other details can change until officially announced by LEGO. Let me know in the comments: Which of these rumored 2027 sets are YOU most excited about? Thanks for watching and supporting The Imagination Brickshop! 🎵 Music provided by the YouTube Audio Library. #LEGO #LEGONews #LEGORumors #LEGO2027 #LEGOLordOfTheRings #LOTR #LEGOArchitecture #LEGOStarWars #LEGOJurassicWorld #LEGOMinifigures #LEGOCMF #LEGOLAND #LEGOLeaks #BrickCast #TheImaginationBrickshop

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 counting down the 10 LEGO sets in my collection that I would NEVER sell. And these aren’t necessarily the 10 “best” sets I own. They aren’t the most expensive, the biggest, or even the rarest. These are the sets that mean something to me. We’ve got some legendary Star Wars builds, an unusual piece of LEGO history made from something other than plastic, an architectural model with a family connection, a transforming icon from the '80s, one of my favorite animated characters of all time, a massive model of one of America’s most famous homes, and a few builds that have stories worth far more to me than their aftermarket value. Some are worth hundreds—or even well over $1,000. Others aren't worth much at all. But they’re priceless to me. So if The Imagination Brickshop collection ever had to go...these 10 are coming with me. What is the ONE LEGO set in your collection that you would never sell? Let me know in the comments! Music Credit: YouTube Music Library. Empire State Building Video Credit: Virtual Brick Lab - https://www.youtube.com/@VirtualBrickLab #LEGO #LEGOCollection #BrickCast #LEGOSets #LEGOCOLLECTOR #StarWarsLEGO #LEGOIdeas

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 update to the upcoming Astro Bot GWP that changes what we originally thought about its release, and the official reveal of this year's LEGO Icons Holiday House. But that's just the beginning. We also have a look at the upcoming GWP and Double Points calendar—including when you may want to hold off on that big LEGO purchase and when it might finally be time to pull the trigger. Plus, the Restaurants of the World collection continues after stops in Japan, Mexico, and Greece. Where are we headed next? Then it's time to duel! LEGO Ideas has officially announced the winner of the Yu-Gi-Oh! It’s Time to Duel! Challenge. Five incredible finalists battled it out, but only one could become an official LEGO Ideas set. We're taking a look at all five finalists, the winning design, and what happens next for the fan designer. And finally, for the Brickshop Alternative Set of the Week, we're going WAY back to 1981 Japan for a 3,900+ piece beast-form combining mecha that might look very familiar to children of the '80s. Five robotic lions, nearly two feet tall, chrome armor, full LED lighting...Yeah. We need to talk about this one. What story are you most excited about this week? And which country would you like to see represented next in the Restaurants of the World collection? Music provided by the YouTube Music Library. #LEGO #LEGONews #LEGORumors #LEGOIdeas #LEGOGWP #YuGiOh #LEGOIcons #BrickCast #TheImaginationBrickshop

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, and one of the most impressive Architecture displays LEGO has produced. We’ll talk about the real cathedral’s nearly 900-year history, the devastating 2019 fire and restoration, LEGO’s surprisingly long history with church sets, and why Notre-Dame may have helped open the door for something MUCH bigger coming later this year. And yes... we need to talk about the upcoming 12,060-piece Sagrada Família. How does Notre-Dame stack up against what will become the largest LEGO set ever released by piece count? Finally, I’ll break Notre-Dame down in my four review categories — Playability, Displayability, Build Experience, and Value — before giving it my final score. Is LEGO Notre-Dame de Paris worth adding to your collection before it disappears? Music Credit: YouTube Audio Library #LEGO #LEGONotreDame #LEGOArchitecture #NotreDame #SagradaFamilia #LEGOReview #BrickCast

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 Castle to life with more than 4,700 pieces and an enormous lineup of minifigures. But that’s just the beginning. BrickLink Designer Program Series 9 images and prices are here, and we’ll take a look at all five finalists before pre-orders open in October. Plus, we have new information on the massive LEGO Icons Neighborhood Diorama, another Zelda set featuring Link and Epona, and the opening of submissions for the first BrickLink Designer Program wave of 2028. And listen until the end becuase I will be featuring my new segment - the Brickshop Alternative Set of the Week! This week we're checking out a Pantasy set that is more than 3,200 pieces, integrated lighting, tons of printed pieces, a detailed interior, and a price that definitely caught my attention. And stick around until the end because we’re wrapping things up with your comments from the Brickshop community. Music Creidt: YouTube Audio Library #LEGO #LEGONews #LEGORumors #LEGOGodzilla #DowntonAbbey #BrickLink #Pantasy #BrickCast

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, for one year, I’m taking over. I have three major ideas that would change the way LEGO approaches its sets, its classic themes, its adult collectors, and even what happens after you buy a set. One would bring back something from LEGO’s past — but not quite the way you might expect. Another would completely rethink what you should get when you spend $300, $400, or even $500 on a LEGO set. And the last might be the most controversial: I think LEGO needs to decide exactly who certain sets are actually being made for. Kids? Adults? Collectors? Why not build a system that works for all three? Some of these ideas LEGO could implement tomorrow. Others might get me fired before my first year as CEO is over. Of course, LEGO probably isn't calling me to replace Niels B. Christiansen anytime soon, but that's what Wild Card Wednesday is for! Either way, I want to know what YOU would do. If LEGO gave you control of the company for one year, what’s the first thing you would change? Find out what I’d do in BrickCast Episode 213: If LEGO Let Me Run the Company for One Year. If you enjoy LEGO news, rumors, reviews, collecting, and conversations about where LEGO should go next, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and join The Imagination Brickshop! Music Credit: Music provided by the YouTube Audio Library #LEGO #BrickCast #LEGOCastle #LEGOSpace #LEGOPirates #AFOL #LEGOSets #LEGOCollector