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It seems that licenced Christmas sets are a thing now, with the release of 40865 Buddy the Elf, among a bumper selection of six seasonal sets that are all available at LEGO.com today.
However, I don't think anyone will complain given it's based on the 2003 film Elf, one of the most beloved Christmas movies ever made.
In the second of our series of articles contributed by designers of submissions in BrickLink Designer Program 2028 Wave 1 (formerly Series 12), Stefan aka DistractedBuilder describes his airport terminal:
I was at the airport when the finalists of BDP Series 11 were announced. Unfortunately, my submissions didn’t make the cut. I immediately started thinking about a new model for the next round when I realised that the answer was literally right in front of me.
LEGO has released multiple airport sets for kids over the past decades, but we’ve never had a fully detailed airport aimed at adult LEGO builders. That’s when I decided to accept the challenge and build an Airport Terminal for AFOLs. The result is the Airport Terminal.
Crowd support for BrickLink Designer Program 2028 Wave 1 (Formerly Series 12) has begun, so as has become customary, we'll be publishing a number of articles written by project designers.
We'll kick-off with a fan favourite that has unfortunately not yet prevailed despite being revised several times and submitted into virtually every series: Arselus' Medieval Cathedral:
The Medieval Cathedral returns again! This iteration of the cathedral was a ground-up redesign focused on reducing part count and adjusting scale to fit with other BDP and official LEGO medieval buildings. I was able to reduce the part count from 4000 to 3130 (22% reduction!) and also increase the details on all sides of the building, including the interior.
LEGO's October releases are available now, and 40899 Astro Bot is the current GWP when you spend in excess of £135 / $150 / €150. If you don't want to buy a large amount to acquire it, though, PlayStation Direct has you covered!
Not only is the spacefaring captain being given away with any purchase of 72306 PlayStation from the site until October 7th, but it can also be purchased separately through Sony's online store for £17.99, $24.99 or €19.99. I'd be quick, though; it may sell out fast.
Tons of new sets are now available at LEGO.com, including highly anticipated products such as the annual Winter Village addition, two LEGO Ideas releases, and 72306 PlayStation.
The Star Wars UCS 75457 Executor Super Star Destroyer is also out now, and 40897 Darth Vader's Lightsaber is free with any purchase of the set until the 7th of October.
Additionally, 40899 Astro Bot is free with purchases of £135 / $150 / €150 or more from October 1st to 7th, or while stocks last.
Today's random set is 41109 Heartlake City Airport, released during 2015. It's one of 51 Friends sets produced that year. It contains 692 pieces and 3 minifigs, and its retail price was US$89.99 / £74.99, which equates to about US$122 / £104 in today's money.
It's owned by 1,215 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your collection you should find it for sale at Brick Owl, BrickLink, where new ones sell for around $130.00, or eBay.
Today's random figure is col468Crocodile Costume Fan, Series 28, a Collectible Minifigures figure that came in one set, 71051-8 Crocodile Costume, released during 2026.
Our members collectively own a total of 13,064 of them. If you'd like to buy one you should find it for sale at Brick Owl or BrickLink, where new ones sell for around $4.70.
11390 Shenron & Goku adds yet another nostalgic licence to LEGO's portfolio, hoping to appeal to those who watched Dragon Ball on television in the 1990s and 2000s who are now adults with disposable income.
Whenever possible we ask subject-matter experts to write our reviews, so for this one I enlisted the help of Gamu, one of my son-in-laws, who's a passionate fan of the series.
More than 250 exhibitors, volunteers and traders will come together to create the Great Western Brick Show, which was established in 2002.
The displays will range from detailed railway layouts and complete cityscapes to castles, spacecraft, vehicles, engineering projects and more, all created by some of the best builders in the UK and international guests. I will be there contributing to the Great Ball Contraption layout so if you're attending do come and say hello.
There will also be 'Robot Battles' throughout the weekend. The format began at the show in 2016 and has gone on to become one of its most popular attractions. More than 50 roboteers are expected to be in attendance, bringing robots with different designs, tactics and capabilities to the arena. There'll also be an arena for visitors to participate.
The latest issue of Blocks magazine is dropping on door mats this week. Here's the press release:
Blocks, the monthly magazine for LEGO fans, is going back to the beginning of LEGO Harry Potter to mark 25 years since the theme brought the Wizarding World to the brick. This edition also includes an extensive profile interview with professional designer and Brickmaster Boone Langston, plus a deep dive into writing Bionicle books with author Greg Farshtey.
Issue 144 is available to order worldwide as part of a subscription or as a single issue at blocksmag.com and will be in UK stores from October 2.
Blocks subscriptions are great value! Every month you get a new 116-page magazine at a much better price than buying a single issue. If you subscribe in print before October 9, you’ll get a FREE 2026 Blocks brick AND FREE Christmas cards.
Following a teaser last week, the first LEGO Dragon Ball set has been officially revealed today! The press release follows:
11390 Dragon Ball: Shenron & Goku
1,764 pieces, rated 18+
$179.99 / £129.99 / €139.99 Available at LEGO.com from 1st November
Celebrate legendary storytelling with the LEGO Icons Dragon Ball: Shenron & Goku (11390) building set, a thoughtful gift idea for adult fans of the hugely popular anime franchise. This dynamic dragon statue, with flowing scales and sculpted claws, brings the Eternal Dragon Shenron to life in a dramatic coiled pose, rising from 7 Dragon Balls.
Detach and reposition the Kid Goku minifigure, riding the Kintoun, and pose the dragon’s head and claws to create a dynamic display for the home or office.
Downton Abbey has been critically acclaimed as a multi award winning period drama. This model is instantly identifiable as the primary filming location known as Highclere Castle
