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LEGO Ideas Peanuts: Snoopy’s Doghouse Review (Set 21368)

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I’ve always loved Snoopy and the incredible Peanuts universe that Charles M. Schulz created. The joy and happiness it brings in every story has always made me happy—and that love actually started with a childhood Snoopy money box that looks almost identical to this LEGO model!

So, when LEGO announced the charming LEGO Ideas Snoopy Dog House set, I knew we had to have it. In my opinion, this is hands-down the best LEGO Ideas set of 2026. But why? Let’s dive in.

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How to build a LEGO Train Shipping Container you can use in your city!

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Learn how to build a standard 6×16 LEGO shipping container for your LEGO trains and cargo depots. These compatible MOCs are perfect for the Maersk train and beyond!

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LEGO Classic Beach Streetcar #60506 Detailed Review

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Is it a streetcar or a tram? Today I’m reviewing the LEGO City Classic Beach Streetcar (60506). With 693 pieces and a surprisingly involved build, this might be my favorite of the new summer releases. Stick around to see the new track pieces and how I plan to motorize this for the city!

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LEGO Beach Tram Motorised! Circuit Cubes Upgrade! (LEGO City 60506)

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The LEGO City Classic Beach Tram (Set 60506) is an absolute beauty, but it’s missing one massive feature—it doesn’t move! Let’s fix that using Circuit Cubes!

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NEW! LEGO Icons Arcade Pinball Machine – It’s missing something big! (set 11374)

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LEGO out of nowhere has dropped this fantastic looking Pinball machine with some very clever looking mechanics and a visual design that really stands out. But I feel like it’s missing something critical. Namely replay-ability in the form of some electronics. If ever a LEGO set needs the smart bricks it’s this one! But tell me what you think in the comments! [Read more…] about NEW! LEGO Icons Arcade Pinball Machine – It’s missing something big! (set 11374)

Final 8 hours to get the LEGO Bricklink Designer Program Series 8 sets!

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe’re down to the last 8 hours to pre-order the fabulous Series 8 of the LEGO Bricklink Designer Program! The crowdfunded set ordering will close at today, 18th June, at 12pm PDT. [Read more…] about Final 8 hours to get the LEGO Bricklink Designer Program Series 8 sets!

LEGO City Vintage Steam Train Review (set 60511)

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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe new LEGO City Vintage Steam Train 60511 was released in June in Australia and I was lucky to find it on the shelves a few days early. This is my review of this delightful LEGO City Train and everything that I like – and a few things I didn’t like – about it. [Read more…] about LEGO City Vintage Steam Train Review (set 60511)