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LEGO City Update Ramble… Let’s get re-started!

GJBricks — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:33:18 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesI have not posted a LEGO City update for quite some time so here's me rambling for 13 minutes about why I haven't been posting and what I'm aiming to do if you can help me out of this funk!

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About this Video:
Studsburg is slowly rising from the ashes... Slowly. I've been fighting some mental blocks that have really crippled my building. I love LEGO and I watch so many videos and Instagram posts from the many amazing builders out there. I participate in a lot of LEGO communities on Facebook. So why am I struggling to build? Any pointers would be appreciated.

As would your support!

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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
Welcome to my LEGO Channel! I'm an AFOL builder focused on the joy and creativity of LEGO!

On this channel, you will find LEGO news and reviews, general interest videos and photos about LEGO and everything related to the joy of creating with it! I have my own unique, custom LEGO City called Studsburg with its fleet of LEGO Trains.

I'm fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies and are in no way associated with this channel unless stated in the video description.

*There is a ZERO tolerance policy for disrespect, swearing, bullying, sexism, racism, etc. and no spam on my channels. All comments are moderated by me to protect people of all ages in the LEGO/LEGOS community. If you breach these rules you will be reported and blocked!

Note: if you are under 13, please visit YouTube Kids.

#lego #gjbricks #legocity #legocityupdate #lego2026

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Did you know there a new #LEGO classic blue spaceman coming in upscaled form?

GJBricks — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:44:42 +0000

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe giant LEGO space man is out to buy in some countries. He's a beast! Is he on your wishlist?

Link to the LEGO Up-Scaled Blue Astronaut Minifigure 40921 [supports my channel]
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If you want to create the Benny style look from the LEGO Movie, you can find it on Reddit here: https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/comments/1quvwj2/modify_your_upscaled_classic_spaceman_figure/

#LEGO #lego2026 #legoclassic #legospace #legominifigures

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LEGO Speed Champions Time Machine from Back to the Future 77256 rambling review

GJBricks — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:16:37 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesIt's one of the first sets to release in 2026 and what a banger! Something I think a lot of us have wanted for a long time... A LEGO Speed Champions DMC Delorean! And not just any one, the Back To The Future Time Machine set 77256! Here's my quick review of this cracking set!

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About this Video:

BACK TO THE FUTURE TOY CAR – LEGO Speed Champions Time Machine from Back to the Future model car kit for boys and girls aged 9 and over to build, display and recreate movie scenes

This Back to the Future LEGO Set comes with 2 characters from the movie franchise, Doc Brown and Marty McFly, to place inside the cockpit and enjoy role play

The car toy has a lightning hook from the first movie, or it can be rebuilt into flying mode with sideways wheels and Mr. Fusion from the second movie

Iconic model car features details from the movie version including rear air vents, cockpit, the flux capacitor, time calculator and so much more

LEGO Speed Champions car building kits let kids and passionate car fans build replica versions of some of the world’s most famous vehicles

DIMENSIONS
- 357 pieces
- 10 cm (4 in.) high
- 17 cm (6.5 in.) long
- 7 cm (2.5 in.) wide

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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
Welcome to my LEGO Channel! I'm an AFOL builder focused on the joy and creativity of LEGO!

I'm fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

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#lego #gjbricks #speedchampions #lego77256 #LEGO2026 #backtothefuture #delorean #legospeedchampions

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LEGO City Summer 2025 sets revealed! My thoughts on some great sets, and one questionable one…

GJBricks — Sat, 03 May 2025 03:38:57 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe have the new LEGO City sets coming out in a few months, and I think LEGO have smashed it out of the park! We're getting a plane, modular car, a new train, exploration vehicle, bulldozer, tow truck and a train station!

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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
Welcome to my LEGO Channel! I'm an AFOL builder focused on the joy and creativity of LEGO!

I'm fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies and are in no way associated with this channel unless stated in the video description.

Note: if you are under 13, please visit YouTube Kids.

#lego #gjbricks

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Myer’s LEGO department has been cleaned out

GJBricks — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 19:13:07 +0000

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LEGO Exo-force Stealth Hunter (7700) 2006 vs 2024 LEGO city 60421 version #lego #legocity

GJBricks — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 02:39:42 +0000

Reading Time: < 1 minuteI was digging through some old LEGO and found my LEGO Exo-Force Stealth Hunter, set 7700 and thought it would be great to do a quick comparison to the newer 'Ninjago' sized one from the LEGO City 60421 Robot World Roller Coaster.

You can see the size difference and level of articulation is much greater in the older one's legs, being more akin to Bionicle that Ninjago.

#LEGO #LEGOcity #gjbricks #ninjago #lego2024 #legoninjago #legoaddict #mech #legorobot

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LEGO train + Circuit Cubes = small but mighty! #LEGO #legotrain #legocity #modeltrains

GJBricks — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 03:01:59 +0000

Reading Time: < 1 minuteI bought @CircuitCubes a while ago and have been wanting to try powering a LEGO train with it, so I picked the small 7810 train. The main challenge is that it needs some extra weight to get grip.

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#lego #legotrain #legocity #legotrains #circuitcubes #gjbricks

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First Impressions: LEGO Ideas Jaws 21350. A terrifyingly well designed set!

GJBricks — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 03:54:45 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesLEGO have dropped the LEGO Ideas Jaws 21350 and what a cracking - or sinking ship! This is what LEGO Ideas is all about. When LEGO gets it right they really get it right! The boat is the star of the show, but that shark really captures the movie prop feel of the original.

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"You're gonna need a bigger boat"
Build the ultimate fan-inspired display set that recreates the thrilling scene in the movie Jaws where Quint, Chief Brody and Hooper faced down the shark from the deck of the Orca.

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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
Welcome to my LEGO Channel! I'm an AFOL builder focused on the joy and creativity of LEGO!

I'm fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies and are in no way associated with this channel unless stated in the video description.

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#lego #gjbricks #legoideas #legojaws #jaws #legomovie #lego2024

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LEGO City Mobile Construction Crane review! It’s massive but should set 60409 be even bigger?

GJBricks — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 05:48:49 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is my unbiased review of the LEGO City Mobile Construction Crane set 60409. At $180AUD and 1116 pieces, it's not cheap. But does it deliver value and is this a renaissance of the LEGO Construction line? And one important question... Should it have been bigger?

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If you want to skip through the video:
00:00 Introduction
01:57 Let's talk Technic
05:40 How does the Boom work?
07:20 Storing it for transport
08:00 Should this set be bigger?
12:05 Toilet time
12:40 Minifigures
14:54 Sticker sheet
15:44 Final thoughts

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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
Welcome to my LEGO Channel! I'm an AFOL builder focused on the joy and creativity of LEGO!

I'm fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies and are in no way associated with this channel unless stated in the video description.

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#lego #gjbricks #legocity #lego60409 #legoconstruction #legoreview

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I may have too many LEGO helicopters… but my Lego City tidy is going well!

GJBricks — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:37:40 +0000

Reading Time: < 1 minuteI'm tidying my LEGO City as you know if you've watched my last city update. It's got a way to go but I seem to have too many helicopters! There are fire ones, ambulances and a police one. Plus a sci-fi space one.
#LEGO #legocity #legospace #legocityupdate #lego2024 #shorts #legoshorts #gjbricks

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LEGO City update confession: it’s more Apocalypseburg than Studsburg at the moment.

GJBricks — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 23:00:04 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesYou haven't seen my city in a long time and with good reason. In this video, I'm going to come clean on the issues I have and the reason there haven't been any updates. There are LEGO sets dumped everywhere and that obviously impacts how much i can update my custom LEGO city. A cleanup program has begun though! Don't worry!

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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
Welcome to my LEGO Channel! I'm an AFOL builder focused on the joy and creativity of LEGO!

I'm fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies and are in no way associated with this channel unless stated in the video description.

Note: if you are under 13, please visit YouTube Kids.

#lego #gjbricks #legocity #customlegocity #Apocalypseburg

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I finally tried the #LEGO Pick A Brick boxes and I love them! Now, about all the old cups I have…

GJBricks — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:39:50 +0000

Reading Time: < 1 minuteLEGO swapped over to boxes for the Pick A Brick wall a while ago, but I haven't purchased anything for a while because, tbh, the selection was a bit crap.

So last time I went, I was pleasantly surprised to find the a good selection!

The Pick A Brick boxes worked well lets you cram a lot of the bigger pieces in with the bonus that the cardboard has a little give meaning you can cram more in and the staff were generous in tapping it up too!

#legopab #pickabrick

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LEGO City Construction Excavator review! Is set 60420 a return to form for building vehicles?

GJBricks — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 02:57:46 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesReview of the 2024 LEGO City Construction Excavator! This review is independent and in no way affiliated with LEGO. The set is a tad overpriced but is worth it?

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If you want to skip through the video:
00:00 LEGO Construction Excavator review (set 60420)
01:50 The Boom
04:00 Side Builds
04:45 3 LEGO City Minifigures
05:51 Final Review Thoughts

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About this LEGO Set:
Toy excavator playset
Fans of construction vehicles will love this LEGO excavator toy – packed with details for realistic play.

An immersive build precedes the play
Kids aged 8 and over can enjoy building the toy digger before setting out on exciting construction projects.

Built for rough terrain
This powerful machine rolls on tough ground-gripping tracks.

Versatile boom
The articulated boom and operator’s cab rotate 360°.

Story-inspiring characters
Includes 3 construction worker minifigures and accessories.

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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
Welcome to my LEGO Channel! I'm an AFOL builder focused on the joy and creativity of LEGO!

I'm fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies and are in no way associated with this channel unless stated in the video description.

Note: if you are under 13, please visit YouTube Kids.

#lego #gjbricks

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LEGO City Yellow Delivery Truck review! Set 60440 is big, yellow, and pricey but is it good value?

GJBricks — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 03:55:59 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is my detailed review of the LEGO Delivery Truck set 60440. The is the spiritual successor to set #3221: LEGO City Truck from 2010.

And what a difference those 14 years make! The difference in the techniques and quality of the set are nothing but impressive! In the LEGO City 60440 Yellow Delivery Truck there are hints of the Speed Champions techniques during the build. But is this set worth that much more than it's predecessor?

But is this set worth that much more? Lets have a look at the new LEGO Delivery Truck 60440! Hint: This set is more than twice the size of the old one. I just question if this is a City set or a Collectors set. What do you think?

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If you want to skip through the video:
00:00 LEGO Delivery Truck 60440 Intro
01:00 Side Builds and Fork Lift Catapult
02:38 Catapult
02:45 Truck and Trailer run-through
08:44 Comparison with LEGO set 3221
11:17 4 Minifigures Included
12:21 LEGO City Delivery Truck Final thoughts and review wrap-up

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About this Video:
The ultimate toy truck for LEGO fans! Delight your young builder with the LEGO City Yellow Delivery Truck 60440 set for fans of toy vehicles and LEGO building sets.

Premium play set for boys and girls. This amazing LEGO city yellow delivery truck delivers on quality with an array of features that will captivate any LEGO fan.

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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
Welcome to my LEGO Channel! I'm an AFOL builder focused on the joy and creativity of LEGO!

I'm fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies and are in no way associated with this channel unless stated in the video description.

Note: if you are under 13, please visit YouTube Kids.

#lego #gjbricks #legoreview #legocity #lego60440 #lego3221 #speedchampions

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LEGO City Robot World Roller-Coaster Park review! Set 60421 has arcades & an Exo-Force Mech twist!

GJBricks — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 03:35:42 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is my review of LEGO City set 60421: Robot World Roller Coaster Park and arcade set. This set was released in June 2024 and comes in with 986parts and a weight of 1.6kg.

It represents great value and a raft of play features and details. You also get 8 minifigures (I mistakenly said 7 in the video). And my favourite part: An Exo-Force inspired mech!!!

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If you want to skip through the video:
00:00 LEGO City 60421Intro
03:47 Exo-Force Robot Build
05:24 Arcade Builds
07:46 Minifigures
09:42 Final thoughts

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About this Video:
Roller-coaster model that really works!
The LEGO City 60421 Robot World Roller-Coaster Park is brimming with captivating features for fans of gaming and amusement parks.

Robot-themed gaming park
Kids can send the 3-car train whizzing along a maze of twists and bends that weave through a futuristic video-gaming venue.

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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
Welcome to my LEGO Channel! I'm an AFOL builder focused on the joy and creativity of LEGO!

I'm fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies and are in no way associated with this channel unless stated in the video description.

Note: if you are under 13, please visit YouTube Kids.

#lego #gjbricks #legocity #legoreview #review #lego60421 #60421

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Found the LEGO 60421 Robot World Roller Coaster set on the shelves early!!! New 2024 LEGO set!

GJBricks — Sun, 26 May 2024 01:30:34 +0000

Reading Time: < 1 minuteRobot World Roller-Coaster Park 60421 a Roller-coaster model that really works!

Watch the full review: https://youtu.be/r845t1jsCJQ

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New TrixBrix T Junction R40 R56 for LEGO Train Layouts

GJBricks — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 04:10:00 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is the new TrixBrix T-junction set designed to expand your R40 and R56 track options. I'm using this to replace my previous pass-through piece. This is 3D printed predominately with some moulded pieces. What are your thoughts on them? You already know I'm a big fan of @TrixBrix.

If you're interested in this piece you can find it here:
https://trixbrix.eu/en_US/p/T-Junction-R40-R56/632?utm_source=gjbricks&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=rewview

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About this Video:
- Unique T-Junction geometry, ideal for adding variety to two-track layouts
- Essential for creating more complex and intriguing railroad systems
- Accompanied by a Ballast Plate set, perfect for detailed and realistic track designs
- Buying this set offers a 10-15% cost saving compared to purchasing individual components separately.

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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
Welcome to my LEGO Channel! I'm an AFOL builder focused on the joy and creativity of LEGO!

I'm fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies and are in no way associated with this channel unless stated in the video description.

Note: if you are under 13, please visit YouTube Kids.

#lego #gjbricks #trixbrix #legotrains #legotrain

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Building Wall-E from LEGO brickheadz set 40619 with Joss

GJBricks — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 03:44:04 +0000

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LEGO Express Passenger Train modifications (60337) – more go fast green!

GJBricks — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 01:43:17 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesI'm a fan of the LEGO Express Passenger Train 60337 but I think it can be improved a lot. So here's what I changed and why. Let me know in the comments what you think.

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https://bit.ly/LEGO-60337

If you want to skip through the video:
00:00 Introduction
01:04 The original train and how it can be improved
04:26 Here's one I made earlier
06:33 A completely new LEGO Train

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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
Welcome to my LEGO Channel! I'm an AFOL builder focused on the joy and creativity of LEGO!

I'm fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies and are in no way associated with this channel unless stated in the video description.

Note: if you are under 13, please visit YouTube Kids.

#lego #gjbricks

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LEGO Ideas Table Football/Foosball 21337: is it an own goal?

GJBricks — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 01:28:27 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe new LEGO Ideas Foosball/Table Football 21337 set was announced this week and these are my thoughts on whether or not it's an own goal for LEGO.

Find out more on LEGO.com
https://bit.ly/lego-foosball-table

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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
Welcome to my LEGO Channel! I'm an AFOL builder focused on the joy and creativity of LEGO!

I'm fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies and are in no way associated with this channel unless stated in the video description.

Note: if you are under 13, please visit YouTube Kids.

#lego #gjbricks

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LEGO Portal MOC: Portal 2 Muppets laboratory, Forest ruins & Ninjago

GJBricks — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 04:22:57 +0000

Reading Time: 3 minutesI love sci-fi and I especially the variety of portals there are! These LEGO Portal Mocs are evolutions of the original portal I built based on a forest scene. Each LEGO scene build is inspired by movies and games such as Portal, Doom and Stargate and it even features some Muppet minifigures!

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If you want to skip through the video:
00:00 Introduction
01:12 Forest Scene Moc
03:10 Ninjago Moc
05:09 Portal 2 Laboratory Moc
08:06 Wrapping up

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About this video
Why build portals? It's something that's always fascinated me. The idea of a wormhole or gateway to another dimension. And I think the original 1994 Stargate movie captured this beautifully!

The first LEGO Portal moc is an evolution of my original forest portal LEGO moc. But for this one, I wanted to do something a bit different and thought what if the portal had run into disrepair? So this features an overgrown scene with flowers, plants and vines that have taken over the portal causing barriers to fall and panels to fall off the portal. There's even the helmet from a fallen traveller. Could the DOOM guy have visited?

For the second portal, I wanted to build something I could use in my LEGO City and I've had plans to build a Ninjago area for a while. So this has an Asian feel with a Japanese restaurant and a bright red torii leading to the lantern lines stairs that take you up to the portal itself.

And finally, the one I might be proudest of - although I love them all - is one based on one of my favourite games, Portal 2. That is set in the Aperture laboratories which have fallen into disarray since the fall of GLaDOS. I tried to capture some key features with the fallen tiles, half-built walls, and test buttons with their lines telling you how to activate them. An eerie white camera is watching you and recording what you do in the test. And just to finish the whole scene off, GLaDOS herself is lying on the floor with Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker from the muppets trying to repair her. What could possibly go wrong?

I really enjoyed making these and I'd love to know your thoughts on them. And also if you'd like me to show you how they are made!

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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
Welcome to my LEGO Channel! I'm an AFOL builder focused on the joy and creativity of LEGO!

I'm fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies and is in no way associated with this channel unless stated in the video description.

Note: if you are under 13, please visit YouTube Kids.

#lego #legomoc #legominifigures #stargate #gjbricks #scifi

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LEGO Brick Haul 18 – Bricklink September 2022

GJBricks — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 01:41:03 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesA small lego brick haul from Bricklink to help me with modifying my LEGO City 60337 Express Passenger Train, building an English-style Telephone box and a few other projects.

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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
Welcome to my LEGO Channel! I'm an AFOL builder focused on the joy and creativity of LEGO!

I'm fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies and are in no way associated with this channel unless stated in the video description.

Note: if you are under 13, please visit YouTube Kids.

#lego #gjbricks

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LEGO CITY UPDATE: a LEGO Train Tunnel on a curve? Technically challenging!

GJBricks — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 04:32:13 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn this custom LEGO City update, I'm going to focus on building the train tunnels just before the Train Station I showed in the last video. My goal was to give myself more space to add scenery, but also to make something a lot more interesting than just the usual straight train tunnel that's easy to build. Hint: This was not an easy LEGO build and required some techniques I haven't done before!

I've also been sure to add in lots of details such as a train signal, a small pond, lots of plants, and some pallets that have been abandoned.

Brick Railroad Modeller techniques:
https://brickmodelrailroader.com/index.php/category/building-techniques/

If you want to skip through the video:
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Recap on my train station and original tunnel
01:55 Tunnel version 1 - the easy one
05:58 Tunnel version 2 - Wrong way around
06:27 Tunnel version 3 - The final version!
07:36 Add a train signal
08:08 A LEGO Moc Pallet
08:25 Brick Model Railroader inspired scenery
09:48 Observation deck
10:29 The train fits! Hooray!
11:31 In my next LEGO City update

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LEGO Lighting Kit Installation for Ghostbusters ECTO-1 (#10274)

GJBricks — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 13:06:09 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is a review of the Game of Bricks LEGO Lighting Kit for the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (10274). This is the version with sound and remote control. And it is awesome! Installing it was very easy and took about 3-4 hours. The 8 bags in the kit are well labelled, and you build through each set […]

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LEGO Express Passenger Train Jacobs Bogies Tutorial (60337)

GJBricks — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:38:45 +0000

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis is the LEGO City Express Train Modified with Jacobs bogies. This type of train bogie is where two carriages share the same set of wheels which makes them run smoother and faster. This custom LEGO Train Tutorial will show you how to modify the LEGO City Train 2022 🚂 with Jacobs bogies (set 60337) […]

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LEGO City Train Station Review (60335)

GJBricks — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:20:48 +0000

Reading Time: 4 minutesThis is a review of the 2022 LEGO City Train Station (60335). It’s been 6 years since we last had a train station in the form of the 60050 Train Station. But was it worth the wait? You bet it was! This is a fantastic set! In fact, it’s so good my kids took it […]

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LEGO City Train 2022 sets now available! My thoughts.

GJBricks — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:54:18 +0000

Reading Time: 3 minutesWe finally have the LEGO City Trains for 2022, and I have to say there are some winners and losers here! First off the ranks, and the biggest winner for me, we have set 60335 which is the new LEGO train station – we’ve not had a station for 4 years! And they’ve come back […]

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LEGO City Train 60197 mods: Engine, Passenger and buffet cars

GJBricks — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:13:14 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesI’ve made a lot of changes to my LEGO City Train 60197 passenger train, but it’s one of these sets that cries out to be modified. I wanted to make it feel more finished and also worthy of running next to the Horizon Express. In this upgraded version of the LEGO City Train 60197, everything […]

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Building a working LEGO Car Wash for my City

GJBricks — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 13:20:11 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesOne of the things I love about the LEGO City 60292 set is that it came with a car wash. But I had 2 problems with it. First, it doesn’t fit Speed Champions cars. Second, it was a bit basic. So here’s how I’ve built mine. This upgraded LEGO car wash design version features horizontal […]

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LEGO City Update – Little bits add up! (Feb 2022)

GJBricks — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 12:26:46 +0000

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt’s been a long time since I did one of these, so here we go. An update on my custom LEGO city. I’m going to focus on doing small parts of it rather than trying to do everything at once moving forward. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

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