Reading Time: 3 minutesThe LEGO City Classic Beach Tram (Set 60506) is an absolute beauty, but it’s missing one massive feature—it doesn’t move! Fitting a standard LEGO train motor or Power Functions hub inside is almost impossible without ruining the clean look of the trolley.

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteI went to the refurbished LEGO Store Pick-a-Brick (PAB) wall at Broadway in Sydney to buy pieces and got some GREAT parts for my collection. What did I get and how will I use them?

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Reading Time: 2 minutesLEGO 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 replayability 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!

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About this Video:
Blast into the past with the LEGO® Icons Arcade Pinball Machine (11374) building set for adults and fans of retro games. Assemble a working pinball machine with a spring-powered launcher, dual flippers, spinning bumpers and an up-and-over ramp bridge. Hit the asteroid target to reunite the astronaut with the space-roving baby, then reset the progress bar and play again! This arcade machine includes an astronaut minifigure and a baby astronaut minifigure, plus a spare ball. Designed for both play and display, the pinball table is perfect for room decor and makes a standout centerpiece in the home or office. Build smarter with the LEGO Builder app, where you can rotate the model in 3D, zoom in and track your progress. This set contains 2,274 pieces.

WORKING PINBALL MACHINE – Blast into the past with the LEGO® Icons Arcade Pinball Machine (11374) building set, a fully functional arcade game for adults and collectors

WHAT’S IN THE BOX – Includes everything you need to build a working LEGO® pinball table, plus an astronaut minifigure and a baby astronaut minifigure

AUTHENTIC ARCADE GAME – Launch the ball and use the flippers to spin the bumpers, clear the ramp or hit the asteroid target to reunite the astronaut with the space-roving baby

RETRO DECOR – Craft a striking display model with classic arcade styling, a creative addition to a home office or hobby room

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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!

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

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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. If you’re interested, I’ve included the direct link to LEGO.com‘s cart for each item. Note that the sets will not begin shipping till […]

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Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is the new LEGO City Vintage Steam Train 60511 review that was released in June in Australia and I was lucky to find it on the shelves a few days early. This is my overview of this delightful LEGO City Train and everything that I like - and a few things I didn't like - about it. This is a new LEGO Vintage Train build.

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If you want to skip through the video:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Overview
03:18 Platform
05:11 Passenger Car
08:26 Vintage Steam Engine
15:28 Minifigures
18:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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About this Video via LEGO.com:
Treat a train enthusiast to classic railroad adventures with the LEGO® City Vintage Steam Train (60511) building set for kids ages 7 and up. This charming toy train set makes a fun gift idea for boys and girls who enjoy imaginative play. Young builders have everything they need to craft a detailed model with a steam engine, coal tender and passenger car with magnetic couplings, plus a track section and station platform with a canopy bench, lamppost, ramp and working semaphore signal. Kids can play out realistic stories with a conductor minifigure to manage the firebox and controls, and 4 traveler minifigures with their cookies and a thermos. Add the LEGO Power Functions kit (sold separately) to motorize the steam train and control it via the Powered Up app or remote for even more fun. Take kids on a creative journey with the LEGO Builder app, where they can rotate this model in 3D, zoom in and track their progress as they build. Set contains 575 pieces.

CLASSIC TOY TRAIN PLAYSET – Treat kids to classic railway adventures with the LEGO® City Vintage Steam Train (60511) building set for a fun creative project that inspires endless pretend play

STEAM ENGINE STATION – Kids have everything they need to construct a detailed toy train with coal tender and passenger car, plus a station platform, canopy bench, track section and signal

REALISTIC FEATURES FOR ROLE PLAY – Explore the cab of the steam train with a firebox and control details, raise and lower the signal arm and seat up to 4 travelers in the classic passenger car

MINIFIGURES AND ACCESSORIES – Storytelling is easy and fun with 5 minifigures, including a conductor and 4 passengers, along with toy cookies and a thermos for on-the-go refreshments

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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! *

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

#lego #gjbricks #afol

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteI filmed this at the @BrickbuiltSydney event organised by @SydLUG. We spent ages talking to the builder and had so much fun trying to spot all the different references. Btw, there's also one recent one in there,

#lego #brickbuilt #sydney #legoshow #afol #gjbricks #brickbuiltsydney #scifi #legomovie

- Back to the Future
- Blade Runner
- Total Recall
- Akira
- Ready Player One
- Tron
- Sega
- Robocop
- The Fifth Element

And more...

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Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is my rambling LEGO review of the LEGO City 60500 The LEGO Van. Nowhere near the size of the Yellow Delivery Truck (set 60440) we got a few back, but packed with details and thoughtful design consideration such as support for unloading the palette with a fork lift truck. But, could it have been bigger - or will we get something in-between next year?

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If you want to skip through the video:
00:00 Intro
03:50 You can fit a fork lift truck in there!
06:14 Minifigures
07:24 Final review of LEGO 60500

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LEGO Set Official Description:
Deliver endless hours of fun with LEGO® City: The LEGO Van (60500) toy truck building kit for ages 6+. Kids can fold up the sides of the delivery van to access its cargo area, lift the hood to view the engine bay and open the rear doors. The set also includes a hand trolley, a pallet and 4 miniature toy LEGO boxes, plus driver and worker minifigures for imaginative play.

This model truck playset makes a great holiday or birthday gift for boys and girls who love toy vehicles, LEGO building and imaginative storytelling. Add this toy building set to others (sold separately) from the LEGO City range for even bigger adventures. Kids can enjoy intuitive building with this LEGO Van playset in LEGO Builder app – zooming and rotating with 3D instructions while saving and tracking progress as they build. Set contains 276 pieces.

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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.

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

#lego #gjbricks #legocity #legoreview #LEGO2026 #review #legoset #legominifigures

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Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is my rambling LEGO review of the LEGO City 60478 Cement Mixer. It's a big set like most of the construction vehicles, which in my opinion moves them out of being city scale and into a different scale - maybe Construction scale? Let me know your thoughts in the comments

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00:04 Intro
02:34 Cement mixer Vehicle
07:10 Minifigures
08:55 Final thoughts - It's too big!

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About this LEGO Video by LEGO:
Fans of construction toys will love the LEGO® City Cement Mixer (60478) model building kit for ages 7 and up. This detailed concrete mixer truck with 8 rubber tires features a large drum with an Archimedes’ screw system. Kids can turn a dial to mix and dispense the LEGO cement down the adjustable chute, just like real cement pouring. This big toy truck also features a driver’s cab that tilts to allow access to the engine. Accessories include a wheelbarrow, a road sign and 2 barriers, plus driver, construction worker and architect minifigures for creative play. This kids’ LEGO City model construction truck makes a great birthday or holiday gift for 7-year-old boys and girls who love building site vehicles. Add this set to others from the LEGO City range (sold separately) for even bigger adventures. Kids can enjoy intuitive building with this toy vehicle playset in the LEGO Builder app, zooming and rotating with 3D instructions, while saving and tracking progress. Set contains 371 pieces.

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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 #legoreview #lego2026

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe're seeing the LEGO Summer 2026 releases and there's some crackers! These 2 beauties are the new LEGO Speed Champions sets and I'm impressed but already planning my MOC changes!

Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Are these sets you'll be getting or are they a hard pass? And are they aimed too much at adults?

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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 #legonews #lego2026 #legospeedchampions #speedchampions

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe've finally got the new LEGO City Summer 2026 set coming out in June. There's a lot of vehicles - all bar one are vehicle focused. Have a look and let me know your favourites!

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If you want to skip through the video:
00:37 60480 Yellow Backhoe Loader (301 pieces)
01:58 60492 Passenger Jet (118 pieces)
03:12 60494 Dump Truck & Front End Loader (1,132 pieces)
06:06 60496 Pizza Delivery Experience with Vehicles (494 pieces)
08:03 60497 Drive-Through Car Wash (583 pieces)
10:55 60501 Lava Land Roller Coaster Park (1,165 pieces)
12:44 60506 Classic Beach Tram (693 pieces)
14:32 60509 Harbour Freight Train with Crane & Truck (803 pieces)
16:01 60511 Vintage Steam Train (575 pieces)
18:55 60512 Mountain Bike Adventure Van (260 pieces)

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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 #legonews #legocity #lego2026 #legotrain #legotrainset

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteI 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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Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s a 2x LEGO Points for Insiders on LEGO.com this weekend! What does that mean? It means that for every LEGO point you’d get normally, you’ll get 2 for the period 29th January till the 2nd February 2026. There’s tons of new sets that have launched for January 2026 including a few biggies that will […]

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