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Get the latest news and information about LEGO. Find out what the latest sets are and when they will be available. Not to mention all the awesome goings on in the world of LEGO.

LEGO News: UCS Ghostbusters ECTO-1 & Looney Tunes Minifigures in 2021?

August 11, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 3 minutes

There’s some exciting rumours doing the rounds in the LEGO Community. In this LEGO News update I’ll run through the biggest ones that have come to light in the last couple of weeks. Some of them seem looney or do they?

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If you want to skip through the video:
00:00 Intro
00:51 LEGO Creator Expert Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (10274)
01:53 LEGO Looney Toons Collectible Minifigures
02:48 LEGO Creator Winter Village Elf Clubhouse (10275)
03:30 LEGO 10276 Colosseum

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About this Video:
LEGO Creator Expert UCS Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (10274)
Rumoured for 2021
This has a price tag of $199 USD already which puts it squarely in the UCS price range
with Ghostbusters: Afterlife arriving in March 2021, this would make sense as the Ghostbuster have been rumoured

LEGO Looney Tunes Collectible Minifigures
Rumoured for 2021
This one has come out of nowhere but BrickFanatics are reporting that one of the collectible series’ for next year will feature the Looney Tunes.
I hope so as this would be a great collaboration and I’m a big Looney Tunes fan!
If it is, let’s hope we see some other crossovers to this theme too!
https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-looney-tunes-rumoured-for-collectible-minifigures/

LEGO Creator Winter Village Elf Clubhouse (10275) Rumoured for 2020
I’ve not personally collected any winter sets as much as i’d love to.
But this seems to have credibility and would fit with the Toy Workshop and Santa’s Workshops that were previously released.
It’s a charming idea.

LEGO 10276 Colosseum
Rumoured for 2020
Brickfanatics picked this up from a Eurobricks post.
9k+ pieces and is arriving in November
But could this have been teased in plain site by LEGO Already?
Perhaps on the Fiat 500 box?
https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-10276-colosseum-rumoured-for-november/

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

On this channel, you will find general interest videos and photos about LEGO and everything related to the joy creating with it! We’re creating our own unique LEGO City, Studsburg with its fleet of LEGO Trains, city building, Ninjago Mountain, crowds of minifigures and lots more!

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) – channel viewers are predominately aged 18 years and over.

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GJBricks is part of BrickTubers Network (https://thebricktubers.com) that includes these talented LEGO builders:

BlockheadUK https://www.youtube.com/blockheaduk
Brick After Brick Toys https://www.youtube.com/brickafterbricktoys
Brick Bakery https://www.youtube.com/brickbakery
Bricksonville https://www.youtube.com/bricksonville
Dr McBrick https://www.youtube.com/drmcbrick
GJBricks https://www.youtube.com/gjbricks
Small Brick City https://www.youtube.com/smallbrickcity

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Filed Under: LEGO News

LEGO Technic at it’s best! Bell Boeing V 22 Osprey VTOL Review (42113)

August 8, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 3 minutes

This is my review of the LEGO Technic Bell Boeing V 22 Osprey VTOL 42113. This is now one of the rarest LEGO sets ever thanks to LEGO cancelling it for it’s military connection. But is it also one of the best LEGO Technic sets ever?

If you want to skip through the video:
00:00 Introduction
01:52 LEGO Technic Bell Boeing V 22 Osprey 42113
06:50 Set overview
07:28 Rear Cargo loading ramp and rear flap
09:00 Rotating the tilting engine and flaps
10:42 Spinning Blades
11:30 Landing Gear
12:42 Underneath the plane and powered up unit
13:40 Engine pylons
15:20 Gearbox
16:33 Comparison with 9396 Helicopter
18:57 Final Thoughts

HUW’s 42113 Gear breaking fix:
https://brickset.com/article/52890/fixing-the-osprey

Sariel’s Bricks & Pets Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hgv8qnwtuHQ

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LEGO® Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey 42113 [CANCELLED]
Give aircraft lovers an amazing insight into how the powerful Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft works with this highly-detailed LEGO Technic aircraft playset (42113). Kids and adults aged 11 and up will love building an authentic motorized replica of the famous multi-mission aircraft.
Kids will love exploring this feature-packed aircraft. Power up your build with the included battery box and large motor to bring the toy aircraft model to life. Control the retractable landing gear and rotate the nacelles to switch from vertical takeoff mode to flight mode. Authentic details include a gearbox with four different functions, plus an opening cargo bay door and spinning propellers.

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

On this channel, you will find general interest videos and photos about LEGO and everything related to the joy creating with it! We’re creating our own unique LEGO City, Studsburg with its fleet of LEGO Trains, city building, Ninjago Mountain, crowds of minifigures and lots more!

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) – channel viewers are predominately aged 18 years and over.

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GJBricks is part of BrickTubers Network (https://thebricktubers.com) that includes these talented LEGO builders:

BlockheadUK https://www.youtube.com/blockheaduk
Brick After Brick Toys https://www.youtube.com/brickafterbricktoys
Brick Bakery https://www.youtube.com/brickbakery
Bricksonville https://www.youtube.com/bricksonville
Dr McBrick https://www.youtube.com/drmcbrick
GJBricks https://www.youtube.com/gjbricks
Small Brick City https://www.youtube.com/smallbrickcity

#lego #gjbricks #bricktubersnetwork

Filed Under: LEGO News

LEGO City Update #21 – Big harbour, bridge and roads everywhere!

July 26, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

There’s been a lot added to our LEGO City. We’ve got a new bridge, some slick and shiny new roads running around Studsburg. There is now a Dine and not to mention a huge harbour! Come and visit Studsburg and you’ll never want to leave!

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If you want to skip through the video.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Horizon Express (10233)
01:06 Ninjago District
01:48 The Harbour
03:57 Old Fishing Shop (21310)
05:40 Tower Crane (7905)
06:16 Train Tunnels
07:28 New Roads
09:00 Sanctum Sanctorum (76108)
09:52 The Bricktubers
12:48 LEGO Scooby Doo Mystery Machine (75902)
13:45 LEGO Crocodile Locomotive Train (10277)

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

On this channel, you will find general interest videos and photos about LEGO and everything related to the joy creating with it! We’re creating our own unique LEGO City, Studsburg with its fleet of LEGO Trains, city building, Ninjago Mountain, crowds of minifigures and lots more!

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) – channel viewers are predominately aged 18 years and over.

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GJBricks is part of BrickTubers Network (https://thebricktubers.com) that includes these talented LEGO builders:

BlockheadUK https://www.youtube.com/blockheaduk
Brick After Brick Toys https://www.youtube.com/brickafterbricktoys
Brick Bakery https://www.youtube.com/brickbakery
Bricksonville https://www.youtube.com/bricksonville
Dr McBrick https://www.youtube.com/drmcbrick
GJBricks https://www.youtube.com/gjbricks
Small Brick City https://www.youtube.com/smallbrickcity

#lego #gjbricks #legocity

Filed Under: LEGO News

LEGO Technic Bell Boeing V 22 Osprey 42113 Officially Cancelled

July 23, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Nooo... LEGO Technic Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey (42113) Officially CancelledReading Time: < 1 minute

After the troubling news yesterday that LEGO were considering cancelling this set. Today, they did. My thoughts on this sad news and I’ve included the LEGO News Release is in the description below.

[Read more…] about LEGO Technic Bell Boeing V 22 Osprey 42113 Officially Cancelled

Filed Under: LEGO 2020, LEGO News Tagged With: LEGO, lego 2020, lego 42113, LEGO news, LEGO Technic

Why LEGO? Technic Bell Boeing V 22 Osprey 42113 Officially Cancelled

July 22, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

After the troubling news yesterday that LEGO were considering cancelling this set. Today, they did. My thoughts on this sad news and I’ve included the LEGO News Release is in the description below.
Read my review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuKUZQofpUk

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Official LEGO Statement
The LEGO Technic Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey was designed to highlight the important role the aircraft plays in search and rescue efforts. While the set clearly depicts how a rescue version of the plane might look, the aircraft is only used by the military. We have a long-standing policy not to create sets which feature real military vehicles, so it has been decided not to proceed with the launch of this product.

We appreciate that some fans who were looking forward to this set may be disappointed, but we believe it’s important to ensure that we uphold our brand values.

There are going to be some stores that have already received stock but LEGO Stores should never receive stock. Our sales teams have been in touch with their customers as well. I would expect a few mom and pop type shops to receive a shipment but larger retailers will be less likely.

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

On this channel, you will find general interest videos and photos about LEGO and everything related to the joy creating with it! We’re creating our own unique LEGO City, Studsburg with its fleet of LEGO Trains, city building, Ninjago Mountain, crowds of minifigures and lots more!

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) – channel viewers are predominately aged 18 years and over.

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GJBricks is part of BrickTubers Network (https://thebricktubers.com) that includes these talented LEGO builders:

BlockheadUK https://www.youtube.com/blockheaduk
Brick After Brick Toys https://www.youtube.com/brickafterbricktoys
Brick Bakery https://www.youtube.com/brickbakery
Bricksonville https://www.youtube.com/bricksonville
Dr McBrick https://www.youtube.com/drmcbrick
GJBricks https://www.youtube.com/gjbricks
Small Brick City https://www.youtube.com/smallbrickcity

#lego #gjbricks #bricktubersnetwork

Filed Under: LEGO News

Alceon and LEGO Australia and NZ Announce The Opening of a new LEGO Certified Store in Charlestown Square, NSW

July 17, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Today, Alceon and LEGO have announced that a new LEGO Certified Store will be opening here in Australia! This is great news for LEGO fans and parents alike as since the stores have been opening, LEGO seems to have had even more of a surge in popularity thanks to the them and the well timed LEGO Master TV show – which me and my kids are re-watching at the moment! [Read more…] about Alceon and LEGO Australia and NZ Announce The Opening of a new LEGO Certified Store in Charlestown Square, NSW

Filed Under: LEGO 2020, LEGO Australia, LEGO News Tagged With: Alceon, LEGO, LEGO Australia, lego certified store, LEGO news, lego store

LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System (71374) Announced & Monkie Kid Wave 2 Sets

July 16, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System 71374 - Hero ShotReading Time: 6 minutes

News Update: LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System Officially Announced and a look at the 3 new LEGO Monkie Kid Wave 2 sets. The console looks amazing and features a play scene when you crank a handle. And love how they’ve integrated it with the LEGO Mario system as well! [Read more…] about LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System (71374) Announced & Monkie Kid Wave 2 Sets

Filed Under: LEGO 2020, LEGO Blog, LEGO News Tagged With: GJBricks, LEGO, lego 71374, lego blog, LEGO news, lego nintendo, LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System, lego super mario, monkie kid, nintendo, super mario

LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System (71374) Announced & More Monkie Kid

July 14, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 3 minutes

News Update: LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System™ Officially Announced and a look at the 3 new LEGO Monkie Kid Wave 2 sets. The console looks amazing and features a play scene when you crank a handle. And love how they’ve integrated it with the LEGO Mario system as well!

Note: The US price has been corrected to $229.99 since I filmed this.

Find out more on LEGO.com [affiliate link]
https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=Ba43FNGzbQU&mid=13923&murl=httpswww.lego.comproductnintendo-entertainment-system-71374

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Official LEGO News Release:

71374 LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System
Ages 18+. 2646 pieces
US $229.99 | CA $299.99 | DE €229.99 | UK £209.99 | FR €229.99 | DK 1799DKK

Recreate the Nintendo Entertainment System in LEGO style!

Do you love video games? Did you play Super Mario Bros. back in the day? Or do you just enjoy a hands-on, creative activity in your spare time? If so, this nostalgic LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System (71374) model kit is perfect for you.

Authentic and interactive: The brick-built NES is packed with realistic details, including an opening slot for the Game Pak with a locking function and a controller with a connecting cable and plug. The console comes with a buildable retro TV, featuring a flat 8-bit Mario figure on the scrolling screen, plus an action brick to scan with LEGO Mario (figure not included; find in the LEGO Super Mario Starter Course set – 71360) so he reacts to the on-screen enemies, obstacles and power-ups just like in the Super Mario Bros. game.

Creative fun: This unique set is part of an inspiring collection of LEGO building sets for adults that make fabulous gifts for yourself and hobbyist friends who enjoy DIY challenges and proudly displaying their creations.

• Trigger nostalgic memories as you build this wonderfully detailed LEGO brick Nintendo Entertainment System (71374) and interactive, 1980s-style television displaying the classic Super Mario Bros. game.
• The TV has a handle-operated scrolling screen and if you scan the action brick by placing LEGO Mario (figure not included) in the slot on top, he will react to the on-screen enemies, obstacles and power-ups.
• Authentic details of the NES console are recreated in LEGO style, including a controller and an opening slot for the buildable Game Pak with a realistic locking function to delight Super Mario Bros. fans.
• Whether you were an NES gamer back in the day, a fan of retro stuff, or are just looking for an immersive, fun, creative DIY project to leave you feeling revitalized, this 2,646-piece model building kit is ideal for you.

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

On this channel, you will find general interest videos and photos about LEGO and everything related to the joy creating with it! We’re creating our own unique LEGO City, Studsburg with its fleet of LEGO Trains, city building, Ninjago Mountain, crowds of minifigures and lots more!

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) – channel viewers are predominately aged 18 years and over.

========

GJBricks is part of BrickTubers Network (https://thebricktubers.com) that includes these talented LEGO builders:

BlockheadUK https://www.youtube.com/blockheaduk
Brick After Brick Toys https://www.youtube.com/brickafterbricktoys
Brick Bakery https://www.youtube.com/brickbakery
Bricksonville https://www.youtube.com/bricksonville
Dr McBrick https://www.youtube.com/drmcbrick
GJBricks https://www.youtube.com/gjbricks
Small Brick City https://www.youtube.com/smallbrickcity

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