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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 Haunted House Fairground Set Revealed (10273)

May 14, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 3 minutes

The just announce LEGO Haunted House 10273. My thoughts, photos and details of the set. The mechanism is a work of art. But what about the rest of it?

This is a set that came completely out of the blue for me, but @Dr. McBrick and I had been discussing a haunted/spooky build literally 30 mins before this was announced!

LEGO Haunted House | Scary Theme Park Ride | Designer Video 10273
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIuGpNGpd4c

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OFFICIAL LEGO NEWS PRESS RELEASE
10273 LEGO® Haunted House
Ages 18+. 3,231 pieces

US $249.99– CA $299.99– DE €229.99– UK £209.99 – FR €229.99– DK 1799DKK – AUD $349.99
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit LEGO.com for regional pricing.

The new LEGO® Haunted House™ construction set is the latest example of how the LEGO Group aims to inspire builders of all ages to build, rebuild and get excited by the process of creation. The new LEGO® Haunted House, designed for those aged 18+, will be the first set from the LEGO Fairground Collection to feature the new stylish packaging designed to reflect the sophisticated nature of the creative process.

All new products in the LEGO Group’s ranges that appeal to adults will now feature the sleek, minimalistic new design across related packaging, building instructions, exclusive content and in-store and online store design.

Enjoy a spine-tingling build

If you love ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night, we’ve got a treat for you – the LEGO Haunted House (10273). Take time out of everyday life and explore something extraordinary as you discover the thrills and surprises packed into this stunning building project.

Spookily good details bring the store to life
Take your time building this impressive haunted house model, before exploring all the intricate details hidden within. The house opens up, making it easy to explore inside where you’ll discover a working free-fall ride plus automatic doors at the top of the tower. See the haunted front doors close for a spooky effect. Add the LEGO Powered Up components (available separately) to control the elevator via the Powered Up app.

A building project that’s full of thrills
This Haunted House is part of a collection of LEGO building kits for adults who appreciate clever design. This model also makes a scarily good gift, birthday present or Christmas gift.

• This creepy LEGO® Haunted House (10273) model provides hours of enjoyment for anyone looking to unwind with a new project. Build the spooky horror house then explore its impressive features and delightful details.
• Why should kids get all the fun when it comes to scary toys? This building kit is designed for adults but it includes lots of playful features, such as a free-fall ride, haunted doors and a cursed painting.
• If you appreciate beautiful details, you’ll love displaying your haunted house model. Upgrade the Haunted House with the LEGO® Powered Up components (available separately) to control the elevator via the app.
• Ideal for ghost hunters, thrill seekers and adult LEGO® fans alike, this Haunted House set makes a great birthday gift for your ghost-loving mum, dad, husband, wife, partner or friend and also makes a fun Halloween gift.
• This dark and spooky haunted manor measures over 26.5” (68cm) high, 9” (25cm) wide and 9” (25cm) deep, making it a challenging construction kit for adults and a great brick-built model to display.
• A battery is included with the light brick in this set, so you can enjoy the illumination right away.
• This set comes with coffee-table-style building instructions to guide and inspire you.
• Part of a series of inspiring LEGO® construction kits for adults, designed for LEGO building fans and hobbyists who love beautiful design and elegant LEGO models.
• LEGO® building bricks meet the highest industry standards, which ensures they are consistent, compatible and connect and pull apart easily every time – it’s been that way since 1958.
• LEGO® bricks and pieces are rigorously tested to ensure that every building set meets the highest safety and quality standards, so you can be sure that this model is designed to last.

Available directly from LEGO Stores & LEGO.com from 20th May, 2020

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The first 26 LEGO Ideas 2020 Projects in Review Stage

May 6, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

lego ideas 2020 first 26 projects for reviewReading Time: 2 minutes

Today LEGO Ideas announced that a whooping 26 projects had reach 10k votes. That’s amazing and shows how good the quality of the ideas being submitted now are. Hear my thoughts on all 26 of them and which I think will (and I’d like to) become sets. [Read more…] about The first 26 LEGO Ideas 2020 Projects in Review Stage

Filed Under: LEGO 2020, LEGO Ideas, LEGO News Tagged With: LEGO, lego 2020, LEGO Ideas, LEGO news, lego news 2020

LEGO Ideas First 2020 Review Stage has 26 Projects and my thoughts!

May 5, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Today LEGO Ideas announced that a whooping 26 projects had reach 10k votes. That’s amazing and shows how good the quality of the ideas being submitted now are. Hear my thoughts on all 26 of them and which I think will (and I’d like to) become sets.

An INCREDIBLE 26 Product Ideas Qualify for the First 2020 LEGO Ideas Review
https://ideas.lego.com/blogs/a4ae09b6-0d4c-4307-9da8-3ee9f3d368d6/post/17ed46b3-0547-4eb5-b4c6-2defb9ee298f

1. Mary Poppins, Cherry Tree Lane by Disneybrick55 [04:12]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/9758f5f2-2a9a-4e0b-ba5b-47b1e8836c81

2. Tesla Cybertruck by BrickinNick [05:07]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/feded687-eab3-4409-8e30-ee43db4b63d7

3. Untitled Goose Game by A Fellow Player [05:50]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/54583f1d-a62f-4791-89b8-999ac31b522f

4. UCS Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Norders [06:04]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/6dcb8c4f-268a-4a69-ba80-dd8efd5006b7

5. The Train Station: Studgate by Bricky_Brick [07:09]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/8345a6f7-adf4-4864-bae0-540717177c84

6. SpaceX Falcon 9 (Saturn V Scale) by Lego_Aviator [07:53]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/1abc6458-52e8-4e7d-a04c-04ba917b6e5b

7. Mini-fig Scale Project Gemini by Stevenhoward27 [08:27]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/473e666e-0c05-4cd5-9a3c-fcde78e09e7e

8. Retro Bowling Alley by Astronaut Avila [09:01]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/d34c928c-a013-49cb-b9d3-13cbbc5aa304

9. Indiana Jones Trilogy by BenBuildsLego [09:33]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/7b3163aa-f97d-49ec-b230-176a94bc5626

10. Bricks & Blooms by Bricked1980 [10:07]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/2e7f2229-b8ec-4c11-a47f-f8650f537c81

11. Sonic Mania – Green Hill Zone by toastergrl [10:40]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/d7fef363-ead4-413e-a3e2-d9aa848e1cee

12. The Great Fishing Boat by EdouardClo [11:15]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/83598fb3-c2b9-4f03-a3b1-b1bd3d9aaca8

13. Knight Rider – KITT by Jimmi-DK 12:39
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/f0e50ea0-d044-419e-a74a-8937bd8ea0bc

14. Snow-groomer PRINOTH LEITWOLF by redera00 13:12
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/92a799ad-afbc-4191-996b-d3575632dee4

15. The Castle in the Forest by poVoq 14:40
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/94db894f-c510-4468-83d2-7a079eb83ac5

16. Coraline’s Pink Palace Apartments by Hwachtman [15:53]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/e923271e-078a-4e21-8847-906d0453875d

17. Historically Accurate Rome by daevead 16:59
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/378bb68b-f88c-485e-9bf1-430846e8f0e0

18. Ruined House by kirteem [18:04]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/df4d366c-1ee8-405e-a35c-b3d4b1f53d8d

19. Spongebob Squarepants – The Krusty Krab by ExeSandbox [18:38]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/05a5e0a0-b0d7-4c07-9ec1-e39b5c053dd9

20. Working Waterfall – with Continuous Flowing Water! by LEGOParadise [19:15]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/874084e7-3ecb-410f-a18b-e7451ae5f2a8

21. Queen – The Miracle Express by Artistic Shadow [12:28]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/a4f69599-1ef2-4959-b81f-17862dc9b810

22. Futurama Planet Express Headquarter, Spaceship and the Crew by ThomasW [21:01]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/013962c9-5b98-4225-b975-bd96b65e1cbd

23. The Iron Giant – 20th Anniversary Edition by BrettCuv [21:33]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/7b0627e8-5f97-4fbe-844c-a2b7a1e0dc90

24. The Legend of Zelda BotW: Hyrule Castle by BrickGallery [22:38]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/1dfd211d-88f9-4663-88ea-e448da921adf

25. Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket, Launch Tower & Blue Moon Lander – 1/110 Scale Set by Matthew Nolan & Whatsuptoday [23:20]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/13e68955-084b-41fc-a4c8-8f01b552f84c

26. Earth Globe by Disneybrick55 [24:14]
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/b7b83cfe-5fcb-4080-a8b2-298716b11791

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Welcome to my LEGO Channel! I’m an Australian 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.

*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.

#lego #gjbricks #legoideas

Filed Under: LEGO News

LEGO Pirates of Barracuda Bay (21322) Now available on LEGO Shop@Home

April 5, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Pirates of Barracuda Bay 21322 | LEGO Ideas | Complete SetReading Time: 4 minutes

One of the most exciting LEGO Ideas sets ever (in my opinion) and a return of the classic favorite Pirate theme is now available to order! The LEGO Pirates of Barracuda Bay (21322)!

[Read more…] about LEGO Pirates of Barracuda Bay (21322) Now available on LEGO Shop@Home

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LEGO Train Wagon : Easy build #tutorial with BrickLink parts list

April 4, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

I love LEGO Trains and I’d been wanting to add some “small wagons” to use on my layout. So I thought why not build one and share with you how I did it. So here’s my LEGO Instructions and tutorial to build this simple versatile train wagon.

Parts List (instructions below)
https://bit.ly/gjbricks-wagon

If you need help importing the list you Bricklink:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0DcsaJ_Who

To import the list to BrickLink.com (Note: you have to paste the list in)
– Copy the list
– Sign into BrickLink
– Top right, Go to “Want” menu, then choose “Upload”
– Click “Upload BrickLink XML format”
– Select the list you want to use or “create new wanted list” and give it a name
– Paste the list you copied in
– Click “Proceed to verify list”
– Check the list and click “Add to Wanted List”

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If you want to skip through the video:
00:00 Introduction
02:14 With the 7810 Train
03:43 Detail with the 60052
05:23 How to parts and tutorial train wagon

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About this Video:
Inspired by my love of real trains, Hornby Model Trains and Thomas the tank engine characters. These are an essential part of any classic train setup and here’s my take on how to build them with instructions and parts.

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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
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GJBricks https://www.youtube.com/gjbricks
Small Brick City https://www.youtube.com/smallbrickcity

#lego #gjbricks #legotrains

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Remember to be nice! | Bag of Bricks #6 | A LEGO Podcast

March 15, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

A couple of things happened in the last few weeks that made me realise that we need to be nice to each other. Especially with all the panic the media is inciting in people about Coronavirus. The LEGO community is a shining example of being nice to each other. And some other ramblings about my LEGO AFOL life.

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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 #bagofbricks

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BUILDING THE 40th ANNIVERSARY LEGO TRAIN (40370) #shorts

March 15, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

This was a set that demanded something a bit more during the build. So I did one of my old frame by frame builds. Simple, quick and I think a delight to watch! Enjoy!

Watch my review of LEGO Set 40370:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glcHIoLBMUg

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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

#shorts #gjbricks #legotrains

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All aboard! 40th Anniversary LEGO Train Review (40370)

March 14, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

This is a review of the March 2020 LEGO gift with purchase from lego.com. It’s the 40th Anniversary Steam Engine which is a modern take on the 1980 LEGO Train, set number 7810. An absolute classic but is it something I’m keen to have in my collection?

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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 #legotrains

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