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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.

Talking With LEGO BrickTuber: @BrickBakery

April 25, 2019 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

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Today I’m talking with Jakob from Brick Bakery. He has one of the most fabulous – that’s a word he would use – LEGO Channels on YouTube! I’ve been a fan of his for a long time and we both started our channels around the same time and have grown and supported each other over that time.

Check out his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/brickbakery
And his amazing interview with LEGO BrickTuber GJBricks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQX9i9y9xxY

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In this video series, we ask each other some hard-hitting, cut to the bone questions about LEGO, MOCs, Colours and more!

My questions for him are:

– what are your favourite brick, colour and line of LEGO?
– what is your fondest LEGO memory?
– when do you think the golden age of LEGO was and why?
– what are the ingredients to bake a great moc?
– if you could do one thing differently with LEGO what would it be?

As you can tell, my journalistic questioning skills are strong! But I hope you enjoy his answers! And don’t forget to scroll down the page and check out the BrickTuber group that BrickBakery is a member of!

Let me know what you think along with suggestions when you’ve finished watching the video and don’t forget to like it!

And if you haven’t already, hit the subscribe button and turn on the “bell” to get the latest updates and see what I’ve been up to!

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GJBricks is part of BrickTubers Network (https://thebricktubers.com) that includes awesome LEGO channels such as:

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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The GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel is all about the happiness we get from LEGO! My kids already love Lego and I’m a lifelong AFOL and this channel is all about sharing the joy we get from LEGO Creations.

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!

#lego
#bricktubers
#bricktubersnetwork

Filed Under: LEGO News

LEGO 2019 Summer Sets Preview! Is LEGO returning to space? [News]

April 23, 2019 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

LEGO 2019 SUMMER SETS PREVIEW! IS LEGO RETURNING TO SPACE? Yes, you read that right! LEGO Space sets. Not quite the classic line up but a modern take on the upcoming missions to Mars that are planned.

Checkout: EVEN More LEGO Summer 2019 sets previewed! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQib60Ud2co

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Check out my Interview with LEGO BrickTube: BrickBakery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2MTwoB2cKI

In this video, I’ll give you my thoughts on the upcoming lineup for the LEGO City Space sets, New LEGO Creator 2019 sets, Powered Up accessories (finally) and the 2 new architecture sets.

You can guess from the title that having LEGO Space back in appeals the most to me. In this video I’ll go through:

– Maintenance Mission Shuttle (60224)
– Rover Test Drive (60225)
– Mars Research Shuttle (60226)
– Moon Base (60227)
– Space Research Rocket Control Center (60228)
– People Pack (60230)
– LEGO Creator Townhouse and Pet Shop (31097)
– LEGO Creator Carousel (31095)
– LEGO Creator Double Rotor Helicopter (31098)
– LEGO Creator Wilderness Cabin (31098)
– LEGO Powered Up Components

Check out the previous LEGO 2019 Summer Set videos:
EVEN More LEGO Summer 2019 sets previewed! [News]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQib60Ud2co

Another 10 Fantastic LEGO Summer 2019 sets you have to see! [News]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hryzlEKrupw

Let me know what you think along with suggestions when you’ve finished watching the video and don’t forget to like it!

And if you haven’t already, hit the subscribe button and turn on the “bell” to get the latest updates and see what I’ve been up to!

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GJBricks is part of BrickTubers Network (https://thebricktubers.com) that includes awesome LEGO channels such as:

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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The GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel is all about the happiness we get from LEGO! My kids already love Lego and I’m a lifelong AFOL and this channel is all about sharing the joy we get from LEGO Creations.

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!

#lego
#gjbricks
#bricktubersnetwork

Filed Under: LEGO News

BrickTubers Network LEGO Live Stream #1

April 20, 2019 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

BrickTubers Network LEGO Live Stream #1! Featuring @GJBricks, @SmallBrickCity & @DrMcBrick! Join us for our first ever stream! Our topics are:

– What makes a great LEGO City?
– Is LEGO’s AFOL strategy moving them away from younger audiences?

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We’ll be having a casual chat about LEGO. Going deep into LEGO Lore and JC’s proposed pyramid scheme. And then we’ll be taking questions from you, the viewers! Come and join us!

Dr McBrick is bringing family-oriented LEGO videos to you each week that feature MOCs, reviews, how-to’s, and especially updates of my ever-expanding and busy LEGO City of Figsdale.

Small Brick City wants to help you build a custom LEGO city, regardless of the space you have. Size doesn’t always matter when it comes to building an awesome brick city! Design, concept, back story, the scale of complexity and details are more important factors in creating a great LEGO city.’

GJBricks is a part-time entrepreneur, full-time dad and lifetime LEGO Fanatic! Join me and my family on our LEGO Journey! We’re LEGO builders who are all about the joy of the building, playing and sharing LEGO creates!

GJBricks is part of BrickTubers Network (https://thebricktubers.com) that includes awesome LEGO channels such as:

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

Let me know what you think along with suggestions when you’ve finished watching the video and don’t forget to like it!

And if you haven’t already, hit the subscribe button and turn on the “bell” to get the latest updates and see what I’ve been up to!

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The GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel is all about the happiness we get from LEGO! My kids already love Lego and I’m a lifelong AFOL and this channel is all about sharing the joy we get from LEGO Creations.

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!

#lego #bricktubers
#bricktubersnetwork

Filed Under: LEGO News

LEGO 2019 Ninjago Summer Sets Revealed! My thoughts and Pics

April 20, 2019 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 3 minutes

LEGO 2019 Ninjago Summer Sets Revealed! My thoughts and Pics of the sets coming up. It’s a good line up of vehicles and playsets. I’m especially fond of the mech! And there’s another Dragon!!!!

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First up is Lloyd’s Titan Mech (70676) which is a great looking beast! It has a very iconic style using some outstanding LEGO design techniques to create something very unique. I especially like the detachable flyer on the back which reminds me of Jay’s Flyer in the LEGO Ninjago Movie.

Next is the Castle of the Forsaken Emperor (70678). This is the biggest set in the lineup and features a cool looking Ice Dragon. There’s a lot of playability crammed into this LEGO Playset and the Emperor’s thrown looks pretty cool!

Lloyd’s Journey (70671) is the smallest set in the lineup and includes a 3 tail Wolf – this LEGO set is worth it just for that in my books. Looks like a fun little playset!

Cole’s Dirt Bike (70672) is a ferocious looking bike that reminds me of the Conveyex from the recent LEGO Star Wars Solo lineup. This is armed to the hilt and looks amazing!

ShuriCopter 70673 – or the shuriken-copter if you will – is yet another twist on LEGO helicopters. And I think a good one! Blending Apache design with jet fighter speed and futuristic stealth and speed, this is a great looking set!

Fire Fang (70674) is the one I’m honestly on the fence about. I think it might be better than it looks in the photos but we won’t know till we have the LEGO model in our hands for sure. It comes with some great minifigures though, and I love the Stargate SG-1 design they have – I’m a big fan so this set is almost worth it just for that!

Katana 4×4 (70675) is the car of the lineup and I feel is reminiscent of the recent LEGO Batman Movie Batmobile. It’s got another great selection of minifigures and some reasonable play features. I’m honestly hoping there’s a bit more to wheels like suspension or adjustability.

And finally Land Bounty (70677). As the name suggests, a land going version of Destiny’s Bounty. This one is packed with features, a fully detailed interior and a detachable barge which reminds me of the original small Destiny’s Bounty design. This is a great LEGO set in my books!

So that’s the line-up of sets. It’s got a good variety and scale of price. But most of all, it really builds on the already awesome Ninjago style and Lore.

Let me know what you think along with suggestions when you’ve finished watching the video and don’t forget to like it!

And if you haven’t already, hit the subscribe button and turn on the “bell” to get the latest updates and see what I’ve been up to!

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The GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel is all about the happiness we get from LEGO! My kids already love Lego and I’m a lifelong AFOL and this channel is all about sharing the joy we get from LEGO Creations.

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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is part of BrickTubers Network (https://thebricktubers.com) that includes awesome LEGO channels such as:

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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*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!

#ninjago
#bricktubers
#bricktubersnetwork

Filed Under: LEGO News

Announcing the LEGO BrickTubers Network!

April 19, 2019 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

ANNOUNCING THE LEGO BRICKTUBERS NETWORK! The BrickTubers Network is a small group of select LEGO® YouTube channels dedicated to sharing their love for LEGO bricks and the brick-building toy. The network comprises of global members covering North America, Europe, United Kingdom and Asia Pacific.

We’ll be doing our first live stream on 20 Apr 2019, (Sat) 11pm (Sydney time) so be sure to join us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jcWHuG-J2g

Subscribe to join my LEGO Building Journey – it’s Free! http://bit.ly/2LCmzIC
Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/gjbricks
Visit my website: https://gjbricks.com

GJBricks is part of BrickTubers Network (https://thebricktubers.com) that includes awesome LEGO channels such as:
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

I hope you’ll be joining us on our LEGO adventures as we work to help grow the LEGO community for the better.

LEGO has brought the BrickTubers together. And that is one of the great things about the fantastic, super resilient toy. It connects people from all over the planet, of all ages and cultures. This groups already covers several continents, and as it grows, we’ll be adding LEGO Builders from other parts of the world too!

We’ve been talking about this for weeks and I’m really excited and proud to be working with the fabulous group of LEGO Builders! I really hope you enjoy the stuff we have planned to do together and build along with us!

Let me know what you think of what we’re doing, and if you subscribed to the channels listed! And when you’ve finished watching the video, don’t forget to like it!

Also, if you haven’t already, hit the subscribe button and turn on the “bell” to get the latest updates and see what I’ve been up to!

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The GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel is all about the happiness we get from LEGO! My kids already love Lego and I’m a lifelong AFOL and this channel is all about sharing the joy we get from LEGO Creations.

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!

#lego
#bricktubers
#bricktubersnetwork

Filed Under: LEGO News

LEGO Haul #4 from BrickLink and PAB

April 17, 2019 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

LEGO Haul #4 from BrickLink and PAB! I may have a LEGO parts addiction. I’ve been filling my parts bins with parts I need, never seem to have or will help my planned LEGO Mocs. And then there’s the LEGO Store Pick A Brick wall…

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I’d originally set out to order some more sig-fig parts and some LEGO bricks I needed. Then as I explored and found some bricks I needed in colours I love. Then a tree. Some rocks (I have a policy that if any BrickLink store I’m buying from has the big LEGO Rock parts, I buy them). Some stairs for the bridge at my LEGO Train station. Some columns to use in Mocs for the Ninjago District.

And before you know it you have 3 BrickLink orders on the way! Eek! But I do have some really cool parts and enough stuff to keep me building for months (in theory till I drift on there again for more LEGO goodies – which I have already).

I mustn’t forget one important part of this haul… Parts for the new GJBricks LEGO Brick Built Logo! You can see it in more detail on my Instagram channel: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEzIABJXB1/

Not to mention that evil temptress that is the LEGO Store Pick A Brick Wall! So many beautiful colours… Such useful parts! And if you can get the big cup filled correctly, simple sensational value!

Let me know what you think along with suggestions when you’ve finished watching the video and don’t forget to like it!

And if you haven’t already, hit the subscribe button and turn on the “bell” to get the latest updates and see what I’ve been up to!

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The GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel is all about the happiness we get from LEGO! My kids already love Lego and I’m a lifelong AFOL and this channel is all about sharing the joy we get from LEGO Creations.

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!

#lego #legocity #legohaul ==============

GJBricks is part of BrickTubers Network (https://thebricktubers.com) that includes awesome LEGO channels such as:

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

#bricktubers
#bricktubersnetwork

Filed Under: LEGO News

LEGO House Collectable Dinosaur Exclusive Set Revealed (40366)

April 11, 2019 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

LEGO® House dinosaurs is the new exclusive set 40366Reading Time: 3 minutes

LEGO House today announced the exclusive collectable set for this year which is based on the dinosaurs from the Masterpiece Gallery. [Read more…] about LEGO House Collectable Dinosaur Exclusive Set Revealed (40366)

Filed Under: LEGO News Tagged With: Australian AFOL, DUPLO, LEGO, LEGO Bricks, LEGO Dinosaur, LEGO DUPLO, lego house, lego system, LEGO Technic, technic

LEGO Birthday Haul! They didn’t listen!

April 3, 2019 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

LEGO BIRTHDAY HAUL! THEY DIDN’T LISTEN! So yeah, it’s my birthday already. It seems like just a year ago I was in the London LEGO Store. Wait… It was. So I told my family not to get me LEGO. Did they listen?

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Well, my wife did and got me practical things I need. My kids, on the other hand, would only settle for LEGO! I cannot complain as I love them dearly as they already know me so well!

The first set is kind of funny as I’m from London and that is the mini LEGO LONDON BUS – 40220. What a fun little set! I’m going to be saving that for a Marvellous Monday Mini Build.

Next up is one from my childhood. A Show I loved, had the game on My Atari ST and I will be hunting for it on my online services to introduce my kids to it. And that is of course, the new LEGO Ideas Flinstones (set 21316). What a beauty! And shows just how well my family knows me! That will be finding a home in the new Studsburg Residential area which you can see in this LEGO City Update video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3WL54BNt-Y

Let me know what you think along with suggestions when you’ve finished watching the video and don’t forget to like it!

And if you haven’t already, hit the subscribe button and turn on the “bell” to get the latest updates and see what I’ve been up to!

========

The GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel is all about the happiness we get from LEGO! My kids already love Lego and I’m a lifelong AFOL and this channel is all about sharing the joy we get from LEGO Creations.

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!

#lego #legocity ==============

GJBricks is part of BrickTubers Network (https://thebricktubers.com) that includes awesome LEGO channels such as:

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

#bricktubers
#bricktubersnetwork

Filed Under: LEGO News

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