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Two minifigures missing from LEGO Ideas 21336 The Office
Although packed with details and show references, LEGO Ideas 21336 The Office is missing minifigures of two fan-favourite characters. Inspired by fan designer Jaijai Lewis’s submission, LEGO Ideas 21336 The Office is a love letter to one of the most popular comedy shows of all time. Originally created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant for a two-series…
Could a LEGO Doctor Who video game be in development?
Rumours suggest that TT Games may currently be working on its next LEGO video game and this time it could be based on Doctor Who. There was a point a few years ago when TT Games was working on multiple licensed LEGO video games simultaneously, with two and sometimes three titles being published in just…
Interview: 25 years on, LEGO lost at sea is still washing up on beaches
Twenty-five years ago today, almost five million LEGO bricks fell into the sea – and new pieces are still washing up on beaches a quarter of a century later. On February 13, 1997, the Tokio Express was hit by what its captain has since described as a ‘once in a 100-year phenomenon’, a rogue wave…
Guz Khan takes top prize in Taskmaster with LEGO version of his own face
Comedian Guz Khan won big on last week’s episode of Channel 4 game show Taskmaster by presenting a huge LEGO mosaic of his own face. The 12th series of the show – which sees celebrities and comedians competing to complete increasingly insane (or just inane) challenges – kicked off last month, with Alan Davies, Desiree Burch,…
LEGOLAND changes policy for rides after ‘humiliating’ disabled boy
LEGOLAND Windsor has revised its policies around allowing disabled children on its rides after ‘humiliating’ a UK family in 2019. Five-year-old Sebby Brett, who is unable to walk without help, was made to leave his wheelchair and walk three paces before going on the NINJAGO ride. A LEGOLAND spokesman explained at the time that ‘guests…
Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Andy Samberg has apologised for his role in The LEGO Movie
Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Andy Samberg has apologised for the part he played in bringing The LEGO Movie to the big screen. While Samberg didn’t voice any of the movie’s longlist of characters, he did lend his vocal talents to its stupidly catchy theme tune, ‘Everything is Awesome’, performed by Tegan and Sara. Now, the actor has…
Will Waitrose’s ban on ‘pointless plastic’ toys include LEGO?
Waitrose has announced plans to stop selling magazines with ‘pointless plastic’ toys – so will that mean one less avenue for buying Immediate Media’s LEGO titles? Brick Fanatics reader Zander alerted us to the supermarket chain’s decision, which follows 10-year-old Skye’s petition to stop publishers including disposable toys in their magazines. “I’m really pleased so many…
BBC Breakfast is looking for LEGO fans to show off their collection
If you fancy sharing your LEGO collection with the nation, BBC Breakfast wants to hear from you. The morning show’s Marta Newman has tweeted out a call for a ‘bona fide LEGO enthusiast’ as part of a segment on the company’s booming sales, which are set to be officially confirmed in tomorrow’s livestream event by…
Zoe Ball joins the list of confirmed celebrity LEGO fans
LEGO is a popular hobby with fans across the world, even among celebrities and other influencers, and now Zoe Ball joins that list. The radio and television presenter confirmed as much in a post on Twitter, where she showed her latest project, 21324 123 Sesame Street. She built the set during a break from her…
