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Tag: J.K. Rowling
Column: Is LEGO too straight?
Over the last few years, the LEGO Group has made some progressive moves in its product line – but is it neglecting queer LEGO fans, and does that matter? In 2019, one of the LEGO Group’s most exciting products was a bright pink astronaut. 70841 Benny’s Space Squad (released as a tie-in for The LEGO…
Why has the LEGO Group postponed its new Overwatch 2 set?
The LEGO Group has postponed its new Overwatch 2 set to review its partnership with Activision Blizzard. Here’s why that matters. Originally revealed back in December through an online retailer before appearing in a LEGO catalogue earlier this month, 76980 Titan is – to date – the one and only confirmed set based on Overwatch…
LEGO responds to requests for Harry Potter sets based on the books
The LEGO Group has responded to calls for Harry Potter sets based on scenes that only took place in the books, rather than in the films. Since returning in 2018, the Wizarding World theme has turned exclusively to the Harry Potter movies for its sets, ignoring characters and scenes that only appeared in J.K. Rowling’s…
Everything we learnt about LEGO in 2020
Brick Fanatics rounds up 2020 in LEGO, from record-breaking results and nostalgic new sets to Technic controversy and the power of fan voices. 2020 has been a remarkable year for, well, pretty much everybody. That’s mostly for all the wrong reasons, as the coronavirus pandemic has seen us forced indoors and shut off from society,…
Johnny Depp exits Fantastic Beasts franchise
Johnny Depp has parted ways with the Fantastic Beasts film franchise after losing his libel case against a newspaper publisher. In a statement on Instagram, Depp confirmed he was “asked to resign” by the studio after losing his legal battle with The Sun. The Pirates of the Caribbean star sued the tabloid’s publisher, News Group…
Brick Pic of the Day: Happy Birthday Harry Potter
Image: sieap2012 Today marks the official birthday of Harry Potter, according to the official book timeline. Perhaps not so coincidentally, today is also the birthday of his creator, J.K Rowling, who turns 53 today. Happy Birthday to you both! Are you a great LEGO photographer? Have you built an impressive MOC? E-mail [email protected] to get…
