Ep. 183 - They Are Finally Making THIS LEGO Set?! - 5/25/26 - News & Rumors

Ep. 185 - The Biggest LEGO Day of 2026 is Here!!! - 6/1/26 - News & Rumors

The BIGGEST LEGO release day of 2026 is finally here! More than 120 new LEGO sets hit shelves today, including the massive Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith, Hogwarts Castle: East Wing, Disney's Main Street U.S.A., the SHIELD Helicarrier, and so much more! But before we dive into today's releases, we tackle the biggest LEGO controversy of the year as YouTuber Reckless Ben shines a spotlight on the ongoing Bricks & Minifigs situation involving a reported $200,000 Star Wars LEGO collection, franchise ownership disputes, corporate responses, and plenty of unanswered questions. In this episode: 🔥 The latest Bricks & Minifigs controversy update 🔥 Official LEGO Star Wars August 2026 reveals 🔥 New Marvel Venom Bust leak 🔥 Minecraft Dungeons II set revealed at TwitchCon 🔥 New LEGO Pokémon rumors and reveals 🔥 LEGO IDEAS Pokémon 3D Card Art competition highlights 🔥 Tribute to Leonardo Da Vinci GWP details 🔥 Over 120 LEGO sets launching today 🔥 My personal Top 10 favorite sets releasing June 1st What are YOU buying today? Are you picking up Minas Tirith? Will Hogwarts Castle be joining your collection? What do you think about the Bricks & Minifigs situation? Which Pokémon would you vote for in the LEGO IDEAS contest? Leave a comment below and let's talk LEGO!  Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, & Share with a fellow LEGO fan! Bricks & Minifigs Scandal Part 1:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wscQpkcwgNU Bricks & Minifigs Scandal Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxZPfj8AlmY Hogwarts Review Video: https://youtu.be/KxOet0kkaw8  Music Credit: YouTube Music Library #LEGO #LEGONews #LEGORumors #MinasTirith #LordOfTheRings #StarWarsLEGO #PokemonLEGO #MinecraftLEGO #HarryPotterLEGO #LEGOIdeas #BricksAndMinifigs #RecklessBen #LEGOMarvel #LEGOCastle #ImaginationBrickshop

Ep. 184 - Before You Buy the NEW Hogwarts Castle Expansions…This Episode is a MUST!

Before the NEW Hogwarts Castle expansion arrives… we need to talk about the LEGO Harry Potter giant that started it all. Back in 2018, LEGO released set 71043 Hogwarts Castle, a set so massive it instantly became one of the most legendary builds ever created. At the time, it was the second-largest LEGO set in history. Even now in 2026, it still stands as the BIGGEST Harry Potter set ever made. And with LEGO about to launch the brand-new Hogwarts Castle: East Wing on June 1st, the big question becomes… Is the original castle STILL the ultimate Hogwarts experience? We’re diving into: 🧙 The insane size and detail of the 6,000+ piece castle 🧙 Rare minifigures and microfigures that collectors still chase today 🧙 Dragons, hidden rooms, magical callbacks, and one ridiculously long build experience 🧙 How the old castle compares to LEGO’s new modular Hogwarts system 🧙 Whether the original is still worth buying in 2026 before retirement 🧙 And how four new castle sets together now cost MORE than the original masterpiece Plus… I revisit the VERY FIRST YouTube video I ever uploaded back in 2018, when I built this monster for 13 straight hours. 😅 If you’re a LEGO Harry Potter fan, collector, or just love massive display sets, this is going to be a nostalgic trip through one of LEGO’s most iconic creations. Is 71043 still the greatest Hogwarts Castle LEGO has ever made… or has the new system finally surpassed it? Music Credit: YouTube Music Library #LEGO #HarryPotter #LEGOHarryPotter #HogwartsCastle #LEGOReview #AFOL #LEGOCastle #WizardingWorld #LEGONews #LEGOCollector #LEGODisplay #Hogwarts

Ep. 183 - They Are Finally Making THIS LEGO Set?! - 5/25/26 - News & Rumors

LEGO news is absolutely wild this week… 👀 We’ve got a massive Disney Parks reveal packed with minifigures, hidden details, and one VERY special apartment longtime Disney fans will instantly recognize. A legendary Batmobile is finally rolling back into stores, another Zelda set rumor is heating up, and Donkey Kong might be crashing into the Mario lineup sooner than expected. Oh… and Pokémon fans? Yeah, things are getting out of control. New sets, mysterious SmartPlay rumors, giant buildable creatures, and one fan-favorite dragon that could become an instant must-have. Plus, we even have some nightmare-fueled images of leaks that will leave you scratching your head in disbelief.   We’re also talking: Double VIP/Insider points on select sets BrickLink Designer Series 11 closing TODAY New Botanicals Gremlins BrickHeadz X-Files officially entering LEGO Ideas And several rumors that could seriously impact the second half of 2026 If you love LEGO news, rumors, leaks, speculation, and way too much excitement over plastic bricks… this is the episode for you. 👇 Which rumored set are YOU most excited about? Let me know in the comments! Music Credit: YouTube Music Library #LEGO #LEGONews #LEGORumors #PokemonLEGO #ZeldaLEGO #DisneyLEGO #BatmanLEGO #BrickLinkDesignerProgram #LEGOIdeas #SuperMarioLEGO #DonkeyKong #LEGOPokemon #AFOL #LEGOCommunity

Ep. 182 - 30 Amazing Sets…But These Are My TOP 5 | BrickLink Designer Series 11

The BrickLink Designer Series 11 voting period is officially underway, and in this episode I’m breaking down MY personal Top 5 finalist picks from an absolutely stacked field of incredible fan-designed LEGO sets! But that’s not all — I’m also shining a spotlight on 30 outstanding builds across the Small, Medium, and Large categories, PLUS revealing 6 runner-up sets that came painfully close to making my final list. From massive castles and fantasy builds to detailed ships, villages, and creative display pieces, there’s no shortage of amazing talent in Series 11. - Voting Runs: May 11 – May 25 - Review Period: May 25 – June 20 - Final 5 Announced: June 20 Categories Included: 🔹 Small Builds: 1–2000 pieces 🔹 Medium Builds: 2000–3000 pieces 🔹 Large Builds: 3000–4000 pieces Which sets are YOUR favorites? Let me know in the comments! 👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and ring the bell so you don’t miss future LEGO news, rankings, rumors, and BrickLink coverage! Music Credit: YouTube Music Library #LEGO #BrickLinkDesignerProgram #BrickLink #LEGONews #AFOL #LEGOIdeas #LEGOCastle #LEGOPirates #LEGOFantasy #LEGOMOC #BrickLinkDesignerSeries11 #LEGOCommunity #LEGOFans #LEGOBuilds

Ep. 181 - LEGO Minas Tirith, Pokémon Delays & BrickLink Madness - 5-18-26 - News & Rumors

The LEGO news train has officially left the station and somehow picked up even MORE chaos this week. From one of the biggest LEGO Lord of the Rings sets ever made to BrickLink insanity, production delays, surprise reveals, and rumors flying faster than a Gondor beacon fire, there’s a LOT to talk about. This episode covers the massive LEGO ICONS Minas Tirith reveal, including the latest updates on the GROND Gift With Purchase, while also diving into the absolutely overwhelming BrickLink Designer Series 11 voting period featuring a casual 578 fan submissions. Because apparently LEGO fans collectively decided sleep was optional. We also break down the upcoming BrickLink Series 8 pre-orders, including castles, trains, balloons, and enough wallet damage to qualify as a natural disaster. But one of the biggest stories this week may actually be the delays. The rumored 12,000-piece Sagrada Familia set potentially getting pushed back is almost poetic considering the real building itself has been under construction for over 140 years. Meanwhile, the LEGO Pokémon Pokéball may also be delayed, proving once again that even LEGO release schedules can’t catch ‘em all. On top of that, we’ve got new Pokémon rumors, Marvel busts, Disney surprises, a retro pinball machine, mysterious minifigures, and enough LEGO goodness to make your backlog feel personally attacked. So grab a drink, hide your wallet, and come hang out for another packed episode of LEGO news and rumors! 👇 Let me know in the comments: What set are YOU most excited for this week? 👍 If you enjoy LEGO news, rumors, rankings, reviews, and BrickLink coverage, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and ring the bell so you never miss an episode! #LEGO #LEGONews #LEGORumors #BrickLinkDesignerProgram #LordOfTheRings #MinasTirith #LEGOPokemon #LEGODisney #LEGOICONS #BrickLink #AFOL #LEGOCastle #LEGOMarvel #LEGOLeaks #LEGOCommunity Music Credit: Music from the YouTube Audio Library