Jay's Brick Blog

07/09/2026

The LEGO Bookshop: Book Nook is teeming with Easter Eggs and literary references!

Read my full review on the blog: https://jaysbrickblog.com/reviews/review-11379-bookshop-book-nook/

Here's a closer look at the set, plus one incredible reference/Easter Egg (not book related) which I absolutely adore

11379 Bookshop: Book Nook
🧩 1,690 pieces
👤 2 minifigures
🗓 1 October 2026
💵 US$149.99 / AU$229.99 / £119.99 / €129.99 / CAD$209.99
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Special thanks to LEGO for sending this review copy over!

06/09/2026

📚 Welcome to Brickville Books! Here's your official look at the newest book nook, 11379 Bookshop: Book Nook that will be released on 1 October 2026!

https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/lego-11379-bookshop-book-nook-is-a-bookworms-dream-set/

This 1,690-piece model lets you build a delightfully cosy Book Shop that can be folded to fit in between your favourite books, or opened up to reveal a little LEGO book shop teeming with details.

A worthy follow-up to Books are My Passion GWP, and a must-have for avid readers, bookworms and book collectors!

What do you think of this set?

11379 Bookshop: Book Nook
🧩 1,690 pieces
👤 2 minifigures
🗓 1 October 2026
💵 US$149.99 / AU$229.99 / £119.99 / €129.99 / CAD$209.99
🎨 TBD

05/09/2026

LEGO's 2026 is getting worse with multiple reports of issues with Gingy's head from the Shrek minifigures.

Following issues with Patrick Star heads cracking, concerned fans are finding hairline cracks on Gingy, but are these really cracks?

Here's what I found with my Gingy minifigures. I don't think they're cracks (yet), but the heads are definitely too tight, and stress marks form when you place them on a torso.

Have you had these issues with your Gingy minifigures?

Something is afoot at The LEGO Group this year with quality control and testing, and I’m starting to get really concerned. Crackgate seems to be getting worse by the day as LEGO fans encounter issues with the new Gingy minifigure. Following reports that Patrick Star minifigures from the new LEGO S...

04/09/2026

September 2026 Halloween Build-a-Minifigures are starting to appear around the world!

Here's a look at this year's Halloween BAM selection!

Have you spotted these yet?

Detailed look at LEGO Build-a-Minifigure (BAM) September 2026 Halloween selection featuring Frankenstein's Monster, Zombie Girl and a Werewolf Costume Girl

04/09/2026

In Melbourne and looking for a fun local LEGO event?

The Melbourne Brick Show organised by MUGs is on this weekend!

There'll be plenty of incredible LEGO creations, vendors and more!

Tickets at Melbournebrickshow.com.au

Adult (17+) - $10
Child (4 - 16 yrs- $5
Family Pass (2A and up to 3C)- $25

📆 5 - 6 September 2026
📍 Coburg Town Hall

03/09/2026

First look at the x coming 1 October 2026, revealed on Sony's State of Play 2026!

https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/the-lego-72306-playstation-set-replica-of-sony-iconic-console/

It's shaping up to be a banner year for gamers as LEGO and Sony are teaming up to release an official LEGO 72306 Playstation set!

This 1,911-piece LEGO model lets you build a near 1:1 replica of Sony's iconic Playstation 1, the console that forever changed the gaming landscape when it was first released in 1994.

LEGO have gone to great lengths to capture all your favourite features from the Playstation such as plugging the brick-built controller into the console to pressing the tactile, functional Open and Power buttons.

What's also impressive is how well the controller looks. Sorry, no Dual Shock controller with analog sticks!

But that's not all. You can also pop open the console to discover mini dioramas inside celebrating two iconic Playstation classics - Gran Turismo, and Ape Escape.

72306 Playstation
🧩 1,911 pieces
👤 N/A
🗓 1 October 2026
💵 US$179.99 / AU$279.99 / £139.99 / €159.99 / CAD$249.99
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03/09/2026

New Classic Space inspired minifigure in the 43026 Nike Air Force 1 set!

03/09/2026

You can now bid on a historic piece of Legoland Billund.

Anyone want a fancy LEGO garden sculpture?

https://bruun-rasmussen.dk/m/lots/8B18BA1409EA

02/09/2026

Save the date: A one-day only 2x Points event is happening soon!

LEGO has just announced that there will be another LEGO Insiders Members Day which will run on 9 September 2026, with 2x Points on selected themes. For one day only, on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, you’ll be able to score 2x LEGO Insiders Points on purchases of: DUPLO, LEGO Friends, LEGO Classic, ...

02/09/2026

How good does the new LEGO Skylines game look?

We got some hands-on time with the new city-builder game at Gamescom 2026!

https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/lego-skylines-preview-gamescom-2026/