The Imagination Brickshop’s LEGO Brickcast

What LEGO sets in your collection could you NEVER bring yourself to sell?
That question came up during a conversation with a coworker. I told them that if I ever moved and had to seriously downsize, I’d probably sell most of my LEGO collection rather than move it all. Then they asked the obvious follow-up: “Would you keep anything?”
Oh yeah. Absolutely. So for this Wild Card Wednesday, I’m counting down the 10 LEGO sets in my collection that I would NEVER sell. And these aren’t necessarily the 10 “best” sets I own. They aren’t the most expensive, the biggest, or even the rarest. These are the sets that mean something to me.
We’ve got some legendary Star Wars builds, an unusual piece of LEGO history made from something other than plastic, an architectural model with a family connection, a transforming icon from the '80s, one of my favorite animated characters of all time, a massive model of one of America’s most famous homes, and a few builds that have stories worth far more to me than their aftermarket value.
Some are worth hundreds—or even well over $1,000. Others aren't worth much at all. But they’re priceless to me. So if The Imagination Brickshop collection ever had to go...these 10 are coming with me.
What is the ONE LEGO set in your collection that you would never sell? Let me know in the comments!
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Happy First Day of Fall, Brickheadz! Fall has officially arrived, and LEGO is celebrating with a brand-new spooky GWP—but apparently we're also skipping straight ahead to Christmas! In BrickCast Ep. 216, we're breaking down the latest LEGO news, reveals, GWPs, promotions, and rumors heading into the final months of 2026. We’ve got a newly revealed haunted build just in time for Halloween, an update to the upcoming Astro Bot GWP that changes what we originally thought about its release, and the official reveal of this year's LEGO Icons Holiday House.
But that's just the beginning.
We also have a look at the upcoming GWP and Double Points calendar—including when you may want to hold off on that big LEGO purchase and when it might finally be time to pull the trigger. Plus, the Restaurants of the World collection continues after stops in Japan, Mexico, and Greece. Where are we headed next?
Then it's time to duel! LEGO Ideas has officially announced the winner of the Yu-Gi-Oh! It’s Time to Duel! Challenge. Five incredible finalists battled it out, but only one could become an official LEGO Ideas set. We're taking a look at all five finalists, the winning design, and what happens next for the fan designer.
And finally, for the Brickshop Alternative Set of the Week, we're going WAY back to 1981 Japan for a 3,900+ piece beast-form combining mecha that might look very familiar to children of the '80s. Five robotic lions, nearly two feet tall, chrome armor, full LED lighting...Yeah. We need to talk about this one.
What story are you most excited about this week? And which country would you like to see represented next in the Restaurants of the World collection?
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LEGO went more than six decades without releasing a standalone church set. Then came Notre-Dame de Paris.
In BrickCast Episode 215, I’m taking a detailed look at LEGO Architecture 21061 Notre-Dame de Paris — a 4,383-piece recreation of one of the most famous buildings in the world. At $230, this set delivers an incredible price-per-piece, zero stickers, a unique chronological building experience, and one of the most impressive Architecture displays LEGO has produced.
We’ll talk about the real cathedral’s nearly 900-year history, the devastating 2019 fire and restoration, LEGO’s surprisingly long history with church sets, and why Notre-Dame may have helped open the door for something MUCH bigger coming later this year. And yes... we need to talk about the upcoming 12,060-piece Sagrada Família. How does Notre-Dame stack up against what will become the largest LEGO set ever released by piece count?
Finally, I’ll break Notre-Dame down in my four review categories — Playability, Displayability, Build Experience, and Value — before giving it my final score. Is LEGO Notre-Dame de Paris worth adding to your collection before it disappears?
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This week’s LEGO news is PACKED — huge new sets, official reveals, BrickLink Designer Program updates, and a monster that’s about to take over your shelf.
In BrickCast Episode, we’re breaking down the newly revealed LEGO Ideas Godzilla, including its massive size, Black Friday release, and accompanying GWP. We also finally have the official reveal of LEGO Ideas Downton Abbey, bringing Highclere Castle to life with more than 4,700 pieces and an enormous lineup of minifigures. But that’s just the beginning.
BrickLink Designer Program Series 9 images and prices are here, and we’ll take a look at all five finalists before pre-orders open in October. Plus, we have new information on the massive LEGO Icons Neighborhood Diorama, another Zelda set featuring Link and Epona, and the opening of submissions for the first BrickLink Designer Program wave of 2028.
And listen until the end becuase I will be featuring my new segment - the Brickshop Alternative Set of the Week! This week we're checking out a Pantasy set that is more than 3,200 pieces, integrated lighting, tons of printed pieces, a detailed interior, and a price that definitely caught my attention.
And stick around until the end because we’re wrapping things up with your comments from the Brickshop community.
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What if LEGO handed me the keys to the company for one year?
In this BrickCast Episode, that’s exactly the question I’m asking. LEGO has changed dramatically over the last decade. Sets are bigger. Prices are higher. Adults have become a much larger part of the market. But somewhere along the way, I think LEGO has created a few problems that could be solved with some surprisingly simple changes.
So, for one year, I’m taking over.
I have three major ideas that would change the way LEGO approaches its sets, its classic themes, its adult collectors, and even what happens after you buy a set. One would bring back something from LEGO’s past — but not quite the way you might expect. Another would completely rethink what you should get when you spend $300, $400, or even $500 on a LEGO set.
And the last might be the most controversial: I think LEGO needs to decide exactly who certain sets are actually being made for. Kids? Adults? Collectors? Why not build a system that works for all three? Some of these ideas LEGO could implement tomorrow. Others might get me fired before my first year as CEO is over. Of course, LEGO probably isn't calling me to replace Niels B. Christiansen anytime soon, but that's what Wild Card Wednesday is for!
Either way, I want to know what YOU would do. If LEGO gave you control of the company for one year, what’s the first thing you would change? Find out what I’d do in BrickCast Episode 213: If LEGO Let Me Run the Company for One Year.
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NOTE: The Bookstore BookNook will be listed at $150USD and not $130USD as originally rumored.  Official drop happened after this episode was uploaded.
Christmas is coming EARLY for LEGO fans!
In this episode, we’re diving into a huge wave of upcoming LEGO sets, including the newly revealed 2026 Christmas lineup! Buddy the Elf, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a updates on a brand-new Winter Village Holiday House, and even more holiday surprises are headed our way on October 1st.
But Christmas is only the beginning…
We’re also talking about the official reveal of LEGO Ideas Wallace & Gromit, the new 1:1 scale LEGO PlayStation, an Astro Bot GWP, the massive Downton Abbey finally has a leak, a new Harry Potter Collector’s Edition, and our first look at Young Goku from the upcoming LEGO Dragon Ball Z Shenron set!
Plus, could LEGO have another enormous $500 Icons set coming in November?
And stick around for the Brickshop Alternative Set of the Week, where I take a look outside the LEGO ecosystem at JAKI Bricks’ incredible Steampunk Printing Press — complete with working gears and 120 movable type blocks!
YOUR TURN!  Which of these upcoming sets has YOUR attention? And what do you think LEGO’s mysterious 5,682-piece Icons set could be? Let me know in the comments!
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LEGO's new UCS Executor Super Star Destroyer is here, and at $800, it's one of the biggest LEGO purchasing decisions you can make.
But before you buy it… you need to see how it compares to the original. For this episode, I'm pulling my legendary 10221 UCS Super Star Destroyer off the shelf for an in-depth review — and putting it head-to-head with LEGO's brand-new 2026 version.
There's also a great story behind this particular set. I found mine on Craigslist back in January 2013 for only $200, having absolutely no idea what it would eventually become worth. More than 13 years later, it's time to find out how well it has held up.
We'll compare the two generations of the Executor, including their size, price, value, minifigures, display presence and some surprising numbers that completely changed the way I look at the new $800 version.
On paper, the new Super Star Destroyer is bigger and more impressive in almost every way. But is it actually a better value? And if you already own 10221, is there any reason to upgrade? By the end, I'll tell you which one I'd rather own — and whether I think you should spend $800 on the new one.
👇 Which Executor would you choose: the original 10221 or the new 75457? Let me know in the comments!
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LEGO Mario minifigures are FINALLY happening! After years of brick-built characters and interactive figures, LEGO is making a huge change to the Super Mario theme in 2027 — and Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Bowser and more are coming along for the ride!
But Mario is only the beginning of a HUGE week of LEGO news and rumors.
We finally have the official reveal of the absolutely massive UCS Executor Super Star Destroyer — a 6,130-piece, $800 monster that becomes the longest LEGO set ever released at more than 53 inches! And its minifigure lineup might be just as impressive, bringing together Darth Vader and all six bounty hunters from The Empire Strikes Back.
Plus, we cover:
The complete January 2027 LEGO Super Mario lineupMore Pokémon Smart Play characters rumored for 2027LEGO Harry Potter's Back to Hogwarts event and all the current GWPsDouble and quadruple LEGO Insiders Points opportunitiesLEGO officially coming to Cities: SkylinesMattel Brick Shop's incredible 3,509-piece original Xbox consoleAnd plenty more LEGO news and rumors!
And make sure you come back Wednesday — I'm going in-depth on the new Super Star Destroyer and comparing it to the legendary original UCS version!
What has you most excited this week? Are LEGO Mario minifigures long overdue, are you ready for that enormous Super Star Destroyer, or did the buildable Xbox steal the show? Let me know in the comments!
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My wife has spent years living with my LEGO collection. She's watched sets take over shelves, rooms, closets... and probably more of our house than she'd care to admit. But what does she actually think of them?
For this episode, I'm handing things over to my wife and asking her to do something potentially dangerous: look through my entire LEGO collection and choose the 5 BEST and 5 WORST sets I own. And the rules?
There are no rules.
Price doesn't matter. Piece count doesn't matter. Rarity doesn't matter. LEGO history doesn't matter. And apparently, my opinion REALLY doesn't matter. Her choices take us across decades of LEGO history and include everything from galaxies far, far away and magical worlds to famous landmarks, animated classics, enormous display pieces, musical builds, and some very expensive sets that she apparently isn't nearly as impressed with as I am. There were choices I completely understood. There were choices that surprised me. And then there were choices that made me seriously reconsider inviting her onto the channel. 😂
We'll count down her Top 5 BEST and Top 5 WORST, throw in a couple honorable—or perhaps dishonorable—mentions, and ultimately reveal the two sets that earned the titles of:
🏆 BEST LEGO SET IN MY ENTIRE COLLECTION
💩 WORST LEGO SET IN MY ENTIRE COLLECTION
Did she get it right? Or is she completely out of her mind?
Watch the episode, then let me know in the comments which of her picks you agree with, which one you think is completely ridiculous, and what YOU would choose as the best and worst sets in your own collection. And don't forget to give my wife some positive feedback in the comments section so I can convince her to do a round two!
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LEGO rumors are getting WILD as we head toward the fall—and this BrickCast Episode is packed with updates, unexpected themes, massive sets, and a few rumors I definitely did not have on my LEGO bingo card!
We kick things off with an update on the ongoing Bricks & Minifigs situation, including news of a settlement and where things currently stand with the remaining lawsuit.
Then it's time to dive into the rumors! We've got new details surrounding LEGO's upcoming PlayStation collaboration, including what could be hiding inside the build, plus more information about the next wave of Pokémon sets coming in 2027. And yes... I'm making some predictions about which Pokémon might be included!
Plus, we cover:A rumored Doctor Doom display setUpdates on Downton Abbey and Wallace & GromitThe gigantic Star Wars Super Star Destroyer with some very interesting updatesOne of the strangest Star Wars set concepts I've heard in a whileA rumored Star Wars diorama that could include a minifigure fans have wanted for YEARS
Some of these sound incredible. Others sound completely bizarre. And a few might be both. Which rumored set are YOU most excited about—and which one sounds too crazy to be real? Let me know in the comments!
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