The Imagination Brickshop’s LEGO Brickcast

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!
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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!
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What happens when you sit down with a longtime LEGO fanatic and ask the questions EVERY collector secretly wants answered?  In this special Wild Card Wednesday episode, I'm going full AMA and tackling some of the biggest, most debated, and most personal questions in the LEGO hobby.
I'm talking about:- The biggest mistakes new collectors make- Whether LEGO investing still makes sense in 2026- The retired sets I regret not buying- What it’s REALLY like being a LEGO YouTuber behind the scenes- The most underrated LEGO sets nobody talks about- Which classic LEGO themes deserve a comeback- And where the future of LEGO might actually be heading
This episode gets into the hobby side, the business side, and the emotional side of being an adult LEGO fan — from nostalgia and collecting regrets to burnout, hype cycles, storage problems, and the constant battle between buying what you love vs. chasing what everyone else says you should buy.
If you’ve ever wondered:“Am I collecting LEGO the right way?”“What themes are actually worth getting into?”“Is the LEGO market changing?”“Or why LEGO fans are so passionate in the first place…”
…this episode is for you.
Some answers might surprise you. Some might save you money. And a few might make longtime collectors VERY uncomfortable.
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And somehow… the LEGO Summer wave news just keeps getting BIGGER
In this episode of LEGO News & Rumors, we’ve got major updates across BrickLink Designer Program, LEGO Ideas, Fortnite, The Lord of the Rings, Disney, and more — including some genuinely surprising reveals and release details.
First up, voting officially begins for BrickLink Designer Program Series 11, and the voting system is changing in a big way. We’ll break down the new swipe-style voting process, what it means for fan designers, and some standout creations competing to become the next official BrickLink sets.
Then we dive into the latest LEGO Ideas review wave, featuring nearly 100 qualifying projects — including builds inspired by the PlayStation 1, My Neighbor Totoro, classic steam trains, vintage cameras, and even Castle Dracula. With 75 additional projects still under review from the previous round, the Ideas pipeline is absolutely packed right now.
We’ve also got brand-new details on the upcoming LEGO Lunar New Year set Ancient Moon-Gazing Inn, a beautiful Song Dynasty-inspired build packed with storytelling, minifigures, and display potential.
And the reveals keep coming…New LEGO Fortnite sets have officially surfaced, including Tomatohead, Supply Drop, KIT, and the massive Rave Cave rollercoaster build — all with bonus in-game content tied directly into the Fortnite universe.
Plus I'm also highlighting some absolute MUST-HAVE June 1st releases, so this episode is packed with reveals, release info, upcoming exclusives, and enough Summer wave news to make your wallet nervous.
And at the very end, we celebrate an absolute legend…
🌍 Happy 100th Birthday to David Attenborough — as LEGO unofficially raises the age limit from 4–99 to 4–100.
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All aboard… because today we’re diving into one of the most magical LEGO sets ever released!
In this episode, we’re reviewing the incredible LEGO 71044 Disney Train and Station. A fan-favorite set that brings the charm of Disney parks right into your LEGO city. Originally released in 2019, this nearly 3,000-piece set features a fully motorized train, detailed passenger cars, and a beautifully designed station inspired by the real-life Disney parks. From the Powered Up system to the iconic Lilly Belle-inspired locomotive, this set blends playability and display better than almost anything else in the LEGO lineup.
We’ll break down everything you need to know:- The full build experience across 18 bags and multiple instruction manuals- The motorized train system using LEGO Powered Up components- Hidden details inside the station — including a nod to the Disney Castle- The minifigure lineup featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and more- And how the set has performed on the aftermarket since retirement
We’ll also talk honestly about where this set shines… and where it falls short — especially when it comes to value.
Is this the ultimate LEGO Disney display piece? Or just a nostalgic collector’s item? Let’s find out!
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Happy Star Wars Day (May the 4th)! 🚀And the LEGO news is coming in HOT — new reveals, surprise announcements, and some big updates you’re not going to want to miss.
We’re kicking things off in a galaxy far, far away with brand-new Star Wars sets, including the return of helmet builds, a detailed Imperial Shuttle featuring Moff Gideon, and a massive up-scaled Darth Vader minifigure dropping this summer.
Then we shift over to LEGO Ideas, where 146 projects from the latest review period are about to face their fate. We’ll highlight some standout submissions like Edward Scissorhands, Amsterdam Canal Houses, and more — plus what made it through, what didn’t, and what’s headed into the “parking lot.”
We’ve also got a brand-new LEGO Architecture skyline reveal with a bold take on New York City, featuring iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and the Brooklyn Bridge — all wrapped in a unique monochrome style.
Over in BrickHeadz, we’re getting a stacked lineup with Toy Story characters like Woody and Buzz Lightyear, plus new amazing news builds featuring Megatron and Alice in Wonderland.
We’re also diving into:🔥 New Ferrari and McLaren F1 driver helmets🔥 A massive Hogwarts expansion in the Harry Potter line🔥 A rare collector’s Bugatti Type 35 release with only 250 sets produced🔥 The officially revealed Sega Genesis LEGO set (with a hidden Sonic the Hedgehog easter egg 👀)🔥 New LEGO Technic vehicles including a remote-controlled Batmobile Tumbler
And that’s just scratching the surface of this absolutely packed Summer wave update. So what’s worth your money? What’s surprising? And what might be the sleeper hit of the year? Let’s break it all down.
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There’s a whole side of the LEGO hobby that many builders never fully explore… and it might completely change the way you look at your collection. In this episode, we’re diving into the world of LEGO Alternative Builds (Alt Builds) — where one set can become dozens of completely new creations.
We’ll start by breaking down the difference between a MOC (My Own Creation) and an Alt Build, including the three main types of MOCs:
True original builds
Official set-based creations
And builds that transform an existing set into something entirely new
From custom display pieces (like my own Imagination Brickshop builds) to incredible fan creations inspired by iconic models like LEGO 10256 Taj Mahal, this world goes way deeper than most people realize. We’ll also show you exactly where to find the best Alt Builds, including platforms like Rebrickable, where designers share instructions that can completely reinvent sets you already own.
Not only am I going to highlight some amaing ALT Build Designers, but we’ll walk through five incredible Alt Builds worth your time, transforming familiar sets into something entirely new — from Barad-dûr inspired builds to creative reimaginings of sets like LEGO 76989 Horizon Forbidden West: Tallneck, LEGO 76215 Black Panther Bust, and even dinosaur fossils.
If you’ve ever wished you could get more out of your LEGO sets without buying more bricks… this is the episode for you.
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The Summer wave just won’t slow down… and honestly, it’s getting a little wild
In this episode of LEGO News & Rumors, we’ve got major updates, new reveals, and some seriously tempting May the 4th strategies you’re going to want to hear before you spend a single dollar.
First up — a HUGE update for LEGO 11377 Minas Tirith from The Lord of the Rings. A brand-new Gift With Purchase has been revealed: the legendary Grond battering ram… and if you know the lore of Mordor, you know this could be something special.
Then things shift to Star Wars, where we’ve got updates on a massive buildable Darth Vader, the return of helmet-style display sets, and a full breakdown of everything coming for Star Wars Day (May the 4th) — including the UCS Mandalorian’s N-1 Starfighter, multiple GWPs, exclusive rewards, and the best strategy to maximize your LEGO Insiders points during 4× events.
We’ll walk through:🔥 What sets are worth targeting🔥 How to stack promos and rewards🔥 And how to get the most value out of your purchases
But that’s not all…We’ve also got official images for upcoming BrickHeadz drops featuring Shrek, Donkey, and even news on a certain transformer we’ve waited years to get, plus a surprising Sega Genesis build that everyone one saw coming, just not in the way we thought it would...
On top of that, we’re diving into a unique new **LEGO Icons release — and it’s NOT a car this time — along with a massive Disney set recreating Main Street with a huge minifigure lineup including some wild new minifigs.
This episode is packed with value, strategy, and some of the most interesting LEGO releases we’ve seen all year. So what should you buy? What should you skip? And what’s flying under the radar?
Let’s break it all down.
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The LEGO Summer wave news just keeps coming… and for the first time ever, we’re doing a mid-week LEGO News & Rumors episode because there is simply too much happening to wait until Monday! 
One of the biggest stories this week is the massive LEGO 11377 Minas Tirith set inspired by The Lord of the Rings. New leaked images of the instruction manuals are circulating, possibly revealing multiple build sections for the legendary city of Minas Tirith. At over 8,000 pieces, this is becoming one of the most impressive fantasy sets LEGO has ever released.
But that’s just the beginning…
We’re also breaking down the upcoming LEGO Botanicals releases, including beautiful display builds like Woodland Mushrooms, Water Lilies, and Cosmos Flowers that continue to expand the popular botanical collection.
Then we take a look at several new LEGO City, Creator 3-in-1, and Technic sets coming this summer — including a Vintage Steam Train, a massive Iconic Ferris Wheel, a returning Pirate Ship, and two Fast & Furious vehicles like the Mitsubishi Eclipse and the legendary Dodge Charger R/T.
We’ll also check out updates to the upcoming Harry Potter wave featuring Hogwarts, Dobby, and a dark new Knockturn Alley build, along with new pricing details that may surprise collectors.
And if you’re a fan of Ninjago, we’ve got highlights from a designer livestream revealing 10 upcoming sets, including dragons, mechs, and massive battle builds arriving this summer.
There is a lot to unpack in this mid-week news drop with leaks, rumors, price updates, and some potentially huge LEGO releases on the horizon.
So grab a drink, settle in, and let’s break down all the latest LEGO news and rumors together.
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The LEGO news cycle is heating up and there’s a lot to talk about this week…
First up — don’t miss this! The BrickLink Designer Program Series 5 restock is happening today, giving builders another chance to grab some of the most popular fan-designed sets before they disappear again. Sets like Adventure in Transylvania, Antique Shop, Mushroom Village, Popcorn Wagon, and The Thieves of Tortuga are returning in limited quantities, and we’ll go over the exact launch times for North America, Europe, and Australia so you don’t miss out.
Then we take a look at one of the most unexpected leaks yet — a buildable set featuring Shrek and Donkey rumored to be coming from LEGO via Shrek. Could this finally be the start of official LEGO Shrek sets?
Next up is something that might become one of the coolest LEGO Ideas projects yet. The LEGO Ideas “It’s Time To Duel!” contest celebrating Yu-Gi-Oh! has revealed its five finalists, and the winning design could become an official LEGO set. From epic duels featuring Yami Yugi and Seto Kaiba to displays of Exodia and Slifer the Sky Dragon, the competition is packed with incredible builds. We’ll walk through each finalist and explain how you can vote.
Of course, we also have brand-new official images for the upcoming Star Wars Day (May the 4th) releases from Star Wars, including the massive UCS Mandalorian’s N‑1 Starfighter, the Dark Saber Gift With Purchase, and exclusive Insiders rewards tied to The Mandalorian and Grogu.
We’ll also check out newly revealed Marvel sets featuring Spider-Man, Hulk, and several villains in upcoming action-packed builds.  At let me tell, one of these sets takes bad design to a whole new level!
And finally, there’s a fascinating rumor that LEGO may be partnering with National Geographic on a brand new show called LEGO Wonders, expected to premiere later this year.
So which of these stories is the most exciting? Which rumor might turn into the next must-have LEGO set?
Let’s dive into all the latest LEGO news, leaks, and rumors.
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