The Bik Brik Bulletin
New releases, retirements, price moves, and guides — curated for building-toy collectors.
One of the most unusual and interesting Ideas projects ever to be chosen for production, in my opinion, has been announced, 21372 La Catrina! The press release follows: 21372 La Catrina 1,212 pieces, rated 18+ $139.99 / 109.99 / 119.99 Available at LEGO.com from 1st August "Even in death, La…
With the LEGO Insiders Days 2026 offers and promos ending yesterday (as well as the Sea Serpent GWP selling out worldwide), LEGO have brought back some previous Gifts with Purchase (GWPs) that vary depending on where in the world you’re located. This seems like a deliberate move to run down stock…
Today's random set is 70203 CHI Cragger, released during 2013. It's one of 58 Legends of Chima sets produced that year. It contains 65 pieces , and its retail price was US$14.99 / £10.99, which equates to about US$21 / £15 in today's money. It's owned by 1,776 Brickset members. If you want to add…
GeneralToday's random figure is sp085 Space Skull , a Space figure that came in one set, 10192 Space Skulls, released during 2008. Our members collectively own a total of 3,116 of them. If you'd like to buy one you should find it for sale at Brick Owl or BrickLink , where new ones sell for around $6.00.…
These are the reviews that we've published recently: 31388 Wild Animals: Family of Koalas Three vibrant and colourful display models, with the koalas winning out on accuracy and cuteness over two slightly more awkward animal designs. 11382 Hubble Space Telescope The Hubble Space Telescope has…
GeneralI can’t make my mind up on tiki bars. On the one hand, some of them feel a bit tacky and out-dated; on the other hand, a nice fruity cocktail in a hot summer goes down a treat. The next one on my list to visit is owned by Bart Marable ( bartsbrickworks ), who has just opened the LEGO Kon-Briki bar.…
These are the most read articles that we've posted during the last fortnight: Article Date Views Likes Comments Pok mon sets announced, with the first Pok mon minifigures! 07 Jul 14406 104 120 Review: 40912 Sea Serpent 03 Jul 11316 163 56 Review: 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith 05 Jul…
GeneralRome may not have been built in a day. But the Romans weren’t building from LEGO, and they didn’t count Francis Wiemelt , Henry ( Batuu Bricks ) or Eugene ( the_lego_closet ) among their ranks. These three talented builders have come together to build this fantastical scene for the annual Summer…
LEGO Icons officially unveils two new sets coming in August and September with 11381 Jaguar E-Type, a sublime tribute to British automotive excellence roaring into your collection of LEGO Icons Cars on 1 August 2026. Spooky LEGO Haunted Houses are also back in a big way with the LEGO Icons 11383…
GeneralStruggling for ideas for a LEGO build? Sometimes, a LEGO build itself can provide all the inspiration you need to build something epic. Today’s case study in that comes courtesy of Sentinel_Brix – although frankly, this is not a builder short on ideas! The Savareena here is immediately recognisable…
General“Say, you know that big LEGO door that The_maly built. What do you suppose is behind it?” “The one that’s been sealed for centuries? Well, I doubt anyone knows, on account of it having been sealed for centuries. But whatever’s back there clearly warranted some big, sturdy doors.” “Wanna take a…
GeneralThere’s something undeniably magical about cracking open a cardboard box of old LEGO sets and rediscovering the joy they once sparked. Recently, I scored a massive lot of Exo-Force sets that had seen better days, dusty, broken and seasoned with that unmistakable scent of nostalgia. As a kid, I was…
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