December 2023 LEGO News Roundup
I’m pleased to report that 2023 was a success at a personal level and in cold hard numeric terms, too. This month we look back, highlight some awesome articles this month, and some top picks for 2024.
I’m pleased to report that 2023 was a success at a personal level and in cold hard numeric terms, too. This month we look back, highlight some awesome articles this month, and some top picks for 2024.
120 new labels for a total of 1802 unique parts — should sorting your LEGO collection be your 2024 New Year’s resolution?
I’ve painstakingly reviewed every new LEGO part released in 2023, as well as older parts that I had missed. This is a major update to the collection!

Version 40 adds labels for 120 new parts and updates to 14 existing parts.
I work hard to make sure that every update makes the collection better and more complete. This includes a lot of work that you might not notice to ensure that each part is placed at an appropriate location in the collection, since many people use the contact sheet as a guide when building and when sorting.
The new labels are almost evenly distributed across three categories:
Whether you use my guide to help sort your collection into logical groups, or print the labels to make parts easier to find, I hope this update helps you get more organized!
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3-in-1 sets are often a good value, but can either of these upcoming sets earn top marks as a great model and building experience?
Let’s find out how new parts, new colors, and new techniques combine to make this brightly colored contemporary home into one of the most up-lifting sets in recent history (literally).
From a distance this set almost looks like a real camera, but does it look good enough up-close to deserve a place in your collection? Let’s find out!
Are these holiday-themed Gift-with-purchase sets worth seeking out, or just a nice bonus when buying LEGO sets this December?
New LEGO Brick Labels are almost ready, we’ve reviewed a bunch of awesome LEGO sets, and we’ll show you how easy it is to add a motor to the Orient Express Train.
This set did not include instructions for adding a motor to this set, but here they are — and it only requires a few common parts.
The Orient Express was known for opulent luxury and a high price tag. Let’s see if the LEGO version is on the same track…
This year we review four advent calendars. Let’s find out which ones stand out and are worth picking up.
Can a remake of Majisto’s Magical Workshop surpass the classic version? After 30-years of new parts, I certainly hope so!
The largest set in the Modular Building Series is 50% wider, but dedicated to a single structure. Let’s find out — is bigger always better?