Review: #40603 Wintertime Carriage Ride & #40604 Christmas Decor Set
Are these holiday-themed Gift-with-purchase sets worth seeking out, or just a nice bonus when buying LEGO sets this December?
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November 2023 LEGO News Roundup
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.
Motorizing #21344 The Orient Express
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.
Review: #21344 The Orient Express (LEGO Ideas)
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…
Review: 2023 LEGO Advent Calendars
This year we review four advent calendars. Let’s find out which ones stand out and are worth picking up.
LEGO Brick Labels v40 — Early Access for Patrons
107 new labels coming soon, including labels for some awesome new parts which were released earlier this year!
I’ve painstakingly reviewed every new LEGO part released in 2023, as well as older parts that I had missed. The next update will include at least 107 new labels to the collection, for a total of 1791 labels!
Support LEGO Brick Labels for early access to 107 new labels!
Support LEGO Brick Labels — get early access!
Become a patron at patreon.com to download these new labels right now. Your support helps Brick Architect and the LEGO Brick Labels project in particular. Patrons also get immediate access to behind-the-scenes content about how these labels are created, and public recognition for your support.
What’s in this update?
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:
- Brand new parts for 2023.
This includes some parts that are already very popular, as well as some parts from the end of the year which I anticipate will be very popular soon. - Parts from 2022 which are becoming more popular.
This includes parts which I was not sure if they would remain rare (or only used in a single theme), but have shown continued popularity. - Parts from earlier years that have shown longevity, even if they are not used in all that many sets.
This include a review of fresh data showing the 1500 most common LEGO parts. (An update to my Most Common LEGO Parts article will be ready soon.)
If you haven’t given LEGO Brick Labels a try, consider a LEGO sorting project this holiday season! Or give the gift of a well organized collection by sharing a link to my LEGO Storage Guide. Thanks!
Review: #40601 Majisto’s Magical Workshop
Can a remake of Majisto’s Magical Workshop surpass the classic version? After 30-years of new parts, I certainly hope so!
Review: #10326 Natural History Museum
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?
October 2023 LEGO News Roundup
A flurry of future sets, a couple new arrivals, and a selection of brick-centric articles from around the web.
September 2023 LEGO News Roundup
Enjoying LEGO Masters with the masters, awesome LEGO articles from around the web, and some cool new sets for October.
Review: #21341 Disney Hocus Pocus: The Sanderson Sisters’ Cottage (LEGO Ideas)
“I put a spell on you! And now, you’re mine!” While packed with details from the classic film, let’s find out if this set is spellbinding enough to be yours too.
Review: #10325 Alpine Lodge (Winter Village)
After 15 years of the LEGO Winter Village series, those sneaky elves keep finding creative new ways to celebrate. Let’s find out if the latest installment lives up to the holiday spirit!
