The Brick Fan

LEGO One Piece Showdown with Captain Smoker (75642) Review

October 7, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Next up on our reviews of the LEGO One Piece sets, we take a look at the Showdown with Captain Smoker (75642). The set has 547 pieces and retails for $69.99.

LEGO Releases Statement for Spongebob and Shrek Defects

October 7, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

If you purchased the LEGO Spongebob Bikini Bottom (11386) or the LEGO Shrek Collectible Minifigures (71053), you may have noticed some defects on some of the characters, more specifically Patrick and Gingy. The back of the minifigures have some hairline cracks starting to form even though they’re brand new. There have been quite a few fans that have expressed their disappointment online about it. Our review copy of Gingy also had this issue.

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Shrek Series (71053)

LEGO has released a statement through New Elementary about the problems and are now offering replacement parts at no charge. You can now contact LEGO Customer Service and they will take care of it.

We are aware of a quality issue affecting some LEGO® minifigure heads. We know our fans expect the highest quality standards from us and we’re really sorry for the disappointment this has caused.

Our Quality team has identified the cause and we are currently producing replacements which affected fans will be able to request free of charge by contacting LEGO Customer Service.

Last Day for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026

October 7, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Today is the last day for the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 and there are still some LEGO sets leftover from the sale. The main one is the Project Hail Mary which is impressive since it sold out right when it first released.

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LEGO Gift Card Discount at Giftcards.com

October 6, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

If you’re looking to get some LEGO gift cards this coming holiday season, Giftcards.com currently has a deal going on where you can save 10% on them. Use the code FESTIVE5 at checkout to get your discount whether you’re getting a $50, $100, $250, or a custom amount. The code is valid until further notice. The gift cards are digital delivery only so make sure your email is correct when you checkout.

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BrickLink Designer Program Series 9 Sets Available for Pre-Order

October 6, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The BrickLink Designer Program Series 9 sets are now available for pre-order on the LEGO Shop. From now until October 12, you can put in orders on the LEGO Shop for your preferred set(s). There will be a limited run on the sets and production will be dynamically based on demand. Each set requires 3,000 pre-orders to be produced and can have up to 30,000 produced but if demand is lower for one, they can move extra production to other models. They won’t ship out until March 2027 so you won’t get charged until then.

Fisherman's Village (910069) – 4,027 pieces/$349.99

Sleepy Dragon Inn (910070) – 3,121 pieces/$269.99

Wild West Blacksmith (910071) – 2,533 pieces/$219.99

Woodbrick Freight Depot (910072) – 2,252 pieces/$219.99

Pumpkin Patch (910073) – 613 pieces/$49.99

LEGO Announces Partnership with Sanrio – Hello Kitty and Friends Sets Coming 2027

October 6, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has officially announced a new partnership with Sanrio to bring LEGO Hello Kitty and Friends to life in 2027. There’s no information yet on what will be coming but fans of Hello Kitty will be ecstatic to hear about this new partnership.

The LEGO Group and Sanrio® announce new multi-year partnership to bring Hello Kitty and Friends universe to life in LEGO® brick form

BILLUND, DENMARK, & TOKYO, JAPAN, 06 October 2026: Today, the LEGO Group and Sanrio Co., Ltd. reveal an exciting new partnership that will bring the characters and universe of Hello Kitty and Friends to life in LEGO® brick form for the very first time. Fans can look forward to a wide range of new LEGO® Sanrio products coming in 2027.

Two strong brands within the world of play and fun are coming together to create unique and playful experiences for fans. The LEGO Group is a Danish family-owned company with a 94-year history of creating fun and engaging play experiences, with the LEGO brick at its core. Sanrio is a global entertainment and lifestyle company known for creating beloved and iconic characters that inspire happiness, friendship, and connection. Together, they aim to capture the hearts of fans worldwide through exciting new LEGO sets that bring the unique world of Sanrio to life, featuring Hello Kitty alongside fan-favorite characters.

Lena Dixen, SVP Global Product Groups at the LEGO Group, said: “We’re thrilled to reveal this partnership with Sanrio and introduce the Hello Kitty and Friends characters and universe to fans in LEGO

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LEGO Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 Now Live

October 5, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 is officially here and there are thousands of items on sale including a good selection of LEGO sets. The deals will run from now until October 7, while supplies last.