The Rambling Brick

31/08/2026

Cracking set, Gromit! [21371 Wallace and Gromit revealed]

Here's our first look at October's LEGO® Ideas Release, 21371 Wallace and Gromit. Submitted by Pidelium…...

Discover LEGO Ideas 21371 Wallace and Gromit! Build the iconic duo's retro motorbike and experience nostalgic claymation charm.

31/08/2026

Here’s our first look at October’s LEGO® Ideas Release, 21371 Wallace and Gromit. Submitted by Pidelium as part of the 90s Throwback, the Next Chapter Challenge, this set captures the claymation essence of our titular heroes, as seen in A Close Shave.
The set consists of two character builds, along with their motorcycle and sidecar, has 1038 pieces, and will go on sale on the first of October 2026. It will be priced at $AUD 149.99/ $USD99.99 USD / 99.99 € / £89.99.
This building kit is inspired by a Fan Designer’s idea, which was selected as the Grand Prize entry in the LEGO Ideas ‘90s Throwback – the Next Chapter’ challenge. Full of iconic accessories, including crackers, a ball of wool and a diamond in the motorbike seat hatch, the model makes delightful shelf décor in your home or office.
Wallace and Gromit dominated the shop window in the early 90s, and they have been enduring characters for the entire family over the past 30+ years. I dare say we shall all approve of this build in the ramblingbrickhouse.

The set goes on sale in October, 2026.
#21371

30/08/2026

The builds of Jeff Friesen ( on Instagram) are familiar to many LEGO Fans on Instagram: he has a certain style in the worlds he creates: whether Spaceships, Cities or Castles, his sense of line and colour is immediately recognizable. In his latest book - Building LEGO® Worlds - Create the Worlds You’ve Only Imagined (Nostarch Press, released August 2026) - he breaks down his process: from terraforming and landscaping, through to filling your new world with microscale life.
It’s a well put together book, with bright images of the worlds Jeff has created, with clear instructions and lots of inspiration, catering for builders of all skill levels and regardless of their parts libraries.
My full review is on the blog now at https://ramblingbrick.com/2026/08/31/building-lego-worlds-create-the-worlds-youve-only-imagined-book-review/ and you can get a 30% discount off your order from no starch press, using the code RAMBLING30 until September 5th 2026.

30/08/2026

Building LEGO® Worlds – Create the Worlds You’ve Only Imagined – [Book Review]

The builds of Jeff Friesen ( on Instagram) are familiar to many LEGO Fans on Instagram: he has a certain style in the worlds he creates: whether Spaceships, Cities or Castles, his sense of line and colour is immediately recognizable....

Discover Jeff Friesen's creative process in 'Building LEGO® Worlds'—a guide to crafting stunning landscapes and unique themes.

30/08/2026

I picked up a copy of 7568 Belville Sunshine Home at the local Trash and Treasure market this morning. Unfortunately, it was missing a the adult figures. It turns out to be just the right scale for the smart play Pokémon to hang out in. I love the accessories that came with the set, and needed to make a few changes to the Pokemon who were not blessed with opposable thumbs. The wine flagon from Fabuland received a trans blue makeover to be reborn as a water bottle.
Would you like to party with Pokémon?

27/08/2026

Time for a home grown show

In just under 2 weeks, the Melbourne Brickshow returns to the Coburg Town Hall. Held on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026, the family-friendly event will bring together talented builders from across Melbourne and beyond, showcasing everything from sprawling cityscapes and spacecraft to castles, intricate models and working contraptions. Hosted by MUGS, the Melbourne LEGO User Group, the volunteer-run exhibition celebrates the creativity, skill and imagination of the local building community. Tickets are on sale now At https://mugsmelbourne.com.au/melbourne-brick-show/

Melbourne LEGO User Group

27/08/2026

Brick by Brick, Coburg Builds a Blockbuster as the Melbourne Brick Show Returns with Spectacular, Fan-built Creations.

In just under 2 weeks, the Melbourne Brickshow returns to the Coburg Town Hall. Held on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026, the family-friendly event will bring together talented builders from across Melbourne and beyond, showcasing everything from sprawling cityscapes and spacecraft to castles, intricate models and working contraptions....

Join us for the Melbourne Brick Show on September 5-6, 2026! Explore incredible LEGO creations, interactive fun, and ticket prices starting from $5.

26/08/2026

LEGO Super Mario: Minifigure Scale Sets revealed for 2027.

What a crazy world we live in where we are starting to see 2027 releases revealed in August....

Discover the exciting new LEGO Super Mario sets featuring minifigures! Explore playful builds arriving in 2027—including Mario's Pipe Jump!

23/08/2026

Part 4 in our HISTORY OF LEGO DRAGONS.

When Ninjago arrived in 2011, its first dragons made extensive use of premoulded heads, Bionicle claws and fairly large ball joints. They were impressive creatures, but there were limits to just how much detail could be squeezed with the available parts.

Then the LEGO System began to expand.
New brackets made it easier to build sideways. Mixels and Chima brought us smaller ball joints and curved slopes. Elves showed how these parts could produce smaller, more articulated creatures, while Creator 3in1 continued to demonstrate just how much could be achieved while keeping plenty of studs on show.

By 2015, Ninjago dragons were routinely appearing with brick-built heads.
But evolution does not always mean abandoning specialised elements.

For younger builders, System CCBS introduced shells, wings and head moulds that made dragons simpler to construct — At the same time, those same heads can be expanded with ordinary System bricks.

Meanwhile, another family of elements was quietly changing what LEGO models could look like: rounded plates, clips, bars and curved parts increasingly allowed builders to work off the grid. Elements could twist, overlap and fill awkward spaces rather than simply following the traditional geometry of studs.
You can see the result in dragons such as Mei’s Guardian Dragon, where small elements sit at unusual angles to create scales and organic contours
Maleficent’s Dragon Form, which combines a specialised head with some wonderfully brick-built detailing.
Over the last 15 years, LEGO dragons have become smoother, more articulated and more sculptural.

At what point do the models stop looking like LEGO models, and happen to be models made of LEGO Bricks?
You can read the full article with more pictures on the blog at https://ramblingbrick.com/2026/08/23/the-evolution-of-lego-dragons-iv-from-ninjago-to-now/