This week we're looking at the shock news of Bricklink closing it's marketplace in 35 countries around the world, leaving Lego fans without the ability to source pieces and crushing family businesses without any consideration.If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're looking at the latest finalists in the Bricklink Designer program - series 9. Will you be picking any of these up? If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're talking about unnecessary play features in sets that seem mainly for display - what is the point of them? Do they just confuse the target audience? Also, we look at the latest Lego Ideas challenge - a vendor cart - and think what we'd like to see. If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're talking about Lego backlogs - are they good or bad? Are they wasting money or being selfish and stopping others from having the Lego? If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're talking about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Lego arena. How would we feel if Lego used AI to design it's sets? How do we feel about people using it in their content creation? If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus episode alert! They announced the 6 ideas that will be turned into actual Lego sets, and we live react to the reveals. Let us know if you are excited about them! If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we've taken another deep dive into a retired Lego theme, this time it's Monster Fighters! Come take a walk down memory lane with us, or find out something new too! If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're taking a look at when the right time to start seasonal builds is? Can we make Christmas sets in October? Halloween in August? If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're taking a look at the new Lego Aquarium set (10366) releasing in November. At nearly £400, who is it aimed at and is it worth the price? If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're taking a look at some of the entries into series 9 of the Bricklink Designer Program. Let us know your favourites! If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're looking at all the Lego Ideas challenges/activities we've been missing out on whilst looking at the latest review round. We also look at the upcoming Northern Lights Diorama gift with purchase. If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're looking at the last 50 qualifying ideas from the latest review round, where a mammoth 146 ideas made it through!! If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're looking at the next 48 qualifying ideas from the latest review round, where a mammoth 146 ideas made it through!! If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're looking at the first 48 qualifying ideas from the latest review round, where a mammoth 146 ideas made it through!! If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're looking at the business results from The Lego Group for the first half of 2025 and discussing the surge in profits, dreaming about buying all the Lego & wishing we were billionaires! If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we've had a chat about the stress of Lego sets retiring, how to deal with it, and how to avoid getting to the end of the year with a big list of sets to buy! If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we've taken a bit of a deep dive into the retired Lego theme, Nexo Knights.Come take a walk down memory lane with us, or find out something new too! If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're checking in with Lego Ideas challenges, there has been quite a few since we last looked - build your hobby, perfect vacation, and super science! If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're talking about all the ways Lego keep lying to us - Vidiyo being on a hiatus, AFOL days are coming back, paper bags! If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fresh from this weeks local LUG meetup, Carrie is questioning her identity as a Lego MOC creator. Find out more about the charity event mentioned here - https://nacoa.org/brick-by-brick-building-hope/ If you want to send us a picture of your Lego room for Ian to rate, email to thebrickbods@gmail.com Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVYbc_TMtIHFHDkaTXtY8wg/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.