The BrickLink Designer Series 11 voting period is officially underway, and in this episode I’m breaking down MY personal Top 5 finalist picks from an absolutely stacked field of incredible fan-designed LEGO sets!

But that’s not all — I’m also shining a spotlight on 30 outstanding builds across the Small, Medium, and Large categories, PLUS revealing 6 runner-up sets that came painfully close to making my final list. From massive castles and fantasy builds to detailed ships, villages, and creative display pieces, there’s no shortage of amazing talent in Series 11.

- Voting Runs: May 11 – May 25 - Review Period: May 25 – June 20 - Final 5 Announced: June 20

Categories Included: 🔹 Small Builds: 1–2000 pieces 🔹 Medium Builds: 2000–3000 pieces 🔹 Large Builds: 3000–4000 pieces

Which sets are YOUR favorites? Let me know in the comments!

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The LEGO news train has officially left the station and somehow picked up even MORE chaos this week. From one of the biggest LEGO Lord of the Rings sets ever made to BrickLink insanity, production delays, surprise reveals, and rumors flying faster than a Gondor beacon fire, there’s a LOT to talk about.

This episode covers the massive LEGO ICONS Minas Tirith reveal, including the latest updates on the GROND Gift With Purchase, while also diving into the absolutely overwhelming BrickLink Designer Series 11 voting period featuring a casual 578 fan submissions. Because apparently LEGO fans collectively decided sleep was optional. We also break down the upcoming BrickLink Series 8 pre-orders, including castles, trains, balloons, and enough wallet damage to qualify as a natural disaster.

But one of the biggest stories this week may actually be the delays. The rumored 12,000-piece Sagrada Familia set potentially getting pushed back is almost poetic considering the real building itself has been under construction for over 140 years. Meanwhile, the LEGO Pokémon Pokéball may also be delayed, proving once again that even LEGO release schedules can’t catch ‘em all.

On top of that, we’ve got new Pokémon rumors, Marvel busts, Disney surprises, a retro pinball machine, mysterious minifigures, and enough LEGO goodness to make your backlog feel personally attacked.

So grab a drink, hide your wallet, and come hang out for another packed episode of LEGO news and rumors!

👇 Let me know in the comments: What set are YOU most excited for this week?

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What happens when you sit down with a longtime LEGO fanatic and ask the questions EVERY collector secretly wants answered? In this special Wild Card Wednesday episode, I'm going full AMA and tackling some of the biggest, most debated, and most personal questions in the LEGO hobby.

I'm talking about: - The biggest mistakes new collectors make - Whether LEGO investing still makes sense in 2026 - The retired sets I regret not buying - What it’s REALLY like being a LEGO YouTuber behind the scenes - The most underrated LEGO sets nobody talks about - Which classic LEGO themes deserve a comeback - And where the future of LEGO might actually be heading

This episode gets into the hobby side, the business side, and the emotional side of being an adult LEGO fan — from nostalgia and collecting regrets to burnout, hype cycles, storage problems, and the constant battle between buying what you love vs. chasing what everyone else says you should buy.

If you’ve ever wondered: “Am I collecting LEGO the right way?” “What themes are actually worth getting into?” “Is the LEGO market changing?” “Or why LEGO fans are so passionate in the first place…”

…this episode is for you.

Some answers might surprise you. Some might save you money. And a few might make longtime collectors VERY uncomfortable.

Equipment I Use: Podcast Recorder - Zoom PodTrak P4 Podcast Recorder with 4 XLR Mic Inputs Microphone - Shure MV7+ Podcast Dynamic Microphone with Stand Lighting - LINCO Lincostore Photography Photo Portrait Studio 600W Umbrella Continuous Lighting Memory - SANDISK 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card Computer - Dell Inspiron Laptop, 15" FHD IPS Touchscreen Laptop Computer (Not Recommended) Cables - Amazon Basics XLR Male to Female Microphone Cable Podcast Streaming - Podbean.com Editing Software - Adobe Primere Pro 2026 (I edit on my desktop)

👇 Let me know in the comments: What’s YOUR biggest LEGO hot take or collecting regret?

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