This is an update of an article first published in 2015 which I am reposting now in response to a growing number of requests added to our suggestion box that can be fulfilled by using these features, which suggests that they are not well known about.
As well as the standard 'own' and 'want' checkboxes in the set listings, you can enable up to eight others and label them as you see fit. You can use them to indicate, for example, sets you used to own, sets your kids own, sets you've just ordered, sets that the dog chewed the instructions for, and so on.
Additionally, you can add input fields to the 'own' and 'want' checkboxes to record the quantities of the set you own new and used, and also the number that you want, and how badly you want it.
Many LEGO set designers use our BrickLists feature to maintain a list of the sets they've worked on and often provide interesting insights about their involvement.
Once a week we publish an entry from one of their lists on the home page to increase awareness of this information and to encourage more designers to create them.
I was very excited when I was briefed to make a new big version of Zane’s mech. I am really happy with how this thing turned out. As a big fan of the original set, this was so much fun.
From the beginning, I was briefed to make this a $60 version of Zane's mech and that was a really cool thought experiment. Because the show stuck very close to the design of the set, I was told to use this more as an exploration of the concept.
I did some sketches closer to the original design, followed by some sketches that were very far out there. With both extremes mapped out, I was then tasked to find a nice middle ground. This set the final direction and then I went into refining mode, focusing on the build and small details.
Check out this twitter thread for more pictures and insights: https://twitter.com/Toothdominoes/status/1335952649355747328
Today's random set is 4937 Life Guard, released during 2007. It's one of 28 City sets produced that year. It contains 38 pieces and 1 minifig.
It's owned by 247 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your collection you should find it for sale at BrickLink, where new ones sell for around $26.80, or eBay.
Today's random minifigure is shell002Shell - Classic - Blue Legs, Black Female Hair, a Town figure that was first produced during 1986. It can be found in 2 sets.
Our members collectively own a total of 12,986 of them. If you'd like to buy one you should find it for sale at BrickLink, where new ones sell for around $3.60.
A new Marvel BrickHeadz set, 40669 Iron Man MK5, has been revealed on LEGO.com!
The figure depicts Tony Stark's Mark V Iron Man armor from Iron Man 2. It contains 101 pieces and will cost the usual £9.99, $9.99 or €9.99 when it is released on July 1st.
What do you think? Let us know in the comments, and view more images after the break...
Minecraft is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year and LEGO has today announced a set to mark the occasion, harking back to the beginning of LEGO Minecraft!
21265 The Crafting Table is designed similarly to 21102 Minecraft Micro World - The Forest, so eight microscale characters are included, with twelve biomes to explore. Furthermore, the scenery is encased in a brick-built crafting table.
This 1195-piece set will be released on the 1st of August and is available to pre-order now, costing £79.99, $89.99 or €89.99.
If you're thinking of buying the dark fortress, do so right away to avoid missing out on 40693 Fell Beast, which is the gift with purchase when buying that set, but only while stocks last.
Update: I hope you heeded my advice -- it's no longer available!
Encanto was released in 2021 and has become unexpectedly popular, hence LEGO is returning to the film this year, having produced just three sets originally. The family home, named Casita, definitely deserves a bigger and more detailed model than 43202 The Madrigal House.
43245 The Magical Madrigal House seemingly satisfies that need, almost tripling the piece count of the previous set and containing several more memorable locations from the movie. In addition, this set provides a great selection of mini-dolls, including three family members making their debuts in mini-doll form!
Following the announcement that Wicked sets will be released prior to the film adaptation's release later this year, a LEGO version of the trailer has just premiered on YouTube.
It gives us our first look at the minidoll characters, including the protagonist and antagonist witches Elphaba and Glinda.
View the trailer after the break then let us know which other characters you recognise in it.
