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Get the latest news and information about LEGO. Find out what the latest sets are and when they will be available. Not to mention all the awesome goings on in the world of LEGO.

LEGO Chinese New Year Temple Fair review and thoughts (80105)

January 12, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

The is the new LEGO Chinese New Year set 80105 for 2020. When I saw this, it was one I had to have. And here in Asia & Australia, we got it on the 1st January with the rest of the world getting it on the 10th. Watch my review to get my AFOL thoughts and plans for this fabulous set!

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If you want to skip through the video:
00:53 Looking at the box
02:52 Back of the box
04:06 Opening the Box
05:22 The completed temple
06:22 BBQ Stall
08:01 Toy Stall
09:06 Snow covered trees
09:58 Pottery stand
11:26 Shadow Puppet stand
12:43 The Chineses Temple
15:03 Minifigures
20:13 Let’s talk about that pram
21:01 Final thoughts

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About this Video:
Recreate the decorative splendour and festive celebrations of a Chinese New Year Temple Fair with this unique LEGO toy building set (80105).

With a gorgeously decorated Chinese temple, stalls displaying a vast, colourful array of LEGO barbecue dishes, candy, toys, vases and dough figurines, plus 13 minifigures and a baby figure, there is so much to inspire imaginative role-play.

Authentic elements such as the ‘Fu’ decorations, ‘best wishes’ scrolls, red envelopes and ‘paper’ windmills teach about traditions. And they will love the rocket firework element and staging a shadow-theatre performance!

Celebrate Chinese culture! Collectable LEGO Chinese cultural toy models make super centrepieces and offer a variety of immersive building challenges and fun, creative play for anyone interested in Chinese traditions.

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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
Welcome to my LEGO Channel! I’m an Australian AFOL builder focused on the joy and creativity of LEGO!

On this channel, you will find general interest videos and photos about LEGO and everything related to the joy creating with it! We’re creating our own unique LEGO City, Studsburg with its fleet of LEGO Trains, city building, Ninjago Mountain, crowds of minifigures and lots more!

I’m fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies and are in no way associated with this channel unless stated in the video description.

*There is a ZERO tolerance policy for disrespect, swearing, bullying, sexism, racism, etc. and no spam on my channels. All comments are moderated by me to protect people of all ages in the LEGO/LEGOS community. If you breach these rules you will be reported and blocked!

Note: if you are under 13, please visit YouTube Kids) – channel viewers are predominately aged 18 years and over.

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GJBricks is part of BrickTubers Network (https://thebricktubers.com) that includes these talented LEGO builders:

BlockheadUK https://www.youtube.com/blockheaduk
Brick After Brick Toys https://www.youtube.com/brickafterbricktoys
Brick Bakery https://www.youtube.com/brickbakery
Bricksonville https://www.youtube.com/bricksonville
Dr McBrick https://www.youtube.com/drmcbrick
GJBricks https://www.youtube.com/gjbricks
Small Brick City https://www.youtube.com/smallbrickcity

#Lego
#LegoReview
#LegoChineseNewYear

Filed Under: LEGO News

Conquering The LEGO Backlog Challenge | Bag of Bricks Podcast #2

December 29, 2019 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

In my second podcast/vodcast I talk about what’s been going in the GJBricks household, and that eternal challenge… The LEGO Backlog. I’ve been trying to decide how to conquer mine (and my procrastination). Listen on to hear my thoughts and tactics.

If you missed it: Why do a LEGO Podcast? | Bag of Bricks Podcast #1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVHd7gXevkk

If you prefer the Audio Podcast version, you can get it here:
https://anchor.fm/bagofbricks
https://anchor.fm/bagofbricks/episodes/The-LEGO-Backlog-Challenge–Bag-of-Bricks-Podcast-2-e9t3b4

Subscribe to GJBricks: http://bit.ly/2LCmzIC

Support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/gjbricks

Bag Of Bricks Podcast: https://anchor.fm/bagofbricks

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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
Welcome to my LEGO Channel! I’m an Australian AFOL builder focused on the joy and creativity of LEGO!

On this channel, you will find general interest videos and photos about LEGO and everything related to the joy creating with it! We’re creating our own unique LEGO City, Studsburg with its fleet of LEGO Trains, city building, Ninjago Mountain, crowds of minifigures and lots more!

I’m fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies and are in no way associated with this channel unless stated in the video description.

*There is a ZERO tolerance policy for disrespect, swearing, bullying, sexism, racism, etc. and no spam on my channels. All comments are moderated by me to protect people of all ages in the LEGO/LEGOS community. If you breach these rules you will be reported and blocked!

Note: if you are under 13, please visit YouTube Kids) – channel viewers are predominately aged 18 years and over.

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GJBricks is part of BrickTubers Network (https://thebricktubers.com) that includes these talented LEGO builders:

BlockheadUK https://www.youtube.com/blockheaduk
Brick After Brick Toys https://www.youtube.com/brickafterbricktoys
Brick Bakery https://www.youtube.com/brickbakery
Bricksonville https://www.youtube.com/bricksonville
Dr McBrick https://www.youtube.com/drmcbrick
GJBricks https://www.youtube.com/gjbricks
Small Brick City https://www.youtube.com/smallbrickcity

#lego #gjbricks #bricktubersnetwork

Filed Under: LEGO News

Get Away From Her You Grinch! Mech inspired by Aliens, designed for Santa

December 21, 2019 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

This is Santa’s newest tool to help him not only deal with the ever-growing number of presents he has to deliver on Christmas day but also the increase in Grinches! This Mech is the Santa Claws Sleigh Loader 3000. It is part of a LEGO MOC Habitat inspired by the famous Power Loader from Aliens (One of my favourite movies!)

The Santa Claws Sleigh Loader 3000 gets its name from those huge claws like hands that allows the mech to quickly manipulate presents, no matter their size. It came from Santa’s Special Projects Engineering Works and features a 100 Reindeer Cross Pulled One Night Engine. It’s good for a range of work beyond frantically loading Santa’s Sleigh. Rumour has it, it’s even been used to clean out the Reindeer’s sheds in record time – don’t smell your presents too closely!

Featuring an integrated Present wrapping system with a cutting blade and Reindeer Controlling Carrots, this workhorse of a Vehicle can help Santa load up to 3000 presents per hour (hence the name).

I am a life long fan of the Aliens movies and the power loader is one of the many amazing vehicles to come from the Alien franchise. I’ve always wanted to build one out of LEGO and letting Santa have one to help him load his Sleigh seemed only natural!

BrickTuber Christmas Mocs:
Dr. McBrick: BrickTubers Holiday MOC Special with Tutorial for building a Lego Snowman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4Ggs9ZNqMs

Bricksonville: LEGO Christmas MOC “Coming home after Christmas” Habitat – Bricktubers Network
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyU8wgIBkHo

BlockheadUK: BrickTubers LEGO Christmas Minifig Habitats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATldWga3H1k

BrickBakery: LEGO MOC: The Night Before Christmas [Christmas LEGO]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIIhGEhgyGA

GJBricks: Get Away From Her You Grinch! Aliens Inspired Santa Mech LEGO MOC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qPft6J9ZRk

Subscribe to GJBricks LEGO Channel here:
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Support this channel
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GJBricks on Social Media:
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https://www.instagram.com/gj_bricks/
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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
I’m a lifelong Australian AFOL (Adult Fan of LEGO) and this channel is a general interest channel all about sharing the joy, creativity and happiness that we all get from LEGO Creations.

I’m fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies and are in no way associated with this channel unless stated in the video description.

*There is a ZERO tolerance policy for disrespect, swearing, bullying, sexism, racism, etc. and no spam on my channels. All comments are moderated by me to protect people of all ages in the LEGO/LEGOS community. If you breach these rules you will be reported and blocked!

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GJBricks is part of BrickTubers Network (https://thebricktubers.com) that includes awesome LEGO channels such as:

BlockheadUK
https://www.youtube.com/blockheaduk

Brick After Brick Toys
https://www.youtube.com/brickafterbricktoys

Brick Bakery
https://www.youtube.com/brickbakery

Bricksonville
https://www.youtube.com/bricksonville

Dr McBrick
https://www.youtube.com/drmcbrick

GJBricks
https://www.youtube.com/gjbricks

Small Brick City
https://www.youtube.com/smallbrickcity

#lego
#gjbricks
#bricktubersnetwork

Filed Under: LEGO News

Why do a LEGO Podcast? | Bag of Bricks Podcast #1

December 16, 2019 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

This first episode of Bag of Bricks covers my inspiration for why I started the GJBricks YouTube channel, website, and others. And why I wanted to start a podcast, some things about my channel and what I want to share with you, my community!

Check out episode 2: The LEGO Backlog Challenge | Bag of Bricks Podcast #2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOFLmklWGBo

If you prefer the Audio Podcast version, you can get it here:
https://anchor.fm/bagofbricks
https://anchor.fm/bagofbricks/episodes/Lets-get-this-Podcast-started–Bag-of-Bricks-1-e9hi8f

Subscribe to GJBricks LEGO Channel here:
http://bit.ly/2LCmzIC

Support this channel
https://www.patreon.com/gjbricks

GJBricks on Social Media:
https://gjbricks.com
https://www.instagram.com/gj_bricks/
https://twitter.com/gjbricks
https://facebook.com/gjbricks

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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
I’m a lifelong Australian AFOL (Adult Fan of LEGO) and this channel is a general interest channel all about sharing the joy, creativity and happiness that we all get from LEGO Creations.

I’m fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies and are in no way associated with this channel unless stated in the video description.

*There is a ZERO tolerance policy for disrespect, swearing, bullying, sexism, racism, etc. and no spam on my channels. All comments are moderated by me to protect people of all ages in the LEGO/LEGOS community. If you breach these rules you will be reported and blocked!

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GJBricks is part of BrickTubers Network (https://thebricktubers.com) that includes awesome LEGO channels such as:

BlockheadUK
https://www.youtube.com/blockheaduk

Brick After Brick Toys
https://www.youtube.com/brickafterbricktoys

Brick Bakery
https://www.youtube.com/brickbakery

Bricksonville
https://www.youtube.com/bricksonville

Dr McBrick
https://www.youtube.com/drmcbrick

GJBricks
https://www.youtube.com/gjbricks

Small Brick City
https://www.youtube.com/smallbrickcity

#lego
#gjbricks
#bricktubersnetwork

Filed Under: LEGO News

How to Motorize the LEGO Winter Holiday Train using Powered Up!

December 14, 2019 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

In my last video I reviewed this train and liked it a lot. In this I’ll show you how to take the parts from a LEGO City Passenger Train (60197) to provide the Powered Up components to get The LEGO Winter Holiday Train (10254) moving. And I’ll explain why I bought a whole train in the video for you.

LEGO Creator Expert Winter Holiday Train 10254 Review!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOBY43y_uEc

How To Motorize the 2019 LEGO Hogwarts Express Train (75955)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tkzXb9p7UA

Subscribe to GJBricks LEGO Channel here:
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Support this channel
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GJBricks on Social Media:
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https://facebook.com/gjbricks

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About this LEGO Toys Video:
Buying a whole LEGO City 60197 Train Set just for the motor seems excessive and expensive. but actually, it’s ridiculously good value! Trust me, I’ll explain in the video.

This video I’ll talk you through the test and changes I’ve made to do this as well as some of the plans I have to improve it. There’s also a couple of quick clips of it going around my LEGO City.

Powered Up! LEGO Winter Holiday Train Motorized using a 60197 Train!

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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
I’m a lifelong Australian AFOL and this channel is all about sharing the joy, creativity and happiness that we all get from LEGO Creations.

I’m fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies and are in no way associated with this channel unless stated in the video description.

*There is a ZERO tolerance policy for disrespect, swearing, bullying, sexism, racism, etc. and no spam on my channels. All comments are moderated by me to protect people of all ages in the LEGO/LEGOS community. If you breach these rules you will be reported and blocked!

========

GJBricks is part of BrickTubers Network (https://thebricktubers.com) that includes awesome LEGO channels such as:

BlockheadUK
https://www.youtube.com/blockheaduk

Brick After Brick Toys
https://www.youtube.com/brickafterbricktoys

Brick Bakery
https://www.youtube.com/brickbakery

Bricksonville
https://www.youtube.com/bricksonville

Dr McBrick
https://www.youtube.com/drmcbrick

GJBricks
https://www.youtube.com/gjbricks

Small Brick City
https://www.youtube.com/smallbrickcity

#legotrain
#gjbricks
#bricktubersnetwork

Filed Under: LEGO News

LEGO Creator 2020 Official Sets & My AFOL thoughts on them!

December 12, 2019 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

LEGO Creator 2020 Official Sets & My AFOL thoughts on them!Reading Time: < 1 minute

These are my thoughts on the newly announced LEGO Creator 2020 sets. Looking at the line up there are some gems in here. And whoever let loose with that monster burger truck deserves huge kudos! [Read more…] about LEGO Creator 2020 Official Sets & My AFOL thoughts on them!

Filed Under: GJBricks YouTube, LEGO 2020, LEGO News Tagged With: creator, dragon, LEGO, lego 2020, LEGO Creator, monster truck, toy shop

LEGO Creator 2020 Official Sets & My AFOL thoughts on them!

December 10, 2019 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

These are my thoughts on the newly announced LEGO Creator 2020 sets. Looking at the line up there are some gems in here. And whoever let loose with that monster burger truck deserves huge kudos!

Check out my other 2020 LEGO Videos
LEGO Creator Bookshop 10270 walkthrough and thoughts!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Drx7Ml8KgU

New LEGO City 2020 Sets & My thoughts on all the sets so far!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD6o0gF5AQc

Subscribe to GJBricks LEGO Channel here:
http://bit.ly/2LCmzIC

Support this channel
https://www.patreon.com/gjbricks

GJBricks on Social Media:
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https://www.instagram.com/gj_bricks/
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https://facebook.com/gjbricks

If you want to skip through the video:
00:16 Propellor Plane (31099)
01:13 Sports Car (31100)
02:10 Monster Truck (31101)
03:50 Fire Dragon (31102)
05:09 Rocket Truck (31103)
06:18 Monster Burger Truck (31104)
07:41 Townhouse Toy Store (31105)

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About this LEGO Toys Video:
This LEGO Creator 2020 line up seems to keep the theme of monster trucks going strongly! It’s also very vehicle heavy. But that Hamburger Monster Truck! Wow!

There’s a couple of sets in here that I really love! Watch the video to see which ones. And be sure to let me know in the comments what you think.

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About the GJBricks LEGO YouTube Channel
I’m a lifelong Australian AFOL and this channel is all about sharing the joy, creativity, and happiness that adults and TFOLS get from LEGO Creations.

I’m fine with constructive criticism as well as polite disagreement!

Please help me keep this channel as a friendly, positive and safe environment to talk about LEGO! *

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies and are in no way associated with this channel unless stated in the video description.

*There is a ZERO tolerance policy for disrespect, swearing, bullying, sexism, racism, etc. and no spam on my channels. All comments are moderated by me to protect people of all ages in the LEGO/LEGOS community. If you breach these rules you will be reported and blocked!

========

GJBricks is part of BrickTubers Network (https://thebricktubers.com) that includes awesome LEGO channels such as:

BlockheadUK
https://www.youtube.com/blockheaduk

Brick After Brick Toys
https://www.youtube.com/brickafterbricktoys

Brick Bakery
https://www.youtube.com/brickbakery

Bricksonville
https://www.youtube.com/bricksonville

Dr McBrick
https://www.youtube.com/drmcbrick

GJBricks
https://www.youtube.com/gjbricks

Small Brick City
https://www.youtube.com/smallbrickcity

#lego
#gjbricks
#bricktubersnetwork

Filed Under: LEGO News

My Thoughts on the new LEGO Creator Bookshop 10270

December 8, 2019 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

LEGO Creator Bookshop 10270Reading Time: 3 minutes

This is the 2020 Creator Expert Modular and I think it’s rather good! But not perfect. Find out why in my walkthrough and thoughts video! [Read more…] about My Thoughts on the new LEGO Creator Bookshop 10270

Filed Under: GJBricks YouTube, LEGO, LEGO 2020, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO News Tagged With: 10270, creator, expert, LEGO, LEGO Creator, lego creator expert

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