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BUILDING A LEGO ICE SKATING RINK (40416)

December 22, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! This is a short speed build of the Christmas 2020 LEGO gift with purchase. It’s a charming little set, and a fun build. Also the perfect addition to those of you with a Winter Village setup.

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If you want to skip through the video:
00:00 Welcome
00:01 BUILDING A LEGO ICE SKATING RINK (40416)
01:24 Dancing LEGO Ice Skating Minifigures

LEGO SET SPECIFICATIONS
TITLE: Ice Skating Rink
THEME: Gift with purchase Christmas 2020
SET NUMBER: 10276
PARTS: 304 pieces
MINIFIGURES: 2
PRICE: GWP (Gift with Purchase)
AVAILABILITY: LEGO.com, LEGO Brand Retail Stores
RELEASE DATE: 1st December 2020

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ABOUT THE LEGO ICE SKATING RINK (40416)
Discover the perfect Christmas gift with this cute and enchanting rotating ice skating rink play-set featuring a booth and 2 minifigures skaters wearing never-seen-before winter jumpers.

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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 #legospeedbuild

Filed Under: LEGO News

LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett Helmet (75277)

December 21, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: < 1 minute

I’m not big on display sets, but damn this was good! Learnt some new LEGO techniques and got an amazing sculpture of one of my favourite Star Wars characters! This is the LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett Helmet (75277). [affiliate link]

And this post was in no way timed to take advantage of him appearing in the Mandalorian – what a fantastic tv show! Thank you @jon_faverau!

View on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CJBXHPVJLKo/

Filed Under: LEGO 2020, LEGO Star Wars Tagged With: boba fett, Instagram, LEGO, lego 75277, LEGO Star Wars, Star Wars

LEGO Downtown Diner Lighting kit review (10260)

December 21, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

If you’ve ever looked at your LEGO city and wished it looked better at night, then you’d be wanting to add a lighting kit! This is my review of the Game of Bricks lighting kit for LEGO’s fabulous Downtown Diner Creator Expert set 10260.

[Read more…] about LEGO Downtown Diner Lighting kit review (10260)

Filed Under: LEGO, LEGO 2020, LEGO Review Tagged With: game of bricks, LEGO, LEGO lighting, LEGO Review, review

LEGO Downtown Diner Lighting kit #review (10260)

December 2, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

If you’ve ever looked at your LEGO city and wished it looked better at night, then you’d be wanting to add a lighting kit! This is my review of the Game of Bricks lighting kit for LEGO’s fabulous Downtown Diner creator expert set 10260.

Downtown Diner Lighting Kit: https://gameofbricks.eu/r?id=3snahi
Game of Bricks LEGO Lighting Kits: https://gameofbricks.eu/r?id=097576
[affiliate links]

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Support my channel:
Become a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/gjbricks
Shop online with LEGO Shop@Home: https://bit.ly/lego-affiliate [affiliate link]
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Check out my LEGO Photos online
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If you want to skip through the video:

🕑 Chapters:
00:00 About Game of Bricks LEGO Lighting Kits being reviewed
03:11 What’s included in the kit
07:30 The finished kit (in the dark)
09:20 A look around and the challenges
17:20 Final thoughts and review conclusion

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About this Video:
HAVE A FUN-FILLED DINER EXPERIENCE
Discover the healthy fun and bountiful surprises together with your newly upgraded LEGO 10260 Downtown Diner. See how our LEGO Lights will make your day buildings more fun.

RECREATE THE 1950’S DINER STYLE
Travel back to the 1950s and emulate their diner-style, their recording studio, and their boxing gym with style. Include our LEGO Light Kit to your architectural building to create even more excitement. You will even find amazing lights for a 1950 convertible car that is pink in color.

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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 #review

Filed Under: LEGO News

Does it come in purple

November 24, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: < 1 minute

The joker has taken over the Tumbler! [Read more…] about Does it come in purple

Filed Under: LEGO DC, LEGO Moc Tagged With: Batman, LEGO, LEGO batman, LEGO MOC, MOC

LEGO News: Harry Potter Hogwarts Moment Classroom Buildable Books

November 22, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

LEGO has revealed 4 new Harry Potter buildable Books called Hogwarts Moment Classroom sets and each captures a moment from the books and movies. They are releasing on Jan 1st and each features a folding book design that opens up to show you a play scene. [Read more…] about LEGO News: Harry Potter Hogwarts Moment Classroom Buildable Books

Filed Under: LEGO 2021, LEGO News Tagged With: harry potter, hogwarts, Hogwarts Moment Classroom, LEGO, lego 2021, lego book, lego harry potter, lego new

Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Now Available on LEGO.com (10274)

November 16, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 3 minutes

The new for 2020 LEGO Ghostbusters Ecto-1 is now available to order! As you probably know from my previous posts, I’m a bit excited for this set! [Read more…] about Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Now Available on LEGO.com (10274)

Filed Under: LEGO 2020, LEGO News Tagged With: ecto-1, Ghostbusters, ghostbusters ecto-1, LEGO, lego 10274, lego 2020, lego ghostbusters, LEGO news, LEGO shop at home

LEGO Train Projects – Powered Up Box Car and Modifications

November 14, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

In my recent review of the LEGO Train Projects, one of the designs that jumped out was the Powered Box Car which I wanted to use with 7810 train. But, I also modified it to use the Powered Up! Motor instead.

Amazon Book Link: https://amzn.com/B084FL6FK9/?tag=gjbricks-22

Disclaimer: I have not been paid to review this book, they have kindly sent me a copy to review. Perfect for a LEGO Train nut like me!

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

Support my channel:
Become a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/gjbricks
Shop online with LEGO Shop@Home: https://bit.ly/lego-affiliate [affiliate link]
If you buy using my affiliate links I get a small commission to help support my channels!

Check out my LEGO Photos online
https://www.instagram.com/gj_bricks/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjbricks/

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

If you want to skip through the video:
00:00 LEGO Train Projects Introduction
01:12 The Powered Up! LEGO Train Box Car
04:44 Runaway Box Car!
05:19 With the Classic LEGO Train 7810
07:02 A full classic LEGO Train running
08:56 Wrapping up

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About the LEGO Train Project Book:
Step-by-step instructions for building 7 realistic LEGO train models.

LEGO Train Projects shows you how to build seven detailed train models to get your brick citizens riding the rails in style. Featuring clear, full color, step-by-step instructions, this book makes it easy to build fun, realistic models that will delight train lovers of all ages.

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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.

========

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

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