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BUILDING THE 40th ANNIVERSARY LEGO TRAIN (40370) #shorts

March 15, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

This was a set that demanded something a bit more during the build. So I did one of my old frame by frame builds. Simple, quick and I think a delight to watch! Enjoy!

Watch my review of LEGO Set 40370:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glcHIoLBMUg

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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

#shorts #gjbricks #legotrains

Filed Under: LEGO News

All aboard! 40th Anniversary LEGO Train Review (40370)

March 14, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

This is a review of the March 2020 LEGO gift with purchase from lego.com. It’s the 40th Anniversary Steam Engine which is a modern take on the 1980 LEGO Train, set number 7810. An absolute classic but is it something I’m keen to have in my collection?

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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 #legotrains

Filed Under: LEGO News

LEGO Hidden Side with JossBricks and Bat!

March 11, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

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This week’s JossBricks is brought to you by the LEGO Hidden Side and Bat! [Read more…] about LEGO Hidden Side with JossBricks and Bat!

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Choo Choo! 40th Anniversary LEGO Haul!

March 11, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

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You all know that I like trains. Especially LEGO Trains! So being a long time LEGO train fan, I had to have the 40th Anniversary Train (40370)! [Read more…] about Choo Choo! 40th Anniversary LEGO Haul!

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The meaning of LEGO | Bag of Bricks #5 | Vodcast

March 11, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

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In this episode, I talk about what LEGO means to me. How it inspires me, helps me and how amazing it is seeing it fuelling my kids’ imaginations! Which makes me so happy and also remember how it inspired me. [Read more…] about The meaning of LEGO | Bag of Bricks #5 | Vodcast

Filed Under: Bag of Bricks Podcast Tagged With: bag of bricks, GJBricks, LEGO, podcast, vodcast

Sci-fi Portal Forest Scene LEGO MOC

February 7, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes

This lego moc is inspired by all the movies and games that features portals. I built the gate a while back but never really “completed” the scene. Now I have and I’m really happy with it! The ramp works well, my illegal build control panel works, and the trees are something new for me. Let me know what you think!

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About this LEGO MOC build
The ramp works well I think. But, making it an odd number of studs was not originally planned but I feel it really added to the look of the build and makes it way more interesting that than being 6 or 4 wide as I’d originally considered.

And if you look at the control panel, it’s done using handcuffs and a wheel clip. Now I’m not sure if that’s a legal or illegal build technique, but I like how it came out!

One other thing in this build is the trees. The one on the left uses some lego techniques I haven’t tried before but figured out based on a couple of examples I found online. I like how it gives them shape and angle that really brings them to life.

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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

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

The LEGO Backlog Challenge | Bag of Bricks Podcast #2

January 1, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

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In my second podcast/vodcast I talk about what’s been going in the GJBricks household, and that eternal challenge… Conquering the LEGO Backlog and some strategies to handle. I’ve been trying to decide how to tackle mine and my procrastination. Listen on to hear my thoughts. [Read more…] about The LEGO Backlog Challenge | Bag of Bricks Podcast #2

Filed Under: Bag of Bricks Podcast Tagged With: bag of bricks, GJBricks, LEGO, podcast, vodcast

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