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NEW! LEGO Icons Arcade Pinball Machine – It’s missing something big! (set 11374)

GJBricks — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:57:57 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesLEGO out of nowhere has dropped this fantastic looking Pinball machine with some very clever looking mechanics and a visual design that really stands out. But I feel like it's missing something critical. Namely replayability in the form of some electronics. If ever a LEGO set needs the smart bricks it's this one! But tell me what you think in the comments!

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About this Video:
Blast into the past with the LEGO® Icons Arcade Pinball Machine (11374) building set for adults and fans of retro games. Assemble a working pinball machine with a spring-powered launcher, dual flippers, spinning bumpers and an up-and-over ramp bridge. Hit the asteroid target to reunite the astronaut with the space-roving baby, then reset the progress bar and play again! This arcade machine includes an astronaut minifigure and a baby astronaut minifigure, plus a spare ball. Designed for both play and display, the pinball table is perfect for room decor and makes a standout centerpiece in the home or office. Build smarter with the LEGO Builder app, where you can rotate the model in 3D, zoom in and track your progress. This set contains 2,274 pieces.

WORKING PINBALL MACHINE – Blast into the past with the LEGO® Icons Arcade Pinball Machine (11374) building set, a fully functional arcade game for adults and collectors

WHAT’S IN THE BOX – Includes everything you need to build a working LEGO® pinball table, plus an astronaut minifigure and a baby astronaut minifigure

AUTHENTIC ARCADE GAME – Launch the ball and use the flippers to spin the bumpers, clear the ramp or hit the asteroid target to reunite the astronaut with the space-roving baby

RETRO DECOR – Craft a striking display model with classic arcade styling, a creative addition to a home office or hobby room

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

On this channel, you will find LEGO news and reviews, general interest videos and photos about LEGO and everything related to the joy of creating with it! I have my own unique, custom LEGO City called Studsburg with its fleet of LEGO Trains.

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Final 8 hours to get the LEGO Bricklink Designer Program Series 8 sets!

GJBricks — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:19:31 +0000

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe’re down to the last 8 hours to pre-order the fabulous Series 8 of the LEGO Bricklink Designer Program! The crowdfunded set ordering will close at today, 18th June, at 12pm PDT. If you’re interested, I’ve included the direct link to LEGO.com‘s cart for each item. Note that the sets will not begin shipping till […]

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LEGO City Vintage Steam Train Review (set 60511)

GJBricks — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:15:56 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is the new LEGO City Vintage Steam Train 60511 review that was released in June in Australia and I was lucky to find it on the shelves a few days early. This is my overview of this delightful LEGO City Train and everything that I like - and a few things I didn't like - about it. This is a new LEGO Vintage Train build.

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If you want to skip through the video:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Overview
03:18 Platform
05:11 Passenger Car
08:26 Vintage Steam Engine
15:28 Minifigures
18:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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About this Video via LEGO.com:
Treat a train enthusiast to classic railroad adventures with the LEGO® City Vintage Steam Train (60511) building set for kids ages 7 and up. This charming toy train set makes a fun gift idea for boys and girls who enjoy imaginative play. Young builders have everything they need to craft a detailed model with a steam engine, coal tender and passenger car with magnetic couplings, plus a track section and station platform with a canopy bench, lamppost, ramp and working semaphore signal. Kids can play out realistic stories with a conductor minifigure to manage the firebox and controls, and 4 traveler minifigures with their cookies and a thermos. Add the LEGO Power Functions kit (sold separately) to motorize the steam train and control it via the Powered Up app or remote for even more fun. Take kids on a creative journey with the LEGO Builder app, where they can rotate this model in 3D, zoom in and track their progress as they build. Set contains 575 pieces.

CLASSIC TOY TRAIN PLAYSET – Treat kids to classic railway adventures with the LEGO® City Vintage Steam Train (60511) building set for a fun creative project that inspires endless pretend play

STEAM ENGINE STATION – Kids have everything they need to construct a detailed toy train with coal tender and passenger car, plus a station platform, canopy bench, track section and signal

REALISTIC FEATURES FOR ROLE PLAY – Explore the cab of the steam train with a firebox and control details, raise and lower the signal arm and seat up to 4 travelers in the classic passenger car

MINIFIGURES AND ACCESSORIES – Storytelling is easy and fun with 5 minifigures, including a conductor and 4 passengers, along with toy cookies and a thermos for on-the-go refreshments

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Unpacking the #LEGO City 60511 Vintage Steam #Train. New for 2026

GJBricks — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:09 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesI picked up the brand new 2026 LEGO City 60511 vintage steam train at my local Kmart today and I’m so excited to build it I thought I’d do a quick unboxing #short video. Will you be getting this set? And if you do what modifications will you be making?

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

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.

Note: if you are under 13, please visit YouTube Kids.

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LEGO City: The LEGO Van Review (60500)

GJBricks — Fri, 15 May 2026 23:46:44 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is my rambling LEGO review of the LEGO City 60500 The LEGO Van. Nowhere near the size of the Yellow Delivery Truck (set 60440) we got a few back, but packed with details and thoughtful design consideration such as support for unloading the palette with a fork lift truck. But, could it have been bigger - or will we get something in-between next year?

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If you want to skip through the video:
00:00 Intro
03:50 You can fit a fork lift truck in there!
06:14 Minifigures
07:24 Final review of LEGO 60500

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LEGO Set Official Description:
Deliver endless hours of fun with LEGO® City: The LEGO Van (60500) toy truck building kit for ages 6+. Kids can fold up the sides of the delivery van to access its cargo area, lift the hood to view the engine bay and open the rear doors. The set also includes a hand trolley, a pallet and 4 miniature toy LEGO boxes, plus driver and worker minifigures for imaginative play.

This model truck playset makes a great holiday or birthday gift for boys and girls who love toy vehicles, LEGO building and imaginative storytelling. Add this toy building set to others (sold separately) from the LEGO City range for even bigger adventures. Kids can enjoy intuitive building with this LEGO Van playset in LEGO Builder app – zooming and rotating with 3D instructions while saving and tracking progress as they build. Set contains 276 pieces.

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Did you know there is a new LEGO Classic Blue Spaceman?

GJBricks — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:44:42 +0000

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe giant LEGO space man is out to buy in some countries. He's a beast! Is he on your wishlist?

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Insiders get 2x LEGO Points this weekend (January 2026)

GJBricks — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:34:22 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s a 2x LEGO Points for Insiders on LEGO.com this weekend! What does that mean? It means that for every LEGO point you’d get normally, you’ll get 2 for the period 29th January till the 2nd February 2026. There’s tons of new sets that have launched for January 2026 including a few biggies that will […]

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LEGO City Summer 2025 sets revealed! My thoughts on some great sets, and one questionable one…

GJBricks — Sat, 03 May 2025 03:38:57 +0000

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe have the new LEGO City sets coming out in a few months, and I think LEGO have smashed it out of the park! We're getting a plane, modular car, a new train, exploration vehicle, bulldozer, tow truck and a train station!

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

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.

Note: if you are under 13, please visit YouTube Kids.

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