It’s Parts Sorting Day! BUGS Members Roll Up Their Sleeves for an Annual Brick Sorting Marathon For most people, sorting thousands of LEGO elements sounds like a daunting task. For Bricks User Group Singapore (BUGS) members, it’s one of the most anticipated events of the year! On 18 July, members gathered bright and early at Playground’s home base at Waterloo Centre for BUGS’ annual Parts Sorting Gathering, where a massive shipment of LEGO parts was carefully sorted and distributed to members. From tiny 1×1 plates to large specialised elements, every piece had its place—and every member played a part in making the day a success. The excitement was easy to…
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Officially Announced: LEGO® Architecture Tower Bridge 21067
LEGO Architecture 21067 Tower Bridge Pays Tribute to a London Icon LEGO has officially unveiled LEGO Architecture 21067 Tower Bridge, the latest addition to the popular Architecture series. Featuring 1,516 pieces, the set faithfully recreates one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks with its twin Gothic-style towers, distinctive blue suspension elements, and the famous bascules that allow ships to pass beneath the bridge. Designed as an elegant display piece, it’s a must-have for architecture enthusiasts, travellers, and LEGO collectors alike. The set is scheduled to launch on 1 August 2026. (lego.com) Despite often being mistaken for London Bridge, Tower Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world.…
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Officially Announced: LEGO® Art Gustav Klimt – The Kiss 31221
LEGO Art 31221 The Kiss Brings a Timeless Masterpiece to Life LEGO has officially unveiled LEGO Art 31221 Gustav Klimt – The Kiss, the largest LEGO Art set ever released. Made up of an impressive 4,000 pieces, the set faithfully recreates one of the world’s most celebrated paintings using layered building techniques, metallic gold elements, and intricate decorative pieces. Developed in collaboration with Vienna’s Belvedere Museum, where the original painting is displayed, this stunning model is sure to become the centrepiece of any art lover’s collection. The set will be available to LEGO Insiders from 1 August 2026, before a general release on 4 August 2026. The artwork is based…
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Officially Announced: LEGO® SpongeBob SquarePants: Bikini Bottom 11386
Who Lives in a Pineapple Under the Sea? LEGO’s New 11386 SpongeBob SquarePants: Bikini Bottom! After a 14-year absence, SpongeBob SquarePants is finally making his long-awaited return to the LEGO lineup with LEGO Icons 11386 SpongeBob SquarePants: Bikini Bottom. Designed especially for adult fans, the 1,794-piece set recreates the iconic neighbourhood of Bikini Bottom, featuring SpongeBob’s famous pineapple house, Squidward’s Easter Island-inspired home, Patrick’s rock, and even Jellyfish Fields. The set also includes beloved characters such as SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Gary the Snail, and the mischievous DoodleBob. It is available for pre-order now and will officially launch on 1 September 2026. Since its television debut in 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has…
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Officially Announced: LEGO® Ideas La Catrina 11372
LEGO Ideas 21372 La Catrina Celebrates Beauty, Memory, and Mexican Tradition LEGO has officially unveiled LEGO Ideas 21372 La Catrina, a stunning new display model inspired by one of the most recognizable figures in Mexican culture. Standing over 43cm tall and made up of 1,212 pieces, the set recreates the elegant skeletal figure known as La Catrina, complete with a decorated hat, colourful marigolds, sugar skull motifs, and monarch butterflies. The figure is also poseable, allowing builders to adjust her head and arms for different display options. La Catrina has become a symbol closely associated with Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican celebration that honours loved…
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My Own Creation (MOC): M. A. S. K. (Mobile Assault Strike Kommand)
BUGS Member Spotlight: NickGreat’s Incredible LEGO M.A.S.K. Collection For most LEGO builders, recreating a single vehicle from a favourite childhood theme would be an impressive achievement. For Nicholas Sim, better known online as “NickGreat”, it became a mission to recreate an entire fleet. A lifelong fan of the classic 1980s M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) cartoon and toy line, Nicholas began designing LEGO versions of the iconic transforming vehicles in 2022. Since then, he has steadily expanded his collection, faithfully recreating the vehicles that appeared in the original animated series. His work has even been featured within the M.A.S.K. fan community, where his transforming vehicles and custom minifigures have earned…
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Officially Announced: LEGO® Icons Jaguar E-Type 11381
LEGO Icons 11381 Jaguar E-Type Celebrates a Motoring Legend LEGO has officially unveiled LEGO Icons 11381 Jaguar E-Type, a stunning tribute to what many consider to be one of the most beautiful cars ever made. Featuring elegant curves, authentic details, and a highly detailed interior, the set captures the timeless design of the iconic British sports car in brick-built form. The model is scheduled to launch on 1 August 2026 and is already shaping up to be a must-have for both LEGO and automotive enthusiasts. Originally introduced in 1961, the Jaguar E-Type stunned the automotive world with its combination of breathtaking styling, impressive performance, and relatively affordable price. The car…
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Officially Announced: LEGO® Midnight Valley Collection Mayor Manor 11383
Enter the Shadows: LEGO Launches the New Midnight Valley Collection For years, LEGO fans have enjoyed the festive charm of the Winter Village Collection. Now, LEGO is taking things in a delightfully spooky new direction with the introduction of the Midnight Valley Collection, a brand-new series of display sets designed for adults who enjoy mystery, the supernatural, and all things eerie. Leading the way is the collection’s very first set, 11383 Mayor Manor, a crooked and mysterious mansion that looks as though it has been pulled straight from the pages of a gothic horror story. Featuring 1,420 pieces, the set embraces distorted architecture, tilted walls, weathered textures, creeping vegetation, and…
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Officially Announced: LEGO® Icons Hubble Space Telescope 11382
LEGO Reaches for the Stars with New 11382 Hubble Space Telescope LEGO has officially unveiled 11382 Hubble Space Telescope, a stunning new addition to the LEGO Icons lineup that celebrates one of humanity’s greatest scientific achievements. The 1,252-piece set recreates the famous space telescope in impressive detail, complete with opening exterior panels, a detailed instrument bay, movable solar arrays, antennas, and a display stand worthy of any space enthusiast’s collection. The set is scheduled to launch on 1 August 2026. Launched into orbit aboard Space Shuttle Discovery in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Over the last three decades, it has captured some of the…
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My Own Creation (MOC): Lockheed AC-130
BUGS Member Spotlight: Tristen’s Mighty Lockheed AC-130 The AC-130 was first introduced in 1967 during the Vietnam War. Originally converted from the C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, it was transformed into one of the world’s most formidable airborne gunships. Remarkably, it has remained in active service for nearly 60 years. Trist’s fascination with the AC-130 began in childhood after seeing one in real life. Ever since that moment, it has remained one of his favourite aircraft and the inspiration behind this project. He spent three months designing and developing this MOC in BrickLink Studio, continuously refining the model based on feedback from fellow members of the Singapore LEGO User Group (BUGS).…
