April Fools’ Day 2021 LEGO Round-Up
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Each year the LEGO community takes part in a quirky tradition by expressing their creativity and publishing some funny jokes about our hobby on April Fools’ Day. From fake news to wild leeks (whoops, I mean leaks), LEGO fans have been trained to take everything with a grain of salt on April 1st. In case you missed any, here is a comprehensive compilation of all the dubious stories we could find.
Ashnflash: LEGO Batman Classic TV Series Bat-Copter 2021 Spring Set Reveal
Today, we're looking at the brand new LEGO Batman Classic TV Series set revealed by LEGO.com!
Bouwsteentjes: Plans for LEGOLAND Texel Resort (translated)
Merlin Entertainment seems to have plans for a LEGOLAND Resort on Texel, after the company announced that it was looking for a LEGOLAND Resort in Belgium.
Bouwsteentjes: AFOL Bingo - For those who never think it's good enough (translated)
Are you (or do you know) someone who is negative or skeptical, or is of the opinion that everything used to be better? This bingo card is free to download and ideal for use with reactions from other AFOLs.
BrickFanz: New LEGO Botanical Collection Set Leaks
Here’s an interesting new addition to the LEGO Botanical Collection. You’ll soon be able to play with your food…
Brickfinder: The LEGO House Is Moving To Singapore!
In a surprise press conference today, The LEGO Group has announced that it will be moving the LEGO House.
Brickfinder: LEGO Singapore City Magnet (854089) Revealed!
LEGO’s online portal, Shop@Home, just updated their product listing with a new addition.
BrickNerd: Nerdly Debuts a New Look
Nerdly finally got corrective eye surgery! In honor of the change, we’ve updated the BrickNerd logo accordingly across this web-sight and on Instagram and Facebook for better optics.
Brickset: Introducing 18+ Duplo: Design
LEGO has announced another addition to the 18+ range. Explore the building blocks of life: the LEGO Group brings the DUPLO construction experience to adult builders.
BrickTracks: Introducing R8 Curve Tracks
Wish your trains could get closer to your buildings? A full 8-stud radius track is here.
Bricking Around: Has the location of Western Australia’s first LEGO store been revealed?
A job listing has potentially revealed the location of Western Australia’s first LEGO store in Broome.
Eurobricks: LEGO Group to Release NEW Pirate Ship!
Pirates were mysteriously absent from the BrickLink Designer Program but we now have the reason. The LEGO Group will be releasing a new pirate ship named The Firebird Frigate, complete with box art evoking the retro style of the classic sets.
Iron Builder: Iron Builder presents Digital Forgery!
Iron Builder hosted a new seed part competition on the Iron Builder Discord: The Digital Forgery! Builders had approx. 48 hours to build a contribution that integrated a (digital) seed part – except that the part doesn’t exist!
Jay's Brick Blog: LEGO to require mandatory Proof of Age identification for all 18+ set purchases
The LEGO Group announced that it would be strengthening its commitment to Child Safety and Safe Play by mandating that proof of age identification.
LEGO: Smart Bricks
Never step on a LEGO brick again! SmartBricks, coming soon...
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne: Life-size LEGO replica of Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will be built in Miniland Melbourne
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre hopes the vast majority of Victorians will agree that the Premier deserves a LEGO replica.
OKBrickWorks: R8 Track Review
We first sample BrickTrack’s new R8 pieces.
Promobricks: LEGO Bavarian sets will be available in autumn 2021
The kits are intended to give the go-ahead for the new themed series “Cultures of the World,” in which LEGO implements customs and traditions of foreign cultures as sets every six months.
Rambling Brick: New 2X4 Brick Mold Introduced As Part of a Limited Edition Collector Bricks
The Iconic 2×4 brick will be getting a makeover and will have a new element ID going forward, according to the Danish Plastic Toy Company.
Rambling Brick: Limited Edition Marbled 2×4 Bricks for 2×4 Day [2nd April 2021]
For 4×2 Day and to celebrate the Global Day of LEGO Play, an exciting addition is coming to the LEGO.com VIP Centre.
Rebrickable: Removal of Minifigs from Database
It's an endless administration nightmare maintaining minifigures in the database, and it has caused nothing but trouble for the admin team.
St. Louis Brick Co.: The golden SNOT block!
Today only, LEGO has introduced the part nerds ultimate collector’s item! The golden SNOT block! At 16 x 16 x 16 and an astounding 1536 studs, it answers that never-ending question of, how many studs are too many?
Stuart Harris: The LEGO Group Unveils Bricky
BREAKING: April 1st The LEGO Group unveils Bricky, a new digital building assistant!
The Brick Fan: LEGO Jack Stone 20th Anniversary Sets Announced
Read the press release for these five limited-edition sets…
The Brothers Brick: LEGO reveals 712215 Brick Stick adhesive for semi-permanent LEGO displays
LEGO revealed what is sure to be a controversial product, LEGO Solutions 712215 Brick Stick.
Tips&Bricks: Introducing LEGO nano bricks!
Following complaints of LEGO being too expensive and taking up too much room, The LEGO Group is launching miniature LEGO bricks.
Did we miss any LEGO-related April Fools articles published this year? Which one did you like the most? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
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