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Click That Brick! LEGO Ideas The Botanical Garden

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025Paul Benson

Plant this LEGO set in your collection.

Click That Brick! To Me, My X-Men: The LEGO X-Mansion

December 23, 2024December 22, 2024Paul Benson

There’s a ton of X-Men Easter Eggs to discover in this set.

Go From LEGO Builder to LEGO Masterbuilder with ‘The LEGO Builder’s Handbook’

November 28, 2024November 27, 2024Rory Bristol

This new resource from No Starch Press is a LEGO fan’s dream for learning how to build new things with LEGO elements. On the journey from beginner to master builder, there’s a lot to learn, and this book offers a quick way to learn many lessons.

GeekMom: Use The Force (and the Force of Nature) With GraviTrax This Year!

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024GeekMom

GraviTrax keeps coming out with new sets that are both fun and engaging for a wide audience. Two recent sets pull in Star Wars (original trilogy) fans and nature- and animal-loving kids. Check them out below. GraviTrax Junior: My Planet Starter Set The GraviTrax Junior set is so cute, so adorable, and so fun. […]

Kitbashing Comes to Heroforge—Your Minis Will Never Be the Same

October 31, 2024October 30, 2024Rory Bristol

Powerful new tools have come to Heroforge, allowing users to create previously impossible designs with east.

Have a Frighteningly Funko Halloween

October 12, 2024October 11, 2024Paul Benson

Funko puts the fun in Halloween collectibles.

Decorate Your Bookshelf with the Western Train Station Bookends by JMBricklayer

October 7, 2024October 6, 2024Michael Knight

Building models out of plastic bricks is an entertaining and even relaxing hobby shared not only by children but adults as well. The new Western Train Station Bookends by JMBricklayer is a new model that is fun to build as well display.

Click that Brick: Kidnap the Sandy Claws With LEGO Ideas Disney Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’

September 25, 2024September 24, 2024Paul Benson

The set perfectly recreates ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

Build a Vintage Car by JMBricklayer

September 24, 2024September 23, 2024Michael Knight

Many people, both adults and children alike, are discovering that building models out of bricks and blocks can be an enjoyable as well as relaxing hobby.

Visit Symbiote Studios at SDCC 2024 for Exclusive Plush Toys

July 25, 2024July 24, 2024Z

This year’s SDCC exclusives from Symbiote Studios include Trixie from ‘My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic’ and Battle Damage Sludge from ‘Transformers: The Movie.’

TeeTurtle Celebrates 25 Years of SpongeBob With a New Plushie Collection

July 19, 2024July 18, 2024Z

If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate SpongeBob’s big anniversary, are in need of a gift for that special kid in your life, or simply want to relive your favorite Bikini Bottom memories with your family, look no further than TeeTurtle’s ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Plushie Collection.

Click That Brick! The Dark Tower Beckons With LEGO Icons: ‘The Lord of the Rings’: Barad-dûr

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024Paul Benson

Sauron’s Eye will gaze over your LEGO collection.

Love That Journey: ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Little People Collector Set

June 19, 2024June 19, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

The Rose family from ‘Schitt’s Creek’ is now available in Little People form!

Click That Brick! LEGO Asks Kids to Explore Space Their Way

May 25, 2024May 24, 2024Paul Benson

LEGO inspires our children to imagine a life beyond the stars.

Click That Brick! Announcing the LEGO Icons ‘The Lord of the Rings’: Barad-Dûr set

May 15, 2024May 14, 2024Paul Benson

Another massive LEGO ‘Lord of the Rings’ set is on its way.

Click That Brick! Visit the House of Elrond With the LEGO Icons ‘The Lord of the Rings’: Rivendell

May 10, 2024May 9, 2024Paul Benson

One LEGO set to rule them all…

Click That Brick! Explore Arrakis With the LEGO Icons ‘Dune’ Atreides Royal Ornithopter

April 4, 2024April 3, 2024Paul Benson

The perfect LEGO set for fans of ‘Dune’ is here!

Build the Nutcracker by JMBricklayer

March 22, 2024March 21, 2024Michael Knight

The Nutcracker building set lets you make a cute nutcracker model that stands on its own. Turn the key on the side of its head and it dispenses balls filled with custom notes you can write.

Become a Puzzle and Pinball Wizard With the ROKR Pinball Machine 3D Wooden Puzzle

February 11, 2024February 10, 2024Paul Benson

The ROKR Pinball Machine is an occasionally frustrating but ultimately satisfying build.

Treat Your Geeky Valentine to Symbiote Studios Plushies

February 9, 2024February 8, 2024Z

The gift of pop-culture plushies is the perfect way to say “I love you” to that special someone.

GeekMom: Long-Lasting Play with Bababoo and Friends

January 31, 2024GeekMom

One of the most important things I look for when selecting toys and books for my daughter is quality. As a toddler, she is still learning what it means to be gentle, which means that her belongings are often thrown, stepped on, chewed, dropped down the stairs… you get the idea. I am looking for […]

Click That Brick! Celebrate Our Planet With the LEGO Icons Natural History Museum

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024Paul Benson

Start the year right with this amazing set.

GeekMom: ‘Keepy Uppy’: The Game That Won Christmas

December 31, 2023GeekMom

In the end, it was the simplest plastic toy that entertained us for the longest on Christmas Day and in the post-Christmas chaos, bringing joy to all of us from ages 8 to 72. Bluey: The Keepy Uppy Game was an instant hit this week, and instant hilarity ensued when we started playing. We are long-time […]

Make Your Own Buddy With Budsies

December 24, 2023November 27, 2024Dakster Sullivan

Budsies creates custom plushies based on artwork and photos. If you or your child can dream it up, Budsies can bring it to life.

Playmobil Playland: Double Advent Calendar Countdown to Christmas!

December 1, 2023November 30, 2023Will James

Every year we get our kids advent calendars because they love getting a small gift every day of December leading up to Christmas. This year we received two new Playmobil advent calendars to continue our tradition—Princess Magic Advent Calendar and Playmobil Advent Calendar – Christmas Sleigh Ride.

GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Toys

November 23, 2023November 21, 2023Z

We hope that this year’s holiday toy guide helps you find just the thing you need for that special person on your gift list.

Sunflowers by JMBricklayer Recreates a Van Gogh in Bricks

November 17, 2023November 16, 2023Michael Knight

The Sunflowers building set by JMBricklayer lets you build a 3D model of Van Gogh’s famous painting. It includes a light set that makes the display look even more impressive.