Some LEGO sets come to you by chance, others by deliberate hunt, and some by the luck of an auction win. LEGO Speed Champions 76924: Mercedes-AMG G 63 & Mercedes-AMG SL 63 was one of those finds for me. Picked up sealed at auction, it also came as part of a Greystones haul that already carried with it the thrill of the chase.
At the kitchen table in Redmond’s Forge, surrounded by half-opened polybags and teeny bricks, the Medieval Town Square springs to life. I carefully arranged pieces beside Luke, whose eyes widen at the sight of a mini-diorama tapestry, while Rose happily follows the instructions with her own pile of cheese stalls and goats. Together, we’re building not just a set, it’s a slice of medieval life.
Set 6210 is one of the most beloved original trilogy Star Wars playsets, bringing the action of Return of the Jedi’s Tatooine rescue scene to life. With a large, detailed Sail Barge, side skiffs, and a Sarlacc pit, this was a dream set for collectors and kids alike in 2006, and remains a top-tier vintage display piece in 2025.
The official launch of the LEGO BrickHeadz theme was strategically executed at San Diego Comic-Con in 2017. This high-profile event served as an ideal platform to generate immediate buzz and cultivate a sense of exclusivity. Convention-exclusive two-packs, featuring characters from popular DC and Marvel properties such as Captain America, Wonder Woman, and The Joker, were made available only at the LEGO booth.
At the time of its release, 7153 was one of the most iconic LEGO Star Wars sets due to one major factor: the first ever Jango Fett minifigure. The ship itself, Jango’s blue-and-gray version of the Slave I, is based on his appearance in Attack of the Clones, and includes several play features.
When LEGO announced the Artemis Space Launch System (10341) as part of the Icons series, we knew this would be a centrepiece, not just for AFOL collectors, but for LEGO Cities, families, and museum builds everywhere. Inspired by NASA’s Artemis program, the real-world follow-up to Apollo, this towering tribute to modern space exploration delivers a vertical spectacle and deep play potential.
As the golden morning light poured into the kitchen at Redmond’s Forge, Sunday began with the hum of excitement and the clink of bricks. After Saturday’s thrilling build of The Attack on the Burrow, barbeque, trampolining, Quidditch, and movie marathon, we knew we needed something legendary to close out Harry Potter Weekend, and the LEGO 76405 Hogwarts Express – Collector’s Edition was the obvious choice.
There are some builds that bring out the inner child in every AFOL and inspire wonder in younger builders at the same time. For us, LEGO Harry Potter 75980: Attack on the Burrow was one such set, a magical centrepiece for our Harry Potter Weekend at Redmond’s Forge.
Some LEGO builds cast a long shadow, not just in bricks, but in nostalgia. LEGO 75955: Hogwarts Express is one such set. Although it’s been retired from shelves for a few years now, it still arrives with all the excitement of the magical train pulling into Platform 9¾. In June 2025, we were lucky enough to pick up a second-hand version in great condition, just as we began constructing the Harry Potter quarter of Redmond’s Forge LEGO City.
There’s something deeply nostalgic and powerfully evocative about Vikings in the LEGO universe. Whether you remember the short-lived but beloved 2005 LEGO Vikings theme or just have a fascination with longboats, horned helmets (yes, we know the historical debate), and village life under the northern lights, the LEGO Icons 21343 Viking Village is a triumphant return to a theme fans have been crying out for.