The Imagination Brickshop’s LEGO Brickcast

About The Imagination Brickshop’s LEGO Brickcast

Welcome to The Imagination Brickshop! This is a LEGO-centric podcast where we review sets, break down the latest LEGO news, rumors, and latest reveals.  We talk about all things LEGO and even Alt Brand sets. Whether you’re a lifelong collector, a casual builder, or just love the brick, you’re in the right place.

Publisher

Steve Miller

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Sept 2024

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

226 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Ep. 221 - The 7 Levels of LEGO: Why Some Sets Fail & Others Last Forever

   What actually makes a LEGO set…good? We all do it. We see a new LEGO set and almost instantly decide whether we love it, hate it, or fall somewhere in between. But what exactly is our brain calculating in those few seconds? Inspired by Malcolm Gladwell’s concept of “thin-slicing” from Blink, I decided to put that instinct to the test by creating The 7 Levels of LEGO. And yes…I fully expect some of you to disagree with me. We’re starting at Level 1, where LEGO sets go when something has gone terribly, terribly wrong. From infamous themes of LEGO’s past to some questionable modern decisions, these are the sets that make you wonder: Who thought this was a good idea? Then comes Level 2, which might contain my most controversial LEGO opinion yet. There are beloved themes here. Historically important sets. Sets I personally have nostalgia for. But nostalgia and importance don’t necessarily make something good. By Level 3, we arrive where the overwhelming majority of LEGO has always lived—and that’s not an insult. In fact, this might be the level that best represents what LEGO has meant to generations of kids. Level 4 is where things start getting REALLY good. Level 5 is where LEGO sets become the centerpieces of collections. UCS. Icons. Modulars. Ideas. BrickLink Designer Program. But size and price alone aren’t enough to get you here. Then there’s Level 6. These are the rare ones. The sets that separate themselves from everything around them. In a great year, LEGO might only produce one or two sets truly worthy of this level. So what could possibly sit ABOVE those? That brings us to Level 7. And I’m not telling you what it is. Because once we get there, I think it changes the entire question we started with. What makes a LEGO set good? Maybe we’ve been asking the wrong question all along. Welcome to The 7 Levels of LEGO. Music Credit: YouTube Music Library #LEGO #BrickCast #AFOL #LEGOCollection #LEGOSets #LEGORanking #LEGOCreator #LEGOUCS #LEGOMOC

2. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Ep. 220 - Is This the BEST Bricklink Designer Program Series Yet? - 10/5/26 - News & Rumors

   It’s a HUGE week for LEGO news, rumors, leaks, and releases—and BrickCast Episode 220 has a little bit of everything! We’re kicking things off with a quick update on the latest LEGO GWPs, including Astrobot and the Darth Vader’s Lightsaber promo alongside the massive new UCS Super Star Destroyer. Plus, another LEGO Insiders Double Points event is right around the corner! Then it’s time for BrickLink Designer Program Series 9! Pre-orders officially begin Tuesday, October 6 at 10AM CT, and we’re taking one last look at all five sets before the madness begins. And if those aren’t enough fan-designed sets for you, voting is now OPEN for the 2028 Wave 1 series—with an incredible 421 designs competing for just five spots! We also finally have official images of LEGO Icons Dragon Ball: Shenron & Goku, and there’s a LOT to talk about with LEGO’s latest major licensed set. But then come the leaks and rumors…A mysterious new LEGO Ideas GWP may be bringing back the TEAL Classic Space minifigure, new NINJAGO sets have surfaced, and we may already know our next UCS Star Wars set for August 2027: Anakin’s Jedi Interceptor! And finally, we’ve got NEW information about the rumored LEGO Marvel Skyline—and this set sounds much more ambitious than I originally expected. An Architecture-style Marvel display featuring some of the most iconic locations and vehicles in the Marvel universe…plus Galactus?! There is a TON to unpack this week. Let’s get into it! Music Credit: YouTube Music Library #LEGO #LEGONews #LEGORumors #BrickCast #LEGOStarWars #LEGOMarvel #DragonBall #NINJAGO #BrickLinkDesignerProgram #LEGOLeaks

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Ep. 219 - LEGO E.T. Review & More INCREDIBLE 80's Inspired LEGO Sets

   LEGO has been going HARD after our nostalgia lately...and if you grew up in the 1980s, this might be one of the best times ever to be a LEGO fan. In BrickCast Episode, I’m reviewing the brand-new LEGO Ideas 21370 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, but this episode quickly became about MUCH more than just one set. We’ll take a closer look at LEGO’s new version of one of the most recognizable characters in movie history, including its design, articulation, glowing heart, some fantastic hidden Easter eggs, and the surprising story behind the original fan model that eventually became an official LEGO set. And because this is E.T., we have to talk about the movie itself. More than four decades later, its impact is still incredible, and there are a few connections to Star Wars that you may have completely forgotten about. Then comes the big question: Is this actually a good LEGO set?My wife built E.T. this time around, so she’s taking over the ratings, and one of her scores genuinely shocked me. We’ll see where she lands on the build experience, displayability, playability, value, and ultimately whether E.T. deserves a spot in your collection. But E.T. is only the beginning...I’m also looking at five other LEGO sets that every 1980s nostalgia fan should have on their radar. Movies, cartoons, video games, transforming robots, time machines...LEGO has quietly assembled a pretty incredible lineup for those of us who remember growing up during the decade. And somehow, there’s still SO MUCH left for LEGO to explore. Knight Rider? The A-Team? ALF? ThunderCats? Beetlejuice? The NeverEnding Story? The Karate Kid? If LEGO could make ONE more set based on something from the 1980s, what are you choosing? NEW MERCH: https://imaginationbrickshop-shop.fourthwall.com 🎵 Music Credit: YouTube Music Library #LEGO #LEGOIdeas #ET #ETTheExtraTerrestrial #1980s #80sNostalgia #LEGONostalgia #BrickCast

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8 ratings

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Engagement

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