Title:
LEGO® Ideas Third Review Stage 2025 - AFOLs Welcome: Episode 83

Episode Details:
In this week’s episode, Grinch and West dive into the recent announcement of the all new LEGO® Smart Brick. Join us as we discuss the good, the bad, and the future of the most recent LEGO® venture into smart play and technology.

This episode focuses on the New LEGO® smart brick.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/

Episode Timestamps:
0:00 - 10:36 Intro / Brick Banter
10:36 - 29:32 Exciting Lego News
29:32 - 1:42:37 Today's Topic
1:42:37 - 1:55:44 Brick-Mail

Music we use in our show:

Track: Zaza - Be Together [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: http:/zaza.lnk.to/zazabtAT/youtube
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/zazabt

Track: Zachz Winner, Фрози, Joyful - Boogie
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch more NCS on YouTube: https://NCS.lnk.to/Boogie/YouTubeAT
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Boogie

Thank you NCS:

About AFOL’s Welcome:
AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO®. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO® themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego.

If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome.

Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show!

As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Please Note:
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site

Title:
LEGO® Ideas Third Review Stage 2025 - AFOLs Welcome: Episode 83

Episode Details:
In this week’s episode, Grinch and West review the latest LEGO® Ideas Third Review Stage and discuss which fan-created sets could become official LEGO® sets. We always have a good time making these episodes every couple of months so please join us in the conversation in the comment section!

This episode focuses on the LEGO® Ideas Third Review and new set predictions.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/

Episode Timestamps:
0:00 - 10:16 Intro / Brick Banter
10:16 - 29:45 Exciting Lego News
29:45 - 1:28:45 Today's Topic
1:28:45 - 1:41:34 Brick-Mail

Music we use in our show:

Track: Zaza - Be Together [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: http:/zaza.lnk.to/zazabtAT/youtube
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/zazabt

Track: Zachz Winner, Фрози, Joyful - Boogie
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch more NCS on YouTube: https://NCS.lnk.to/Boogie/YouTubeAT
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Boogie

Thank you NCS:

About AFOL’s Welcome:
AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO®. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO® themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego.

If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome.

Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show!

As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Please Note:
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site

In this week’s episode we’re joined by Alex Kastelic - the lead for the Bricklink Designer Program. Join us as we discuss the selection and review process for the program, as well as some tips and tricks for future designers!

• 0:00 - 6:07 Intro / Brick Banter
• 6:07 - 8:31 Exciting Lego News
• 8:31 - 1:21:08 Today's Topic
• 1:21:08 - 1:25:25 Brick-Mail

Track: Zaza - Be Together [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: http://zaza.lnk.to/zazabtAT/youtube
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/zazabt

Track: Zachz Winner, Фрози, Joyful - Boogie
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch more NCS on YouTube: https://NCS.lnk.to/Boogie/YouTubeAT
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Boogie

AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Grinch and West have discussions about the brick-built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, Lego themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego.

If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode, please email us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram at @AFOLs Welcome.

Reviews and constructive, polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show!

As always, thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Today we’ll hand out awards and crown the best set of 2025! There were a lot of hits (and some misses in 2025) and price was a major factor in judging a lot of sets this year. Find out who wins the best sci-fi and historical sets and much much more!

• 0:00 - 6:15 Intro / Brick Banter
• 6:15 - 24:11 Exciting Lego News
• 24:11 - 1:42:48 Today's Topic
• 1:42:48 - 2:01:42 Brick-Mail

Track: Zaza - Be Together [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: http://zaza.lnk.to/zazabtAT/youtube
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/zazabt

Track: Zachz Winner, Фрози, Joyful - Boogie
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch more NCS on YouTube: https://NCS.lnk.to/Boogie/YouTubeAT
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Boogie

AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Grinch and West have discussions about the brick-built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, Lego themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego.

If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode, please email us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram at @AFOLs Welcome.

Reviews and constructive, polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show!

As always, thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Today we’ll be diving into the data and discussing this past year in Lego. Did Lego get more expensive this year? How many sets were released? These are just a few of the questions we’ll be tackling this episode.

• 0:00 - 5:18 Intro / Brick Banter
• 5:18 - 42:31 Exciting Lego News
• 42:31 - 1:33:36 Today's Topic
• 1:33:36 - 1:44:29 Brick-Mail

Track: Zaza - Be Together [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: http://zaza.lnk.to/zazabtAT/youtube
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/zazabt

Track: Zachz Winner, Фрози, Joyful - Boogie
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch more NCS on YouTube: https://NCS.lnk.to/Boogie/YouTubeAT
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Boogie

AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Grinch and West have discussions about the brick-built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, Lego themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego.

If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode, please email us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram at @AFOLs Welcome.

Reviews and constructive, polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show!

As always, thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Today West is diving into a special topic with our guest, Another Jones, and discussing her new book - Brick by Brick: Rebuilding Through Play. Join us as they discuss the healing properties of Lego and play!

• 0:00 - 3:13 Intro / Brick Banter
• 3:13 - 10:15 Exciting Lego News
• 10:15 - 1:08:43 Today's Topic
• 1:08:43 - 1:15:18 Brick-Mail

Track: Zaza - Be Together [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: http://zaza.lnk.to/zazabtAT/youtube
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/zazabt

Track: Zachz Winner, Фрози, Joyful - Boogie
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch more NCS on YouTube: https://NCS.lnk.to/Boogie/YouTubeAT
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Boogie

AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Grinch and West have discussions about the brick-built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, Lego themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego.

If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode, please email us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram at @AFOLs Welcome.

Reviews and constructive, polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show!

As always, thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Today we’re interviewing special guest Luke Horwath. You may recognize him from Lego Masters season 5, where he teamed up with his mother to take on a gambit of Lego challenges.

• 0:00 - 7:44 Intro / Brick Banter
• 7:44 - 21:00 Exciting Lego News
• 21:00 - 1:22:46 Today's Topic
• 1:22:46 - 1:42:43 Brick-Mail

Track: Zaza - Be Together [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: http://zaza.lnk.to/zazabtAT/youtube
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/zazabt

Track: Zachz Winner, Фрози, Joyful - Boogie
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch more NCS on YouTube: https://NCS.lnk.to/Boogie/YouTubeAT
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Boogie

AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Grinch and West have discussions about the brick-built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, Lego themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego.

If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode, please email us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram at @AFOLs Welcome.

Reviews and constructive, polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show!

As always, thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Today we’re discussing the thought process behind creating your own Lego legacy, specifically the process behind creating a Lego Idea’s sethttps://www.instagram.com/wilderland.builds/?hl=enhttps://beta.ideas.lego.com/product-ideas/0f5fec41-ac2f-41a5-84b7-3c4b32d9d07f

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/

• 0:00 - 4:09 Intro / What Are We Building
• 4:09 - 30:46 Exciting Lego News
• 30:46 - 1:44:40 Today's Topic
• 1:44:40 - 2:05:24 Brick-Mail

Track: Zaza - Be Together [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: http://zaza.lnk.to/zazabtAT/youtube
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/zazabt

Track: Zachz Winner, Фрози, Joyful - Boogie
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch more NCS on YouTube: https://NCS.lnk.to/Boogie/YouTubeAT
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Boogie

AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Grinch and West have discussions about the brick-built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, Lego themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego.

If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode, please email us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram at @AFOLs Welcome.

Reviews and constructive, polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show!

As always, thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

This may be our most negative episode ever…. Buckle up as Grinch and West discuss the current state of Lego Star Wars, and what needs to change.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/

• 0:00 - 9:17 Intro / What Are We Building
• 9:17 - 34:10 Exciting Lego News
• 34:10 - 1:37:01 Today's Topic
• 1:37:01 - 1:46:20 Brick-Mail

Track: Zaza - Be Together [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: http://zaza.lnk.to/zazabtAT/youtube
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/zazabt

Track: Zachz Winner, Фрози, Joyful - Boogie
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch more NCS on YouTube: https://NCS.lnk.to/Boogie/YouTubeAT
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Boogie

AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Grinch and West have discussions about the brick-built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, Lego themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego.

If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode, please email us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram at @AFOLs Welcome.

Reviews and constructive, polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show!

As always, thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

In this week’s episode Grinch and West are joined by Garrett, the fellow podcast host of the back 2 Brick Podcast. We discuss the current state of Lego content creation and then have some fun while completing the Ultimate Lego Quiz! Will West finally beat one of our guests?

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/

• 0:00 - 4:35 Intro / What Are We Building
• 4:35 - 32:01 Exciting Lego News
• 32:01 - 1:36:46 Today's Topic
• 1:36:46 - 1:52:50 Brick-Mail

Track: Zaza - Be Together [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: http://zaza.lnk.to/zazabtAT/youtube
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/zazabt

Track: Zachz Winner, Фрози, Joyful - Boogie
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch more NCS on YouTube: https://NCS.lnk.to/Boogie/YouTubeAT
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Boogie

AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Grinch and West have discussions about the brick-built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, Lego themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego.

If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode, please email us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram at @AFOLs Welcome.

Reviews and constructive, polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show!

As always, thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!