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In this week’s episode of the Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard, Josh and Tom start a campaign to see where LEGO Dungeons and Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale (set 21348). This 3,745-piece set includes all the classic elements of a D&D game with familiar characters, classic fantasy elements, and even a built-in Game Guide so you take your LEGO play to the next level! Complete with 6 minifigs, this set celebrates 50 years of Dungeons and Dragons!

Join us as we explore the intricate details and fun nods built into this set and determine where it ranks on our Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard. Will it earn a spot among the top contenders or fall short of expectations? Tune in to find out!

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In this episode of The BlockCast, Josh and Tom continue their LEGO book club series with The LEGO Story: How a Little Toy Sparked the World's Imagination! We’re diving deep into chapter three and four, exploring the origins of LEGO, the struggles of its founder Ole Kirk Christiansen, and how a small Danish carpentry business laid the foundation for one of the most beloved toy brands in history.From fires and financial hardships to the first wooden toys and the philosophy behind "Only the best is good enough," we discuss the key moments that shaped LEGO’s early days. Plus, we share our thoughts, favorite insights, and how this story connects to LEGO’s impact today.Join the conversation and let us know—have you read The LEGO Story? What’s your favorite fact about LEGO’s early history? Drop a comment below!🔹 Subscribe for more LEGO history, reviews, and discussions!

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In this week’s episode of the Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard, Josh and Tom examine the many prizes that the Minifigure Vending Machine (set 21358) has to offer. This 1342-piece set allows you to slip in a coin and redeem it for a surprise minifigure! Featuring 16 separate minifigures from many classic Lego themes the set is definitely one to check out!Join us as we explore the different minifigs and technical mechanisms that allow the prizes to be dispensed to determine where it ranks on our Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard. Will it earn a spot among the top contenders or fall short of expectations? Tune in to find out!
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In this week’s episode of the Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard, Josh and Tom journey to Middle Earth to visit the LEGO® Lord of the Rings: The Shire (set 10354). This 2017-piece set captures the lush, rolling hills of Hobbiton and Bilbo Baggins’ home in the Shire. The set includes 9 minifigures and recreates several moments from the movies!

Join us as we explore the hidden details and movie moments recreated in this set and determine where it ranks on our Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard. Will it earn a spot among the top contenders or fall short of expectations? Tune in to find out!

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In this episode of The BlockCast, we are diving into the confirmed LEGO retirements coming very soon. Some of these choices make us a little sad - some of our favorite sets will be leaving shelves forever!! And some of them were some of the first sets we featured on the Blockcast! We’ll break down what we think about each one, from those that were due for retirement (it’s time to say goodbye!) to the ones we’re shocked to see go so soon. We’ll even look at some after-market opportunities that we see for these sets! We’ll be featuring sets such as:

Yellow Delivery Truck (60440)

Young Simba the Lion King (43247)

Helicopter, Fire Truck, & Submarine Remix (60462)

Cute Bunny (31162)

Dungeons and Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale (21348)

Are there any retirements you didn’t see coming? Drop your thoughts below – we’d love to hear which ones surprised you or which sets you’re planning to snag before they’re gone for good!

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In this week’s episode of the Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard, Josh and Tom delve into the bustling world of the LEGO Tudor Corner (set 10350). This 3,266-piece set brings to life the classic architectural style and uniquely recognizable culture that could have been taking place 500 years ago or just yesterday. The set includes 7 minifigures and plenty of stories and details to be discovered!

Join us as we explore the intricate details and nostalgic charm of this set and determine where it ranks on our Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard. Will it earn a spot among the top contenders or fall short of expectations? Tune in to find out!

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Welcome back to The BlockCast Podcast 🧱🎙️

We hope you enjoyed Part 1 as we have looked at just a small handful of all the great new LEGO sets releasing in June. In this episode we continue to look at some of the most unique and interesting sets hitting shelves soon!

While there are so many more great sets, we hope that the ones we’ve picked might make it easier for you to pick out your new favorite summer build!

Be sure to comment your favorite June 2026 set and let us know if our list matches yours but don’t forget! If you haven’t, go back and check out part 1! And of course, subscribe so you never miss future LEGO news, reviews, and rankings from The BlockCast Podcast.

Which June 2026 LEGO set are you most excited for?

Welcome back to The BlockCast Podcast 🧱🎙️

In this episode, Josh and Tom break down just some of the many LEGO sets releasing in June 2026 and give their honest thoughts on which ones are a must-buy and which ones make us say why?

We’re highlighting the first 5 upcoming sets that stood out the most, sharing our good, bad, and unexpected takes without giving away too much here. Check out the next 5 in the next episode!

But with so many sets coming out this month this is just part one! That’s right! Twice the Blockcast for this month’s releases!If you’re planning your next LEGO purchase, this is the episode you won’t want to miss to make sense of all the new sets hitting the shelves.

Be sure to comment your favorite June 2026 set and let us know if our list matches yours but don’t forget! Stay tuned for part two! And of course, subscribe so you never miss future LEGO news, reviews, and rankings from The BlockCast Podcast.

Which June 2026 LEGO set are you most excited for?

Welcome back to The BlockCast Podcast 🧱🎙️In this episode, Josh and Tom break down the LEGO sets releasing in May 2026 and give their honest thoughts on which ones are a must-buy and which ones make us say why?We’re highlighting 5 upcoming sets that stood out the most, sharing our good, bad, and unexpected takes without giving away too much here.If you’re planning your next LEGO purchase, this is the episode you won’t want to miss as the May sets hit the shelves.Be sure to comment your favorite May 2026 set and let us know if our list matches yours. And of course, subscribe so you never miss future LEGO news, reviews, and rankings from The BlockCast Podcast.Which May 2026 LEGO set are you most excited for?

Welcome back to The BlockCast Podcast 🧱🏆It’s time for another episode of The Ultimate LEGO Leaderboard, where Josh and Tom rank a LEGO set across 15 different categories to determine where it lands on the ultimate ranking list.This week, we’re reviewing LEGO City 60458 – Pizza vs. Fire Truck Race Car Pack, a fun and chaotic soapbox-style race set featuring two wildly different builds going head-to-head.But before we even get to the rankings…We took on a challenge:🔥 Build the set WITHOUT instructions⏱️ Fastest AND most accurate build winsAnd for the first time ever… things didn’t go the way they usually do.After the challenge, we break down the set category-by-category and reveal where it lands on the leaderboard.👇 Where do YOU think LEGO 60458 should rank?Drop your score in the comments and let us know if we got it right.Make sure to subscribe and follow along for more leaderboard episodes, LEGO challenges, and everything happening in the world of LEGO.