It is via an eBay listing that we are now discovering the potential future packaging in recycled cardboard that will be used in the LEGO Stores to replace the usual plastic packaging for the tower minifigs Build A Minifigure and spare parts available through the wall Pick-A-Brick.

A test phase is currently underway with participants handpicked and subject to a confidentiality agreement, at least one of these participants preferred to resell the complete batch of prototypes to make a small ticket instead of respecting its commitments. .. The letter that accompanies this set of packaging and the sheet of stickers printed on recycled paper does not mention any date, it will probably be necessary to wait for LEGO to officially communicate on the subject to know more about the planned schedule.

IF you want to treat yourself to this set of prototypes, the announcement is at the time of this writing still online at this address.

The year 2022 will, as usual, be loaded with various and varied activity books under the official license of LEGO and the publisher. AMEET has put its catalog online of references planned for next year. There are many more or less interesting works among which the titles below which are accompanied by minifigs already seen in official sets or new and exclusive constructions which could possibly interest collectors because some of these figurines will be notably more affordable. than via the sets in which they are already found:

• LEGO Ninjago Build and Stick: Dragons, a 48-page activity book including 4 comprising 260 stickers and 49 elements that will allow you to assemble three different exclusive dragons imagined by the LEGO designers. (pre-order at Amazon, available June 1, 2022)

• LEGO Harry Potter 5-minute Builds, a 96-page book that will allow you to obtain a Harry Potter minifig already seen in the set 76388 Hogsmeade Village Visit (2021) and 70 pieces to assemble two exclusive mini-models: Buckbeak and a giant owl. (3rd quarter 2022)

• LEGO Harry Potter Harry's Hogwarts Adventures, a 96-page activity book with a Harry Potter minifigure already seen in the set 76390 Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2021 and some accessories including a Chocogrenouille card. (3rd quarter 2022)

• LEGO Harry Potter Magical Surprises, a 32-page activity book with a Neville Longbottom minifigure already seen in the set 76395 Hogwarts: First Flying Lesson (2021) and some accessories. (1st quarter 2022)

• LEGO Jurassic World Dominion Activity Box, a box containing two activity books (16 and 24 pages) and two minifigs inspired by the film Jurassic World Dominion whose identity is not revealed with their accessories. (3rd quarter 2022)

• LEGO Star Wars Smuggler, Rebel, Hero, a 32-page activity book with a Han Solo minifig and a buildable Mynock already seen in the set 75192 Millennium Falcon. (1st quarter 2022)

• LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian Annual 2023 , a 64-page activity book accompanied by Greef Karga's minifigure (3rd quarter 2022, visual withheld).

• LEGO DC Comics Gotham City's New Defender, a 32-page activity book accompanied by a Batgirl minifig already seen in the sets 76160 Batman: Mobile Bat-Base (2020) 76180 Batman vs. The Joker Batmobile Chase (2021) and in the official LEGO Batman magazine. (1st quarter 2022)

• LEGO Ninjago Tin Gift Box, a box containing four activity books of 16 pages, five pages of stickers and a minifig of Kai in Legacy version already available in many boxes with his training totem. (3rd quarter 2022)

• LEGO CITY Go Extreme, a 32-page activity book with Dynamo Doug's minifig (LEGO CITY Adventures) available in the set 60295 Stunt Show Arena (2021) and its mobile camera. (1st quarter 2022)

• LEGO Build & Celebrate: Valentine's Day, a 50-page activity book including two pages of stickers accompanied by 53 elements that allow you to assemble 3 exclusive mini-models. (1st quarter 2022)

This selection of titles to be published is not exhaustive, you can consult the publisher's 2022 catalog in its entirety. at this address.

LEGO just announced the result of the first LEGO Ideas evaluation phase of the year 2021, with a batch which brought together 57 more or less successful ideas but which had all been able to gather the 10.000 supports necessary for their passage to the review stage.

Two projects are definitively validated: Jazz Quartet by Hsinwei Chi and The Office by Lego The Office. Personally, I am delighted to see the latter being selected and LEGO confirms that the pressure put by the fans, with several projects reaching 10.000 supporters, has paid off. Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs by Hanwasyellowfirst remains under evaluation, a decision will be taken in early 2022.

Everything else goes straight by the wayside, for various and varied reasons which are not officially communicated by LEGO, the manufacturer being satisfied to specify that it can produce and market only a limited number of products in the range LEGO Ideas. and that the quantity of ideas validated during each review phase is therefore not proportional to the number of proposals in the running.

If you have time to spare, you can always try to guess who will be the winner of the next review phase, the results of which will be revealed in early 2022.

34 projects are in the running, there are a few more or less interesting ideas, but the vast majority of those who have succeeded in qualifying their project will undoubtedly have to be satisfied with the "consolation" endowment consisting of LEGO products of total value. $ 500 offered to anyone who reaches 10.000 supporters.

LEGO announcement today that the result of the first phase of the 2021 review will be unveiled on Friday, October 15. 57 ideas that have gathered the 10.000 necessary supports are in the running with an impressive selection on arrival that brings together licenses galore, rockets, trains, castles, modulars, Baba Yaga, The Office, again The Office, etc ...

The vast majority of these projects should more or less logically go by the wayside but those who managed to place their idea in this selection will be able to console themselves with the endowment of LEGO products with a global value of $ 500 awarded to the finishers.

While waiting for the official announcement, you can still risk a prognosis. I put a ticket on Tutankhamun by Swan dutchman, it's lifestyle history well in the spirit of what the brand currently offers. I no longer dare to believe that The Office will manage to pass, but I keep hope ...

If you want to refresh your ideas, the 57 ideas whose fate will be permanently sealed tomorrow are listed at this address on the official LEGO ideas blog.

Update : Announcement postponed to October 15, LEGO wanted to organize a prediction contest at this address.

LEGO has put online three other boxes based on the movie The Batman, including two complementary playsets with on one side a Batmobile and on the other a Batcave that can accommodate the vehicle. The third box features a motorcycle chase between Batman and Selina Kyle.

These three playsets will bring together a cast of choice with Batman, Selina Kyle, the Sphinx (The Riddler), the Drifter (Bruce Wayne), Alfred Pennyworth, Commissioner James Gordon and the Penguin.

Availability announced for January 1, 2022 on the official online store.

76179 BATMAN & SELINA KYLE MOTORCYCLE PURSUIT ON THE LEGO SHOP >>

76181 BATMOBILE: THE PENGUIN CHASE ON THE LEGO SHOP >>

76183 BATCAVE: THE RIDDLER FACE-OFF ON THE LEGO SHOP >>