LEGO’s been on a re-release spree in 2025. Some of them? Absolute home runs. Others? Let’s just say they feel more like filler bricks than fan favorites. But here’s the thing—what if LEGO actually listened to the community and brought back the sets that people really want?

In this episode, I’m picking five iconic sets from five different themes and making the case for why these are the ones that deserve a second life on the shelves. Is there a legendary modular in the mix? A certain ship that collectors have been begging for? Maybe a couple of classics you haven’t thought about in a while? And yes… one pick might just make you think I’ve lost my mind entirely.

We’ll talk history, impact, design potential, and how LEGO could take each of these sets and reimagine them for today’s builders without losing the magic that made them special in the first place.

So if you’ve been rolling your eyes at half-baked re-releases this year, or just want to hear which sets I think would actually break the internet if they came back, grab your favorite minifig and tune in. Because trust me—you’re going to want to hear what made the list… and what didn’t.

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This week’s LEGO news and rumors episode is packed—and not just with bricks. We’ve got everything from a $1,000 UCS Death Star that might make you question your life choices (68 stickers, seriously?!) to a $60 set that proves LEGO Ideas can still deliver absolute gems—literally, since it’s a Minerals Collection.

But that’s just the beginning. We’ll also cover: A Gingerbread AT-AT (yes, with Gingerbread Darth Vader—because nothing says holiday cheer like the Dark Side in frosting form). An upscaled Santa that looks like he’s been hitting the gym. Fortnite BrickHeadz that may or may not be your cup of gaming tea.

Plus, we’ve got the winners of the Build Your Hobby GWP, the final lineup for the Bricklink Designer Program Series 6 (spoiler: it’s a cool and quirky wave), and a jaw-dropping 146 sets entering LEGO Ideas review. Yeah, you heard that right—146!

It’s one of those weeks where LEGO news feels like trying to drink from a firehose… so grab your minifig mug, settle in, and let’s break it all down.

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LEGO Lord of the Rings Barad-dûr Review + Tolkien Lore Deep Dive

One set to rule them all? In this episode, I’m diving into the massive LEGO Icons Lord of the Rings: Barad-dûr — a 5,471-piece fortress of pure Tolkien awesomeness. Not only do I review the build itself, but I’ll also take you on a journey through the history of Tolkien, the books, the films, and the lore behind Barad-dûr and the ever-watchful Eye of Sauron.

This towering set comes with 10 iconic minifigures (yes, including Sauron himself, Frodo, Sam, Gollum, and more), an automated black gate, hidden rooms packed with Easter eggs, and of course that glowing Eye of Sauron perched high above Middle-earth. It’s equal parts display piece, playset, and Tolkien fan dream come true.

But is Barad-dûr worth its premium price? How does it stack up against other LOTR sets and LEGO Icons releases? And does LEGO really capture the dark magic of Mordor in brick form? I’ll cover all that and more — plus sprinkle in some Tolkien lore for good measure.

If you love LEGO, Lord of the Rings, or just want to geek out over Middle-earth, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

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