This Week in LEGO: June 17th–23rd, 2025

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Summer Sales, Pirate Surprises & Collector Verdicts

As the summer heat kicks in across the Northern Hemisphere, LEGO fans worldwide are diving headfirst into ambitious builds, long-awaited projects, and some fantastic deals. This week saw a treasure trove of LEGO news, from surprise set reveals and discounts to new Friends waves and Formula 1 showdowns. Whether you’re an AFOL sailing the Seven Brick Seas or a parent planning the perfect school-holiday activity, the LEGO universe had something for everyone this week.

Let’s unpack the highlights from June 17 to June 23!

🏴‍☠️ Return of the Pirates! LEGO Icons 10333 ‘The Pirates’ Perilous Shipwreck’ Leaked

The biggest buzz this week came from a leak (or should we say a splash) revealing the upcoming LEGO Icons 10333: The Pirates’ Perilous Shipwreck. Heavily inspired by classic sets like Black Seas Barracuda, this new 18+ set appears to blend detailed shipwreck storytelling with modular landscaping.

Rumoured to include over 2,300 pieces, it features a split hull, monkeys, treasure chests, and weather-worn sails. Fans suspect its origins trace back to a popular LEGO Ideas submission. Set reveal and pre-orders are expected in early July, get ready for a swashbuckling summer.

💥 Summer Sale Begins – Up to 40% Off on Retiring Sets

The LEGO.com Summer Sale launched quietly mid-week, and it’s already causing a stir. Many retiring and hard-to-find sets are available at great prices.

Highlights include:

  • LEGO Icons Orchid (10311) – 30% off
  • LEGO Marvel Sanctum Sanctorum (76218) – 25% off
  • LEGO Ninjago City Markets (71799) – 20% off
  • LEGO Technic Audi RS Q e-tron (42160) – 40% off

A surprise discount also hit LEGO Marvel’s 76178 Daily Bugle, which might indicate retirement is near. Act fast!

🧁 First Hands-On Reviews: LEGO Friends Summer 2025 Sets

This week marked the first round of our reviews for the LEGO Friends Summer 2025 wave, and early impressions are glowing, especially from younger builders and adult fans of mini-figure storytelling.

Two standouts emerged:

  • Adventure Camp Treehouse (42639): With working ziplines, a climbing wall, and forest wildlife, this set has been called the “Friends version of the Ewok Village.”
  • Downtown Bakery & Plaza (42645): A two-level modular with ornate windows, a rooftop garden, and clever baking accessories. Compatible with Friends’ Heartlake City but also fits into Creator Expert streets with a little tweaking.

Community builder @BricksOfKindness praised the inclusivity, updated color palette, and “genuine play-meets-display flexibility”. Definitely a highlight for family LEGO fans this summer.

💸 Best LEGO Buys Under €50 – Summer 2025 Picks

Looking for great LEGO value this summer without breaking the bank? We reviewed dozens of current sets and compiled the Top 5 LEGO Sets Under €50, perfect for both collectors and casual builders:

  1. LEGO Speed Champions 76924 Aston Martin Vantage Safety Car – €26.99
    Superb accuracy, collectible branding, and compact fun.
  2. LEGO Creator 31154 Forest Animals – Red Panda – €29.99
    A bright, expressive 3-in-1 set great for display or storytelling.
  3. LEGO Star Wars 75387 Boarding the Tantive IV – €49.99
    Packed with iconic minifigs, solid build value.
  4. LEGO Friends 42638 Beach Glamping – €44.99
    Stylish design, perfect for summer play.
  5. LEGO City 60435 Water Police Detective Missions – €39.99
    Interactive build-meets-story format with app support, an underrated gem!

These aren’t just budget sets, they’re thoughtful, well-designed builds that punch well above their price point.

🏎️ Technic vs. City: The 2025 Formula 1 Showdown

With both LEGO Technic and LEGO City diving into Formula 1 this year, we took a close look at the best models and assessed them by build quality, display value, and collector longevity.

Technic Picks:

  • 42171 Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance – Museum-worthy. Complex and beautiful.
  • 42165 McLaren Formula E Car – Great for gear integration, best suited for Technic fans who like function-heavy sets.

City Picks:

  • 60399 Go-Kart Racer – Simple fun, but very limited build complexity.
  • 60398 Race Truck & Car Hauler – Surprisingly clever, ideal for kids who want roleplay and vehicle variety.

Verdict:

  • Museum/Collector Display: Technic 42171 wins hands-down.
  • Best for Kids/Playability: City 60398 is the top pick.

Our final advice? If you’re looking for engineering art, Technic has the edge. But for fast hands-on play, the City line delivers summer joy at a lower price point.

🏙️ LEGO City: Expanded Universe Continues

The City Space and Downtown sets from earlier this month continued to get love online. TikTok and YouTube are awash with creative integrations of 60442 Space Science Lab and 60444 Burger Truck into sprawling LEGO layouts.

We loved seeing creators blend these with Creator 3-in-1 builds to form “Urban Playcore” layouts — where every modular tells a story. More on this trend next week.

🧱 BrickLink Designer Program Round 5 Update

Submissions closed on June 23, and some standout sets are already getting buzz ahead of August’s crowdfunding phase:

  • Victorian Observatory
  • Modular Jazz Café
  • Skatepark Grind Zone

These fan-made builds keep pushing design boundaries and offer hope to collectors who want more diverse modulars.

🔧 Quick Bricks: Other News You May Have Missed

  • 🛍️ Build-a-Minifigure online test expands in Europe
  • 🧠 LEGO hires in AI & robotics hint at automation projects
  • 🎁 July GWP leaks show a mini Gondola build with purchases over €100
  • 📚 LEGO STEM & Creativity Books arriving for back-to-school

🌟 Final Bricks – The LEGO Spirit This Summer

As school breaks begin and LEGO tables fill up, this week reminds us why LEGO isn’t just about sets — it’s about storytelling, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re reliving the golden age of Pirates, racing F1 builds, or grabbing a great set under €50, there’s something here for everyone.

🔮 Coming Up Next Week

Hands-On With LEGO Dreamzzz Wave 3 – Are the Builds Growing Up with Their Audience?

  • A look at the new Dreamzzz sets released in July 2025, exploring whether the line is evolving in complexity.
  • Comparing set mechanics, storytelling potential, and minifigure upgrades versus previous waves.
  • Including quotes & reactions from a 7 year old and an AFOL to show cross-generational appeal.

Best LEGO Buys Under €100 – Birthday Present Ideas!

  • A value-focused guide for impulse buys, birthday gifts, or school rewards.
  • Featuring 5 options with play/display/parts value ranked.
  • Including availability via LEGO.com and major retailers.

From Shelf to Legend – Which LEGO Star Wars Dioramas Deserve Display Forever?

  • A full ranking of LEGO Star Wars Diorama Collection sets so far (e.g. Trench Run, Dagobah, Endor Speeder Chase).
  • Verdicts on parts quality, UCS compatibility, value for space-conscious collectors.

Until next week — happy building!

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