From epic builds at Redmond’s Forge to magical releases from LEGO HQ, this week has been a celebration of bricks, nostalgia, and imagination. Whether you’re deep into sorting your latest lego.com, ebay, amazon, Done Deal haul, or planning your next set purchase, here’s everything you need to know from the LEGO world this week.
🪄 Harry Potter Weekend at Redmond’s Forge
This weekend marked Harry Potter Weekend at Redmond’s Forge, a two-day celebration of wizarding wonder. Highlights included:
- A full build of LEGO 75980 Attack on the Burrow on Saturday morning by Darren, Luke, and Rose.
- A showcase centrepiece: LEGO 76405 Hogwarts Express – Collector’s Edition, built Sunday morning and now steaming its way into the LEGO City rail network.
- Daily wand sorting ceremonies, complete with custom wand cards for young builders.
- A Horcrux Hunt, Butterbeer stand, and LEGO Hogwarts diorama on display.
The magic was real, and the photos (and blog posts) capture the joy of building in a home that believes LEGO is as magical as any spell.
👉 Read the full Harry Potter Weekend blog post here
🚀 Artemis Space Launch System Blasts Off
LEGO Icons 10341 Artemis Space Launch System officially debuted this week and AFOLs are already hailing it as one of the finest NASA sets to date. We reviewed the set earlier this week, praising:
- The massive scale and sleek design of the SLS rocket.
- The highly detailed launch platform and cargo bay.
- The seamless blend of real-world engineering and display-ready build aesthetics.
At €259.99, it’s not cheap, but for fans of spaceflight, it’s easily a top-tier Icons display set.
👉 Check out our Artemis full review here
🏯 LEGO Ninjago 71814 Tournament Temple Reviewed
We also got hands-on with one of the standout summer 2024 Ninjago sets: 71814 Tournament Temple.
This 1,212-piece set features:
- A dramatic red-and-gold tiered temple with garden base.
- Swinging bridge duel between Kai and Lloyd.
- Gorgeous cherry blossom trees added with love by Rose.
Luke (7) and Rose (4) joined Darren at the kitchen table for this build—and it quickly became a centrepiece of the LEGO Ninjago district at Redmond’s Forge.
👉 Read our full Tournament Temple review here
🏰 Massive Castleknock LEGO Haul – Was It Worth €375?
This week also brought a major haul to Redmond’s Forge from Castleknock, 33+ sets including:
- LEGO City classics (7936, 4637, 4442)
- Juniors and Duplo cross-era boxes
- Crates filled with instructions, minifigures, and rare parts
We broke down the RRP, sealed value, and second-hand market value of each set and determined it was a savvy buy.
👉 Read the full haul analysis and valuation
📊 Redmond’s Forge Hits 1,000 LEGO Sets
This week, Redmond’s Forge officially surpassed 1,000 LEGO sets in the collection, including boxed sets, loose instructions, and fully assembled models. Among the themes:
- Star Wars: 12% of total value
- Harry Potter: 9%
- Modular Buildings: 6%
- Hidden Gems: Castle, Pirates, and Adventurers
This collection milestone deserves its own spotlight, and it got one—complete with a stylised cartoon of Darren, Luke, and Rose celebrating surrounded by LEGO.
👉 Read the 1,000 Set Milestone feature here
🔍 This Week’s LEGO News Highlights
🧩 LEGO x Nintendo Rumours Resurface
Fresh speculation around a possible LEGO Zelda: Master Sword Shrine set circulated after a leaked minifig was spotted. LEGO declined comment.
🏗️ Modular 2026 Teaser?
A teaser image shared on LEGO Insiders hints at a possible post office-style modular coming January 2026. Could we be getting a corner building again?
🛍️ LEGO Store Dublin July Promotions
- Free mini flower set with spends over €70
- Discounts on LEGO Creator 3-in-1 sets (15% off until July 25)
📦 Retiring Soon Alerts
Sets likely to retire by end of 2025 now include:
- LEGO Icons 10298 Vespa 125
- LEGO Architecture 21058 Great Pyramid of Giza
- LEGO Marvel 76218 Sanctum Sanctorum
🔥 Set Spotlight of the Week: 76405 Hogwarts Express – Collector’s Edition
Built on Sunday morning at Redmond’s Forge as the grand finale to Harry Potter Weekend, this majestic train is a must-own for Wizarding World fans.
Pros:
- Huge, movie-accurate build
- Iconic minifig lineup including Harry, Ron, Hermione, and the Trolley Witch
- Great fit for LEGO Cities with train lines
Cons:
- High price tag (€499.99)
- Not motorised out of the box
We’ll be updating the Harry Potter section of our LEGO City to include a platform scene and magical shopfronts next.
👉 Read the Hogwarts Express – Collector’s Edition (76405) review here
🗓 What’s Coming Next Week?
- LEGO DreamZzz Wave 3 builds and reviews
- Best LEGO Buys Under €30 for Summer 2025
- Redmond’s Forge LEGO City expansion plans
💬 Tell us what you built this week! Use hashtag #ThisWeekInLEGO and tag @redmondreviews for a chance to be featured.
Until next week — keep bricking!
