After epic trips around Leinster and the memorable Ulster run, it was only fitting that Friday afternoon and night ended up with a Connaught adventure. This time, the roads led us west – with pickups in Westmeath and Roscommon, a car full of LEGO, and plenty of stories from the journey.
Wednesday was one of those days that will stand out in my memory, the kind of adventure that combines the joy of LEGO with the thrill of travel, discovery, and meeting new people. The destination was the grand opening of the brand-new LEGO Store in Victoria Square, Belfast, and it didn’t disappoint.
A Northern Adventure: The Belfast LEGO Store Grand Opening and a Donegal Detour Read Post »
Every haul has its own rhythm, and this week’s LEGO adventure turned into one of those days where the miles rolled by, the boxes stacked high, and the stories to be told stretched far beyond the bricks themselves.
A Leinster LEGO Haul Adventure – From Knockbridge to Drogheda to Aughrim Read Post »
If the summer LEGO season peaked in July, then August blew the roof off the LEGO factory. With over 100 new sets that hit the shelves this month, August 2025 now stands as one of the biggest LEGO release months in history. And this week, in particular, delivered a mix of clone troopers and castles, cars and princesses, rumours about the Death Star GWP (a tie-fighter with a couple of stormtroopers and a pilot), and even a surprise open-world Batman game announcement.
This Week in LEGO: 19th-25th August, 2025 Read Post »
The last weekend of August 2025 brought a whirlwind of LEGO adventures, weaving through Wicklow and Dublin with stops in
A Wicklow Trio of Hauls and a Duo from Dublin Read Post »
LEGO Speed Champions made its debut in March 2015 with a focus on iconic racing and supercar models, blending precision design with fun buildability. The theme included cars from Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche, and even Iveco, featuring “six-stud-wide” designs that matched LEGO City’s scale and aesthetic. The first wave, released March 1, 2015, included seven sets: four standalone cars, an F1 pit stop, a race finish line, and an F1 truck.
LEGO Speed Champions: A Journey Through History, Highlights, and Collectible Milestones Read Post »
When planning and shaping the launch vision for Redmond’s Forge, one question and big decision keeps coming up: should the opening collection focus solely on LEGO, maybe with a particular emphasis on LEGO Star Wars, or should we go broader and include a dedicated section for Kenner, Palitoy, and Hasbro action figures and ships?
Should Redmond’s Forge Launch with a Kenner, Palitoy, Hasbro, & Funko Exhibit? Read Post »
It felt like déjà vu the moment I stepped into the room. Just like when I first picked up that
A Return to Tallaght for the Haul Read Post »
Sometimes the best LEGO adventures aren’t the ones planned weeks in advance, but the spur-of-the-moment trips that happen in the
A Sneaky Lunchtime Trip to Bray – A €30 LEGO Haul with Star Wars Surprises Read Post »
Poker nights have always been a tradition in my life. Back in our late teens, it was almost nightly –
Friday Night Poker… and the Mother of All LEGO Hauls Read Post »