🏰 X-Mansion, Eco-Polybags & Daft Punk

Studbee Team

18 Oct 2024 — 5 min read

Howdy Bricksters,

Did you know there are enough LEGO bricks in the world for each person to own over 80 of them?

In this edition:

🏫 Marvel X-Men "X-Mansion" Set Revealed
🌱 2025 Sustainable Polybag Lineup Announced
🌼 New Tiny Botanical Sets for 2025
🌊 Exhibition on LEGO Cargo Spill's Environmental Impact
🔧 AMD’s EPYC Processor Built in LEGO
🎶 A Daft Punk Tribute

Today's a 4 minute read. Let's get to it.

LEGO Reveals Marvel X-Men X-Mansion Set with Iconic Minifigures

LEGO has officially unveiled the much-anticipated X-Men X-Mansion set (76294), set to launch on November 1, 2024.

This 3,093-piece set, priced at $329.99, brings Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters to life, featuring an intricate modular build compatible with other LEGO Marvel sets.

Key highlights include:

Minifigures: The set features 10 iconic X-Men characters, including Wolverine, Storm, Gambit, and others. While some fans have mixed opinions on the quality of Wolverine and Storm figures, the Gambit minifigure is receiving high praise.
Design: The mansion's architecture draws comparisons to the LEGO Natural History Museum set, using similar building techniques, making it a perfect addition to a modular collection.
Details: The set boasts detailed interiors and exterior designs, representing various rooms from the X-Men universe, offering fans a chance to recreate famous scenes.

For fans of both LEGO and the X-Men, this set is a must-have, but its hefty price tag and mixed minifigure reception may spark some debate.

LEGO Reveals 2025 Sustainable Polybag Lineup

LEGO has revealed its 2025 polybag lineup, featuring mini-sets from themes like Animal Crossing, Botanicals, and Sonic the Hedgehog.

Notably, LEGO is introducing paper packaging to replace plastic, signaling their continued efforts towards sustainability. A small step towards sustainability, but hey, one step at a time.

Here's the polybag lineup:

Tropical Toucan - 30688
Birthday Party Animals - 30689
Mini Monster Truck - 30691
Police Water Scooter - 30693
Space Science Mech - 30694
Cinderella’s Mini Garden Castle - 30695
Nova’s Doghouse Build - 30697
Cooper’s Flying Controller Mini Build - 30698
Mini Ninja Combo Mech - 30699
Field Flowers - 30701
Julian’s Beach Painting - 30703
Balkiry Attack - 30704
The Lush Cave Fight - 30705
Skid-Steer Loader - 30710
My First Flower & Bee - 30686

❗️If polybags aren’t cutting it and you’re craving something straight out of Vault 101, the Vault-Tec BrickHeadz Collection is ready to deliver.

Designed by out bees here at Studbee, these custom building kits are made with authentic LEGO bricks and complete with building instructions, this is a must-have for Fallout fans.

The Wasteland lineup:

↳Power Armor
↳Vault Boy Vault-Tec
↳The Ghoul — 5 kits remaining
↳Lucy MacLean Vault Dweller — 6 kits remaining

🎁 Ready to build your post-apocalyptic dream team? Head to ↳our shop and get started now.

LEGO Unveils Tiny Botanical Sets for 2025

LEGO has unveiled two charming new sets for the 2025 Botanical Collection, accompanied by mini-books that feature fun facts and building tips.

Tiny Desert Garden (54 pieces)

A collection of succulents like barrel cactus and snake plant, arranged in a tray with a mini-book featuring plant facts and customization tips.

Tiny Wildflower Bouquet (95 pieces)

Features mini versions of wildflowers like Corn Flower and Welsh Poppy, each removable from the vase. Accompanied by a book with botanical insights and building suggestions.

Exhibition Unveils the Environmental Impact of a LEGO Cargo Spill

Leiden University, located in the Netherlands, is hosting LEGO Lost at Sea, an exhibition exploring the environmental and archaeological effects of the 1997 Tokyo Express spill.

The cargo vessel lost containers in the North Sea, sending LEGO pieces washing up across Europe.

Curated by PhD candidate Maia Casna, the exhibit showcases the long-lasting environmental impact of plastic pollution. Visitors are encouraged to engage by beachcombing, shedding light on the ongoing effects of this unusual maritime event.

Read more about the ↳Lego Lost at Sea exhibit, and if you happen to be in Netherlands, a visit is a must.

A Look at AMD’s EPYC Processor in LEGO Form

For non-techies, AMD’s 4th Gen EPYC processor is a powerhouse chip used in high-performance servers.

↳ServeTheHome unveiled a fun, 621-piece LEGO model of the processor, giving tech enthusiasts a chance to build a detailed replica of the real thing.

The LEGO set mimics the processor's design, including its intricate components, and even comes with a display stand. It’s a playful way to visualize a piece of hardware that typically powers data centers and costs over $10,000.

Daft Punk Fans Build the Ultimate Tribute in LEGO

A father-son team has constructed a detailed 2,000-piece LEGO tribute to Daft Punk’s 2007 Alive concert.

The build features a fully motorized pyramid that lights up, mimicking the iconic concert setup. The intricacy of the design shows the builders' attention to detail, ensuring every angle of the pyramid shines.