The Imagination Brickshop’s LEGO Brickcast

LEGO's new UCS Executor Super Star Destroyer is here, and at $800, it's one of the biggest LEGO purchasing decisions you can make.

But before you buy it… you need to see how it compares to the original. For this episode, I'm pulling my legendary 10221 UCS Super Star Destroyer off the shelf for an in-depth review — and putting it head-to-head with LEGO's brand-new 2026 version.

There's also a great story behind this particular set. I found mine on Craigslist back in January 2013 for only $200, having absolutely no idea what it would eventually become worth. More than 13 years later, it's time to find out how well it has held up.

We'll compare the two generations of the Executor, including their size, price, value, minifigures, display presence and some surprising numbers that completely changed the way I look at the new $800 version.

On paper, the new Super Star Destroyer is bigger and more impressive in almost every way. But is it actually a better value? And if you already own 10221, is there any reason to upgrade? By the end, I'll tell you which one I'd rather own — and whether I think you should spend $800 on the new one.

👇 Which Executor would you choose: the original 10221 or the new 75457? Let me know in the comments!

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LEGO Mario minifigures are FINALLY happening! After years of brick-built characters and interactive figures, LEGO is making a huge change to the Super Mario theme in 2027 — and Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Bowser and more are coming along for the ride!

But Mario is only the beginning of a HUGE week of LEGO news and rumors.

We finally have the official reveal of the absolutely massive UCS Executor Super Star Destroyer — a 6,130-piece, $800 monster that becomes the longest LEGO set ever released at more than 53 inches! And its minifigure lineup might be just as impressive, bringing together Darth Vader and all six bounty hunters from The Empire Strikes Back.

Plus, we cover:

The complete January 2027 LEGO Super Mario lineup
More Pokémon Smart Play characters rumored for 2027
LEGO Harry Potter's Back to Hogwarts event and all the current GWPs
Double and quadruple LEGO Insiders Points opportunities
LEGO officially coming to Cities: Skylines
Mattel Brick Shop's incredible 3,509-piece original Xbox console
And plenty more LEGO news and rumors!

And make sure you come back Wednesday — I'm going in-depth on the new Super Star Destroyer and comparing it to the legendary original UCS version!

What has you most excited this week? Are LEGO Mario minifigures long overdue, are you ready for that enormous Super Star Destroyer, or did the buildable Xbox steal the show? Let me know in the comments!

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My wife has spent years living with my LEGO collection. She's watched sets take over shelves, rooms, closets... and probably more of our house than she'd care to admit. But what does she actually think of them?

For this episode, I'm handing things over to my wife and asking her to do something potentially dangerous: look through my entire LEGO collection and choose the 5 BEST and 5 WORST sets I own. And the rules?

There are no rules.

Price doesn't matter. Piece count doesn't matter. Rarity doesn't matter. LEGO history doesn't matter. And apparently, my opinion REALLY doesn't matter. Her choices take us across decades of LEGO history and include everything from galaxies far, far away and magical worlds to famous landmarks, animated classics, enormous display pieces, musical builds, and some very expensive sets that she apparently isn't nearly as impressed with as I am. There were choices I completely understood. There were choices that surprised me. And then there were choices that made me seriously reconsider inviting her onto the channel. 😂

We'll count down her Top 5 BEST and Top 5 WORST, throw in a couple honorable—or perhaps dishonorable—mentions, and ultimately reveal the two sets that earned the titles of:

🏆 BEST LEGO SET IN MY ENTIRE COLLECTION

💩 WORST LEGO SET IN MY ENTIRE COLLECTION

Did she get it right? Or is she completely out of her mind?

Watch the episode, then let me know in the comments which of her picks you agree with, which one you think is completely ridiculous, and what YOU would choose as the best and worst sets in your own collection. And don't forget to give my wife some positive feedback in the comments section so I can convince her to do a round two!

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LEGO rumors are getting WILD as we head toward the fall—and this BrickCast Episode is packed with updates, unexpected themes, massive sets, and a few rumors I definitely did not have on my LEGO bingo card!

We kick things off with an update on the ongoing Bricks & Minifigs situation, including news of a settlement and where things currently stand with the remaining lawsuit.

Then it's time to dive into the rumors! We've got new details surrounding LEGO's upcoming PlayStation collaboration, including what could be hiding inside the build, plus more information about the next wave of Pokémon sets coming in 2027. And yes... I'm making some predictions about which Pokémon might be included!

Plus, we cover:
A rumored Doctor Doom display set
Updates on Downton Abbey and Wallace & Gromit
The gigantic Star Wars Super Star Destroyer with some very interesting updates
One of the strangest Star Wars set concepts I've heard in a while
A rumored Star Wars diorama that could include a minifigure fans have wanted for YEARS

Some of these sound incredible. Others sound completely bizarre. And a few might be both. Which rumored set are YOU most excited about—and which one sounds too crazy to be real? Let me know in the comments!

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LEGO news is absolutely packed this week, and some of these rumors are getting WILD. From two new Batman sets and a huge wave of Dragon Ball Z rumors to new Mario Kart sets, LEGO Botanicals, and another major Harry Potter event, there is a ton to break down.

We’ll take a closer look at the newly revealed Batman Returns Batmobile, including its surprising three-section design, plus the upcoming Joker LEGO Art set. We’re also diving into LEGO Harry Potter’s Back to Hogwarts event and the massive new and controversial Ministry of Magic Collector’s Edition — along with all the GWPs LEGO is throwing into the mix.

Then things really start getting interesting. Rumors are pointing toward a major Dragon Ball Z lineup for 2027, complete with Goku, Vegeta, Frieza, the Ginyu Force, Kame House, and more. LEGO Mario may also be changing in a big way with new Mario Kart sets that finally include traditional minifigures!

And yes...that last one supposedly includes a wild rumor about LEGO mixing Star Wars and Marvel and well...it's something.  Is LEGO actually crazy enough to make this — or are we looking at one of the most ridiculous fake leaks of the year?

Let me know in the comments: Which of these rumored or upcoming LEGO sets are YOU most excited about — and do you believe the Star Wars × Marvel rumors?

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