LEGO lets you build your own Oz with new 'Wicked' sets

So you want to be popular with Wicked fans? How about trying to build your own Oz? Just a few months after LEGO recreated the Wicked movie trailer brick by brick (as you see above), they've unveiled a series of official sets based on the highly anticipated film.

Starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, Wicked tells the story of two young witches who meet at Shiz University and form a friendship that changes their world. Fans can now bring this magical world to life with LEGO sets featuring iconic locations, beloved characters, and stunning details.

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Moon dust Legos: A 'proof of concept' for future lunar habitats

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Space exploration toys are no stranger to astronauts, but now Lego is offering a glimpse into the future of lunar construction. The Danish company partnered with the European Space Agency (ESA) to create Lego bricks from actual meteorite dust! These limited-edition bricks, on display at Lego stores until September 20 (including the Manhattan flagship), are more than just a cool collectible.

This project is a "proof of concept" for using moondust to build structures on the Moon. Launching building materials from Earth is incredibly expensive. Imagine the cost savings and efficiency of using readily available lunar resources!

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Immerse yourself in Hyrule with the LEGO The Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 set

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This epic 2,500-piece LEGO set lets you build the Great Deku Tree as it appears in either The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time or The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Recreate iconic scenes with intricate details, including Link's House from Ocarina of Time and the Master Sword pedestal from Breath of the Wild.

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LEGO under fire for using AI-generated 'Ninjago' character images

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) for creative purposes is a hot topic, and LEGO recently found itself in hot water over its use of AI-generated images on its website.

A now-removed LEGO Ninjago character quiz featured several AI-generated images of the characters (some of which were poorly done). This was evident in the way the hands were depicted.

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