Top 10 Building Brick News of the Week 29 October 2026
An illuminated cyberpunk detective agency, technical models and striking licensed sets made this a busy week in the building-brick world. Here are ten developments worth exploring.
1. Lumibricks: Detective’s Office lights up Neoncity
Lumibricks has released Detective’s Office (17018), a new cyberpunk building. A café, detective workspace and hacker command centre occupy three floors. The set includes 2,134 pieces, 50 printed elements, four figures, 19 LED points and two COB strips.
2. CaDA: New motorcycle partnership with ZXMOTO
CaDA revealed a partnership with ZXMOTO at the China Toy Expo. The 820RR sports bike is planned as a detailed 1:8-scale brick model (C64054), alongside a smaller 1:12-scale version.
3. Pantasy: Two Terminator collectibles arrive
Pantasy is expanding its licensed range with the T-800 from Terminator. The line includes an 858-piece bust (87502) and an articulated 802-piece figure (87503). Metallic finishes and familiar red eyes define both models.
4. BlueBrixx: Mini Blocks Blaustein Castle gains an outer bailey
An outer-bailey expansion has arrived for the Mini Blocks Blaustein Castle. It adds a palisade, covered walkway, watchtower and workshop. The 5,520-piece set costs €99.95; the base castle and keep expansion are required.
5. BlueBrixx: Large-scale Leopard 2 A8
The new Leopard 2 A8 in the Bundeswehr range is built at 1:18 scale. Set 109056 contains 2,909 pieces, measures around 62 cm long and features moving components. Later motorisation is possible; the price is €159.95.
6. Pantasy: Jukebox gets a revised edition
Pantasy has released a revised version of its Jukebox as set 85095. Feedback on the earlier edition included concerns about its mechanism and assembly instructions. The update gives fans of mechanical retro builds another option.
7. Lumibricks: Cyberpunk previews at SPIEL Essen
At SPIEL 2026 in Essen, Lumibricks offered a closer look at its illuminated cyberpunk range. Highlights included the Neon Club’s distinctive rooftop area and the Exchange’s pixel display.
8. BlueBrixx: New Frankfurt store opens
BlueBrixx is opening a store at Frankfurt’s Hessen-Center on 29 October. Opening-day plans include giveaway bags for the first 100 visitors, a prize wheel and discounts on selected products.
9. BlueBrixx: More sets marked end of life
BlueBrixx has marked another eleven own-brand sets as end of life. Among them is Stargate Gate Room (109735), discounted from €159.95 to €99.95. Collectors may want to watch remaining availability.
10. Toylino: Brick deals return to ALDI Nord
From 2 November, ALDI Nord plans another selection of Toylino brick sets. A pirate island, dinosaurs and an astronaut are among the subjects. According to the leaflet, larger kits start at €17.99 and XL models cost €29.99.
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