Weekly LEGO News Roundup: Week of January 27

Greetings Brick Aficionados,

LEGO’s 2025 lineup is shaping up to be chef’s kiss. From Star Wars helmets to One Piece sets.

In This Edition:

🧱 LEGO French Café Launches as First in New Series
🏰 Tudor Corner Modular Set: The Reviews Are In
🎩 Star Wars AT-AT Driver Helmet Unveiled
🏴‍☠️ One

Today's a 3 minute read, let's get to it!

LEGO French Café Launches as First in New Series

LEGO has unveiled the ↳French Café 10362, debuting its ‘Restaurants of the World’ series. This 1,101-piece set is priced at $79.99 and releases on March 1st.

Designed for bookshelf display, it features a slim profile with a detailed Parisian façade, including croissants, cups, a cash register, and a newspaper stand.

The set’s flat back makes it ideal for tight spaces, catering to collectors and fans of compact, elegant builds—just don’t expect an actual café au lait.

The Reviews Are In for 2025’s First Modular Set

The ↳Tudor Corner 10350 has made its debut, delighting fans of historical architecture and modular builds. Its intricate design and nod to classic Tudor styles are already turning heads—but not without a few critiques.

Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons:

Pros:

• Authentic Tudor architecture: The set captures the essence of Tudor design with intricate timber framing and period-specific details.
• Engaging build experience: Builders enjoy the complex assembly, offering a satisfying challenge.
• Fits like a glove: As a modular building, it fits perfectly with existing sets, enhancing any LEGO cityscape.

Cons:

• Premium pricing: The set comes at a higher price point.
• Sticker reliance: Some decorative elements utilize stickers instead of printed pieces, which might disappoint purists.
• Limited interior detail: While the exterior is detailed, the interior lacks the same level of intricacy.

LEGO Unveils AT-AT Driver Helmet Set

Another helmet joins LEGO’s Star Wars lineup with the ↳AT-AT Driver Helmet 75429, set to release in March 2025.

Priced at $69.99 for 730 pieces, the helmet faithfully captures the iconic design of the Empire’s AT-AT drivers, complete with intricate detailing and a display stand.

Fans have praised the sculpting, especially the curves and Imperial detailing, calling it one of the more visually impressive helmets in the series. However, some eagle-eyed enthusiasts have critiqued the mouthpiece placement, noting it appears slightly higher than expected.

The $69.99 price tag has drawn mixed reactions—many consider it fair for a 730-piece set, while others lament rising costs compared to older helmet sets.

Pre-orders are now live on ↳LEGO.com.

Hot off The Brick Press

At the Beehive, our Studbees have been buzzing non-stop, crafting custom-printed LEGO parts with our high-fidelity UV-curing technology. It’s not magic—it just feels that way.

Here’s a breakdown of what’s fresh off the press:

• United Studs Postal Service Priority Shipping Box
• Tile Variance Authority Wall Seal
• Theme Park Entry Sign
• Theme Park Map
• Squid Games Coffin
• California State Flag
• ST Command Console Display Screen
• Worry Game Board
• Gulf of America Map
• Fruit-a-Phone White Cell Phone
• Magical Pretzel
• Magical Castle Minifig Backpack
• Mickey Lugfly Minifig Backpack
• Battleship Game

LEGO Sets Sail with ‘One Piece’ Collaboration

Fans of the Straw Hat Crew rejoice!

LEGO has officially announced a partnership with Netflix to release a series of ‘One Piece’ sets in 2025, coinciding with the live-action adaptation of the beloved manga and anime.

While specific details remain under wraps, the collaboration promises multiple sets that will allow fans to recreate iconic scenes from the ‘One Piece’ universe.