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Brickology

148 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -

"The study of small plastic bricks" 

LEGO Youtube and Instagram star LegoLee329 breaks down a different line of LEGO sets each week, diving into the themes importance to the brand, highlighting its successes, and researching its broader history. 

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LEGO The Hobbit

September 01, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MB

Journey to Middle Earth with LegoLee on the latest episode of Brickology breaking down the sets based on the infamous The Hobbit trilogy, which ran from 2012-2014.  Discover why the controversial decision to split The Hobbit into 3 films resulted in strange inconsistencies across each wave of sets with some hidden treasure buried underneath. 

LEGO Marvel Doctor Strange

August 15, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MB

Things are getting STRANGE on the latest episode of Brickology!  LegoLee continues through his Marvel miniseries, this time exploring the multiverse of Doctor Strange sets from movies like Avengers: Infinity War, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Multiverse of Madness! 

LEGO Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

August 08, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MB

On the latest episode of Brickology, LegoLee returns to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to discuss Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! Find out more about one of the more forgotten installments in the Harry Potter franchise and why it only received 1 single set upon release and had the largest gap ever between sets for the theme. 

LEGO Star Wars Episode VIII - The Last Jedi

May 23, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MB

On the season 7 premiere of Brickolgy, LegoLee continues his journey through a galaxy far, far away, this time venturing into the controversial depths of Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.  Lee breaks down the online discourse of the film, and the LEGO sets based on it, including some strange oddities only this particular subtheme possesses. 

LEGO Adventurers Orient Expedition

April 01, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MB

The final adventure awaits!  After four episodes, the LEGO Adventurers mini-series of Brickology ends with Orient Expedition, the biggest (and best?) wave of Adventurers sets yet.  LegoLee articulates why he loves this subtheme but also some of the controversy surrounding it. 

LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants - Brickology 75th Episode Special

March 25, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MB

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?! SpongeBob SquarePants, of course!  In the latest episode of Brickology, LegoLee celebrates 75 episodes by diving deep into the long-running LEGO line of SpongeBob sets from 2006 to 2012! Do these sets live up to the hype of the iconic cartoon? 

LEGO Ninjago Possession

March 14, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MB

In 2015, LEGO Ninjago took a dark turn with the spookiest subtheme of the line yet, Ninjago POSSESSION! With the trusted Ninja Lloyd under a mysterious spell, the Ninja must act now to try and defeat the evil powers and save the day! LegoLee breaks down this subtheme of Ninjago and why it might be the best the theme has ever done. 

LEGO The Batman (2022)

March 04, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MB

After nearly 10 years, BATMAN is back in theaters with a new solo outing, this time played by Robert Pattinson.  After almost 75 episodes, LegoLee finally sits down and talks about something DC Comics related to Brickology with the LEGO sets based on THE BATMAN! Lee articulates his thoughts on the sets, their accuracy to the film, and the future of DC Superheroes for Brickology.  

LEGO Star Wars Episode VII - The Force Awakens

February 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

In the latest episode of Brickology, LegoLee continues his quest to work through all the LEGO Star Wars sets, with the most recent subtheme being the start of the new era of Star Wars in Episode VII - The Force Awakens. Lee articulates how this toy launch reinvigorated the franchise and how LEGO paid very close attention to detail with this film. Find out all about this and more in the latest episode of Brickology! 

LEGO Spider-Man (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

January 10, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MB

With Spider-Man: No Way Home dominating the box office worldwide, it's no better time than now to kick off the new year with a Brickology Episode about the MCU version of the web-slinger! LegoLee goes through the strange catalog of sets based on Peter Parker's appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in this episode. 

LEGO Spider-Man (Raimi Trilogy)

December 15, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MB

With Spider-Man: No Way Home (and the potential return of Tobey Maguire) right around the corner, LegoLee decides to flashback to the first-ever LEGO sets based on something Marvel or comic book related with the original Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2 sets! Lee examines the strange history of this theme and why it still holds up today. 

LEGO Encanto

December 06, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MB

Another Disney Princess movie has arrived, this time in Encanto! LEGO didn't commit a lot of time to this wave, but once set in particular sets itself out from the pack. LegoLee articulates his thoughts on this small, yet very colorful collection of sets in the latest Disney-themed episode of Brickology!

LEGO Ghostbusters

November 22, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MB

Who you gonna call? GHOSTBUSTERS!  There's something strange in the neighborhood today for this week's episode of Brickology; specifically, the LEGO line of Ghostbusters sets. LegoLee breaks down the oddities of the theme and how it's stretched across multiple different lines of LEGO sets over the years. 

LEGO Harry Potter 20th Anniversary

November 16, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MB

20 years ago today, the iconic books of Harry Potter made their silver-screen debut with Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone! To celebrate the anniversary of the series, LEGO created a plethora of 20th-anniversary special edition sets, including collectible gold minifigs, homages to the original sets, and more! On the latest episode of Brickology, LegoLee explains these special LEGO Harry Potter sets in detail! 

LEGO Marvel Eternals

November 08, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MB

It's another Marvel episode of Brickology; Lee is discussing the LEGO sets based on the latest entry in the MCU with Eternals! While the movie has seen an unprecedented divide between critics in terms of reviews, Lee articulates how the wave of LEGO sets might be one of the biggest, and best LEGO has ever created for a Marvel film. 

LEGO Hidden Side - Brickology Halloween Special 2021

October 28, 2021 13:45 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MB

It's spooky season again, and LegoLee is back with another Halloween-themed episode of Brickology! To celebrate the scarier side of LEGO, or should we say hidden, Lee talks about the first wave of the short-lived but (somewhat) beloved, albeit controversial, theme called Hidden Side! Lee expresses what he loves about the original line of LEGO sets, but also the disdain he has for the App-integration features and more in this Halloween Special episode of Brickology!

LEGO Hidden Side - Brickology Halloween Special

October 28, 2021 13:45 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MB

It's spooky season again, and LegoLee is back with another Halloween-themed episode of Brickology! To celebrate the scarier side of LEGO, or should we say hidden, Lee talks about the first wave of the short-lived but (somewhat) beloved, albeit controversial, theme called Hidden Side! Lee expresses what he loves about the original line of LEGO sets, but also the disdain he has for the App-integration features and more in this Halloween Special episode of Brickology!

LEGO Alpha Team (2001)

October 12, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MB

After the success of the LEGO video game known as Alpha Team in 2000, LEGO decided to make a line of sets based on the game a year later. LegoLee articulates the bizarre inception of the spy-based line, going through each set from the first year and why he's not a massive fan of the initial wave. 

LEGO Bionicle (2002)

October 04, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MB

In the follow-up to the 50th episode special of Brickology, LegoLee revisits the world of Mata Nui with LEGO Bionicle, this time going through the year 2002 that featured the iconic villains the Bohrok and the second generation of Toha in the Toha Nuva. 

LEGO Marvel Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

September 27, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MB

On the latest Marvel episode of Brickology, LegoLee explores the newest corner of the MCU in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, articulating his thoughts on the film and the LEGO sets from it, along with the issues that have plagued these and many more LEGO Marvel sets over the years. 

LEGO Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

September 27, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

On the latest Marvel episode of Brickology, LegoLee explores the newest corner of the MCU in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, articulating his thoughts on the film and the LEGO sets from it, along with the issues that have plagued these and many more LEGO Marvel sets over the years. 

Brickology Episode 61 - LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian

August 30, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

In the season 6 premiere of Brickology, LegoLee continues his journey through a galaxy far, far away, this time exploring Star Wars's first foray into live-action television in The Mandalorian. Lee articulates his thoughts and frustrations with the wildy inconsistent subtheme. 

LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian

August 30, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

In the season 6 premiere of Brickology, LegoLee continues his journey through a galaxy far, far away, this time exploring Star Wars's first foray into live-action television in The Mandalorian. Lee articulates his thoughts and frustrations with the wildy inconsistent subtheme. 

Brickology Episode 60 - LEGO Marvel What If...?

August 16, 2021 13:30 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

On the season finale of Brickology, LegoLee explores the multiverse of Marvel with LEGO's latest subtheme What If...? based off the animation TV show of the same name. In this episode, Lee explains the history of the show and the comics before it and then breaks down the small line of LEGO sets and figures produced based on the program.

LEGO Marvel What If...?

August 16, 2021 13:30 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MB

On the season finale of Brickology, LegoLee explores the multiverse of Marvel with LEGO's latest subtheme What If...? based off the animation TV show of the same name. In this episode, Lee explains the history of the show and the comics before it and then breaks down the small line of LEGO sets and figures produced based on the program.

Brickology Episode 59 - LEGO Kingdoms

July 26, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

After numbers of requests, LegoLee finally decides to venture into the world of LEGO Castle and begin a journey chronicling every set from the theme, starting with the 2010 intpretation known as LEGO Kingdoms. 

LEGO Kingdoms

July 26, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MB

After numbers of requests, LegoLee finally decides to venture into the world of LEGO Castle and begin a journey chronicling every set from the theme, starting with the 2010 intpretation known as LEGO Kingdoms. 

LEGO Marvel Black Widow

July 09, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MB

To coincide with the release of the film, LegoLee breaks down the small wave of LEGO sets based off Black Widow and explains the rocky history of the movies production and release schedule. 

Brickology Episode 58 - LEGO Marvel Black Widow

July 09, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

To coincide with the release of the film, LegoLee breaks down the small wave of LEGO sets based off Black Widow and explains the rocky history of the movies production and release schedule. 

Brickology Episode 57 - LEGO Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

June 18, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

After a huge push in the first few waves of LEGO Harry Potter, the 4th installment in the series saw a huge step back with a limited run of sets back in 2005 and remakes from 2019. How is the quality of the Goblet of Fire sets from LEGO? Stream the latest episode of Brickology to find out! 

LEGO Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

June 18, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MB

After a huge push in the first few waves of LEGO Harry Potter, the 4th installment in the series saw a huge step back with a limited run of sets back in 2005 and remakes from 2019. How is the quality of the Goblet of Fire sets from LEGO? Stream the latest episode of Brickology to find out! 

LEGO Adventurers Dino Island

June 11, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MB

In the latest installment covering all of LEGO Adventurers, LegoLee journeys to the infamous Dino Island to discuss all the sets based off the Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones-inspired subtheme. 

Brickology Episode 56 - LEGO Adventurers Dino Island

June 11, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

In the latest installment covering all of LEGO Adventurers, LegoLee journeys to the infamous Dino Island to discuss all the sets based off the Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones-inspired subtheme. 

Brickology Episode 55 - LEGO Star Wars Episode VI Return of the Jedi (part 2)

June 04, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

In the second half of a two-part special, LegoLee continues to widdle his way through all of LEGO Star Wars, this week completing a deep dive into the history of sets based off the conclusion of the original trilogy in Episode VI Return of the Jedi. 

LEGO Star Wars Episode VI Return of the Jedi (part 2)

June 04, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB

In the second half of a two-part special, LegoLee continues to widdle his way through all of LEGO Star Wars, this week completing a deep dive into the history of sets based off the conclusion of the original trilogy in Episode VI Return of the Jedi. 

Brickology Episode 54 - LEGO Star Wars Episode VI Return of the Jedi (part 1)

May 28, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

LegoLee continues to break down every LEGO Star Wars ser ever made, this week focusing on the products from the iconic conclusion of the original trilogy in Return of the Jedi, specifically focusing on the first decade of products made from the years 1999-2009. 

LEGO Star Wars Episode VI Return of the Jedi (part 1)

May 28, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MB

LegoLee continues to break down every LEGO Star Wars ser ever made, this week focusing on the products from the iconic conclusion of the original trilogy in Return of the Jedi, specifically focusing on the first decade of products made from the years 1999-2009. 

LEGO Ninjago Tournament of Elements

May 21, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MB

On the latest episode of Brickology, LegoLee continues his Ninjago miniseries, this time journeying into the jungle that is the 2015 subtheme known as Tournament of Elements, exploring why he considers this to be one of the worst waves in Ninjago history. 

Brickology Episode 53 - LEGO Ninjago Tournament of Elements

May 21, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

On the latest episode of Brickology, LegoLee continues his Ninjago miniseries, this time journeying into the jungle that is the 2015 subtheme known as Tournament of Elements, exploring why he considers this to be one of the worst waves in Ninjago history. 

LEGO Aqua Raiders

May 14, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MB

On the latest episode of Brickology LegoLee dives into the deep oceans to discover the lost treasure that is the LEGO Aqua Raiders theme and eleborates on the short-lived single wave of the collection. 

Brickology Episode 52 - LEGO Aqua Raiders

May 14, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

On the latest episode of Brickology LegoLee dives into the deep oceans to discover the lost treasure that is the LEGO Aqua Raiders theme and eleborates on the short-lived single wave of the collection. 

Brickology Episode 51 - LEGO Ben 10: Alien Force

May 07, 2021 12:21 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

On the latest episode of Brickology, LegoLee takes a different angle with a LEGO theme by roasting the infamous 2010 line of Ben 10: Alien Force sets while also explaining the history of property and why he might have some secret admiration for it. 

LEGO Ben 10: Alien Force

May 07, 2021 12:21 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

On the latest episode of Brickology, LegoLee takes a different angle with a LEGO theme by roasting the infamous 2010 line of Ben 10: Alien Force sets while also explaining the history of property and why he might have some secret admiration for it. 

Brickology 50th Episode Special - LEGO Bionicle (2001)

April 30, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MB

On a special event episode of Brickology, LegoLee finally discusses the inception of the beloved Bioncile theme, articulating the lines legacy for LEGO and how it saved the Danish company from going bankrupt.  Thank you all so much for helping me reach 50 episodes! I hope you enjoy this special event episode and kickoff to a new miniseries. Stay tuned for more! 

LEGO Bionicle (2001) - Brickology 50th Episode Special

April 30, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MB

On a special event episode of Brickology, LegoLee finally discusses the inception of the beloved Bioncile theme, articulating the lines legacy for LEGO and how it saved the Danish company from going bankrupt.  Thank you all so much for helping me reach 50 episodes! I hope you enjoy this special event episode and kickoff to a new miniseries. Stay tuned for more! 

Brickology Episode 49 - LEGO Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes Back (part 2)

April 23, 2021 14:15 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

On the second part of the season 5 premiere, LegoLee continues to discuss the history of LEGO sets based off the iconic The Empire Strikes Back. I hope you like Snowspeeders.... 

LEGO Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes Back (part 2)

April 23, 2021 14:15 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MB

On the second part of the season 5 premiere, LegoLee continues to discuss the history of LEGO sets based off the iconic The Empire Strikes Back. I hope you like Snowspeeders.... 

Brickology Episode 48 - LEGO Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes Back (part 1)

April 16, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

On the season 5 premiere of Brickology, LegoLee continues his series breaking down all of LEGO Star Wars, this time highlighting the first decade of sets based off the iconic The Empire Strikes Back. 

LEGO Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes Back (part 1)

April 16, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

On the season 5 premiere of Brickology, LegoLee continues his series breaking down all of LEGO Star Wars, this time highlighting the first decade of sets based off the iconic The Empire Strikes Back. 

Brickology Episode 47 - Ask LegoLee Q&A no. 4

April 09, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

On the latest episode of Brickology, LegoLee answers your questions from emails and Instagram.  

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