AFOLs Welcome: A Lego Podcast

X-Men is all the rage nowadays with the revival/continuation series X-Men ’97 dominating Disney+ . So we decided to go back to the beginning and find out how X-Men: The Animated Series got its start and sustained some serious comic book cred for five glorious seasons. And who better to guide us than Eric and Julia Lewald , a showrunner and writer (respectively) on the series! We get into everything, from how the series developed and which characters were chosen to how storylines unfolded and where they mined the comics for ideas. You can follow Eric and Julia on all the socials @xmentas and their site xmentas.com . While you’re there, pick up one of their books on the subject: X-Men: The Art and Making of an Animated Series and Previously on X-Men: The Making of an Animated Series . Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits . If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts . And if you really like this podcast, support what we do as a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters : buzzsprout.com/1817176/support . Looking for more ways to express your undying DBB love and devotion? Email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com . Follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook and Instagram , and @DBBandits on X . Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing . Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com . Support the show Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube : youtube.com/dollarbinbandits ! If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon : patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters . You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook , Instagram , and Bluesky , or @DBBandits on X . You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com . Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing . Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com . Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week’s episode, Grinch and Cat are joined by fellow AFOL couple, Justin and Jessica, to discuss their passion project, Brick Layouts. Brick Layouts is a web-based LEGO planning tool that allows users to plan displays, cities, and so much more. Join us as we talk through the current features and what's to come in the near future with this exciting new tool! As always, happy building and we hope you enjoy the episode! Socials: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome https://www.youtube.com/@AFOLsWelcome https://www.tiktok.com/@afols.welcome https://bleav.com/shows/afols-welcome-a-lego-podcast/ Brick Layouts: https://www.instagram.com/bricklayouts/ https://www.bricklayouts.com/ Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - 10:15 Intro / Brick Banter 10:15 - 27:23 Exciting Lego News 27:23- 1:36:47 Today's Topic 1:36:47 - 1:45:06 Brick-Mail The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions. About AFOL’s Welcome: AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and Cat have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one! Please Note: LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week’s episode, Grinch and Cat cover a listener requested topic and that is how to build LEGO on a budget. First and foremost, budget isn’t a bad word, anyone who builds LEGO has a budget. Join us as we break down tips, tricks, and common mistakes that people make when building LEGO and learn how to take your budget that much further. Link in Bio. As always, happy building and we hope you enjoy the episode! Socials: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome https://www.youtube.com/@AFOLsWelcome https://www.tiktok.com/@afols.welcome https://bleav.com/shows/afols-welcome-a-lego-podcast/ Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - 6:43 Intro / Brick Banter 6:43 - 20:46 Exciting Lego News 20:46- 1:11:51 Today's Topic 1:11:51 - 1:21:21 Brick-Mail The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions. About AFOL’s Welcome: AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and Cat have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one! Please Note: LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week’s episode, Grinch and Cat are joined by Monty’s Trains, who is a certified LEGO train expert and enthusiast. Monty has had an instrumental impact on the LEGO train community and helps organise the LGMS train layouts at conventions like Brickfair and Brickworld. From train gauge to track layouts and standards we’re here to talk about all things LEGO trains. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome https://www.youtube.com/@AFOLsWelcome https://www.tiktok.com/@afols.welcome https://bleav.com/shows/afols-welcome-a-lego-podcast/ Monty’s Trains: https://www.instagram.com/montystrains https://lgms.org/ https://montystrains.net/ Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - 9:01 Intro / Brick Banter 9:01 - 29:01 Exciting Lego News 29:01- 1:14:23 Today's Topic 1:14:23 - 1:23:50 Brick-Mail The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions. About AFOL’s Welcome: AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and Cat have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one! Please Note: LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week’s episode, Grinch and Cat are joined by Krypto_Bricks, who is a certified DC Comics enthusiast. Today we’re going to dive into the history of the LEGO Batman and DC themes and discuss the current state of the theme. What’s missing, what’s good about what we currently have, and what could be better? All of that and more in the discussion below! Socials: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome https://www.youtube.com/@AFOLsWelcome https://www.tiktok.com/@afols.welcome https://bleav.com/shows/afols-welcome-a-lego-podcast/ Krypto_Bricks: www.instagram.com/krypto_bricks https://www.youtube.com/@krypto_bricks Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - 18:47 Intro / Brick Banter 18:47 - 27:55 Exciting Lego News 27:55 - 2:10:22 Today's Topic 2:10:22 - 2:17:17 Brick-Mail The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions. About AFOL’s Welcome: AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and Cat have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one! Please Note: LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week’s episode, Grinch and Cat are joined by 2Brick2Handle, who is known for covering LEGO reveals and LEGO Brick Deals. Join us as we learn about his story from collector to news, know it all, and everything in between. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome https://www.youtube.com/@AFOLsWelcome https://www.tiktok.com/@afols.welcome https://bleav.com/shows/afols-welcome-a-lego-podcast/ 2Brick2Handle: https://www.instagram.com/2brick2handle https://www.tiktok.com/@2brick2handle https://brickdeals.app/ https://www.instagram.com/brickdealshub Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - 7:09 Intro / Brick Banter 7:09 - 21:01 Exciting Lego News 21:01 - 1:37:13 Today's Topic 1:37:13 - 1:46:31 Brick-Mail The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions. About AFOL’s Welcome: AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and Cat have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one! Please Note: LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week’s episode, Grinch and Cat are discussing LEGO and creativity. Specifically, is LEGO losing its creativity? And if it is, is this a bad thing? In some ways it feels more creative than ever before, but in others ways less. Join in the discussion in the comments. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ https://www.youtube.com/@AFOLsWelcome https://www.tiktok.com/@afols.welcome https://bleav.com/shows/afols-welcome-a-lego-podcast/ Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - 7:51 Intro / Brick Banter 7:51 - 24:05 Exciting Lego News 24:05 - 1:19:53 Today's Topic 1:19:53 - 1:34:44 Brick-Mail The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions. About AFOL’s Welcome: AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and Cat have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one! Please Note: LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week’s episode, Grinch and Cat. Today we are joined by RedSuitStuds and we’re discussing the prevalence of AI in LEGO. Specifically, how it should or maybe shouldn’t be integrated into the hobby, are there any benefits? How do you balance the art and the AI usage and is there any place for it in LEGO? Socials: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ https://www.youtube.com/@AFOLsWelcome https://www.tiktok.com/@afols.welcome https://bleav.com/shows/afols-welcome-a-lego-podcast/ Red Suit Studs: https://www.instagram.com/redsuitstuds/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@redsuitstuds Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - 5:40 Intro / Brick Banter 5:40 - 16:09 Exciting Lego News 16:09 - 1:36:11 Today's Topic 1:36:11- 1:44:52 Brick-Mail The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions. About AFOL’s Welcome: AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and Cat have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one! Please Note: LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week’s episode, Grinch is joined by his new co-host Cat. Welcome to the show Cat! Today we’re taking a bit of a whacky dive into the history of LEGO hair. We had a lot of fun discussing the slow growth and eventual boom of the minifigure hair piece. Join us as we dive into the details, the data, and the fun of LEGO hair. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - 11:01 Intro / Brick Banter 11:01 - 38:18 Exciting Lego News 38:18 - 1:25:22 Today's Topic 1:25:22- 1:29:45 Brick-Mail The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions. About AFOL’s Welcome: AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one! Please Note: LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week’s episode, Grinch is joined by former Lego Masters seasons 1 contestants Corey & Mel. This week we’re talking about a very important subject and that is representation in LEGO. We do it the true AFOLs Welcome way too with data, lots and lots of data, and it really tells the story all by itself. Join us this week as we continue to push the narrative of better representation of the builders that love the brick. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ https://www.instagram.com/iceberg_bricks/ https://www.instagram.com/samzbrego / Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - 3:17 Intro / Brick Banter 3:17 - 14:17 Exciting Lego News 14:17 - 1:19:37 Today's Topic 1:19:37- 1:25:29 Brick-Mail The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions. About AFOL’s Welcome: AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one! Please Note: LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week’s episode, Grinch is joined by Jessie, AKA Professor Brickman. Jessie is a certified Harry Potter fanatic, and he and Grinch break down the current state of LEGO Harry Potter. Do the repetitive builds, and the many castle systems ruin the fun, or does it add to the depth of the theme? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ https://www.instagram.com/professor_brickman Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - 6:15 Intro / Brick Banter 6:15 - 19:17 Exciting Lego News 19:17 - 1:45:54 Today's Topic 1:45:54 - 1:48:39 Brick-Mail The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions. About AFOL’s Welcome: AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one! Please Note: LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week’s episode, Grinch is joined by Jaijai the original fan designer of the LEGO Idea’s The Office set . Join Grinch and Jaijai as they discuss how designing a LEGO set has cemented his legacy in not only LEGO fandom, but also the hit TV show The Office. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ https://www.instagram.com/legotheoffice/?hl=en Did Jaijai’s charity work inspire you? https://www.instagram.com/washforlifeinc/?hl=en Jaijai’s Newest Idea’s Project: https://beta.ideas.lego.com/product-ideas/11b4bbe2-54a8-4217-802a-f8d996c6382c Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - 3:09 Intro / Brick Banter 3:09 - 6:48 Exciting Lego News 6:48 - 1:30:57 Today's Topic 1:30:57 - 1:36:55 Brick-Mail The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions. About AFOL’s Welcome: AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one! Please Note: LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week’s episode, Grinch is joined by Jon from Bellefonte, PA. Jon is an AFOL and owner for the Bellefonte Brick Store. Join Grinch and he and Jon discuss the ins and outs of owning a LEGO store, from the joys that it brings to the challenges that it creates. It’s another way AFOLs can experience the hobby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ https://www.instagram.com/bellefonte_brick_studio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wilderland.builds Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - 3:01 Intro / Brick Banter 3:01 - 10:41 Exciting Lego News 10:41 - 1:13:48 Today's Topic 1:13:48 - 1:26:24 Brick-Mail The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions. About AFOL’s Welcome: AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one! Please Note: LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode Details: In this week’s episode, Grinch is joined by former guest, Wilderlandbuilds, aka Jarrett. Join us as we discuss the current state of LEGO Lord of the Rings in 2026. How do you feel about the current pace of set releases, the price, and the size of the sets? What are its strengths and weaknesses as a theme? All of that and more will be discussed in this week's episode. Check out Jarrett’s new youtube channel while you’re at it: https://www.youtube.com/@wilderland.builds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ https://www.instagram.com/wilderland.builds/ Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - 4:32 Intro / Brick Banter 4:32 - 10:01 Exciting Lego News 10:01 - 2:17:23 Today's Topic 2:17:23- 2:27:24 Brick-Mail The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire if any questions: About AFOL’s Welcome: AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one! Please Note: LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode Details: In this week’s episode, Grinch continues the conversation from last week and discusses what makes a LEGO set good. Last week we discussed what makes a LEGO set bad, so consider this part 2 of the conversation. Like last week, is it the price, accuracy, or the building experience, or is it something else entirely? As always feel free to join in the conversation in the comment section below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - 4:40 Intro / Brick Banter 4:40 - 20:17 Exciting Lego News 20:17 - 1:06:35 Today's Topic 1:06:35- 1:12:22 Brick-Mail The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire if any questions: About AFOL’s Welcome: AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one! Please Note: LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Title: What Makes A LEGO Set Bad? - AFOLs Welcome: Episode 101 Episode Details: In this week’s episode, Grinch breaks down the topic of what makes a LEGO set bad. Is it the price, accuracy, or the building experience, or is it something else entirely? As always feel free to join in the conversation in the comment section below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - 6:19 Intro / Brick Banter 6:19 - 13:33 Exciting Lego News 13:33- 1:13:55 Today's Topic 1:13:55- 1:22:43 Brick-Mail The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire if any questions: About AFOL’s Welcome: AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one! Please Note: LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode Details: In this week’s episode, Grinch reviews the first LEGO Ideas review stage of 2026 and asks the question, “where do we go from here”? Ideas has been a staple of the LEGO community for over a decade now, but with more and more repeat submissions and larger and larger review stages, how does LEGO balance submissions with expectations? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - 3:25 Intro / Brick Banter 3:25 - 12:22 Exciting Lego News 12:22 - 1:19:34 Today's Topic 1:19:34 - 1:26:41 Brick-Mail The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire if any questions: About AFOL’s Welcome: AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one! Please Note: LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode Details: In this week’s episode, Grinch takes a trip back to 2001. It’s amazing how much LEGO® has changed in the past 25 years, but at the same time it feels oddly familiar. As feel free to join in the conversation in the comment section below. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - 7:33 Intro / Brick Banter 7:33 - 28:36 Exciting Lego News 28:36 - 1:11:59 Today's Topic 1:11:59 - 1:33:56 Brick-Mail The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire if any questions: About AFOL’s Welcome: AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO®. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO® themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one! Please Note: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode Details: In this week’s episode, Grinch and West are joined by Jack from the Yellow Brick Road Co, one of the largest LEGO® Whatnot sellers and a professional reselling LEGO® business. Join us as we learn about not only the ins and outs of starting your own LEGO® business, but the personal toll and journey along the way. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUoMmP_gXOp/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - 10:10 Intro / Brick Banter 10:10 - 41:51 Exciting Lego News 41:51 - 1:58:02 Today's Topic 1:58:02 - 2:03:06 Brick-Mail The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire if any questions: About AFOL’s Welcome: AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO®. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO® themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one! Please Note: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode Details: In this week’s episode, Grinch and West discuss how to sell your LEGO. Whether you’re trying to sell your whole collection, or just a set, one of the nice things about LEGO is that someone is usually willing to buy it. But, where do you start, what are the options out there? Find out that and more on this week's episode. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - 6:13 Intro / Brick Banter 6:13 - 22:10 Exciting Lego News 22:10 - 1:28:02 Today's Topic 1:28:02 - 1:38:33 Brick-Mail The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire if any questions: About AFOL’s Welcome: AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one! Please Note: LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.