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Today's random figure is sw1465Imperial Navy Officer - Black Cap with Reddish Brown Hair, a Star Wars figure that came in one set, 75419 Death Star, released during 2025.
Our members collectively own a total of 2,327 of them. If you'd like to buy one you should find it for sale at Brick Owl or BrickLink, where new ones sell for around $20.40.
This is the first minifigure scale steam train to be released in the LEGO City theme (there have been some micro steam trains included in LEGO City advent calendars).
Read on as I take a detailed look at this attractive, compact, vintage LEGO City steam train. The review also includes some comments on the return of some key train components after a few years' absence.
A very atractive, compact LEGO steam train that operates smoothly on a full train layout
Return to metal axles on the carriage wheels
No stickers - only printed parts
Operates well when upgraded with Powered Up components
Powered Up is not included with this set
Not a full circuit of train track
More expensive than similar 2026 LEGO City trains
The set was provided for review by LEGO. All opinions expressed are those of the author.
The box
The image on the front of the box shows 60511 Vintage Steam Train waiting at the end of the branch line. The vintage steam train is waiting at a small platform where an elderly gentleman is ready to board the train using his ticket.
There are two rail employees on board the train and a mother and son are walking on a grass path next to the engine.
The rear of the box shows that the train has just departed. Faint wisps of steam are being emitted from the chimney.
There are two smaller images that indicate that the roof of the passenger carriage lifts off to reveal the interior decor. This set is also capable of being upgraded using Powered Up components.
Instructions
There are four separate instruction booklets.
The first booklet contains the instructions to assemble the platform and the end-of-line buffer stop.
The second booklet contains the instructions to assemble the passenger carriage.
Booklet three contains the instructions to assemble the tender.
Booklet four, the largest book of the four, contains the instructions to assemble the vintage steam engine.
The parts
60511 Vintage Steam Train contains 575 parts. Rebrickable has the complete inventory which can be obtained using this link.
The parts are divided into six numbered paper bags.
There is a perforated plastic bag that is loose in the box that contains five magnetic train buffers and a train rail ramp. This ramp has appeared in seven other sets and is really useful to re-rail trains onto train track.
There is nothing special about the other two printed parts. Comments appear later in the review.
Minifigures
The set includes five minifigures; two adult males, two adult females and one youth.
Two minifigures work for the LEGO rail network and there are three passengers.
There is an employee who looks after the passengers on the train. She wears a neat uniform jacket with a name badge. Under her jacket she wears a white blouse with a red tie.
There is a female passenger aboard the vintage train. The female passenger is wearing an argyle-patterned jumper. The argyle pattern is made up of orange and light orange diamonds.
The female passenger has mid-length dark orange hair that is draped over her front right shoulder.
This minifigure has two expressions; her mouth is closed in one expression, and she is smiling with an open mouth in the other expression.
The youngster has two expressions. He has an open-mouthed smile but also looks surprised.
There is an overworked engine driver who also acts as the fireman operating the steam engine. These are two major roles and are usually performed by two people.
The engine driver wears a blue denim bib overalls with tan stitching. He has a pen in his pocket with a small notepad. The bib overalls have metal fastenings. This torso has been seen in two other sets.
The engine driver is wearing a reddish brown flat cap (sometimes known as a cheese cutter hat). This style of cap was often known as a train engineer's cap.
While the engine driver has a smile, he also has quite a worried expression. He holds a shovel which he uses to shovel coal into the vintage steam engine's fire box.
The build
Bag 1 assembles the small train platform.
There is a small shelter on the platform where passengers can sit while they are waiting for their train journey. There is a wrought iron lampstand on the platform.
At the end of the track is an end-of-line buffer stop. These items are a critical safety feature on train networks. Two weeks ago, such a concrete stop block prevented a Wellington commuter train from sliding down a steep slope into nearby homes in a real-world incident.
The antique train platform has a functioning old railway semaphore signal at the end of the platform.
Bag 2
Bag 2 assembles the passenger carriage.
The carriage has some facilities for the passengers. At one end is a jug with lid and two mugs. A black minifigure roller skate has been repurposed as the spout of the jug.
There are ladders at each corner of the carriages and a brass handle. Unfortunately, there is no obvious way that passengers can enter the carriage: it has no doors.
Bag 3
I am pleasantly surprised to see the return of metal axles for the carriage train wheels. Metal axles were last used on the tram in 60473 The City Tower (released in 2025), but they haven't been seen on a LEGO train since 2024 in 60423 Downtown Streetcar.
The Technic half wide beam is used as a coupling rod to connect the three driving wheels on each side of the engine. This makes the engine's widest point seven studs wide.
There are no connecting rods or pistons which would normally be found on a steam train. You can, however, see how the driving wheels are balanced.
The frictionless pins used to connect the driving wheels to the chassis and to link to the coupling rod are tan colour. Those Technic elements do not come in black or dark bluish grey, but this set would have looked better if they were.
Senior LEGO DesignerMark Stafford (AKA LEGO Nabii) has commented about LEGO having elements that are colour locked, "There are many reasons to colour lock or limit a part, both to do with reducing the complexity of production and the logistics of storage/packing."
More than any other theme, LEGO Technic elements tend to be available in a limited pallet of colours.
The engine looks great with red running boards on each side.
Steam engines often have a steam dome above the boiler. This antique steam engine has such a dome. There are, however, some gaps between the dome and the earth green tiles. A 2x2 earth green jumper plate would have solved this problem.
The completed model
The 60611 Vintage Steam Train is waiting at the platform ready to depart. All the passengers are aboard, and the engine driver is ready to release the brakes.
Whyte notation is the classification system most commonly used for steam locomotives. 60511 Antique Steam Train's engine would be classified as 0-6-0 meaning that it has no leading or trailing wheels but has six driving wheels. By omitting leading and trailing bogies, it maximises the tractive effort available to the engine and reduces the wheelbase.
This link takes you to an image showing the various types of steam locomotive and the corresponding Whyte notation.
60511 Vintage Steam Train does not swing wide of curved track like other LEGO steam trains, such as 10194 Emerald Night.
The train number 317 can be linked to the LEGO My Own Train series released in the early 2000s.
I have sourced a few real-world references to the train number 317 as well:
What is not mentioned is that you will need at least sixteen curved track elements as well to make a complete loop. Unfortunately, you cannot purchase curved track elements separately and will need several supplementary packs to have enough pieces for a complete loop.
The tender carriage is the component that gets converted. You will need to go online to source the conversion instructions as they are not included in any of the four instruction booklets.
The image below is taken from the last page of booklet three. The QR code will take you to the online building instructions for the Powered Up conversion. The instructions can also be downloaded using this link.
Powered Up conversion
The 88011 Train Motor replaces the tender carriage chassis and the black coal elements are attached to the top of the 88009 Powered Up Hub.
There are two subtle changes to the tender assembly:
When the chassis is connected to the upper part, the centre pin of the 88011 Train Motor projects up into the coal bunker.
Be careful to ensure that the electric cable goes around the pin and does not get squashed as the Hub is placed in the coal bunker. The spare electric cable is folded up and sits behind the reddish brown clamp.
The completed Powered Up conversion. This one carriage can now run completely independently of the other components of the train. It is the Hub and Motor all in one unit.
These parts are now redundant.
Powered Up operation
This one-and-a-half-minute video shows the 60511 Vintage Steam Train operating with Powered Up installed.
Overall opinion
60511 Vintage Steam Train is an attractive train that will enhance any LEGO City train layout.
By making the Powered Up components fit into the tender carriage (if you choose to motorise your train), it avoids the enormous stress imposed on the steam engine's drive wheels that are present in other LEGO steam engines.
With an engine that is only seven studs wide, with a short wheelbase and a compact chimney, this train will easily drive around the tight curves of the LEGO train track and fit under any bridges and tunnels with ease.
In order to keep costs down and make this set more attractive to purchasers, the LEGO Group have designed this set as Powered Up capable but have omitted these expensive items.
In addition, a complete loop of train track has not been included.
For these two reasons, I assess this set as not being fully self-contained: additional purchases are required to fulfil the play potential of this set.
This set retails for £79.99, $89.99, €89.99 which corresponds to 13.9p, 15.7c, 15.7c per piece.
Comparing this price per part data with 60506 Classic Beach Tram and 60509 Harbour Freight Train – both LEGO City train sets released this year with minimal track and no Powered Up components – 60511 Vintage Steam Train is thirty-five percent more expensive than the former and eighteen percent more expansive than the latter. If these savings flowed through, then 60511 Vintage Steam Train should be £20, $22.50, €22.50 cheaper than its current RRP.
In my opinion, there is no obvious reason why 60511 Vintage Steam Train is priced as it is. Having a fully printed part set with no stickers is not sufficient to account for the price disparity.
So, all in all, I like this set very much, despite the price and non-inclusion of track and Powered Up components, but I do think it is overpriced.
Today's random set is 6558 Shark Cage Cove, released during 1997. It's one of 47 Town sets produced that year. It contains 185 pieces and 3 minifigs, and its retail price was US$30, which equates to about US$60 in today's money.
It's owned by 2,249 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your collection you should find it for sale at Brick Owl, BrickLink, where new ones sell for around $217.20, or eBay.
A nice addition to the historical tribute series, packed with references to his life's work.
The set was provided for review by LEGO. All opinions expressed are those of the author.
The 251-piece set builds a section of the Italian genius' workshop, which has been given a very colourful and attractive mosaic floor. There are three printed pieces in the set, including the nameplate, and just one sticker, for a mirror on the desk.
Inside, there's an easel with the Mona Lisa on it, a desk, and a small side table with a pear on it, perhaps representing his interest in botany or still life. The shelves behind it are packed with painting supplies, a crystal, and a geode.
Suspended above it all is his ornithopter flying machine, which I've removed for clarity in the photos below.
The items on the desk are interesting: an ink pot and quill pen, a printed tile depicting the plans of the ornithopter, an oyster shell, and a mirror. Da Vinci wrote many of his notes from right to left, possibly on account of being left-handed, so they were more easily read with the help of a mirror.
Note also the cat on the balcony: he studied and sketched felines extensively.
The minifigure-ised version of his famous work is suitably drab, like the real thing, and not much smaller than it :-)
The man himself is depicted as an elderly gentleman, with a flowing white beard, and dressed in a dark blue tunic with what looks like fur trimming along the edges. Most of the details are hidden behind his beard and the bracket on his back that can be used to attach the flying machine, though.
Overall, it's a fine addition to the series of historical tribute GWPs which includes plenty of references to his life's work: rather than focusing solely on the artist who painted the Mona Lisa, it also presents him as an inventor, engineer, and natural philosopher.
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LEGO's last foray into playable arcade games, 21337 Table Football, was an unmitigated disaster, so it's perhaps surprising that the company is launching another, 11374 Arcade Pinball Machine.
As well as promising to be more than just a display model, it's also looking to tap into our collective nostalgia for Classic Space. It succeeds in one of these aims, but not the other...
More than a display model: surprisingly robust and fun to play with
Very sturdy, it handles rough play well
Light royal blue classic space figure and space baby
Brick-built markings on the playing table
Difficult to reset game after completing mission
Questionable colour scheme
Ramp is a bit pointless
No lights or sounds
More expensive than the real thing
The set was provided for review by LEGO. All opinions expressed are those of the author.
Parts and stickers
The sticker sheet comprises mostly large square decorations for eight 6x6 tiles that line the sides of the machine. There is also one new printed piece, and one that's been reused from elsewhere.
There is just one new element: a 1x4 wall that is two bricks high rather than the usual one brick high. It matches the 4x4 quarter-circle piece that debuted in 75355 X-wing Starfighter, used for its engine cowlings, in 2023. Both parts come in transparent bright green and transparent light blue in this set.
The ball is 19mm in diameter, originally designed to fit into Beam 3X5 W/ Dia. 19 Wheel Cup that was introduced in SPIKE Prime in 2020. It's very smooth and weighs 5g. That equates to a density of 1.39g/cm3, which is more than ABS. ChatGPT suggests it could be made of acetal which is 'very hard, stiff, and slippery' which aligns with the ball's properties.
Construction
Construction begins with the frame upon which the playing surface will be affixed. Although Technic parts are used to add functionality, this is very much a 'System' model, leveraging SNOT techniques to give strength and rigidity.
The playing surface is split into three parts, thus making building it more manageable. The first one constructed has the flipper mechanism underneath and here you can see how they are spring-loaded and their movement damped with small rubber track attachments attached to the yellow pieces.
The individual sections are first clipped onto the frame, then pushed to engage with the studs on the end of the adjacent section. It's an interesting technique that works well.
The 'Mission' 1x6 tile on the back board is printed, and the 1x1 star tiles also appear in 21066 New York City – The Big Apple. It seems odd going to the trouble of printing the 1x6 when all the other decorations are stickers. I guess there was some budget left for it.
Minifigures
The highlight for many will be the light royal blue classic astronaut and space baby. However, it's only the helmet that's new in that colour on the adult figure: the torso was available in the Build a Minifigure stations in brand stores, and the air tanks have appeared in two sets already.
Nevertheless, collectors of such things will appreciate being able to get a whole one with minimal effort, albeit in an expensive set.
The completed model
I am sure I was not alone in being somewhat visually overwhelmed by the plethora of colours used in the model when I first saw it. Having built it, I am still overwhelmed: there are just too many, and it looks a bit of a mess, in my opinion, especially the ramp which sticks out like a sore thumb, neither matching nor complementing any of the other colours.
I can't help feeling that an opportunity was missed to construct it primarily in classic space colours: blue, grey and transparent yellow, with a spattering of red here and there. That would have really tapped into our nostalgia and made it far more appealing and classic space fans.
The model is about 37x27cm overall, with a playing table of 27x20cm. So, a decent size, but a bit smaller than most table-top pinball machines.
The up and down arrows and the rocket markings on the table are all brick-built and look very smart.
The view of the underside shows the flipper mechanism again and its link to a second one on the left, as well as the mechanism that moves to the astronaut at the back (more on that later).
We posted this picture on social media yesterday and, rather embarrassingly, someone who we believe is the set's designer noticed that I hadn't pushed the orange pin on the right fully in!
The four stickers on each side depict the astronaut and baby drifting in space over a planet, matching the colour scheme of the set. They could be left off, but I think it looks better with them.
Functionality
This is not a static model, of course, it's a fully functioning pinball machine, and it works rather well. There are three controls: a spring-loaded lever to release the ball, and two knobs for controlling the flippers. There's also a compartment for storing a spare ball.
The small flipper on the top left moves in unison with the large one.
Gameplay involves completing a mission to reunite the astronaut with the baby. That is achieved by hitting the grey lump (an asteroid??) in the middle of the table with the ball.
When you do so, the minifig moves from left to right, about 5mm at a time, and the mission is completed when he reaches the end. The mechanism that links the asteroid to the figure incorporates the ratchet gear that debuted in the road bike, which ensures he only moves in one direction.
Unfortunately, that makes it quite hard to reset it. To do so, the red piece at the back needs to be forced back to the start position, overcoming quite a lot of friction in the pin that secures the end of the 'fusilli gears'.
The ramp is cleverly integrated into the table, but a bit pointless. Nothing happens should you manage to get the ball up it, and doing so plays no part in the mission.
Playing with it
For a LEGO model, it's surprisingly sturdy and more than capable of being played with the same level of vigour you'd use on a real machine. The ball release and flipper mechanisms work extremely well and, thanks to rubber pieces on the bottom of the legs, it stays put on the table.
It's relatively easy to hit the asteroid and complete the mission, albeit with multiple plays. I did not find it so easy to get the ball up the ramp, though, although I think I've found one technique that works most of the time. I'll leave that for you to discover! Not that it matters: as I said, the ramp is largely pointless.
Here's a short video showing it in action. Not my best effort: I need to get better at flipping the top paddle!
Verdict
In contrast to many functional LEGO sets, this one works better than it looks. The controls work well, it's surprisingly robust, withstanding rough handling, and playing it is quite good fun. Time will tell whether it's something that I'll continue to enjoy playing, but given that it takes practice to master certain techniques, like traversing the ramp, it should provide some longevity.
Unfortunately, I think it's a bit ot an eyesore to look at. There are arguably too many colours, some of which don't go together, and the ramp is an eyesore.
If you can get past that, though, there is much to like, especially if you appreciate models that are more than just static ornaments.
The 2,274-piece set will be launched on 1st July, priced at $229.99 / £189.99 / €209.99 which is considerably more than a similarly sized real one that has lights, sounds, and an electronic scoring system.
If you want a pinball machine, look elsewhere. If you want a pinball machine made with LEGO which includes a desirable minifigure, this is the set for you!
This week's vintage set is 183 Train Set with Motor and Signal, released during 1976. It's one of 8 Trains sets produced that year. It contains 194 pieces.
It's owned by 199 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your collection you might find it for sale at Brick Owl, BrickLink or eBay.
Jay's Brick Blog has revealed that the set given to attendees of this year's LEGO Inside Tours in Billund is 4000049 Vintage LEGO Logo.
The 1,614-piece set builds a 3D version of the logo used by the LEGO company in 1946 that, in addition to a plethora of drum lacquered gold pieces that make up the letters, also includes some surprises in a 'secret' drawer housed in the base.
It looks to be one of the better Inside Tour sets, so is likely to command a hefty price on the secondary market, especially as so few are made and most participants do not part with them. Those that do can recoup most of the cost of the tour.
Head on over to Jay's Brick Blog to see back of the box photos, the inside details and close-up pictures of the built model.
KPop Demon Hunters' incredible popularity was totally unexpected when the animation debuted last year, so very little merchandise was available on release. The reaction has been fast, as 72537 Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird will be released less than a year after the movie.
The short development time has not diminished these characters' designs though, as both creatures are expressive and Derpy in particular is very detailed. Also, there are plenty of accessories provided, ready for some different display options, so this should be a fun set.
Summary
72537 Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird, 825 pieces. £59.99 / $69.99 / €69.99 | 7.3p, 8.5c, 8.5c per piece. Buy at LEGO.com »
Derpy and Sussie translate extremely well to LEGO form, with lots of personality
Appealing display model
Incredibly expressive faces
Good selection of accessories
I am not sure Derpy's proportions needed to be exaggerated
The set was provided for review by LEGO. All opinions expressed are those of the author.
Reference
Source - KPop Demon Hunters, Sony Pictures Animation
The Completed Model
Despite their limited role in the movie, Derpy and Sussie are extremely popular and inherently ideal for merchandise, so a set like this one was certain to be made. After all, there have been lots of buildable characters produced in recent years and many new elements created to aid in building them, which Derpy uses to his full advantage!
You start by assembling the tiger's body and the model seemed surprisingly small at that stage, but once the head is connected, it looks more substantial. This entire model measures 22cm in height, with Sussie perched on top, which is a nice size for display and roughly what I expected for its 825 pieces. Similar to other buildable animals, the tiger is densely packed with parts.
Derpy's most recognisable pose is probably his seated stance when magically descending into the demon world, looking into the middle distance all the while. I am not surprised the designer chose to recreate this pose and I think it looks quite natural, using curved slopes to capture the character's cuddly proportions and featuring printed 1x1 round tiles for claws.
However, I find the plates on the forelegs awkward because there are very few exposed studs elsewhere. Also, the 2x2 quarter domes on the thighs are each connected to 2x2 plates with a Technic pin underneath, so they rotate loosely. That hardly matters, though it still strikes me as quite unusual.
The figure is predominantly dark azure, featuring black stripes and various light royal blue and medium azure highlights. The stripes down Derpy's back are not completely accurate because there should be blue bands in the middle of each stripe, but at this size, the simpler design was probably necessary.
The tail is connected to a ball joint, so you can move it and the front legs around for alternative poses, while the head and back paws rotate. Any articulation is welcome and the option to turn the head was essential, but I would still be inclined to leave the figure in its neutral seated pose. Moving a paw is not very useful unless Derpy can really face whatever he is reaching for.
Of course, the figure's most important feature is undoubtedly the head, which is designed at a slightly bigger scale than the body, though not nearly to the extent of 10375 How to Train Your Dragon: Toothless. Even so, I am not convinced it was necessary to adjust the scale, so I wish the tiger's body was a bit larger to match the head.
I suggest adapting the body to match the head rather than the inverse because Derpy's facial expression is absolutely perfect! The shape of the eyes is accurate and I love the open mouth, really conveying the tiger's personality. The designer has even recreated Derpy's asymmetrical teeth, as one of the 1x1 pyramids protrudes a bit further than the other.
The eyes, nose and spots on the forehead are printed pieces, as are all the decorated parts in this set. The spots are printed slightly off-centre on my set, annoyingly, but the other parts look good. Most details are brick-built, however, including the stripes across the top of the head and Derpy's black eyebrows.
Perhaps similar to the character onscreen, Derpy's head is hollow, which leaves room to store the accessories behind a removable panel. Keeping everything together is always useful and I am glad the available space is being used, especially with quite a few accessories provided.
Derpy serves as a helpful messenger between Jinu and Rumi, delivering notes on his tongue. The set therefore includes a detachable tongue, like 11384 Golden Retriever Puppy, although you need to remove the teeth on the lower jaw to place the tongue in this case. Two notes are supplied, accurate to Jinu's first message to Rumi and her later invitation in return.
A flowerpot is included as well, in reference to Derpy's apparent fascination with righting items that have been knocked over. This pot is basic, but it is a fine accessory and you can pose the tiger with his paw on top, as pictured below.
Sussie, a six-eyed magpie also from the demon world, accompanies Derpy when he delivers messages, perhaps to keep him on track! It must be difficult to capture much detail on such a small animal at this scale, but the printed eyes and circular patterns look superb, with the eyes again giving a sense of Sussie's frustration at Derpy's shortcomings!
Naturally, the magpie also wears its usual hat, which Jinu made for the tiger, although the bird keeps taking it. I like the shape of the beak under the brim and Sussie's tail looks good as well, using a black spearhead piece.
Overall
While I am more interested in any future minifigure-scale KPop Demon Hunters sets than sets like this, 72537 Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird is executed extremely well. The tiger is absolutely adorable and his facial expression matches the movie exactly, while Sussie also looks good for such a tiny figure, with lots of personality.
There are some details that could probably be refined on a bigger model, but features like the two-tone stripes really require a larger scale. I wish Derpy's proportions were closer to the film, but otherwise, this is an excellent start for LEGO KPop Demon Hunters and the price of £59.99, $69.99 or €69.99 feels alright to me, compared with other licensed buildable characters.
