Some of the most popular new LEGO sets from June are already hard to find in stock and available now. The Sherlock Holmes and Harry Potter book nooks, as well as the Minifigure Vending Machine are all on backorder over at the LEGO store. The Lord of the Rings: Balrog book nook is luckily still available, though. You can still purchase and reserve your set, but they won't ship for a bit.
The book nooks are great sets to liven up your bookshelf, and the LEGO minifigure vending machine is impressive in that it actually functions like a real vending machine. Just insert the coin, turn the knob, and out pops a minifigure in one of those plastic bubbles. We built the minifigure vending machine, and said that it's "fun and satisfying build" when it's fully put together.
LEGO's New Sets Released in June Are Already on Backorder
If you've been wanting any of these three sets, you'll have to wait a bit. The Harry Potter Hogwarts Express book nook ships the earliest (as early as July 11), and is limited to three per customer. The Minifigure Vending Machine and Sherlock Holmes book book both advertise as shipping in 60 days, but it's hard to say when exactly that is. When I add the vending machine to my bag, it says it will ship by September 18, while the Sherlock Holmes book nook has no date attached. The vending machine is limited to five per customer and the Sherlock Holmes book nook is limited to three, but who is actually buying that many anyway?
The vending machine and Sherlock Holmes book nook are suggested for builders aged 18+, as some of these builds can be a little complicated. There are dozens of LEGO sets for adults, and they all make great gifts or display models. I have the LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System that, along with my physical game collection, makes a great focal point on my shelf.
Myles Obenza is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Bluesky @mylesobenza.bsky.social.
