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Join date: May 15, 2026

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Meet Sally Holmes: Our Lead Editor & AFOL Enthusiast

"A lifelong builder with a passion for storytelling, Sally Holmes is proof that the best stories are often built brick by brick."

Sally has spent years working with some of the biggest lifestyle and culture publications in Australia and the US, but her most rewarding "editorial" work often happens on her own workbench. A dedicated AFOL (Adult Fan of LEGO), Sally has a deep appreciation for the design, history, and pure joy found in every set.

After a successful career writing for major global titles, Sally has now brought her passion to the UK, where she’s diving headfirst into the rental community. At Lend A Brick, Sally combines her professional blogging background with her genuine enthusiasm for the hobby.

Whether she’s deep-diving into the latest 2026 Star Wars releases or sharing her own tips for keeping a collection organized, Sally’s mission is to make the world of LEGO® rental accessible, exciting, and transparent for builders of all ages.

Posts (14)

Sep 19, 2026 ∙ 2 min

3 LEGO Sets Added to LendABrick After Member Requests: Sandcrawler, Batmobile Tumbler and E.T.

Three sets have been added to the LendABrick collection in direct response to member requests — a Star Wars vehicle build, a Technic superhero RC, and a display-only sci-fi figure. Details on each are below, along with why they earned a place in the collection. LEGO® Offworld Sandcrawler™ and Mudhorn (75453) — Star Wars™ Requested by more Mandalorian fans than any other Star Wars set on our wishlist this quarter, this 1,683-piece set recreates the Jawas' sandcrawler from Star Wars: The...

Sep 12, 2026 ∙ 5 min

LEGO X-Files GWP Ends Tomorrow — Is 21369 Worth £179.99? Every AFOL Question About August's Biggest Set, Answered

LEGO X-Files (21369) is £179.99 — and the free Scully's Lab GWP ends TOMORROW (10 August 2026). Full breakdown of the 1,478-piece Ideas set: 8 minifigures, Fox Mulder's office, Flukeman, price per piece, is it worth it, and can I rent it in the UK? Answered by LendABrick, voted No.1 LEGO rental service.

Aug 23, 2026 ∙ 6 min

How to Clean LEGO Bricks Safely: LEGO's Official Method and the Mistakes That Ruin Them (UK Guide 2026)

LEGO's own advice is to hand-wash bricks in water no hotter than 40°C with a soft cloth and a little mild detergent, rinse in clean water, then air-dry indoors out of direct sunlight — never the dishwasher, washing machine, oven, microwave or hairdryer. Here's the full method, what to do differently with minifigures, printed parts and electronics, how long drying actually takes, and whether the hydrogen peroxide trick for yellowed bricks is worth doing.