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Lego’s BrickLink marketplace has been offline for a week following ‘unusual activity’
Publication: The Verge
Author: Andrew Liszewski
Source published: 12/11/2026, 14:13:58 UTC
Briefing created: 12/11/2026, 15:16:16 UTC
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Briefings
Lego announced that its BrickLink marketplace has been offline for a week following reports of unusual activity. The site was last expected to return on November 11th, but Lego has not provided a specific date for restoration. The company did not explain the cause of the outage, though it cited 'unusual activity' as the reason. The BrickLink platform allows fans to buy and sell parts and sets, and its downtime affects the community's ability to trade. The article was published on November 12, 2026, and the evidence suggests the outage began after the site was last expected to be back up on November 11th.
Key points
- BrickLink marketplace has been offline for a week following reports of unusual activity.
- The site was last expected to return on November 11th, but Lego has not provided a specific date for restoration.
Context
BrickLink is a popular online marketplace where fans can buy and sell parts and sets. The site was last expected to return on November 11th, but Lego has not provided a specific date for restoration. The BrickLink platform allows fans to buy and sell parts and sets, and its downtime affects the community's ability to trade.
Limitations
Lego has not explained exactly what happened with the marketplace, only stating it took the site offline after identifying unusual activity. The evidence is limited to the company's statements and a reference to a The Verge article, with no technical details or specific incident reports provided.
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