Bricklink has been down since approximately 20.00 CET showing the maintenance page with the message: “We are currently investigating some unusual activity, so it’s too early to speculate further. We will share more information once it’s available.”

With many businesses and AFOLs depending on the site this of course caused further speculation on several social media. On Reddit unverified ransom messages to Bricklink surfaced. According to these big stores might have their inventories affected. It’s unconfirmed at this moment if these threats are substantial and if any accounts have been comprimised.

It would be a nightmare for everyone involved if this indeed is the result of a breach in the Bricklink security. Let’s hope taking the site down is preventing serious damage to the site, accounts and user data. At this point this was the only information we could gather regarding the situation. Since many users will be wondering what is going on, we felt it was the right thing to do to share this.

Update november 4th

Whilst not discussing the causes Bricklink has updated the message on it’s landing page:

We’re sorry Bricklink isn’t currently available.
Update November 4th. 3.58 am EST We continue to investigate the unusual activity. We want to make sure we take the time to investigate fully. We will be back up and running as soon as possible.

Containing 2103pcs the set will sell for €139.99 with prices for other regions yet to be confirmed. The set will be released on October 1st. The price per piece seems rather good, although I wouldn’t be surprised if this is caused by having a lot of small pieces.

If I’m honest it looks a lot smaller than other 2000+ part sets. I do like there’s quite a bit of brick built landscaping with slopes for rocks etc. It should provide a nice building experience and teach a few tricks on how to create some rough terrain without using ugly rock pieces.

The final design of the set is rather faithful to the original fan design by Brickhammer on LEGO Ideas.  It would also be a great addition to the current Creator 3-in-1  31132 viking ship set.

So what do you think of this set? Does it appeal to you? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Official details:

Step back in time as you build and explore this richly detailed LEGO Ideas The Viking Village (21343) adult building kit to discover and explore.

An ideal gift for history buffs, the LEGO Medieval Village comes in 3 buildable sections with a forge, longhouse and watchtower, plus LEGO Viking minifigures of blacksmith, chieftain, warrior and warrior. archer to bring the scene to life. Check out features of this great LEGO set, like the blacksmith’s forge with flame function, shields adorned with 2 ravens and 2 wolves of Odin, chief’s throne, a bridge to the watchtower and a cave to the extraction of minerals. And don’t forget the brick-built references to classic LEGO Vikings sets. Instructions are in the box and on the LEGO Builder app to guide you through every step of the witty creative experience.

LEGO construction kits for adults are a carefully selected collection with top quality models. Whatever your passion, there is a construction project waiting for you. This adult model building kit makes a great gift for men and women, history buffs and LEGO collectors.

Buildable Viking Village model features 3 connectable sections and measures over 9” (24cm) high, 18” (46cm) wide and 10” (26cm) deep.

• Contains 2,103 pieces.
• This 2,103-piece LEGO Ideas Viking Village building kit for adults includes connectable farmhouse, forge and watchtower models.
• The forge and longhouse have removable roofs and the watchtower has a removable wall and the interiors contain references to classic LEGO Viking sets.
• Features a flame-spitting forge, carved stone, shields with Odin’s two ravens and two wolves, chief’s throne, bridge and cave.
• Features a blacksmith, leader, warrior and archer, plus weapons including multiple shields, brush, hammer, sword, spear, goblet, bow and arrow.
• Comes with an illustrated booklet featuring discussions with the set’s designer and LEGO designers, plus detailed building instructions.
• This big LEGO set for adults comes with 3 sections to combine and measures 24cm high, 46cm wide and 26cm deep, making it a great centerpiece for your home.
• Treat yourself or give this great medieval village building set as a birthday present, Christmas present for men, women or medieval history lovers.

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