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There's lots more to see here on The Brothers Brick, so start exploring now!Janey Gunning asked if we could share the following press release in regards to this year’s Brickfête. To all AFOL, LEGO collectors, builders, hobbyists, enthusiasts within walking, driving or flying distance of Toronto, Canada. The Brickfête Team is honoured to invite you to our annual LEGO Fan Convention. Join us for some good times completely Continue reading →
Amazon has some decent deals on Lego architecture sets ranging from 21-34% off. 21009 Farnsworth House / $59.99 / $47.66 (21%) 21004 Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum / $44.99 / $31.78 (29%) 21002 Empire State Building / $24.99 / $19.60 (22%) 21003 Seattle Space Needle / $24.99 / $17.79 (29%) 21007 Rockefeller Plaza / $44.99 / Continue reading →
If you are planning to attend Brickworld Chicago from June 12-16 but have not yet registered, you have until May 13 to do so before registration closes. Visit their website for registration info and important deadlines for attendees.
As I’ve noted in my recent reviews of Brickmania custom LEGO kits, making tracks look realistic can be challenging — LEGO’s own tracks are generally too wide, and using Technic chains is either too narrow or incredibly parts-intensive. Enter Brickmania’s new Kickstarter project — Brickmania Track Links: Custom Add-On for the LEGO System. Here’s the Continue reading →
I am sure many of you will be looking forward to the annual Lego Military Build Competition. I know I am. I was a participant in 2008 and 2009 (with some success) and helped organise and judge it in the last few years. This year it is being run by Magnus Lauglo, D-Town Cracka, -Mainman- Continue reading →
It’s that time of year again. In celebration of LEGO Star Wars, the LEGO Shop online is putting most Star Wars sets on sale for 10-20% off. In addition, they’re running a few other promotions for the weekend: Free shipping on orders over $50 / £25. Free Hoth Han Solo minifig on Star Wars orders Continue reading →
Well the month of April has completely flown by and it is already time to pick new winners for our Facebook and Twitter cover photos. I was lucky enough to do the selecting for this month, and since Andrew’s picks for April were of the sci-fi variety, I thought I would switch things up this Continue reading →
Many of you may have missed it, but it was hard to miss in the Netherlands, my home country: since yesterday we have a new king and queen: King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima (yes, that is the name given to her by her parents). This momentous occasion prompted Paul Toxopeus (P@u! +ox) to build these Continue reading →
The name Warren Elsmore may not be immediately familiar to adult fans of LEGO worldwide, but you are likely to have seen some of his work, such as his LEGO model of the 2012 London Olympic Park. He is also well-known in British LEGO circles as the organiser of AFOLCON, the UK’s own LEGO convention, Continue reading →
I just received word from LEGO direct that they unveiled this new set in Portugal, yesterday. I’ve looked through the official photos, and I have to say, it looks pretty cool to me. There seems to be a lot of detail, and the brick-built Ent is a great addition. I also know that I, for Continue reading →
1AM Gallery in San Francisco is hosting a LEGO based art show running April 26th through May 25th. There will be models, custom minifigs, traditional 2D art, and more. Check out the press release below for all the details and go easy on them for their use of “Legos”. 1AM is pleased to present, “Designing Continue reading →
The Portuguese LEGO Users Group (PLUG) is hosting a LEGO show in Oeiras, Portugal this coming weekend, April 26-28. Here are the complete details in the organizers’ press release (with some minor edits for readability): PLUG (Portuguese LUG) is going to run its annual, largest Lego fan event (Oeiras BRInKCa 2013) next weekend from April Continue reading →
Every LEGO brick has its limits. We see plenty of building techniques that stress bricks in various ways, but nobody has answered the question, “How many times can you put two bricks together and take them apart before the bricks fail?” Phillipe Cantin decided to find out. The answer: After running his machine for more Continue reading →
No Starch Press continues building a library of LEGO books this year with their forthcoming The LEGO Build-It Book, Vol. 1: Amazing Vehicles, due out on June 22. The book features LEGO vehicle designs by Dutch builder Nathanaël Kuipers and Swiss builder Mattia Zamboni. The book will feature step-by-step instructions for ten vehicles that you Continue reading →
The movie won’t hit theaters for nearly three months, but the new line of six new LEGO sets from The Lone Ranger is out now from both Amazon.com and the LEGO Shop online. First, be sure to check out our reviews so far of the new sets (more to come): 79108 Stagecoach Escape 79109 Colby Continue reading →
