In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best of LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the second week of December 2017.
TBB NEWS & REVIEWS: Batman, Star Wars, Marvel… yes this was a good week, plus LEGO wins a major fight in China!
- Second wave of LEGO Batman Movie collectible minifigures revealed – Super Friends unite! The next wave of figures include some must-haves for any collector.
- Review of LEGO Star Wars 75188 Resistance Bomber from The Last Jedi – Just in time for the movie to come out, this set includes 778 pieces with 5 minifigs and sells for $109.99.
- Marvel Super Heroes Black Panther sets now available for pre-order – The first two sets to be released for the upcoming Marvel blockbuster, Black Panther are available for pre-order at both Amazon and Walmart, rhino and rollercoaster pieces included.
- LEGO wins Chinese copyright case against imitators – LEGO has dealt a major blow to counterfeiters in China by winning a court case against two LEGO counterfeiters.
- LEGO addresses 2018 Friends character redesigns (Guest Post by Bricking Around) – LEGO is expanding the diversity within the 2018 Friends line. See what changes are in store.
TBB 2017 IN REVIEW POSTS & INSTRUCTIONS: What is the top LEGO set of the year? We have your definitive answer, as well as a few instructions to enhance your Lego city.
- The top 10 best LEGO sets of 2017: What to buy the LEGO builder who really only wants more LEGO sets – Which LEGO set reigns supreme as the bet of the year?
- Great last-minute LEGO-themed holiday gifts that aren’t just more new LEGO sets – Thoughtful gift-givers might want to consider these LEGO-related options, many under $20.
- Instructions to build a tiny minifig scooter – 23 pieces have never been cuter!
- Instructions to build your own garbage truck – This truck is the sleekest garbage hauler complete with curved sides and hand rails/
OTHER NEWS: There ere a few other LEGO news articles from other places around the web this week. Here are the best of the rest:
- Adam Savage builds a LEGO Han Solo blaster, Tested – Adam adds to his LEGO-themed armory with this replica of Han Solo’s DL-44 blaster.
- LEGO Batman Movie director talks about Oscar hopes, Gold Derby – After snubbing The LEGO Movie for an Oscar nomination, will the Academy nominate LEGO Batman instead?
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Customizing a Working Lego Mechanical Keyboard Is Incredibly Easy, Gizmodo – Builder Jason Allemann uses LEGO and a 3D printer to create a unique, customized keyboard.