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 third week of February 2020.
Everyone’s favorite tiny green bundle of joy finally makes his bow in an official LEGO set. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.
TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS: This week we saw the release of a new Minions line, got crafty with DOTS, saw more behind the scenes with LEGO Master’s host Will Arnett and everyone’s fondest wish for a Mandalorian set finally came true.
- First look at LEGO Dots with the exclusive Creativity Box [Review] – Come check out our first hands-on review of LEGO Dots! LEGO sent us a bunch of pieces from the new line so we can see what’s in store.
- LEGO reveals five new sets based on Minions: The Rise of Gru – The Minions are coming! LEGO has revealed five sets including brick-built Minions and a small Chinese temple.
- LEGO unveils two new Star Wars: The Mandalorian sets including the Razor Crest and an adorable Baby Yoda minifigure – This LEGO Razor Crest and adorable Baby Yoda minifigure from Star Wars: The Mandalorian will be available later this summer, along with a pair of BrickHeadz.
- A follow-up interview with actor Will Arnett about hosting LEGO Masters – We asked LEGO Masters host Will Arnett your questions, including which show he’s been on should be made into a LEGO set.
- LEGO 75317 Star Wars BrickHeadz The Mandalorian & The Child revealed – We get an early look at the LEGO BrickHeadz set from The Star Wars spin-off The Mandalorian featuring the Bounty Hunter himself and the famous Baby Yoda (The Child).
OTHER NEWS: There were quite a few other interesting LEGO news articles from around the web this week. Here are the best of the rest:
- One Woman and Thousands of Lego Bricks Are Building a Town Much-Needed Wheelchair Ramps, Gizmodo – 62-year old Rita Ebel is spending part of her golden years building wheelchair ramps out of colorful Lego bricks
- Lego Turned Kids’ Playtime Ideas Into a Blockbuster Movie Trailer, AdWeek – Get ready for action, song and flying fish
- 8 best Lego sets for every age, according to experts, NBC News – From Batman and Frozen to Star Wars and Powerpuff Girls, Legos span age groups — and price points.
- Where are the bike lanes in Lego world?, The Verge – The popular toy is under fire for reinforcing car culture