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 last week of August 2020.
We learn all about a new technique for making LEGO mosaics. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.
TBB NEWS & REVIEWS: This week we learned how to make our own mosaics, saw the release of the Star Wars Bespin Duel, got some info on Virtual Brick-Con, got a glimpse of the LEGO/IKEA collaboration and more.
- LEGO Star Wars 75294 Bespin Duel now available – LEGO celebrates the 40th anniversary of Empire Strikes Back with the release of 75294 Bespin Duel. It sold out quickly on LEGO’s website, but is still available for Red Card holders on Target. Is this set a yes or a NOOOOOOOOOOO!!! You decide.
- Create your own mosaic masterpiece with Lego Art Remix [Review & Interview] – We take a look at Lego Art Remix, a free tool created by Deb Banerji to convert any of your favourite images into a LEGO mosaic.
- Idea to actual: How we made some Wonder Woman LEGO Art [Feature] – Those new LEGO Art sets are both expensive and super sweet. But what if Iron Man isn’t your jam?
- Virtual BrickCon 2020 seeks to blaze new trails by extending a global invite, and more – Come learn how Virtual BrickCon 2020 aims to reach people from all over the world, and how you can contribute.
MORE TBB NEWS:
- LEGO 77906 Wonder Woman and the Cheetah now available for pre-orders – The LEGO 77906 Wonder Woman and the Cheetah revealed as DC Fandome Exclusive is now available for pre-order on LEGO Online Stores (US Only) and will be shipped on October 1st
- LEGO World Builder platform for story development launched together with partner Tongal – LEGO in partnership with Tongal reveals a new collaborative platform for content creators to leverage the LEGO creative team.
- LEGO and IKEA reveal the BYGGLEK product line after two years of collaboration – The collaboration between LEGO and IKEA has given birth to a storage system that incorporates play for the LEGO System elements.
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:
- This Artist Uses Thousands of Lego Bricks to Make Lifelike Sculptures of Animals, Smithsonian Magazine – Found at zoos and gardens across the country, Sean Kenney’s works of art often call attention to endangered species and advocate for conservation
- Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Delayed To 2021, The Gamer – No official word has been given by the publisher WB Games, but the LEGO website said the game will be delayed until next year.
- LEGO® Education Announces Resources and Lesson Plans to Support Hands-on Learning in the New School Year, acrofan – Whether learning happens in person, virtually, or hybrid, LEGO Education solutions are flexible and engaging, sparking curiosity and building confidence.
- Building Your Brand With Intangible Assets – The LEGO Group Story, IPOS, – Learn how The LEGO Group builds, manages, and protects their most valuable intangible asset – their brand.
- LEGO® Education Announces Resources and Lesson Plans to Support Hands-on Learning in the New School Year, acrofan – Whether learning happens in person, virtually, or hybrid, LEGO Education solutions are flexible and engaging, sparking curiosity and building confidence.