In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders worldwide, The Brothers Brick brings you the best LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the 4th week of May 2025.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS While this last week may have been a bit slow for news and reviews, we’ve got you covered with a few noteworthy items, along with our growing features section. If this week leaves you craving more, be sure to check out last week’s Brick Report!

• [REVIEW] LEGO Art 31217 The Fauna Collection: Tiger – King or kitten? — More than a review, Jake gets editorial with this one.
• [NEWS] LEGO Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine brings a treasure trove of nostalgia and 16 minifigs — Exclusive minifigures AND an iconic vending machine build? Sign me up.

TBB FEATURES & INTERVIEWS We cover a few topics in our features section this week, including a spotlight on two newly hired LEGO Designers from the community, congratulations Jiwoo Seon and Dominique Boeynaems! TBB asked our staff and the LEGO community about their favorite non-brick memorabilia, and we talked with Iron Builder and frequent TBB featured LEGO builder Tim Goddard.

• [INTERVIEW] Talking Iron Builder with LEGO space legend Tim Goddard — Another exciting round of Iron Builder is here, and we chatted with one of the competitors, Tim Goddard.
• [FEATURE] TBB Asks: do you have a favourite bit of non-LEGO brick LEGO memorabilia? — What is your favorite? I still have the metallic red VIP minifigure keychain in my collection.
• [SPOTLIGHT] Dominique Boeynaems joins LEGO as set designer — Dominique joins Jiwoo as a new LEGO designer and shares the news in his own words.
• [SPOTLIGHT] Self-Portrait of LEGO’s next designer: Jiwoo Seon — Jiwoo shares a poem along with a LEGO self-portrait.

OTHER NEWS

• Lego is giving $1 million to the Boston Public Library – [Boston] — The funding will support early literacy programs, Lego clubs, and more. The company is relocating its U.S. headquarters from Connecticut to Boston.
• LEGO sculptures to add vibrant flair to Magnolia’s historic gardens – [ABC News 4] — Magnolia Plantation & Gardens is working to bring a bold new experience to the Lowcountry this summer with an awe-inspiring exhibition by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney.
• The Lego Group has launched its first certified store in India at Ambience Mall, Gurugram [Times of India]. — This marks the beginning of a phased expansion plan with a second store slated to open in Bengaluru in June. The Gurugram store, spanning 4,500 sq. ft., is the largest Lego Certified Store in South Asia.