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 5th week of May 2025.
TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS Reviews this week were all over the place, from Lord of the Rings to Technic to Botanicals. We even had a surprise collaboration with Nike announced, but perhaps the most anticipated new set is the classic Luxo Jr., the lovable spring lamp made famous by Disney Pixar animated films. For even more news, reviews, and features, be sure to check out last week’s Brick Report.
- [REVIEW] LEGO Ideas 21357 Disney Pixar Luxo Jr. – A fan favorite! — Full of hidden references to Disney Pixar films, and including an alternate display mode, this set makes the perfect display for any fan.
- [REVIEW] LEGO Botanicals 10349 Happy Plants – Smiles in bloom — Looking like they walked right out of Adventure Time, these silly planters are sure to bring a smile to your face.
- [NEWS] LEGO + Nike = a Slam Dunk? — It’s a shoe, a minifigure, and a display set all in one.
- [REVIEW] LEGO Botanicals 10348 Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree – A return to roots — A botanical set that harkens back to the early days of the theme with this beautiful Japanese maple Bonsai.
- [REVIEW] LEGO Icons 10367 The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook – Shall you pass? — We delved deep to uncover this surprise return to Middle Earth.
- [NEWS] LEGO summons Flame of Udûn – You shall not pass up this Balrog Book Nook! — LEGO reveals the third and final Book Nook making its June debut.
- [NEWS] LEGO expands minifig Disney Villain offerings with Cruella de Vil’s car
— Hot on the heels of a buildable puppy and dress, LEGO returns the 101 Dalmatians well with a stylish sports car at minifig scale. - [REVIEW] LEGO Technic 42209 Volvo L120 Electric Wheel Loader – Small but dense — A new take on a classic construction vehicle.
TBB FEATURES & INTERVIEWS Overview
- [FEATURE] TBB Asks: Did you have a ‘dark age’? If so, what brought you out of it? — TBB asks our contributers and the LEGO community about that dark period where they stopped buying or building LEGO.
- [FEATURE] Crafty AFOLs leave their minifigs (and us) in stitches [Minfig Monday] — This week we feature minifigure scenes that combine LEGO with natural materials from yarn to flower petals.