In Part 1 of “Confessions of a minifig customizer,” we heard from Jasbrick about how to get started with minifig customization, and in Part 2 we learned about how to paint great minifigs. In our final installment, Jasbrick shares tips about the best ways to take customization even farther. When you just can’t find the Continue reading →
In our first guest post from Jasbrick, we learned about how to get started with minifig customization. Now, let’s hear what he has to say about the tools of the trade. Now that you have a concept and have gone as far as you can by conventional means it is time to bring in the Continue reading →
It’s no secret that I’m not much of a customizer myself. But, like most LEGO fans on either side of that customizing fence, I can still enjoy a beautiful bit of customizing when I see it. And Terry Jeffries’ customs are nothing if not beautifully and exceedingly well executed. Clean paint lines and smooth transitions Continue reading →
As we say in our AFOL jargon glossary, purism is “a form of religious fundamentalism.” LEGO fandom includes a broad range of preferences for what’s “legal” and what’s not. In the spirit of broadening our horizons, we’re very pleased to bring you the first in a series of posts about LEGO minifig customization by master Continue reading →
In this week’s Minifig Monday, we round up a galaxy full of original scoundrels, droids, troopers, and personal vehicles, inspired by Star Wars.
We build the upcoming Batman Forever Batmobile – a beautifully-styled display model that captures the glam excess of the Schumacher era, but leaves us craving play functions and a villain or two. Read our full review for more details.
LEGO House alum Jakab Kovács (@j.k._brick) creates a colorful haven that shows that life’s better down where it’s wetter.
The rebel fighter flown by Cassian Andor and K2-SO in Rogue One gets a stylish new build in midi-scale.
TBB alum and LEGO set designer Carter Baldwin revisits his Exo-Force drone doodles and creates an expands into a full range of epic military mechs
This simple yet beautiful microscale scene by Nannan Zhang (@nannanz_creations) is the perfect summer road-trip inspiration.
We all love the standard LEGO horse, but the one or two hinges don’t make for very dynamic posing. @john.carter.creations to the rescue.
Catch up on the week’s news and reviews from TBB and around the world.