Posts by Dave Schefcik (TBB News Contributor)

LEGO Friends, Elves, Star Wars and more on sale at Amazon [News]

Every now and then, certain LEGO themes go on sale at Amazon, and today it appears to be Elves and Friends coming in at between 30% to 40% off retail. We’ve assembled a list of the sales below, along with a few Star Wars, City and Creator sets as well, so happy shopping!

Friends

Time to go for a snow vacation with these discounted sets from last year, plus a few houses and bedroom sets have some fantastic parts.

Elves

If interesting parts and colors is your thing, then these sets are for you. These sets have great decorative pieces and foliage.

Star Wars

The Y-wing is on sale, along with sets from Jakku as well as some awesome buildable figures.

Creator, City & Superheroes

Looking at everything else, we have a spaceship, bus stop, and even the classic “Go Brick Me” all on sale.

As always, a tiny portion of these sales goes to support the reviews, event sponsorship, contests, and more that The Brothers Brick gives back to the LEGO building community.

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TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for September 2, 2018 [News]

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 first week of September 2018.

TBB NEWS & REVIEWS: LEGO Technic proves that you can build anything you dream about, and the 2018 Advent Calendars are now on sale.

LEGO built a life-size Technic Bugatti Chiron that actually drives – The car is built from a million Technic elements, powered by 2,300 motors, and goes 20 mph.
LEGO reveals The Simpsons BrickHeadz including Homer and Krusty the Clown – The Simpsons is back in LEGO form, this time as a duo pack of BrickHeadz.
Review of LEGO Frozen BrickHeadz 41617: Elsa and 41618: Anna and Olaf – “Do you wanna build a snowman?” (Literally, do you want to build one?)
LEGO Advent Calendars and Hogwarts Castle now on sale – New sets now available include the Hogwarts Castle, LEGO Advent Calendars and Las Vegas Architecture set.

TBB FEATURES & INSTRUCTIONS: We have some sweet instructions for you along with two feature articles highlighting history in different forms.

- Instructions to build a LEGO Batmobile from Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman Movie – Check out this guide to build the iconic sleek black Batmobile that you can fit a minifig inside.
- Feature: The minifigure turns 40: a colorful history of LEGO’s most beloved characters – Here at The Brothers Brick, we love minifigures and are excited to share the images and history behind the LEGO Group’s versatile and lovable characters.
- Feature: Brickfair Virginia Vietnam War collaboration – Fourteen builders from six countries collaborated to commemorate the Vietnam War through LEGO bricks.
- Enter Brothers Bricks’ LEGO Harry Potter microscale competition – Show off your stuff and you could win the massive new 71043 Hogwarts Castle.

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:
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LEGO Advent Calendars and Hogwarts Castle now on sale [News]

September has arrived and so have new LEGO sets, from the Hogwarts Castle and 2018 LEGO Advent Calendars to the Las Vegas Architecture skyline set. These will likely sell out quickly, so make sure to get yours soon before they are out of stock.

Click to take a closer look at the new LEGO sets for September 2018

LEGO built a life-size Technic Bugatti Chiron that actually drives [News]

LEGO has revealed a life-size Bugatti Chiron built from more than a million Technic elements that actually drives. Powered by more than 2,300 Power Functions motors, the car is the first ever fully-functional self-propelled LEGO sports car, reaching top speeds nearing 20 mph (30 kph).

More impressive, LEGO designers didn’t use any glue in the construction which took more than 13,000 hours total. The life-size Technic Bugatti Chiron even includes a working speedometer and rear spoiler while replicating the sleek curves of the iconic sports car.

A bit bigger than the 42083 Technic Bugatti Chiron we reviewed earlier this summer, the life-sized model can fit two passengers inside and weighs a whopping 3,300 pounds (1,500 kg), supported by a steel frame.

Click to get a behind-the-scenes look at the life-size LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron

LEGO reveals The Simpsons BrickHeadz including Homer and Krusty the Clown [News]

Today LEGO revealed a brand new BrickHeadz double pack, 41635 Homer Simpson and Krusty the Clown. This comedic duo come from the longest running animated show in history, The Simpsons, which has been featured in LEGO form before in two collectible minifigure series, three Dimension expansion packs and the excellent 71006 Simpsons House and 71016 Kwik-E-Mart.

It seems this has been the summer of BrickHeadz with product announcements coming fast and furious from Harry Potter to Ghostbusters. The Simpsons Brickheadz at first glance take a minimalist perspective opting for brick built details rather than numerous printed tiles (though Homer’s chubby belly is quite well done this way). LEGO has not announced the release date or price yet, though we expect the double pack to sell for the typical $19.99 USD.

TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for August 26, 2018 [News]

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 fourth week of August 2018.

TBB NEWS: Bespin is back with the new Master Builder Series set, along with formerly unknown Harry Potter and Jurassic World minifigures coming your way.

LEGO reveals 75222 Betrayal at Cloud City, the first set in the Star Wars Master Builder Series – The set includes a whopping 18 minifigures, two droids, and two vehicles: Boba Fett’s Slave I ship and a twin-pod Cloud Car, available starting September 13.
Harry Potter, Jurassic World, Marvel, Ninjago minifigure packs revealed – These four-packs used to be Toys R Us exclusives, but now will be available in a few other places.
Parts pack bonanza with heavily discounted BrickHeadz on Amazon.com – Amazon.com has a BrickHeadz sale, with good deals on Harry Potter and Hedwig, particularly.
Enter Brothers Bricks’ LEGO Harry Potter microscale competition – Show off your stuff and you could win the massive new 71043 Hogwarts Castle.

TBB REVIEWS: While they don’t taste any different (we checked), take a look at this article comparing the old and new plant elements now sourced from sugar cane, as well as a review or two.

Guest Article: Sustainable LEGO Elements, 40320 Plants from Plants – This article from New Elementary takes a close look at the new plant elements sourced from sugar cane oil.
Review of LEGO Star Wars 75221 Imperial Landing Craft – This set includes 636 pieces and 5 minifigs (counting R2-D2) and retails for $89.99 in the US.
Review of LEGO Architecture 21047 Las Vegas – The Las Vegas Strip has never looked so adorable in this new skyline set including the Bellagio, Luxor, Stratosphere and more.

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:

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LEGO reveals 75222 Betrayal at Cloud City, the first set in the Star Wars Master Builder Series [News]

LEGO Star Wars is returning to the planet Bespin with 75222 Betrayal at Cloud City, a 2,812-piece playset based off memorable scenes from The Empire Strikes Back. The set includes a whopping 18 minifigures, two droids, and two vehicles: Boba Fett’s Slave I ship and a twin-pod Cloud Car. The set is also the first in the newly revealed LEGO Star Wars Master Builder Series.

Betrayal at Cloud City will hit stores on October 1st for $349.99 USD, and will be available early for LEGO VIP members beginning September 13 at the LEGO Store Online.

Take a closer look at the new Betrayal at Cloud City set

TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for August 19, 2018 [News]

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 August 2018.

TBB HARRY POTTER NEWS. REVIEW & CONTEST: The Wizarding World has arrived in style, and we have your in-depth look at the set and even a way for you to win one yourself!

Review of LEGO Harry Potter 71043 Hogwarts Castle – At 6,020 pieces, this massive microscale castle is the second largest LEGO set of all time, now on sale for $399.99.
6,020-piece 71043 Hogwarts Castle is now on sale as LEGO’s biggest ever Harry Potter set – The set is available right now for LEGO VIP members.
Live report from London launch of the new Harry Potter 71043 Hogwarts Castle – The LEGO Store at Leicester Square drew a fair amount of muggles for the launch of the castle.
Enter Brothers Bricks’ LEGO Harry Potter microscale competition – Show off your stuff and you could win the massive new 71043 Hogwarts Castle.

MORE TBB REVIEWS: From BOOST to BrickHeadz and a dash of Star Wars, we have your weekly dose of LEGO set reviews.

Review of LEGO BOOST 17101 compatibility with Ninjago and LEGO City sets – How does BOOST combine with other system sets to give them life? We have your answers here.
Review of LEGO Star Wars 75217 Imperial Conveyex – This new set based on Solo: A Star Wars Story, comes with 622 pieces and five minifigures, and is available now.
Review of LEGO BrickHeadz 41622 Peter Venkman and Slimer from Ghostbusters – LEGO Ghostbusters has found a new lease on life with these cheeky BrickHeadz.
Review of LEGO BrickHeadz 41612 Steve and Creeper from Minecraft – And here we thought BrickHeadz couldn’t get any more creepier or blockier. Our mistake.

TBB NEWS, FEATURES & INSTRUCTIONS: Check out the rest of the LEGO news from the week, including a fun feature and a new book for your collection.

Recreating the Han Solo movie train heist scene with LEGO Star Wars sets – With the release of the second wave of sets from, how well do the sets represent the movie?
Updated edition of The LEGO Book from DK will come with an exclusive LEGO 2×4 printed brick – The 280-page book will celebrate both the 60th anniversary of the LEGO brick and the 40th anniversary of the LEGO minifigure.
Instructions to build your own Zamboni – Your city ice skating rink won’t be complete without this smooth slidin’ Zamboni, courtesy of builder de-marco.

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:

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TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for August 5, 2018 [News]

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 first week of August 2018.

TBB REVIEWS: A brand new wave of sets means a deluge of set reviews. Here are our initial thoughts about all things Wizarding World, Disney, and Batman-related.

Feel Guide for LEGO Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts Collectible Minifigures – We’ve got your cheat sheet to finding every magical character you could ever want.
Review of LEGO Fantastic Beasts 75952 Newt’s Case of Magical Creatures – Step aside, LEGO Dimensions. The real Fantastic Beasts sets have arrived at a fantastic price point.
Review of LEGO Disney BrickHeadz 41624 and 41625 Mickey and Minnie Mouse – Available for $9.99 each, the real question here is why this wasn’t a double pack.
Review of LEGO 76112 App-Controlled Batmobile – We took the new Batmobile for a spin and put it through its paces to see if the long-awaited set lives up to the hype.

MORE TBB REVIEWS: There were even more reviews this week, including the largest ever Technic set and four new Star Wars sets.

Review of LEGO Technic 42082 Rough Terrain Crane – This gigantic model comes with 4,057 pieces for $299.99, but does the largest Technic set ever really reach new heights?
Review of LEGO 75215 Cloud-Rider Swoop Bikes – This new set based on Solo: A Star Wars Story, comes with 355 pieces, three minifigures, two bikes and is available now.
Review of LEGO Star Wars 75203 Hoth Medical Chamber – Bacta Tank “near naked” Luke is back in this charming set that packs in many different scenes from Empire Strikes Back.
Video Review of LEGO Star Wars 75218 X-wing Starfighter – Take a look at our hands on review as we explore the set’s play features and compare it to previous X-wing sets.
Review of LEGO Star Wars 75219 Imperial AT-Hauler from Solo – How does the LEGO version of this complicated new cargo vehicle stack up to the real thing?

TBB NEWS: Are you ready for a brand new wave of sets coming in August? We have your early reviews right here to get you ready.

Redesigned LEGO Architecture 21047 Las Vegas revealed – The Vegas Strip is back, redesigned after the shooting tragedy last year to include the Bellagio rather than Mandalay Bay.
Instructions to build your own magic wand from Harry Potter – Check out these simple instructions to build a wand, including a very special core.
Your guide to the 58 new LEGO sets now available – LEGO launched a legion of its latest sets, and this is your guide to every last one, from the new City sets and trains to Unikitty!

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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:
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Your guide to the 58 new LEGO sets now available, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Technic, Trains and more [News]

August is here, and the floodgates of LEGO have opened with 58 new sets available today. Fans of Star Wars, Technic, Ninjago, City & Trains, Friends, Harry Potter and even Unikitty and Powerpuff Girls have a lot to choose from. We have your guide right here of each and every new set.

Along with new sets, LEGO has two simultaneous gifts with purchase, including the brand new “Plants from Plants” box of elements sourced from sugar cane (free with purchases above $35), and the Unikitty Castle Room (free with Unikitty! purchases above $25).

There are a few sets that really stand out to us, but you can see the complete list of all 58 sets now available after the jump.

70657 Ninjago City Docks
3553 pieces | $229.99

We reviewed this set back in May and agree it is an absolutely delightful accompaniment to 70620 Ninjago City or a stunning stand-alone model.

42082 Rough Terrain Crane
4057 pieces | $299.99

The biggest Technic set of all time has arrived and reaches more than three feet high and can lift more than you expect. The set can also be rebuilt into a Mobile Pile Driver. Look for our review of this set in a couple of hours.

75218 X-Wing Starfighter
730 pieces | $79.99

After outings in orange and blue, the most recognizable Rebel fighter in the Star Wars universe becomes available to a new generation of LEGO builders. Check out our review of this must-buy set.

See all of the August 2018 wave of LEGO sets available now

TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for July 29, 2018 [News]

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 July 2018.

TBB NEWS: Harry Potter stole the show this week with the reveal of the massive “microscale” Hogwarts Castle, along with a few winter themed sales to whet your LEGO whistle.

Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle is 2nd-largest LEGO set ever – With more than 6,000 pieces, this “microscale” castle is one of the biggest sets ever created.
LEGO Voltron now available – Speaking of big sets, the largest ever LEGO Ideas set 21311 Voltron is now on sale for LEGO VIPs, coming in at $179.99 for 2,321 pieces.
Get a free Nutcracker during LEGO’s Christmas in July sale – Today is the last day to grab some winter-themed LEGO sets on sale to cool you down from the summer heat.

TBB REVIEWS: Are you ready for a brand new wave of sets coming in August? We have your early reviews right here to get you ready.

Review of LEGO Star Wars 75218 X-wing Starfighter – The classic white X-wing is back after appearances in orange and blue, coming in at 731 pieces and four minifigs for $79.99 USD.
Review of LEGO Star Wars 75216 Snoke’s Throne Room – Likely the most iconic scene of The Last Jedi, this set comes with 492 pieces and 5 minifigs for $69.99 USD.
Review of Newsweek Special Edition: LEGO – The toy that changed our lives – Did the magazine get everything about LEGO right? Read our review to find out.

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:

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TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for July 22, 2018 [News]

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 fourth week of July 2018.

TBB NEWS, REVIEWS AND FEATURES: When it rains, it pours! This week was packed with LEGO news, featuring reviews, trips back in time, and even some decent deals.

Review of LEGO’s largest-ever Ideas set, 21311 Voltron – With 2,321 pieces, Voltron is available to LEGO VIP members beginning July 23 (global Aug. 1) for $179.99 USD.
LEGO Voltron designer video shows behind the scenes effort to make the set a reality – Designer Niek van Slagmaat and graphic designer Mark Tranter share that the leg and arm connections were the most challenging part and even kept them up at night.
Review of LEGO Architecture 21042 Statue of Liberty – Lady Liberty is arguably the most complex and satisfying builds, with 1,685 pieces and available for $119.99 USD.
Feature: LEGO CL!CK – A social media experiment that failed – We take a look at LEGO CL!CK, an obscure social media effort in our new series, LEGO Ventures that Vanished.
Some Amazon Prime Day deals still available – Amazon Prime Day has come and gone, but some discounts on LEGO still remain.
BrickCon 2018 Public Exhibition tickets on sale now – BrickCon 2018 is coming the weekend of Oct. 6 and 7 at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, and tickets just went on sale.

TBB ASTON MARTIN NEWS AND REVIEW: The top secret reveal of the week was the brand new James Bond Aston Martin DB5, and we have all the coverage you need right here.

Review of LEGO 10262 James Bond Aston Martin DB5 – The $149.99 USD set is packed full of features, including rotating license plates and even a working ejector seat.
10262 James Bond Aston Martin DB5 revealed as next LEGO Creator Expert vehicle – The 1,290 piece-Aston Martin DB5 is available now for LEGO VIPs (worldwide August 1).
Aston Martin DB5 set designer reveals the piece that set the scale for the super spy car – LEGO senior set designer Mike Psiaki tells-all about the new James Bond car.
TBB Live from London: Exclusive interviews with LEGO designers at the Aston Martin launch event – Check out our coverage of the LEGO Aston Martin DB5 launch.

TBB SDCC NEWS AND REVEALS: San Diego Comic-Con wraps up this weekend, but we are still getting new sets revealed as well as some instructions for those fantastic exclusives. Hooray!

LEGO releases instructions for San Diego Comic-Con 2018 exclusive sets – LEGO is being a bro by releasing instructions for all three SDCC exclusives, a trend we hope continues!
LEGO 76115: Spider-Man Mech vs. Venom Mech unveiled – This set swings onto shelves December 1 with a piece count of 604, four minifigures, and priced at $49.99 USD.
LEGO 76095 Aquaman Black Manta Strike revealed – The set with three minifigures and 235 pieces dives into stores August 1 for $29.99 USD.

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:

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