About Andrew Becraft (TBB Editor-in-Chief)

Andrew Becraft is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Brothers Brick. He's been building with LEGO for more than 40 years, and writing about LEGO here on TBB since 2005. He's also the co-author, together with TBB Senior Editor Chris Malloy, of the DK book Ultimate LEGO Star Wars. Andrew is an active member of the online LEGO community, as well as his local LEGO users group, SEALUG. Andrew is also a regular attendee of BrickCon, where he organizes a collaborative display for readers of The Brothes Brick nearly every year. You can check out Andrew's own LEGO creations on Flickr. Read Andrew's non-LEGO writing on his personal blog, Andrew-Becraft.com. Andrew lives in Seattle with his wife and dogs, and by day leads software design and planning teams.

Posts by Andrew Becraft (TBB Editor-in-Chief)

Ochre Jelly, LEGO Arnold, Conan, California, and things of this nature

Iain Heath of The Living Brick presents “ARNIFORNIA!” — Arnold Schwarzenegger stands tall as both Conan the Barbarian and the Governor of California.

Conan also shares words to live by. Asked “What is best in life?” he replies, “To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.” Indeed.

In addition to the inherent humor of the scene, Iain incorporates several nice techniques, starting with the furled flag. The sword includes a pair of space control panels as the guard, and Arnold wears boots made from barrels.

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PhiMa’s Universal Carrier transports Allied troops in relative safety

The Universal Carrier or “Bren Gun Carrier” is one of the most under-appreciated vehicles of the Second World War. Despite over 100,000 being produced, it’s frequently overshadowed by larger, more iconic tracked vehicles like the Sherman tank.

PhiMa remedies this situation with his lovely little LEGO version of this armored World War II vehicle.

PhiMa’s Deuce and a Half (M35 2 1/2-ton Cargo Truck) also has a nice heft to it, reusing canopies from LEGO Indiana Jones sets:

Yes yes, it’s the 11th Doctor, but what about Captain Jack?

I’ve been enjoying the recent Doctor Who for several years now, but I actually preferred Torchwood. Regardless, I’m looking forward to the next incarnation of the Doctor — the 11th — here portrayed in LEGO, complete with a TARDIS, by Mark Stafford (lego_nabii):

Via VignetteBricks.

The Gilded Lobster scuttles onto the battlefield

It’s been several months since we’ve featured any “classic” steampunk, so I find this three-legged walker by cm946 surprisingly refreshing.

The armor piece from what I assume to be Knight’s Kingdom makes a great central element, while the washtub cockpit and minuscule boiler provide an adorable contrast to the spindly legs.

LEGO Prince of Persia sets now available from LEGO Shop at Home [News]

All of the five new LEGO Prince of Persia sets are now available from the LEGO Shop Online. In addition, three keychains and a Prince of Persia magnet set have been listed. Nannan recently confirmed that the quality of the minifigures from the magnet sets are the same quality as normal minifigs, so get on your camel and start shopping!

For $20, 7570 The Ostrich Race includes two ostriches and a shirtless Jake Gyllenhaal minifig.

If oddly pink ostriches aren’t your thing, 7571 Fight for the Dagger ($30) includes the first LEGO camel.

The big set in this theme is 7573 Battle of Almut, with 7 minifigs and a camel.

These last two Prince of Persia sets didn’t seem to warrant pictures, but also have some interesting new parts and minifigs:

7569 Desert Attack gets you three minifigs and a horse (not counting the skeleton as a minifig.
The Prince of Persia Magnet Set includes Dastan, Tamina, and some sort of weird snake dude.

After seeing the full trailer before Alice in Wonderland, I’m even less inclined to go watch the movie, but I’m rather excited by all the new stuff in the Prince of Persia LEGO sets.

Evil lurks in beauty

When I first saw this on The Living Brick, I thought it was another masterpiece by Mark Kelso. This diorama is actually by Jörg Kempe (Sculpture on Brickshelf), who hid a secret laboratory behind the beautiful scenery.

~~Anyone know who “Sculpture” is?~~

10189 Taj Mahal on sale for $50 off [Deal]

10189 Taj Mahal will be discounted $50, down to $249 from $299, starting at 8:00 AM EST tomorrow (March 18). The sale is available in the US and Canada only.

The sale ends on May 15. That probably feels a ways off, but I suspect this is the first step toward the set being discontinued, so get it while you can.

Greebletastic

I have no idea what “Twilight Sun” or “USDF” are, but I do know that this hardsuit by Luke Lyons (Tac) has more greeblage than is absolutely necessary. In some cases, too much of a good thing is still a good thing.

The little red HUD adds a splash of color, and even the feet have guns.

LEGO in new OK Go Rube Goldberg video gives us an excuse to post it

The new OK Go video for “This Too Shall Pass” only includes a few seconds of LEGO, but the non-stop Rube Goldberg awesomeness is too, well, awesome to pass up.

Where people shop and stuff is being shopped

It seems like each release of a LEGO modular building inspires lots of lovely new buildings designed by fans. The recent release of Grand Emporium is certainly no exception, as this beautiful “IZ Emporium” by Sebastiaan Arts (Aliencat!) proves:

Don’t miss all the pictures on MOCPages.

Great North tactical fire fighting truck

Who says fire engines have to be red or yellow? Leigh Holcombe (worker201) certainly doesn’t. Here’s his 8×8 tactical fire fighting truck, full of hooks, ladders, and all those compartments that make fire trucks awesome.

A leisurely lunch, and then to mail some postcards

This gorgeous Cafe Corner building by Johan van den Heuvel (Teddy) makes me want to shrink down and live above the cafe and post office.

The building has a full interior, so be sure to check out all 30 photos on Flickr.