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)

Something from Moko that sucks

Moko proves he’s capable of building something that sucks with this great little vacuum cleaner:

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Congratulations to the Pantsbot class of 2007!

Arpy of (among other places on the ‘net) BioniBlog gathers his pantsbots for a group photo.

When Manne Granberg’s Martians attack

Manne Granberg sends a colorful UFO to scan a microscale farm:

Don’t miss the little farmer aiming his puny gun at the invaders.

BrickWorld 2007

BrickWorld 2007 is being held in Chicago this weekend (well, June 21-24). Photos are starting to show up on the ‘net, including the dedicated Flickr group and a large photoset from attendee Captain Redstorm.

As always at events, there are more pictures than we could possibly show here. Here’s a semi-random shot of a mecha:

The world-famous Mos Eisley diorama is at BrickWorld:

I’ll update this post with links to more coverage as I run across it.

First update: Mark Larson has a Brickshelf gallery full of photos from BrickWorld, including the latest products from BrickForge:

Second update: David Pagano has day-by-day coverage. Day 1 Day 2

Third update: Joe Meno is also attending BrickWorld. Thursday (part 1) Thursday (part 2) Friday (part 1) Friday (part 2) Saturday

LEGO Universe Trailer over at Kotaku

Our friends over at Kotaku have an exclusive first look at a LEGO Universe trailer. Head on over and check it out!

(I’ll embed a copy here when I find one.)

The Dogs of War by Danny Rice

Danny Rice sends a Protoss Zealot into battle against a trio of Zerglings. Note the squashed Zergling on the ground.

Steve Bishop sends Joe Vig fishin’

I think I’ve called Steve Bishop the “King of the Vignette Series” before. Well, if I haven’t, he is. Here’s another Joe Vig:

(While you’re there, don’t miss Steve’s now-complete Castle Occupations A to Z.)

Millenium Falcon Stop-Motion Build

Xueren has found a great YouTube video by Paul Romein and Greg Radzimowski.

Awesome.

Interview with the Arvo brothers on Masoko Tanga

Tom over at Masoko Tanga has a great interview with Ramón and Amador, better known as the dynamic Arvo duo.

All our MOCS are done by both, we take the initiative from a suggestion, an idea or a recollection so that we both contribute ideas…. In the Ford GT each one constructed a different part, but always together in permanent communication. This is the most important aspect; communication.

Head on over to Masoko Tanga for more.

News: LEGO Castle Chess Set

The rumored LEGO Castle Chess Set (852001) is already available in the LEGO Store online:

EDIT: And the artwork on the front is by Mike Rayhawk. Nice work, Mike!

Castle Gate by Saskia van Doesburg

Saskia van Doesburg is easily one of the top castle builders today, and it’s always a pleasure to see new creations from her. Check out her “Castle Gate,” and don’t miss the interview with her in the most recent issue of BrickJournal.

(We’re catching up on Classic-Castle.com at the moment, if you couldn’t tell.)

ROOOOAAAARRRRR!!!!!!

Bryce McGlone of Mecha Hub terrorizes a forest with an enormous dragon.