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 December 2020.

We review the Transfiguration class from the upcoming Hogwarts Moments sets. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS & REVIEWS: This week we returned to Hogwarts for a Transfiguration lesson from Professor McGonagall and we have our shortlist together for our annual Brothers Brick Creation of the Year!

• Shortlist announced for The Brothers Brick LEGO Creation of the Year 2020 – Take a look at the best LEGO creations from 2020 in the Shortlist for The Brothers Brick LEGO Creation of the Year.
• LEGO Harry Potter 76382 Hogwarts Moment: Transfiguration Class [Review] – Missed the last transfiguration class? No worries! Join our review of Professor McGonagall’s course as seen in LEGO Harry Potter 76382 Hogwarts Moment: Transfiguration Class set

TBB ADVENT CALENDAR REVIEWS: Happy holidays to all of our fellow LEGO builders! As is tradition, we at The Brothers Brick will be opening our advent calendars as we count down to Christmas. We’ll also be sharing commentary on each one, which will be both insightful and hilarious!

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:

• I Desperately Need This Lego Machine That Measures Presents and Perfectly Cuts Wrapping Paper to Size, Gizmodo – As enjoyable as the holidays are, there are parts that you’re happy to be done with—like wrapping presents.
• 15 Easter Eggs to find in the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, StarWars.com – The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, now on Disney+, is a delightful romp through some of the greatest moments from a galaxy far, far away.

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 December 2020.

We get behind the wheel of the Technic Ferrari 488 GTE. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS & REVIEWS: This week we reviewed multiple sets including the next Collectable Minifigure Series, new LEGO road plates and quite a few Marvel sets. PLUS, LEGO reveals even more sets becoming available in 2021!

• LEGO Collectible Minifigures 71029 Series 21 [Review] – LEGO’s changed up a few things with this new series, but what hasn’t changed are the fun characters.
• Minifigures and Mechs – More LEGO Marvel Armor arrives in January [Review] – We take a close look at the Marvel Mech Armor sets that will be available on January 1st.
• LEGO City 60304 Road Plates: A whole new system for your town [Review] – LEGO is replacing road baseplates with brick-built roads? We’ve got all the details on this whole new road system



• LEGO BrickHeadz, Creator, & Iconic sets revealed for 2021 – LEGO took the wraps off a load of new sets, revealing a Taxi, Tuk Tuk, BrickHeadz Pandas, and even two expansion packs of flowers for the new Botanical Collection!
• Minifigures, monster trucks, and Technic pins – LEGO’s 2021 Spider-Man sets are full of surprises [Review] – From monster trucks to minifigures, the January 2021 wave of Spider-Man sets from LEGO has a lot to offer.
• LEGO Technic 42125 Ferrari 488 GTE “AF Corse #51” [Review] – Does the new LEGO Technic 42125 Ferrari 488 GTE “AF Corse #51” deserve to be on your January shopping list?

TBB ADVENT CALENDAR REVIEWS: Happy holidays to all of our fellow LEGO builders! As is tradition, we at The Brothers Brick will be opening our advent calendars as we count down to Christmas. We’ll also be sharing commentary on each one, which will be both insightful and hilarious!

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:

• Realizing more LEGO Ideas designs together with the BrickLink Designer Program, LEGO Ideas – Today we are excited to announce a pilot project in collaboration with BrickLink Designer Program, through which we aim to realize more of these fan projects that have reached 10,000 supporters.
• LEGO won’t make modern war machines, but others are picking up the pieces, CNN – This is a story about a multibillion-dollar international conglomerate, arms manufacturers, a German peace group and renegades who make miniaturized weapons systems out of small shops.
• Brexit chaos is causing UK toy shops to run out of Lego and other popular kids’ presents long before Christmas, Business Insider – Brexit stockpiling and delays at ports is causing a shortage of popular Christmas gifts for children like Lego
• Why LEGO went cloud and serverless to handle traffic spikes, Information Week – A look at how LEGO handled internet traffic spikes during the pandemic

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 second week of December 2020.

We get a hands on review of the upcoming Modular Police Station. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS & REVIEWS: This week we reviewed the new Modular Police Station, took a look at two new Technic pull-back models and opened a few more windows in our advent calendars!

• LEGO collaborates with Monster Jam for the new pull-back Technic sets – For 2021, LEGO collaborates with Monster Jam to reveal a couple of building models based on real trucks.
• LEGO Modular Buildings Collection 10278 Police Station [Review] – Read our hands-on review of the January 2021 addition to the LEGO Modular Buildings Collection, 10278 Police Station.

TBB ADVENT CALENDAR REVIEWS: Happy holidays to all of our fellow LEGO builders! As is tradition, we at The Brothers Brick will be opening our advent calendars as we count down to Christmas. We’ll also be sharing commentary on each one, which will be both insightful and hilarious!

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:

• The economics of LEGO, PolyMatter – An interesting look at the economics of LEGO
• Star Wars: Force for Change, First, and the LEGO Group launch “LEGO Star Wars Holiday Contest”, StarWars.com – This holiday season, as part of the Star Wars: Force For Change initiative, Disney, Lucasfilm, and the LEGO Group are teaming up with FIRST to bring fans an exciting challenge.
• Colts rookie Rodrigo Blankenship still gets a kick out of Lego sets, ESPN – In a time when most 23-year-old professional athletes are using their spending money to buy the latest video game, Blankenship enjoys challenging himself to build Lego sets.
• A Lego Minecraft game called ‘Brickcraft’ was prototyped and greenlit – here’s why it never happened, PC Gamer – Notch doesn’t seem to get on with lawyers.

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 December 2020.

We take the new Technic 42122 Jeep Wrangler for a spin. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS: This week we reviewed two new Star Wars sets, got a look at the new series of Collectable Minifigures, took a peek inside the Modular Police Station, started our annual review of LEGO Advent Calendars and more!

• LEGO reveals Series 21 minifigures featuring a Space Police, Beekeeper, Ladybug lady and more – The fan favourites LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 21 has been released with 12 new figures.
• Designer Video of the LEGO Modular Police featuring Chris McVeigh and Ashwin Visser – Get insights into the LEGO Police Station modular building directly from the designers Chris McVeigh and Ashwin Visser and learn all about the fun easter eggs and new parts.
• LEGO unveils the legendary off-road Technic 42122 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon – Another great collaboration by LEGO with the Jeep branding featuring the off-road Wrangler Rubicon.



• LEGO Star Wars 75301 Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing Fighter & 75300 Imperial TIE Fighter [Review] – We’re hands on with the first of the 2021 LEGO Star Wars sets.
• LEGO celebrates 25th anniversary of LEGO video games with 10-part Bits N’ Bricks podcast – Here’s the scoop on a brand new 10-part documentary podcast on LEGO Video Games from the founder of Kotaku Brian Crecente and Emmy Award-winning documentarian Ethan Vincent.
• LEGO Technic 42122 Jeep Wrangler: the ultimate 4×4 to fit your wallet [Review] – We’re going hands-on with this offroader to see if it lives up to the iconic name it bears!

TBB ADVENT CALENDAR REVIEWS: Happy holidays to all of our fellow LEGO builders! As is tradition, we at The Brothers Brick will be opening our advent calendars as we count down to Christmas. We’ll also be sharing commentary on each one, which will be both insightful and hilarious!

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:

• Korean Air Uses Lego Bricks To Explain How 777 Air Filters Work, Simple Flying – A new video by Korean Air uses Lego bricks and Minifigures to demonstrate COVID safety in the cabin.
• Star Wars’ Mark Hamill Reveals Why He Didn’t Play Luke In The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, CinemaBlend – Mark Hamill’s legacy has zoomed past that of a galaxy far, far away with his voice-acting career.
• Lego Minifigure IP Case Dismissed After Failure to Serve, Bloomberg Law – Florida company allegedly infringed Minifigures IP

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 November 2020.

The Colosseum set gets a closer look as we review this massive building. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS: This week we saw the reveal of the LEGO Modular building, reviewed the Colosseum and harry Potter mosaic sets, cashed in on some Black Friday deals, checked out a list of new sets coming in 2021 and more!

• LEGO reveals 10278 Police Station as next in the Modular Buildings Collection LEGO has announced its 16th Modular building in the highly popular lineup first introduced in 2007.
• Deals go live for LEGO Black Friday – Win 1 million VIP points and up to 20% discounts – Day 1 of Black Friday in LEGO Stores are LIVE! We pick a few highlights that we think are a good deal to consider if you don’t already own them.
• LEGO Botanical Collection unveiled with captivating Bonsai Tree and magnificent Flower Bouquet – Branded under the Botanical Collection we take a look at LEGO’s new theme featuring a Bonsai Tree and a Flower Bouquet.



• A first look at 46 new LEGO sets upcoming in 2021 including CITY, Ninjago and Creator themes – An early peek at the new upcoming LEGO sets to be available in 2021 including themes from City, Creator 3-in-1, Dots, Friends, Ninjago and Technic.
• New 2021 Star Wars lineup revealed with X-Wing, TIE Fighter, Millennium Falcon Microfighter & more – 4 new LEGO Star Wars sets have just been unveiled for the 2021 lineup
• LEGO Technic 42125 Ferrari 488 GTE AF CORSE #51 revealed – First look at the upcoming LEGO Technic 42125 Ferrari 488 GTE AF CORSE #51.

TBB REVIEWS:

• LEGO Art mosaic 31201 Harry Potter Hogwarts Crests [Review] – Are you ready to show your Hogwarts house pride?
• LEGO 10276 Colosseum [Review] – Can the new enormous Colosseum set become the beating heart of this holiday season?
• LEGO’s Black Friday exclusive GWP: 6346109 Roman Chariot [Review] – We’ve got our hands on one to review this first-ever minifigure-scale set from Ancient Rome!

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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:

• Ask Adam Savage: LEGO MOCs, Adam Savage – Adam Savage explains MOCs
• Record-breaking team of moms achieve LEGO® walking world record, Guinness – Record-breaking team of moms achieve LEGO® walking world record

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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 November 2020.

A raft of new sets are now available for purchase, just in time for the holidays! Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS & Reviews: This week we reviewed the new Dickens inspired gift with purchase, saw the reveal of a new Mandalorian set, new Marvel sets, new LEGO Mario expansion sets and more!

• LEGO GWP 40410 Charles Dickens Tribute: A Christmas Carol [Review] – LEGO’s newest Gift with Purchase set is 40410 Charles Dickens Tribute with a beautiful vignette based on A Christmas Carol.
• New Marvel 2021 LEGO sets featuring Spider-man, Captain America, Thor and Iron Man – Marvel fever is back again in 2021 and we get a first look at upcoming sets revealing the Avengers and Spider-Man.
• LEGO Technic reveals new 42123 McLaren Senna GTR with 830 pieces – First look at the new LEGO Technic 42123 McLaren Senna GTR. An 830-piece replica will be available starting January 1, 2021.
• LEGO reveals new Super Mario sets for 2021, bringing Tanooki, Wiggler, and more – LEGO just took the wraps off the next wave of Super Mario sets, and there are tons of new characters!



• More LEGO Mandalorian goodness featuring scene from Tatooine – A new Mandalorian LEGO set has been revealed by StarWars.com that features The Child, a Tusken Raider and Mando himself.
• LEGO 76382 Harry Potter Hogwarts Moment: Transfiguration Class playset revealed – LEGO just shared a new Harry Potter set featuring the Hogwarts Moment: Transfiguration Class together with 3 minifigures and to be released in January 2021.
• Ghostbusting is cool again in the November guide to LEGO sets available on sale – The November highlights is all about nostalgia from the past from the return of the LEGO Ideas Saturn V, the Ghostbusters ECTO-1, the 1989 Batwing and the place that everyone grew up to with our friends from Sesame Street.

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:

• Lego redesigns the world according to kids, Wallpaper – New renders created by architect Dara Huang reimagine community buildings through the eyes of children
• LEGO House Online Christmas celebration, LEGO House – LEGO House would like to invite our friends from around the world to an online Christmas celebration.
• In the loop: why Ikea, Lego and Patagonia are buying into the circular economy, The Drum – From Lego to Patagonia, Ikea to Chivas Brothers, The Drum talks to brands that reckon there is a lot to be gained from making your product more durable and easier to repair.

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 second week of November 2020.

LEGO has revealed set 10276 Colosseum. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS: This week we saw the introduction of set 10276 Colosseum, now officially LEGO’s largest set.

• LEGO reveals 10276 Colosseum; ancient Roman stadium will be biggest LEGO set ever – The new 10276 Colosseum is a huge copy of the ancient Roman stadium consisting of whopping 9,036 pieces.

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:

• LEGO Ideas 21324 Sesame Street – Designer Video, LEGO Ideas – Go behind the scenes as LEGO Model Designer Ollie Gregory and Graphic Designer Crystal Fontan talk about the process of bringing Ivan Guerrero’s Sesame Street product idea to life
• ‘Lego Masters’ Lands Season 2 Order From Fox; Will Arnett Back as Host and Producer, Variety – Fox has locked “Lego Masters” for a second season.
• LEGOLand Shanghai Resort slated to open in 2024, Merlin Entertainments – Construction set to begin in 2021

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 November 2020.

The Ecto-1 materializes in a new form and we’ve got our hands on the steering wheel! Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS: This week we saw the announcement of 5 new Chinese culture inspired LEGO and DUPLO sets, reviewed the new 2,300 piece Ghostbusters Ecto-1 model and more!

• LEGO reveals new Chinese New Year, Monkie Kid and DUPLO sets inspired by the Chinese culture – Four new sets were announced today by LEGO at the 3rd China International Import Exhibition. According to the press release, all the new products were inspired by and celebrate classic Chinese culture and legends
• LEGO reveals 10274 Ghostbusters ECTO-1, a 2,300-piece UCS-style car – Ghostbusters is going big! LEGO has just announced this huge new model of the famous ECTO-1 that clocks in at more than 2,300 pieces!
• LEGO 77095 Marvel Black Widow Taskmaster’s Ambush now available on LEGO Online Store (US Only) – After briefly going on sale, it’s currently showing as sold out, but if you missed the Black Widow Taskmaster’s Ambush Amazon listing, keep an eye on this one for another chance to grab these from LEGO Online Store (limited to the US only)
• LEGO Ghostbusters 10274 ECTO-1: Everybody can relax, I found the car. [Review] – The Ghostbusters: Afterlife movie won’t arrive until June of 2021, but we can check out the version of the ECTO-1 from the film thanks to a new set from LEGO.

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:

• LEGO’s Holliday 2020 Ad, LEGO YouTube – LEGO’s new 2020 holiday ad is a charming ode to creativity and inclusivity.
• Open Source LEGO Controller, Hackaday – Mechanical and manufacturing engineer Tyler Collins has created an open source Lego controller called Evlōno One.
• LEGO Star Wars Christmas Special Trailer, Star Wars YouTube – “The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special” has launched and reunites Rey, Finn, Poe, Chewie, Rose and the droids for a joyous feast on Life Day.

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 October 2020.

The day has finally arrived! Season 2 of The Mandalorian has dropped and we’ve got our hands on LEGO 75292 The Razor Crest! Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS: We spent our Halloween week preparing for the premiere of Season 2, Episode 1 of The Baby Yoda Chronicles The Mandalorian by reviewing the new LEGO Razor Crest model PLUS we learned about a video game partnership between The LEGO Group and Unity!

• LEGO Star Wars 75292 The Razor Crest from The Mandalorian [Review] – Once you’re done with the first episode of the new season, come back to read our review of 75292 Razor Crest. (No spoilers.)
• LEGO partners with Unity for LEGO Microgame, a platform for designing your own game with virtual bricks – LEGO and Unity have teamed up for LEGO Microgame, where you’ll be able to import your creations from Bricklink’s Studio software and create your own videogame.

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:

• #DOTYOURWORLD in Animal Crossing™: New Horizons, LEGO – LEGO has created DOTS pattern QR codes for Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• New LEGO Backgrounds for Video Calls, LEGO Ideas Blog – LEGO Ideas releases some fan made Halloween and regular themed backgrounds for all your video call needs!
• Lego CMO Says Playing Can Prepare the Next Generation of Workers, Adweek – Julia Goldin reminded anxious parents about creativity derived from play
• Legoland Windsor to open epic new land, Lego Mythica, Attractions Magazine – Legoland Windsor Resort has announced that it will open a multi-million-pound new land where mythical Lego creatures come to life

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 October 2020.

With a little help help from LEGO we find out how to get to Sesame Street! Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS: This week we took a trip all the way to Sesame Street, checked out Citizen Brick’s new custom minifig parts, made some little Mindstorms robots via a gift with purchase and more!

• LEGO Mindstorms 40413 Mini Robots Gift with Purchase set [Review] – LEGO’s latest freebie set builds these adorable mini versions of the new Mindstorms robots!
• LEGO Ideas’ newest set 123 Sesame Street (21324) takes you back to your childhood – Sesame Street is coming your way with the latest LEGO Ideas set.
• Citizen Brick’s custom LEGO minifigure elements for Halloween 2020 [Review] – Our friends at Citizen Brick (@citizenbrick) have been hard at work during quarantine, but it looks like there’s been an outbreak at the lab…
• Come and Play! LEGO Ideas 123 Sesame Street (21324) [Review] – Who are the people in YOUR neighborhood? The Brothers Brick takes you on a walk along Sesame Street – the latest LEGO Ideas set.
• This isn’t a spaceship, it’s a LEGO brain-teaser – It’s not often that we come across models that truly cause our jaws to drop, but spaceship guru Nick Trotta routinely does so with his mastery of brick geometry.

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:

• A Dog Photobooth Made Out of Lego, Fstoppers – A cute dog, some Lego, and a camera… I can’t think of anything more perfectly made for the internet than this.
• Adidas and The LEGO Group embark on a multi-year partnership, Brickset – LEGO and Adidas have announced a partnership that is set to last multiple years and continue through various different avenues.
• Denmark is the most affordable country in Europe for Lego sets, CPH Post Online – Indeed, the Danes also rank second in the world with an average price for a Lego set ticking in at 101.04 US dollars

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 October 2020.

We build robots with the new LEGO Mindstorms kit. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB REVIEWS: This week we learn all about the new Mindstorms Robot Inventor set featuring the first major update to the system in seven years.

• The next generation of LEGO robotics: Mindstorms 51515 Robot Inventor [Review] – Having a hard time deciding if you’re interested in the new LEGO Mindstorms 51515 Robot Inventor set? Come check out our full review of the long-awaited next step in LEGO Mindstorms!

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:

• Inside the Heart of the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, StarWars.com – LucasFilm’s James Waugh and Josh Rimes talk to StarWars.com about the upcoming Disney+ release — Which may become a new viewing tradition for fans of LEGO bricks and blasters.
• Legoland New York Reveals Trackless Ride Technology, Attractions Magazine – Legoland New York Reveals Trackless Ride Technology Testing and Pre-Visualization
• Earn the “End Game” trophy in Marvel’s Spider-Man on PS4 for a chance to win a LEGO Spider-Man Miles Morales Minifigure., Playstation Twitter – Who doesn’t want a Miles Morales minifig?

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 second week of October 2020

We take a look at the list of new sets coming out for the month of October. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS: This week we saw the reveal of an upcoming Mindstorms Porche model, had a sip of blue milk with the exclusive new Luke Skywalker minifig and perused the list of new sets coming out in October!

• LEGO Lab unveils 515153 Mindstorms Porsche set – According to the LEGO Lab news page, a new LEGO Mindstorms set, 515153 Mindstorms Porsche is in the works.
• LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga with exclusive Luke Skywalker polybag available for order – While the game will be released next year, you can make a preorder now to secure the LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga game and Luke Skywalker with Blue Milk minifigure.
• New LEGO sets available in October 2020 prepares you for early Christmas shopping – The sets released in October 2020 is an early shopping list reminder for the coming Christmas celebrations.

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:

• Adam Savage’s One Day Builds: LEGO Mandalorian Razor Crest!, Adam Savage’s Tested – Adam Savage builds the Razorcrest!
• Yes, LEGO master builder is a real job. Here’s how to apply., SILive – LEGO enthusiasts could soon secure their dream job.
• Connecting with human truth’: CMOs at Lego and GSK discuss customer-centricity, Econsultancy – Ashley Friedlein, founder of Econsultancy and Guild, chaired a discussion with the CMOs of two leading global companies – Tamara Rogers, CMO at GSK, and Julia Goldin, Global CMO at Lego – all about the subject of customer-centricity.