This rock-covered hill with billowing clouds by Caleb Saw is giving me serious Howl’s Moving Castle vibes, or really, almost any Studio Ghibli film. The soft focus on the background would help hide the many connections used to assemble the cumulus clouds if Caleb hadn’t done such a masterful job of doing that themselves. Can you spot the many unique elements used? There must be at least 10 different radar dishes, domes, and curved slopes used, not to mention some balloon parts.
Whenever a new large LEGO Architecture set comes out, it is only a matter of time until someone builds a microscale version. This miniature version of the Notre Dame cathedral by -Brixe is truly a masterpiece worthy of display, capturing iconic details while at the same time conveying the scale and majesty of this famous landmark. The builder uses many newer bar elements and versatile “espresso handles” (a round plate with a bar sticking out the side) to represent the repetitive structures along the side and curving front of the cathedral.
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TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS This week marks a return to Middle Earth with the announcement of the latest set from the theme and our review. While not as ominous and imposing as Barad-dûr, or as majestic as Rivendell, the Shire is certainly one of the most memorable locations, featured in both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and the location features prominently in the opening part of both stories. This week heralds the return of another feature to The Brothers Brick, the custom minifig! We also brought you another chapter on creative tree-building techniques using the green antler element. Still looking to scratch the LEGO news and reviews recap itch? check out last week’s Brick Report for more.
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I’ve seen some small castles in my time, heck, I’ve even built some, but this island castle by Nikita Filatov has got to be one of the smallest. The minifigure binoculars are great as tiny towers, but my favorite part is the rounded white tile balanced on the back of an ingot. But the great techniques don’t stop there. The water base is made with studs-not-on-top connections which adds a bit of visual weight to this microscale build.
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TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS While there may not have been much news this week, what we got was HUGE… with the announcement that LEGO is launching a new partnership with Pokemon, having wrested the license from Mega. The fan community has gone wild with speculation of what LEGO will come up with, and we’ll have to wait until 2026 to find out.
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When you look at this cute corner shop with a cherry tree in full blossom by JakobKaiserMOCs the attention to detail stands out, from the scattering of pink flower elements as fallen blossoms to the balcony on the second floor with a small bird perched on the railing. I think my favorite detail is the roof pattern, made using baseplates from the Dungeons and Dragons collectible minifigure series.
Jakob built this model live on camera, which you can go back and watch to learn about the techniques or find zen.
If you are anything like me, you have an entire drawer full of dark gray LEGO ball plates, which were first introduced in the Mixels theme. well, it looks like NikiFilik does too, and they found the perfect use for them as tiny typewriter keys. But the inspiring parts usage doesn’t stop there. Minifigure helmets are used as ribbon spools, and the little vents capture the look perfectly.
Taking an official LEGO set and building something new with it has been a common activity ever since the launch of the modern building block, with many early sets featuring alternate models pictured on the back of the box. But Dicken Liu has taken this to an entirely new level, and I will never look at a rabbit the same way again… The tan and light nougat color scheme perfectly matches the terrifying stage in the Xenomorph life cycle known as the facehugger. If you dare to look closer at the creature’s maw, you can even see a few small brown espresso handles serving as part of the creature’s squishy underbelly.
UPDATE: Looking to build your own adorable(?) facehugger? Dicken shares the instructions on Instagram.
Building a circular model using LEGO is a challenge in itself, but Plastic Pauper took on that challenge and built a microscale city with not just one ring, but three, creating nested neighborhoods that all have a specific purpose and vibe. The outer ring looks industrial, with smokestacks, factories, and other gray structures. The middle ring is composed of many smaller buildings and greenery, while the central section sports tall, sterile, and modern structures fit for the city’s wealthy elite. And what futuristic city would be complete without flying cars?
In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders worldwide, The Brothers Brick brings you the best LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the 2nd week of March 2025.
TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS While there may not have been much news this last week, we did get a pretty big set for Mario fans: a brick-built Mario in his classic kart. We also saw good news for LEGO as they shared financial details from the second half of 2024, and business is booming. If you are looking for a bit more LEGO news coverage from TBB and the rest of the world, be sure to check out last week’s Brick Report.
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Most Star Wars fans know about the iconic X-Wing fighter made famous by Luke Skywalker’s trench run during the attack on the Death Star, but did you know about the sleek predecessor, the Z-95 Headhunter? swbuilds, who specializes in amazing LEGO Star Wars vehicles that are quite detailed, has turned their impressive skills to build this lesser-known starfighter in LEGO. The techniques used to craft the wings and fuselage with almost seamless connections is, to quote Darth Vader, “Impressive, most impressive.”
In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders worldwide, The Brothers Brick brings you the best LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the 1st week of March 2025.
TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS There was big news from Disney and Jurrasic World regarding set announcements, with a new wave of 6 sets celebrating the fourth film in the Jurassic World franchise. Disney fans got the announcement of a substantially larger castle from Beauty and the Beast, including a library and a ballroom. If you are still hungry for LEGO news, sink your teeth into last week’s Brick Report.
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