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Miniature LEGO agent makes a spectacular getaway

LEGO boxes often portray the finished model in action scenes, but the Agents theme took that to another level that Tom Cruise would be proud of. In this microscale scene by Bousker they have recreated the iconic box from LEGO Agents 8634 Mission 5 with amazing detail for such a small scale. The precarious cliff on either side is masterfully crafted in sections, and the gates blasted off their hinges by the agent’s escape still look like a movie. Those sculpted rocks in dark sand and light nougat are the winners for me. The only thing that would make this picture perfect are some action lines.

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He may not be a prince, but this LEGO frog is certainly worthy of the crown

Building a good LEGO frog can be a challenge, with so many organic shapes, but Maxx Davidson shows how effective some parts can be. Take the surfboard used for both the front and back legs, with the back legs upside-down. The eyes built on a 45-degree angle give this handsome frog a great personality. But as much as I love the frog, the big mushroom competes for my attention.

This LEGO Miniature undergound entrance is flowing with ambience

Would you be brave enough to step into the unknown? This scene by Bousker was inspired by the BBC adaptation of The Silver Chair, the fourth book of C.S. Lweis’ Chronicles of Narnia. For such a small scene, it successfully captures the ominous and majestic mood. Between the scale of the wall relative to the tiny figure at the center to the river flowing from the crack in the wall to the stark black border of the scene, it feels a bit like an open book about to slam shut. One of my favorite details is the use of several curved shield elements as flat rocks to shape the flowing river.

TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for August 31st, 2024 [News]

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 4th week of August 2024.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS We covered the long-anticipated Zelda set, which is really two sets in one with alternate versions of the iconic Deku tree from the Zelda franchise. Harry Potter fans have a new collectors series set to look forward to — the Burrow comes with a whopping 10 minifigures, featuring the entire Weasley clan for the first time in a single set! For even more news and reviews you may have missed be sure to check out our last Brick Report.

[REVIEW] LEGO The Legend of Zelda 77092 Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 – Part 1: Breath of the Wild edition — Kyle went deep with his review of the first of two Deku tree builds.
[REVIEW] LEGO The Legend of Zelda 77092 Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 – Part 2: ‘Bout time for some ocarina! — Kyle fosters his green thumb by reviewing the second version of the Deku tree.
[NEWS] LEGO reveals LEGO Harry Potter 76437 The Burrow – Collector’s Edition, the next adult-targeting set in the Harry Potter series — The wobbly wizard house gets a makeover in this anticipated announcement of the next collectors series set from the Harry Potter theme.
[NEWS] LEGO announces a pair of holiday botanicals coming to the Icons line, now available for pre-order — New holiday-themed botanicals without the mess from pine needles.
[NEWS] The LEGO Group announces double-digit growth for the first half of 2024 — LEGO shares their financials from the first half of the year, and no surprise, they are doing quite well.
[NEWS] BrickCon 2024 is in 2 weeks in Bellevue, WA – free ticket giveaway! — We’re giving away 4 pairs of tickets to the public exhibition.

Microscale LEGO Mount Olympus is fit for the miniature gods

When I imagine the mythical land of Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, I picture dazzling gold and expansive vistas. But Joe seems to have a bit more of a down-to-earth vision in this microscale vignette. There is still a fair amount of gold details among the roofs and statues, but the dominant palette is tans and terra cotta nougat. The use of large curved slopes attached sideways creates some great rockwork with a grand scale while many small smooth tiles and slopes gives the landscape a weathered look you would expect high among the clouds.

This wandering LEGO amphibious vehicle is the ultimate in renewable energy transportation

Electric and hybrid vehicles are all the rage at the moment, but frequent TBB builder LEGO 7 has something else in mind. This whimsical crab-boat fuels itself as it wanders the sea and shore. The crab portion of the build is full of great details, and the boat is simple but immediately recognizable. My favorite part, however, is the old fisherman. With so many small details like the hat, beard, and the little pink element used for the mouth. There is even a small rubber duck next to him. He reminds me of Ivar’s character from the restaurant chain where I used to get fish and chips with my family when I was a kid.

LEGO Ideas 21351 Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas – a beloved classic comes to life [Review]

Since its premiere in 1993, Tim Burton’s Disney animated film The Nightmare Before Christmas, directed by Henry Selick (who went on to direct other stop-motion classics such as James and the Giant Peach and Coraline), has been a favorite holiday tradition for families and children-at-heart worldwide. LEGO fans have been eager for an official set and had their appetites whetted somewhat by the release of collectible minifigures for Jack and Sally as part of the second Disney CMF series. The LEGO Ideas platform has had several projects inspired by the film submitted over the years but they have never been approved to become official sets… until now. LEGO Ideas 21351 Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas comes with 2,193 pieces and will be available starting on September 3rd for LEGO insiders and September 6th for everyone else for US $199.99 | CAN $TBD | UK £189.99.

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Read our hands-on review of 21351 Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas

TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for August 10, 2024 [News]

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 August, 2024.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS This week we returned to Dungeons & Dragons to look at the new CMF series of 12 iconic minifigures. For even more LEGO news, be sure to check out our last Brick Report for even more news and reviews from themes like Fortnite, Botanical COllection, and Technic.

[REVIEW] LEGO Dungeons & Dragons Collectible Minifigures 71047 — Chris delves deep to unpack the newest Collectible Minifigures series from Dungeons & Dragons
[NEWS] New LEGO sets for August 2024 now available for purchase — We covered a whole bunch of new sets now available, just in time to avoid the summer heat and get your build on.

OTHER NEWS The new trailer for LEGO Star Wars Rebuild the Galaxy dropped at D23, and the Bronze medalist rugby player Sammy Sullivan is a LEGO super-fan!

AFOL Community Integration Manager Jan Beyer Leaves The LEGO Group – [The Brick Fan.com] — Jan Beyer leaves the LEGO group to start a new journey.
New Official Trailer for LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy Revealed – [Youtube.com] — The trailer for the new LEGO Star Wars limeted series show coming in September to Disney+
Paris 2024 Olympics US Rugby Bronze Medallist LEGO Mega Fan Sammy Sullivan – [The Brick Fan.com] — The Olympics revealed that even world-famous athletes enjoy building LEGO.
The LEGO Group and local LEGO® Masters alum Build the Change with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond – [Lego.com] — LEGO® Master Ben Edlavitch teams up with LEGO to empower Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond Club members to envision a sustainable future through play-based learning.
Help wanted: Master builder for the NY Legoland resort – [Gothamist.com] — If you’ve always thought your Lego skills went above and beyond those of the average builder, now you can survey the brick-stacking competition.

A LEGO swamp full of stange mushrooms may hide a secret or two

When wandering through a LEGO landscape strewn with ruins, you would be advised to watch your step. Just ask Gus. who, as the cereator of this scene, probably has a good idea where it is safe to step to avoid the deep swamp water among the mushrooms. The whole scene is elevated, allowing fern fronds to barely emerge from the surface. With so many kinds of mushrooms you probably should also check your pocket guide to make sure you pick the right ones for your stew.

Touring the contryside on the back of a LEGO golem has its ups and downs

While there are certainly smoother ways to travel from point A to point B, they won’t be nearly as memorable as riding on the back of this stone golem by filbrick. Bonus points for being able to stay in your hotel room as you travel. The simple eyes and slightly open mouth give this golem a very friendly look, although I expect a bit of collateral damage may be unavoidable given the size of those feet. A fun part at the center of the chest is the leg from the infamous Astromech Chopper from Star Wars Rebels.

Hats off to this microscale Neuschwanstein Castle

This wonderfully detailed model of the famous Neuschwanstein castle in southern Germany by Geneva Durand is packed with nice part usage for sure, from the many different sizes of cone-shaped elements forming the tower roofs to the gears and teacups for the towers themselves. But one of my favorite details would have to be the many non-tree elements used to surround the castle with nature. Archer hats, ranger hoods, and the bottom jaw of a dinosaur are among the many cleverly used parts.

LEGO Neon Evengalion mech stands ready to defend the Tokyo of the future

Tokyo-3, an alternate history version of the metropolis, is defended from attacking monstrosities called Angels by giant mechs with a single pilot. Marco De Bon enjoys building LEGO scenes including these mechs with sections of the fortified city. We previously featured two other Neon Genesis Evangelion blocks showcasing unit-00 and unit-01. But now unit-02 joins the line-up! The mech is skillfully built to hide any obvious LEGO joints. He straddles a highway that uses transparent blue window panes for force fields. Gold stud-shooters make the perfect rooftop machinery in the foreground.