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LEGO Star Wars 75452 BB-8: aren’t you a little small for a droid? [Review]

It’s a question that’s been on my mind ever since I saw Star Wars: the Force Awakens. Not who Rey’s parents were, or why the Death Star is the size of a planet now. I still wonder: when BB-8 flicks his little flame in response to Finn’s thumbs-up, is he giving a thumbs-up back? Or is he giving a slightly ruder gesture? We may never know. What we can figure out is which response a LEGO version of the droid will elicit. 75452 BB-8 Astromech Droid marks the second LEGO iteration of this roundest of droids, and is considerably smaller than the 2017 model with a part count of 569. Pre-orders can be made now for US $89.99 | CAN $119.99 | UK £79.99, with a general release date of January 1. Other sellers across the galaxy may have it too, such as Amazon or eBay. Let’s get the ball rolling on this review!

LEGO Star Wars 75452 BB-8 Astromech Droid | 569 Pieces | Available January 1, 2026; pre-orders open now | US $89.99 | CAN $119.99 | UK £79.99

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2025 LEGO Advent Calendar Spoilers: Day 11 [Feature]

Our favorite holiday tradition is opening all six LEGO Advent Calendars, one day at a time, with you, our readers! Along with spoiler pics of the daily gifts, we include commentary and alternate builds to celebrate the season and creativity.

We have an all-star cast of custom minifig creators leading our Advent adventure this year. Fool’s Figures is wizarding his way through Harry Potter and Frozen calendars. ExpansionBricks is launching Star Wars and Friends. And beyondb0nes is digging into Minecraft and City. Now let’s open some doors and see what gifts are in store for today!

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Creating cozy Christmas memories in LEGO

Lucy1021lego is a Japanese builder who reconnected with the hobby, like so many adults, during the pandemic, when lockdown had us nostalgic for cozier times. Since then, Lucy has been photographing scenes of everyday life filled with amazing brick-built decor and the occasional non-brick detail, most starring her freckled Paradisa sigfig. Christmas scenes have been a staple of every year’s creations, so with the holidays approaching, what better time to cozy up with Lucy’s many holiday memories?

The weather outside is frightful. Come on in, won’t you?

See all of Lucy’s holiday memories after the jump

Speed Champions 2042

Sportscars and supercars should always push you to the future. And it looks like the future is right where fall_in_bricks landed. The Lamborghini Lambo V12 Vision Gran Turismo started in a video game before it made its way to LEGO, but it is headed for space with this cyber-formula remake.

The builder also rebuilds the Speed Champions source in robot mode. If the future of racing involves transformers, I want to live in fall_in_bricks’ world.

The roles of human and AI reversed

On this planet, humans strive to create artificial general intelligence. Meanwhile, on a distant world, computers plug away at creating organic consciousness in this beautiful LEGO build. Where to start…Is it the perfect selection of minifigs for the scene? The eye-bending system of hoses? A color theme centered on trans-light blue that locks in the future state? Or is it the subject matter of the scene that sends shivers down our organic spines? Whichever part grabs your attention first, -konix- invites you to watch what may happen next.

Take a closer look to see if robots can indeed make organic consciousness.

2025 LEGO Advent Calendar Spoilers: Day 10 [Feature]

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A year of Mech-ing around with RigWalkerMocs [Interview]

Here at The Brothers Brick, we feature hundreds of builders each year. Many of those builders are familiar faces whose MOCs have been impressing audiences for years, but it can be especially exciting when a new account pops up with a fresh style and an eagerness to experiment and grow. RigWalker Mocs and Mechs is such a builder. Since joining the AFOL community one year ago, “Rig” has shared dozens of mechs, joined his local LUG, participated in collabs and challenges, and displayed at events. Rig’s bold mech designs have earned him many fans, including our guest-interviewer Zakar.ion who sits down with Rig to reflect on his first year of building with the community.

Our interview between these two mech MOC makers follows

Don’t be jelly of this incredible Jellyfish

We’ve heard that there are things deep in the ocean that no human has seen before, and this wonderful jellyfish from Sakiya Watanabe (N.A.B.E_mocs) might just be one of them. A masterclass in unique parts usage (which is no surprise from this builder), this creature and the surrounding terrain is absolutely covered in awesome details. The Bionicle masks that are used throughout the body of the jellyfish may jump out first, but you’ll find even more Bionicle masks and parts making up the accompanying marine plant life. The variety of translucent parts used throughout this entire build is so great – my personal favorite is the trans-purple hair from the Orion collectible minifigure. This is a beautiful and brilliantly colorful build that really brings the wonder of the underwater world to life.

Be sure to read The Brothers Brick interview with Sakiya here!

Your lumbering chariot awaits, milord

For some, their mode of transportation might be a ’92 Nissan Stanza or even a city bus for those who can’t afford the elegance and luxury that only a ’92 Stanza can provide. But for those living in the LEGO fantasy realm created by Greenarj only a triceratops with twisty horns will do. Both human-ish merchant and beast of burden are expertly crafted and brimming with personality. Greenarj tells us that traveling across the vast steppes connecting Twin Capitals is an arduous task, rife with personal danger. In such rugged terrain, I imagine an armored dino would be the best mode of transportation and protection around. It would be a safe, dependable steed right up until a ’92 Stanza backfires, sending the beast careening at breakneck speed into unfathomable doom.

LEGO Ninjago 71861 The Old Town 15th Anniversary: black frogs, stickers, and ninja nostalgia galore [Review]

Hey gang, Brickbot Studio here with an oversized review of LEGO Ninjago 71861 The Old Town 15th Anniversary, a massive addition to the Ninjago Legacy line. This sprawling 4,851-piece set is packed with easter eggs, fun play features, cool details, and a whopping twenty-three minifigures that take you right back to where Ninjago began 15 years ago. Old Town is one of the most iconic locations in Ninjago lore, a place rich with history, quiet corners, rambunctious villains, and the sort of architectural charm that feels like the foundation of everything that came later. It is a living museum of LEGO’s long-running series, packed with nostalgia, but not without its faults. So let’s dive right in with our review.

LEGO Ninjago 71861 The Old Town 15th Anniversary | 4,851Pieces | Available January 1, 2026 |US $299.99 | CAN $399.99 | UK £269.99

Our full review of The Old Town follows

2025 LEGO Advent Calendar Spoilers: Day 9 [Feature]

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Trouble on the tundra? Ice Planet Relay Repair rover to the rescue!

In the nearly 70 years of the LEGO brick, blue, white, and trans-neon orange may just be the best color combination. LEGO set designer Isaac Snyder uses those classic Ice Planet 2002 colors, along with some fun printed elements and the 2024 CMF Ice Planet minifig, to highlight a new wheel design. Those large, nubbed wheels should have no problem crossing the ice to complete any extra-solar arctic relay repairs.

The Relay Repair rover is a perfect companion to Isaac’s Frost Driller, which was generously donated to and sold at the Creations for Charity event this year.