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“No... Your father, I am”

Now, my memory is not what it used to be. Heck, only last week I found a LEGO set I forgot that I stashed in the bathroom (don’t ask). And although I recall Yoda, Dagobah, and “I am your father” from The Empire Strikes Back, I’m not sure Grogu was there… But ABrickDreamer (whom you may recognize from our This Week in Bricks features) has recreated this scene from the movie, and there Grogu is, so I must be misremembering. How did no-one pick up on that at the time? He’s even called Baby Yoda! Come to think of it, wasn’t there a Mandalorian in that movie, too…?

I Am Your Father

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LEGO takes us back to the start of Frodo’s journey with LEGO Icons 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire [News]

With LEGO going back to the world of Lord of the Rings in 2023 with LEGO Icons 10316 The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell, we all knew it was a matter of time until we returned to the home of hobbit-kind. And next month, we’ll do just that with the 2,017-piece LEGO Icons 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire. Including everything from the first few chapters/minutes of Fellowship of the Ring, we see minifigures of Bilbo, Frodo, Gandalf, Merry, Pippin, Samwise, Rosie Cotton, and the Proudfoots… err, Proudfeet… set against Bilbo’s home and the trappings of his 111th birthday party. Set to release on April 2nd for LEGO Insiders (April 5th for everyone else), LEGO Icons 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire will come with a special gift-with-purchase when bought between release and the 8th: LEGO Icons 40761 Lord of the Rings: Sméagol & Déagol. Once available in stores, expect the new set to retail for US $269.99 | CAN $349.99 | UK £229.99.

LEGO Icons 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire | 2,017 Pieces | Available April 2 for Insiders (April 5 for all) | US $269.99 | CAN $349.99 | UK £229.99

LEGO Icons 40761 The Lord of the Rings: Sméagol & Déagol | 181 Pieces | Available as GWP with 10354 until April 8 | US | CAN | UK

Here’s the press release on this new LotR set from LEGO:

Sean Astin Celebrates Middle-earth™ with LEGO Bricks!
New LEGO Icons Set Launches Alongside Exclusive Mini-Film
LONDON, UK (25th March, 2025) – Sean Astin, who portrayed Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, celebrates Middle-earth™ in a new collaboration with the LEGO Group. Astin stars in an exclusive mini-film celebrating the launch of the LEGO® Icons The Lord of the Rings: The Shire™ set, a stunning 2,017-piece diorama that captures the heart of Hobbiton™.
The mini-film, is more than just a recreation of The Lord of the Rings in LEGO bricks; it’s a tribute to the cinematic artistry of the trilogy. Echoing the iconic Osgiliath monologue and cross-cutting sequences that define the films, the mini-film features Sean Astin taking viewers on a personal tour through the set.
Created in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, the breathtakingly detailed Shire set recreates the festive atmosphere of Bilbo Baggins’ eleventy-first birthday celebration. From Bilbo’s hobbit-hole, complete with its iconic round green door and richly appointed interior, to the nine included minifigures—Bilbo Baggins, Frodo, Mrs. Proudfoot, Farmer Proudfoot, Merry, Pippin, Rosie Cotton, Samwise Gamgee, and Gandalf the Grey—the set brings this iconic scene to life.
Interactive elements include being able to transform a burning letter into The One Ring and make Bilbo vanish with a turn of a dial or recreating the dragon firework scene with interchangeable heads for Merry and Pippin. The set also includes Gandalf’s horse and cart, fireworks, a firework dragon figure, the Party Tree, a party pavilion, and Bilbo’s book, which can be displayed open or closed.
Sean Astin comments: “Not all those who wander are lost… especially when travelling through the astonishing detail of the Shire made out of LEGO bricks! From the smallest hobbit-hole to the grandest fireworks, building this set brought back so many fond memories of Middle-earth™. Now fans can journey there themselves and build their own adventures.”
A true collector’s item that completes the trilogy of sets, following previous Barad-dûr™ and Rivendell™ launches, the LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: The Shire set is a testament to the enduring power of friendship, adventure, and the magic of Middle-earth™.
The LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: The Shire set is available for LEGO Insiders from 2nd April 2025, and for all from 5th April via LEGO.com/TheShire and LEGO Stores, priced at €269.99/ £229.99/ $269.99 In addition, between 2nd – 8th April, shoppers that purchase the new set (10354) via LEGO Stores and LEGO.com will receive a LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Sméagol™ & Déagol™ (18+) minibuild as a Gift with Purchase, while stocks last, T&C applies.

  • Age: 18+
  • Price: 269.99 EUR, 229.99 GBP, 269.00 USD
  • Pieces: 2,017 pieces
  • Product No.: 10354
  • Dimensions: W: 45cm, L: 27cm, H: 20cm
  • Available: LEGO Insiders 02.04.25 and 05.04.25 for All
  • Link: www.LEGO.com/TheShire

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Pieter Post’s Prussian prisoner on the lam again

Back in 2021, historical LEGO train builder Pieter Post introduced Werner the Wegelagerer, the notorious highwayman who no prison train car could hold. Werner’s back for his next big break, this time escaping above a scenic canal where an unsuspecting boater is about to get a new passenger. Pieter made a few adjustments to the prison car for the latest build, adding new barred windows, swapping some stacked plates for SNOT tiles, and reworking the top. The bridge and barge are lovely, as are the brick-built swan and stork.

Timing is everything – Werner III

The Prussian police will no doubt capture Werner as they did before. Pieter captured that moment back in 2021 and it’s packed with fun sub-builds. Here, we see Pieter’s Grüne Minna paddy wagon pulled by a pair of horses, with some wonderfully intricate tack inspired by this design from the sorely missed karwik.

Ladies and Gentlemen, We got him!

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An all-digital pop star in two dimensions

Hatsune Miku is an interesting mascot – a virtual Japanese character with an entirely digital singing voice produced by the Yamaha Vocaloid line. And such an interesting, unique bit of pop culture deserves an equally-unique LEGO build of her likeness. Enter Mason Martin, with this gorgeous mosaic of Miku in hot pink and electric blue bricks. While this particular bit of art actually lacks the actual character, so much of her iconic style makes it instantly recognizable, from the light azure hair to the boxy headset. But Mason’s LEGO prowess reaches a crescendo with that glorious kanji above the mascot. It spells out her name, which translates to “First Sound Future,” a nod to the unprecedented nature of such a pop star.

Hatsune Miku

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Android freedom fighters lead the charge in a new weekly feature [Minifig Monday]

The Brothers Brick started as a minfig-focused site, so with our 20th anniversary fast approaching, it’s high time we bring back the celebration of custom minifigure creations. A lot has changed in the minifig scene since TBB founder Andrew shared his first fig. Collectible Minifigure lines and ever-expanding licenses have exploded the range of minifig elements and accessories, and social media has led to more channels to share creations and get inspired by the community. Minifig Mondays is a new feature where we choose a theme and showcase recent creations from the custom Minifig community. This week’s theme is Androids – humanoid robots. 

Our first figs are a collaboration between Red Impala and Bambus Bricks Customs. These three are members of Onyx Talon, a faction of freedom-fighting androids in a post-apocalyptic future. Ferret the infiltrator, Hare the scout, and Beetle the reconnaissance drone provide intel and overwatch for the team. I love the digitigrade leg designs, especially Hare’s with the hotdog feet. In case you’re wondering where Hare’s eerie face is from, it’s from Star Wars: Solo character Enfys Nest.

Read on for more amazing custom minifigs and microbuilds

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This LEGO raccoon will steal your garbage and your heart

I’ve gone on record several times about my love of giving LEGO, especially when it’s a design of my own making for a specific friend or peer. And Dominique Boeynaems knows exactly what I’m taking about, with this brilliant raccoon construction that went to a friend of theirs. It’s such a tight, contained character with no part going to waste. I adore the pink hearts for its hind paws, and that ingeniously-fuzzy LEGO tail made of Technic gears.

Happy Lil' Raccoon - More angles

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An owl that’ll make you say hoo-boy!

When building for the RogueOlympics, an online LEGO building contest with a strict part limit of 100 pieces, working in silhouette can be your friend – if you can master the shape of your subject, that is. Thankfully, builder FS Leinad has got their shapes down with this great image of an owl hunting at twilight. I’m a big fan of the wing-work here, utilizing partial connections between black plate to fan those “feathers” out, while letting a little of the yellow Duplo in the background bleed through. The mouse is also great, standing upright with an outstretched minifigure spoon for a paw.

Twilight Hunt

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Drac’s pack is back in bricks

The Hotel Transylvania films are a masterclass in physical comedy thanks to the stewardship of animation legend Genndy Tartakovsky. Monster bodies ooze, bend, and emote with a freedom of movement Disney/Pixar and Dreamworks rarely approach. Elias Hübner captures this madcap energy in LEGO with a tribute to the second film featuring Drac and pals piled on an entirely too-small scooter. Oversized Frank and pudgy mummy Murray are standout builds, their cartoony curves perfectly captured in bricks, and their faces so expressive from minimal parts. Hotel Transylvania could have made for some fun sets as a successor to Monster Fighters. While the animated franchise is on ice, it’s only a matter of time before it gets a live-action remake, so maybe LEGO could spook up an official set someday.

"Hit it!"

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Winging it with a LEGO Sopwith Camel

No one else builds and photographs vintage vehicles in LEGO like Calin Bors. His designs are compact and efficient, distilling the essence of the inspiration into toy-like proportions. Calin’s latest build is a fresh take on the Sopwith Camel, the WWI biplane beloved by flying Aces, both human and beagle. Always on the lookout for new parts to integrate into antique inspirations, Calin incorporates the new Mario Kart wheel as an engine cover. The build comes alive with custom stickers for the livery and a bath of warm light. Red Baron beware!

Sopwith F.1 Camel

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Bringing the magnificent mechs of Lancer to the tabletop in LEGO [Feature]

Lancer is a tabletop RPG about piloting mechs that focuses on human-scale stories in a distant future. Builder Dane Erland has given the distinctive mechs the LEGO treatment with a mix of scales and factions to capture the deep lore of the gaming sourcebook. First up is the IPS-Northstar “Tortuga.” Dane does a fine job capturing the hyper-dense armor of the source, with excellent color blocking to break up the dark grey tiles. The Technic pin shotgun shells on the ground are a nice touch.
IPS-N Tortuga

The IPS-N “Blackbeard” is a Berserker-type melee unit. I love the contrast of the spindly limbs and a massive two-handed sword. Dane has an innovative solution for the nimble fingers, using minfigure hand to add an extra joint. Battle Droid heads look great on the mech’s feet.

IPS-N Blackbeard

Read on for more amazing mech models from the Lancer world

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TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for March 22, 2025 [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 3rd week of March 2025

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.

OTHER NEWS

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Submerse yourself in a journey of discovery

I’ve been fascinated with the lost island nation of Atlantis since I’ve seen depictions of it painted on the covers of lurid pulpy paperbacks when I was a kid. LEGO builder bartsbrickworks just might be attuned to my same watery wavelength as evidenced by this neat steampunk submersible. Dark green and gold give this streamlined submarine just the right look. If I’m not mistaken, the webbed fin is the sailfin from the Baby Dimetrodon set from 2001. That takes me back to a time when, while technically an adult, the fascination for Atlantis (and dinosaurs) had never left me. I suppose an adult with an entire LEGO room and no kids in sight may still garner a love for all things adventurous. Thanks for the fond memories, Bart!

Steampunk Submersible

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