Category Archives: LEGO

You’d probably expect a lot of the posts on a LEGO website like The Brothers Brick to be about LEGO, and you’d be right. If you’re browsing this page, you might want to consider narrowing what you’re looking for by checking out categories like “Space” and “Castle.” We’re sure there’s something here that’ll fascinate and amaze you.

Iron Mountain Legion Tank

I’ve been talking with some friends lately about building a joint post-apocalyptic diorama. I started thinking about various factions that could do battle in the wastelands, and came up with several ideas. One was the Iron Mountain Legion.

The Iron Mountain Legion is intended to be the remnants or descendants of an elite military unit that was sealed away in a bunker (Iron Mountain) during the war. They emerge to wreak havoc from time to time.

Goofy back-story aside, this is my first completed attempt at building a tank. It turned out rather, oddly, if you ask me. It seems almost cartoony. While that wasn’t what I set out to do, I think it’s interesting. It also successfully includes four-wheel steering, which I’m happy about.

I’m definitely looking for feedback on this one, so let me know what you think.

The Brothers Brick is funded by our readers and the community. Articles may include affiliate links, and when you purchase products from those links, TBB may earn a commission that helps support the site.

Space Police 2 Rides Again

Uspez Morbo has built a decidedly aggressive upgrade for the old Space Police 2 line. I absolutely love the angles on the wheel mounts, and the layout is great too. He’s modernized the old jail cells, but they still retain the general feel of the old ones.

I’m not sure yet how to feel about the lever arms on the wheel coverings, though. Are they spikes? Is it furry? They’re certainly interesting.

Are we about to see a Neo Space Police 2 fad? That seems like a bit of a long name…

Daniel Z’s castle evolution (stage 6)

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any bigger, Daniel Z expands his Hrothingas Castle into a fully fortified fortress, complete with a parking lot for scooters.

A song comes to mind

Ah, the Rock Island Line. Peter Norman (Swoofty), build this great Rock Island E6A 630 engine as a commission from his boss. Thus the splurge on metallic silver.

I’m keeping post details to a minimum because I’m sick and have a tendency to screw up any and all attempts at facts when I blog sick or tired.

New Survey for Adult Fans from LEGO

LEGO has created a new survey to help them work better with the adult fan community. Go ahead and tell them how you really feel!

What it is ... is beautiful – LEGO ad from 1981

I’m not generally one to look to the past as somehow superior to the present or future. Nevertheless, seeing this LEGO ad from 1981 struck a nerve.

Most LEGO ads today emphasize action and playability. Both wonderfully effective attributes to sell toys, I’m sure. It’s not so much that The LEGO Group has changed as much as LEGO has had to adapt to a different advertising climate. I get it, I really do.

Still, I miss the days when LEGO emphasized the basics: quality, creativity, and — as in this beautiful ad — pride in accomplishment. (There’s also something to be said about gender neutrality, but I’ll leave that for another day.)

Hat-tip to Moose Greebles for the scan from the back of Decorating and Craft Idea magazine.

LEGO studs as Braille

Why has nobody ever done this before? Well, Anthony Sava (SavaTheAggie) may be the first.

The Braille text spells “Leg Godt” — “Play Well” in Danish, and the origin of the toy’s name.

The Dark Side is stronger than AAA

Having conquered the Cute, Chris McVeigh (powerpig) is at it again.

It’s Emperor Palpatine jump-starting Darth Vader’s roadster with force lightning. What more is there to say?

Where’s My Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator

Mrs. Monster has produced a tribute to everyone’s favorite cartoon alien, Marvin the Martian. This reminds me of . . . college, there was a guy in my dorm who wore nothing but Marvin the Martian t-shirts, he had at least a dozen.

Thanks to James Shields for the tip.

LEGO Technic pin remover

If you’re a builder, you most likely have run into situations when you got one of these Technic pins stuck. Luckily, barman has a solution that may save you a broken fingernail or two. In this simple little device, the exposed end of the pin is inserted into a Technic brick and held in place by the increased friction from an bar that’s then inserted into the pin. You can build the device yourself from the instructions and see if it’s worth the effort!

Catherine’s table saw is ready to sever LEGO fingers

One of the coolest LEGO creations I saw at the most recent SEALUG meeting was this great table saw by Catherine (Lego Queen).

The wheels change the angle and elevation of the blade, while the rip fence slides back and forth. I suspect there’s enough room underneath for a Power Functions motor. Hmmm…

Check out more of Catherine’s Town & Technic LEGO creations on Flickr.

OMG! They killed Kenny!

Skipping the phrase that comes afterwards, we bring you to Dirk VH‘s brick-built Kenny from South Park, complete with axe in head and the resulting gore effects.