Back in the 80s, I remember the older kids always showed a certain disdain for Ewoks. But I was just young enough when The Return of the Jedi came out that a giant alien treehouse manned by warrior teddy bears seemed like the coolest thing ever. And Simulterious has made my inner child beam with delight at the sight of this amazing Ewok village build.
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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 June 2025.
TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS Anime fans have a lot to get excited about this week, with the long-anticipated reveal of the first wave of sets from the Netflix live-action adaptation: One Piece, one of the longest-running anime series in history. The launch of the theme features a full range of sets, from small to gigantic, and, of course, they’re full of custom minifigures. We also covered news and reviews from Marvel, Star Wars, and How to Train Your Dragon. For even more news and reviews, be sure to check out last week’s Brick Report.
TBB FEATURES & INTERVIEWS We spoke to a seasoned builder with an amazing collection of builds inspired by Bladerunner, featured a collection of stellar dinosaur builds, and showcased an amazing collection of custom minifigures celebrating legends the of Star Wars Extended universe.
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LEGO themes might officially come and go, but they live forever in our MOCs. And Braylon Turner is helping keep Ice Planet 2002’s memory alive and well with this Seraphic Scarab Amphibious Vehicle; a unique craft perfect for exploring the frozen frontier with powerful mechanized legs that can handle the harshest terrain. This build makes terrific use of Technic and even Bionicle pieces, giving it a unique look among the Ice Planet 2002 fleet, but the color scheme of black, white, and blue capped off with those trans-neon orange bits is unmistakable.
LEGO’s biggest video game hits have featured minifig mayhem and slapstick adventures in the worlds of Star Wars, Batman, and Fortnite, but there is one LEGO game that took a different path. A Builder’s Journey was released in 2019 by Light Brick Studio, an internal development team inside of LEGO, and it offered a poignant and wordless puzzle experience similar to games like Monument Valley, but through an AFOL lens. It’s a beautiful game that offers a more meditative approach to playing with bricks. Today at Summer Game Fest, Light Brick Studio reveals their follow-up: LEGO Voyagers.
Putting players in control of a humble 1×1 brick, the game expands on its predecessor’s gameplay by letting two players journey together in a new co-op adventure. As a fan of the A Builder’s Journey and low-stress couch co-op games, this one looks like a must-play. It’s a welcome addition to the LEGO games lineup – one that remains accessible to all but with a special appeal for AFOLs. The trailer and game details follow.
Official press release and screen shots follow
The original Star Wars hadn’t even been released when Alan Dean Foster started writing Splinter of the Minds Eye, the first story in the Star Wars Expanded Universe (later called Legends). Prior to Lucasfilm’s sale to Disney, telling stories in the Star Wars sandbox was a fairly freewheeling business, guided more by a code of honor to not contradict what came before, and to be game to retcon anything that George made canon.( I had first-hand experience writing in this era, penning a choose-your-own-adventure style book full of EU easter eggs.) These days, the Star Wars Universe feels a bit trapped between three aesthetically very different trilogies, with Dave Filoni doing his best to fold EU favorites like Thrawn into the continuity between Clone Wars and Rise of Skywalker. I love The Last Jedi and Andor, but I also miss the era when the Adventures of Luke Skywalker was an endless blue ocean of possibility.
Jan Woźnica certainly carries a torch for the Expanded Universe. In the past, the builder shared an incredible LEGO model of the Moldy Crow from Star Wars: Dark Forces. Now Jan is back with a bevy of expanded universe characters, perfectly assembled from official LEGO parts and staged on custom stands. There are some pretty deep cuts here, so in the gallery that follows, I’ve added links to Wookiepedia if you need a refresher on who’s who.
Take a closer look at Jan’s minifig tributes to the Star Wars Expanded Universe
The praying mantis female will sometimes consume the head of the male while mating. What’s this self-made widow’s secret? alex_mocs knows that there’s nothing more alluring than Bionicle and Constraction elements, seamlessly integrated into organic LEGO builds. This model of the
Viridis Mantidae is the pinnacle of elegance with a touch of menace. Like a master sculptor, alex manages to coax disparate LEGO elements together in ways that suggest that this was the role they were destined to play, from the green whip antennae to the Ninjago sail wings to the Bionicle chest.
alex_mocs is one of the organizers of the Bio-Cup. The first round, with the theme “Dreams,” closes on June 9th. If you’re interested in building MOCs that play with non-system elements like alex’s model here, it’s not too late to enter. Don’t worry – they won’t bite!
Jonas Kramm is a LEGO builder that comes up frequently in the archives of the Brothers Brick. His revered style covers the gamut of subject matter, but has been focused on a series of creations featuring the Lilliputian denizens of a mushroom kingdom. One of our first forays into this theme (called “Tiny World of Wonders” by its creator) came in Series 2 of the Bricklink Designer Program with the Mushroom House. And this month, we return once again with LEGO Bricklink Designer Program Series 5 – Mushroom Village. Complete with 2,436 parts and 7 minifigures, TBB was able to review a copy of the set before it becomes available for pre-order on June 10th at 08:00 PT. BDP Series 5 – Mushroom Village will retail for $209.99 USD. Read on for our thoughts on this second dance with the mycelium.
LEGO sent The Brothers Brick an early copy of this set for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews.
Read on for our full review of this new BDP Series 5 set!
Every week there are so many amazing MOCs and builder stories that we’ve come to rely on ABrickDreamer’s handy This Week in Bricks videos to keep up. After a well-deserved two-week break, our faithful video chronicler of the LEGO building world is back with a bumper crop of creations to share! This week brings a mix of iconic characters, from Mario to Black Panther, as well as iconic builders like N.A.B.E. mocs (look forward to our interview with this rising star next week!), microscale legend jeff_works, and many more!
Also, welcome to the Brothers Brick review crew. ABrickDreamer (aka Davide Sacramati) reviewed the latest Botanicals sets for us last week: Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree and Happy Plants.
The Single Trooper Aerial Platform, probably isn’t one of the first vehicles to come to mind when you hear “A long time ago in a galaxy far away,” but by virtue of LEGO Star Wars debuting alongside The Phantom Menace blitz, the humble STAP was one of the first of the first to get the brick treatment. That pedigree aside, I think it’s fair to say some were surprised by the vehicle’s return in 75428 Battle Droid with STAP, which offers a large-scale version of that vehicle and its pilot. But you know what? As a big fan of Episode I, I’m all here for it! This set contains 1,088 pieces, and can be pre-ordered now for US $139.99 | CAN $169.99 | UK £119.99. Shipping starts from July 1, after which point it may also be available from third-party retailers like eBay or Amazon. Is that price too steep for a STAP? Let’s find out!
The LEGO Group sent The Brothers Brick an early copy of this set for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews.
Today LEGO unveiled the Most Wanted sets in the Grand Line with a full range of sets based on the Netflix adaptation of ONE PIECE. This license is huge for LEGO as the world of One Piece, drawn from the 105 (and ongoing) volumes of manga from Eiichiro Oda, is a global phenomenon packed with hundreds of unique characters, memorable locations, and cool vehicles. Not since Marvel and Star Wars has LEGO found an IP with as much potential for both play and display sets.
While the sets are based on Netflix’s live-action version, the visuals of the show hew so close to the anime that the LEGO versions might as well be lifted from the originals. Even if you don’t know or care about the source material, the sets bring the pirate theme back to the fore with a splash of fantasy. The minifigs and mix of parts look incredible (I love that they found a way to incorporate Zoro’s Three Sword Style). This first wave of sets draw on the first Netflix season. Season 2, coming next year, brings in even wilder characters and locations to draw on for new sets. Enough gushing. The full set reveals follow. Tell us in the comments if you’ll be joining the Straw Hats crew.
Sail on for the scoop on all of the One Piece sets coming this August
This public market style bike shop by adotnamedstud uses the metal gate element to attach shingles along different angles for a great weathered look. The addition of a small utility pole, a satellite dish, and rooftop foliage adds visual interest. I also like the compact tool drawer in front, made with modified tiles.
To anyone who has built a model kit of the non-ABS type of plastic, you can probably feel the texture of the these plastic frames. I love every ounce of detail that Oshi has included, down to the last sprue. As someone who has built both plastic models and LEGO, it is a great combination of worlds. In looking at the details of the “model parts,” don’t miss a wonderful start to the actual car model. It looks like Oshi has selected “green forest” for the model’s final color. I don’t believe that is an official LEGO color, but I trust the builder that it will look incredible.
