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.

Classic Castle or Classic Space? Wolftron LEGO theme dares to ask, why not both?

Which is the best retro LEGO theme – Classic Space or Classic Castle? Richard Young (IamKritch on Flickr) dares to suggest, “why not both?” with the amazing Wolftron theme. Created for the Eurobricks Summer Faction Festival, Richard starts with a reimagining of the icond 6075 Wolfpack Tower, sticking with the retro colors to imagine a bold new future for the notorious scoundrels. (For those familiar with unreleased LEGO themes, you may see a resemblance to the “Greytron” designs.)

Of course, no LEGO space faction is complete without a roster of minfigs. The Wolftrons sport a mix of classic space accessories as well as some thematically-appropriate helmets. In addition to the brick-built robot, the faction includes an actual wolf. (What wouldn’t we have given for that wolf mold back when the Wolf Pack first debuted!)

Click to sink your fangs in more of the Wolftron faction

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Let’s crash the castle with these mighty LEGO minifigs and their custom gear [Minifig Monday]

For minifig fans, there are few themes as enduring as the medieval knight. Classic castle themes brought the age of chivalry to LEGO back in 1978, and the factions introduced since then continue to grow to this day (you can even invent your own, like the chicken knights, with the Minifigure Factory). Today we’re taking another look at knights with a special focus on customized weapons and armor made from 100% LEGO parts.

Many minifig creators these days are inspired by the dark gothic settings of FromSoftware’s games. Natashia (motherofcatdragons) pays tribute to Elden Ring’s Night’s Cavalry, armed with a perfect flail.

Sandman_BrickStudio is a new face on the custom minifig scene but already creating some incredible characters. This helmet crest technique is brilliant, as is the truly epic two-handed sword design.

Red Impala repurposes a fencing helmet to equip this holy crusader. The ayers of cloth on the armor are so clean and effective. It would be a pity if this knight got blood on them.

Our celebration of medieval weapons and armor continues…

LEGO set designer Wes Talbott gets his dungeon delving on in a trio of fantastic MOCs

As a LEGO set designer for Elves, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Zelda, and Wicked, it’s fair to say that Wes Talbott knows a thing or two about bringing fantasy to life at minifig scale. Last year, the builder’s Fire Breathing Fortress reimagining with Chris Perron took our breath away. Now Wes is back with a trio of vignettes titled Dungeon Dangers. The first scene stars a hideous slime made from trans green macaroni tubes from the Dreamszzz sets. My favorite technique is the spiral columns decorated with thorny vines in metallic silver.

Wes was so pleased with the vignette design of a hexagonal base framed with three columns that he kept the pattern across the full serries. The crystalline spider sparkles, but again its the corners that capture my eye with an innovative technique for stalagnate columns. Apparently Wes came up with the concept a few years ago but never had a chance to use it until now. Spider eggs made from clusters of clamshells is another standout technique.

Wes’ final fantasy vignette follows, along with a bonus from the builder

A Blacktron test flight

LEGO has launched Rebuild the Galaxy, and builder lego_m.art has answered the call with a Blacktron version of the Star Wars snow speeder. Classic Space meets classic Star Wars using the new trans-yellow windscreen. The test pilot may look nervous, but the build is solid. I particularly love the classic space substitute for the rear harpoon.

A massive meanie with multiple modes

If you’re a fan of LEGO and Transformers, then it’s almost inconceivable you wouldn’t know who Alex Jones is. His portfolio includes brick-built Autobots and Decepticons who turn into cars, trucks, planes, beasts, and some that even combine together! But for all he’s accomplished, Alex still had one building challenge he hadn’t faced – the Decepticon ninja warrior Sixshot, capable of transforming into six different modes!

Click here to have a closeup look a the dirty half-dozen.

A fiery Pokémon starter in LEGO form!

Tired of waiting for official LEGO Pokémon sets? No problem, MitchBuilds has you covered. He recently debuted an extremely detailed build of everyone’s favorite fire-type Pokemon, Charizard. The final evolution of the Gen 1 starter is in full form here, with wide fabric wingspan (thanks to Lloyd’s Legendary Dragon) and a giant Duplo flame on his tail. The nice part usage to shape his face is expertly done, and you’ll notice unique build techniques throughout the entire model as you zoom further in. The debate over the best starter Pokémon will continue, but Mitch’s build makes a good argument for the correct choice: the Charmander line.

You can see the entire build assembled on YouTube here.

A vintage villain with a vile visage

If you’ve ever seen a clip package of old, cheesy sci-fi films, you’ve probably glanced an image of the Ro-Man character from 1953’s Robot Monster. A gorilla suit with a helmet on top was all it took to captivate the audience back then. Or, at least, the filmmakers hoped that was all it took. And maybe they were right. In the 1980s, MTV aired the film and it stuck with a lot of us. Which is how we ended up with this wonderful rendition of the creature by SPARKART! The brick-built gorilla body topped with the cauldron piece from the DREAMZzz line brings Ro-Man perfectly to life. In fact, it might even be more realistic than the original.

Whet your whistle on this backwater planet

Obviously, we’re all still reeling from the official reveal of the new LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star. So, while we’ve all got Star Wars on the brain, what better time could there be to travel on down to Mos Eisley for a cold glass of blue milk? Don’t know how to get to Mos Eisley? No problem. Sentinel_Brix can be our tour guide, starting with this fantastic diorama scene. Why, this sandy city has got it all, from salvaged scrap for sale to unscrupulous scoundrels and bounty hunters who’ll stop at nothing to… You know what? I’m starting to think maybe we were safer on the Death Star. Let’s get outta here.

Part Brickheadz. Part Minifigure. All LEGO

Back in 1987, RoboCop imagined the future of law enforcement with a protagonist who was part man, part machine. Now, GolPlaysWithLego pays homage to that film with a build that comes off like a cybernetic fusion of Brickheadz build and minifigure. Which is to say, it retains that chibi charm in a rounded and slightly more anatomically accurate form. There’s even a touch of poseablity in the arms. Why, I think this could be something that spawns a whole new subline. I’d buy that for a dollar! Or, more likely, a cost of ten cents per piece.

Lakeside cottage is peak LEGO coziness

When Kimberly Giffen isn’t helping out behind the scenes at The Brothers Brick, she’s building incredible LEGO dioramas that blend ornate architecture, impeccable landscaping, and a masterful use of color. Like this cozy cottage! What’s remarkable about Kimberly’s models is how organic they feel. Structures break the grid, and a pleasing asymmetry informs every element of the scene, like the irregular brick-built water or the shaping of the weeping willow.

My favorite feature is the rounded rooftop of ingots and tiles. Again, you can see the subtle asymmetry that makes the cottage feel more lived in.

If you’ll be at BrickCon this weekend, you can see this build in person and say hi to Kimberly and other members of the team at the Brothers Brick table, where we’re hosting a Steampunk collaborative build. She’ll also be bringing this model to Skærbæk Fan Weekend in Denmark later this month. Here it is getting ready for transport. Good luck, Kimberly!

LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star: Imperial Folly [Review]

How do you approach a set like LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star? LEGO’s worst-kept secret is more than just another set for collectors. It’s an escalation in testing the limits of how far fans will go to prove their commitment to the tribe. It’s a viral-ready stunt just waiting to be put on a wakeboard. It’s a totem to draw fans to their LEGO store to see it in person. It is set to make the Imperial Dignitary’s hat the must-have accessory of the season. And it’s also a remarkably well-engineered diorama that captures so much of what makes minifigure-scale LEGO an enduring delight. But I’m getting ahead of myself. First I have to build this thing.

LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star |  9023 Pieces | Available October 1 | US $999.99 | CAN $1299.99 | UK £899.99

The LEGO Group provided The Brothers Brick with an early copy of this set for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews.

Punch it, Chewie.

One builder missed out on the Flying Moon Car GWP and builds 19 variants instead

Not every Gift With Purchase is a classic, but the Flying Moon Car from earlier this year had big nostalgia appeal with its retro space stylings. Builder Andrew Lee missed out on the offer and felt lunar remorse. Fortunately, LEGO makes the instructions freely available (here’s a link to the moon car), so Andrew had a go at making his own, with a cherry red paint job.

Why stop there? Soon, one moon car became a month-long marathon of making a space city’s worth of variants, each more delightful than the last. Andrew started small with a closed-top version.

See all 19 of Andrew’s wild Moon Car variants below

LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star | 9023 Pieces | Available October 1 | US $999.99 | CAN $1299.99 | UK £899.99

LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star |  9023 Pieces | Available October 1 | US $999.99 | CAN $1299.99 | UK £899.99