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.

LEGO droid TIE fighter swoops straight out of legend

Many Star Wars characters, vehicles, and fighters were relegated to “legends” status after the purchase of the franchise by Disney in 2012. But that hasn’t stopped fans of the wider universe from building their favorites in LEGO, like Thomas Jenkins who has created a stellar reproduction of the TIE/D or TIE Droid fighter, a fully automnomous fighter from the reborn Emperor’s shiny new fleet. The long tuning fork prongs attached to the small orb give off major Magnamite vibes.

The scale is deceptive. Look closely at the red dots on either side of the central bar, those are minifig roller skates!

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The Force is strong with these miniaturized Star Wars vehicles

There has been an Awakening in the Star Wars building scene. John (J.R. Snotly Builds), an AFOL from Utah, just started sharing their LEGO creations a few weeks ago, and already they’re a force to be reckoned with. The builder’s style is based on embracing minifig scale while preserving maximum detail. That means Star Wars vehicles that are decidedly smaller than most official sets, but look perfectly proportioned next to a minifig. This Snowspeeder is barely 12 studs long and can still seat 2!

By working at this scale, John makes ships that we’ve seen in LEGO hundreds of times feel fresh again, using surprising parts and connections to solve familiar build challenges in new ways. Take, for example, the engine cones on this N-1 Starfigher made from Castle helmets!

Purists might note that the windscreen used on the A-Wing and N-1 isn’t a LEGO part, as the builder found that the WANGE windscreen was better for keeping a minifig pilot enclosed at this scale. John also has a version with a LEGO alternative.

What an exciting debut, and perfectly timed for Star Wars Day.

May the 4th – TBB’s Top Ten LEGO X-Wing MOCs [Feature]

In celebration of May the 4th, we’ve scoured our ~~Jedi~~ archives to appreciate the hundreds of Star Wars fan models featured on this site over the years. On the cusp of our 20th anniversary, those archives run deep. (You heard that right. If the Battle of Yavin was happening right now, The Brothers Brick would have been founded right around the time Senator Palpatine was kidnapped by General Grievous!) There is one Star Wars vehicle that has been recreated and shared by adult fans of LEGO more than any other – the X-Wing Fighter. Just as each Jedi must construct their own lightsaber, creating an original X-Wing design is almost like a rite of passage for builders. Here are 10 of our favorite designs from builders who regular readers of the site will definitely recognize. We even have free instructions for the model featured in the cover.

Cut the chatter, Red two. Let’s see those X-Wings!

Brothers Brick picks – Our favorite sets for May the Fourth

May the 4th has exploded (like Yavin 4) into the second biggest shopping event of the year for LEGO fans with a dozen new sets and a multi-day event offering perks like double Insider points, set discounts, and exclusive gifts with purchase. This year’s LEGO Star Wars 40765 Kamino Training Facility (free with LEGO Star Wars purchases totalling US $160 | CAN $210 | UK £145) will be a big draw for many fans thanks to three exclusive Clone Cadet minifigures. We’ve scoured the sale and selected our ten favorite Star Wars sets that are available now.

See our top ten Star Wars sets for celebrating May the Fourth

May the 4th be with you and the newly-revealed LEGO Star Wars 75428 Battle Droid with STAP [News]

Just in time for Star Wars Day tomorrow, LEGO has announced one more new set coming out this summer. LEGO Star Wars 75428 Battle Droid with STAP will consist of 1,088 pieces and offers the first brick-built Battle Droid since LEGO Technic 8001 Battle Droid back in 2000. But this version is riding the Single Trooper Aerial Platform (or STAP), as seen in Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. If you’re looking to get your hands on this new display set, LEGO Star Wars 75428 Battle Droid with STAP will hit store shelves on July 1, and will retail for US $139.99 | CAN $TBD | UK £119.99

Roger, roger! Read on for more images of this new set

This floating diner probably has great noodles

When you think of floating islands, fantasy scenes may be what comes to mind, but I like the look of this tiny shop by sukhodolov_nikita, complete with some questionable utility pipes and wires. I also love the small cat looking for a snack of its own. Props for the use of an alien chef from the 2012-2013 Galaxy Squad theme.

TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for May 3, 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 1st week of May 2025.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS This week was light on reviews, but big on set reveals, with new sets announced for City, featuring a full loop train track! Harry Potter, Minecraft, and Ninjago announced new sets, including a pretty epic green dragon. We also saw a new set announced that I hope will be the first of many book nook folding scenes from literary favorites, starting with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s master detective, Sherlock Holmes. For more news and reviews, be sure to check out last week’s Brick Report.

[FEATURE] Alternative builds, Iron Builders, and international buildings in this Week in Bricks! — Take a look back on some of the internet’s most interesting builds with the Week in Lego Bricks.
[NEWS] New LEGO sets announced for Disney, Harry Potter, and more arriving in June — The latest wave of sets across many themes includes something for everyone.
[NEWS] BrickCon 2025 is picking up STEAM! Attendee registration opens today! — Get ready for another exciting LEGO convention this September in TBB’s home turf.
[NEWS] LEGO Star Wars sets lead the way for May releases — New Star Wars sets celebrate Andor, Revenge of the Sith, and more.
[FEATURE] Spreading joy and crossing cultures with LEGO legend Dicken Liu — We interviewed frequently featured builder Dicken Liu to get the inside scoop on his unique LEGO building style.
[NEWS] The new LEGO Icons 10351 Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook promises set assembly between reads — They say reading builds character.
[FEATURE] Killer Gaming minifigs from Bloodborne, Assassin’s Creed, and beyond — This week’s Minifig Monday takes the term “Killer Build” to a new level with an assortment of deadly assassins.

OTHER NEWS

Ferrari Unveils 400,000-Piece LEGO Build at F1 Miami Grand Prix – [Newsweek] — Ferrari, along with the nine other teams on the 2025 Miami Grand Prix grid, has revealed an F1 car made out of approximately 400,000 LEGO bricks.
Mattel’s Brick Shop Wants To Beat Lego At Its Own Game – [Car Scoops] — Mattel is throwing down the gauntlet in the battle of the bricks by unveiling their new Brick Shop brand, and they’ve brought Hot Wheels along for the ride.

Holey rusted metal! 76304 Batman Forever Batmobile is on the way!

Chicks love the car. Not the Jag or the Bentley. The other car. LEGO fans also love Batman’s iconic ride from 1995’s Batman Forever, and this summer, you can crank up Seal’s Kissed by a Rose and build it for yourself. 76304 Batman Forever Batmobile joins LEGO’s growing lineup of the Caped Crusader’s car from across Bat-media, perhaps the best corporate synergy since Batman took these wheels for a spin to get drive-thru. With its oversized fins, ribbed sides, and glowing blue engine, the vehicle is just as over-the-top as Jim Carrey’s Riddler performance, and we’re here for it. We also get our first version of Val Kilmer’s Dark Knight (the cape is rubber of course). Releasing on August 1, LEGO 76304 Batman Forever Batmobile contains 909 pieces and can be pre-ordered now for US $99.99 | CAN $129.99 | UK £89.99.

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Take a trip through the LEGO looking glass for two very different spins on Alice

When LEGO introduced a new scale of buildable figures for characters like Wednesday Addams, the sets introduced interchangeable printed faces with big eyes. As builder lavishlump points out, these faces are quite similar to the ones used for the popular Japanese Nendororoid figures and work great for LEGO anime characters too. Lavishlump used the Glinda face for a model of Alice Margatroid, a magical puppeteer from a Japanese PC game.

LegoWyrm uses the same techniques for a very different video game Alice – the heroine of American McGee’s Alice. Wednesday’s goth expression is a perfect match for this dark spin on Wonderland.

Time will tell if LEGO continues to release buildable figures at this scale and expand the face options for anime fans, but for now it’s great to see a specialized part spur creativity in the community.

Take a trip to Kyoto for a postcard perfect build of the Golden Pavilion in LEGO

Kinkaku-ji, the Temple of the Golden Pavilion, is a jewel of Kyoto with a storied history. It burned down several times since the site became a Zen Buddhist temple in 1399, most recently in 1950, but it was always rebuilt with its top stories covered in gold leaf. Now it’s been rebuilt in LEGO as well, courtesy of Lasse Vestergård. Unlike the original, Lasse’s version isn’t just gilded but uses pearl gold bricks. With a limited range of elements in that color, the builder had to find creative solutions and work with small 1×1 and 1×2 plates to build the large structure. (Lasse has some experience with golden temples!) The temple looks incredible as it sits at an angle on a placid lake surrounded by gardens. I appreciate the brick-built hills in the distance, keeping every element on screen made from LEGO.

This isn’t the first time we’ve featured a MOC of Kinkaku-ji. 18 years ago we presented a version by Japanese LEGO legend Jumpei Mitsui.

It’s time to bring back the UCS Star Wars Tantive IV

I was just telling anyone who would listen (friends, neighbors, courtroom judge) that it’s been awhile since LEGO produced a (wicked huge) UCS Tantive IV. Then LEGO Star Wars builder Mr. Idler comes along and fills the Tantive IV-shaped hole in our hearts with this amazing new creation. He nails the odd 11-engined corvette with perfect shaping and some rather clever build techniques. We all love Minifigures and I applaud LEGO for including them in their 2009 and 2019 sets but they’re rather improperly-scaled when posed next to the ship. Mr. Idler takes care of that with Leia, C-3PO and R2-D2 microfigures that seem just about the right size for this model.

Doubling down on Friends to make a sweet modular candy shop

The Heartlake City Candy Store is a sweet addition to the LEGO Friends line built from bubblegum colors and packed with fun printed elements and sporting adorable mascots. But while it’s a good value for a playset, the shop is only a facade. Builder Suzies_bricks was inspired to give it a major upgrade to integrate into her Suzieville city of colorful custom modulars. Combining two copies of the Friends set and a whole lot more pieces, Suzie added an en extra story and adapted the interior to be minfig-friendly. Speaking of, Suzie assembled the most colorful characters possible to try out the new sweets. The building stretched Suzie’s supply of dark azure elements to the limit (nice assist from Ninjago City Gardens with that lovely pointed arch).

The best part of this sweet shop? There’s a slide into the ball pit that loops outside the building, a feature sorely lacking in LEGO’s official modular sets.