Category Archives: News

Stay current on the latest news and information about LEGO, from sales & deals to new set announcements. We also cover LEGO events and conventions all over the world.

AFOLcon coming to the UK 28th April – 2nd May 2011 [News]

A new type of LEGO convention is coming to Europe next year, balancing the private convention experience I know I enjoy at US conventions with the public exhibition time that’s been bringing in the masses for years.

AFOLcon will be held between April 28 and May 2, 2011 at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester.

Here’s what the organizers say:

Come to AFOLcon and get the inside track on what is happening in the LEGO world. We have a busy schedule of private, AFOL-only events for you to take part in. Listen to guest speakers from LEGO, TT Games and more. Unless you live in Billund, there’s no way to get closer to to LEGO than at AFOLcon!

Read more about the events and activities on AFOLcon.com.

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Announcing PCHLUG – Pacific Coast Highway LEGO User Group [News]

For all you LEGO fans in California between BayLUG and LUGOLA — that means you, dear readers in Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Goleta, and everywhere else along scenic 101 — there’s a new LEGO Users Group founded by one of our favorite people, Tommy Williamson, who’s created one of the classiest LUG logos of all time.

Check out PCHLUG.com for details.

Get TBB on your iPhone with the Bricking News app [News]

Ever wanted a native iPhone experience for browsing LEGO news and creations on The Brothers Brick? Well, now there’s an app for that. The Bricking News app — developed by FBTB’s Ace Kim — lets you access FBTB, Eurobricks, Brickset, and The Brothers Brick, along with an easier way to view LEGO pictures on Flickr.

Check out Bricking News in the iTunes App Store, and download it for just 99 cents.

FBTB + Child’s Play Charity Drive 2010

FBTB announces their second annual charity drive to raise money for Child’s Play. For every $2 donated, you’re entered into a raffle for some heart-stopping prizes. Take a look and help out a great cause.

Creations for Charity: over 40 items listed

The Creations for Charity sale is in full swing and more custom creations have been listed for the charity fundraiser. Check out what’s for sale and don’t forget that you can contribute a creation until December 1st. We have raised over $2,700 so far, and that means a lot of Lego for the children this holiday season. Thank you for your support!

“A Mime is a terrible thing to Waste” Contest! [News]

We have not run a contest here at The Brothers Brick for quite some time. We, the editors, have decided to change that. Therefore, we would like to present to you, our loyal readers, the “A Mime is a terrible thing to Waste” Contest.

Been feeling the need for random violence? Need to find some use for those Mimes you got in Series 2 of the collectible minifigs? Now is your chance.

Head over the contest’s Flickr group for all the rules, regulations and prize information. Questions will be answered here, in the Comments, or there, in the Rules thread.

Clock-Bot gets you there on time

This loveable little time bot is a great idea. Like many of the creations on here, I want one. Shannon Ocean took a standard digital clock and built it into this adorably hard-core battle frame.

If you really want this little guy to wake you up every morning, it has been donated to Creations for Charity

LEGO lifts off with NASA [News]

Image from CollectSpace.com

NASA issued a press release yesterday stating that they have signed a Space Act agreement with LEGO. The partnership will focus on promoting interest in science, technology, engineering and math. At the launch event, NASA will actually be launching a shuttle built from LEGO bricks. It will be aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery, on what is Discovery’s last scheduled mission.

“Partnering with The LEGO Group is a perfect fit. We have taken the excitement of NASA’s missions and coupled that with kids’ love of creating things with the iconic LEGO bricks,” said Leland Melvin, NASA’s associate administrator for Education. “These projects not only foster creativity but also instill in the young builders a real sense of the engineering and design principles that NASA uses every day. Fun learning activities like these can help inspire kids to become the next generation of explorers.”

Also our readers may be excited to hear that 4 NASA sets will be included in LEGO’s City line as a part of this partnership.

See the entire NASA press release here.

Many thanks to Vinny for the heads up!

New BrickArms release: Duck and Cover

BrickArms released new products including the Brodie helmet, modern combat helmet, Shaun UK zombie fighter with printed torso, and a bunch of other weapons packs. Take a look:

Colossal Castle Contest VIII is here! [News]

Classic Castle’s annual medieval extravaganza is upon us!

This is the eighth year this contest has been run and the entries have grown in quality and quantity every year. The contest runs from November 1st to December 31st and features 11 categories. As an added bonus, the builder who scores the highest in at least six categories will be named Classic Castle’s Master Builder and recieve a special prize. Check out the contest Rules, the Categories and Prizes and get building!

Bricklink founder Daniel Jezek has passed away [News]

Today we received the unfortunate news that Dan Jezek, the owner and founder of Bricklink has passed away. He had such a profound impact on this hobby, it hard to even consider. It is quite possible that there is no other person who has affected the Adult Lego Fan community as much as he did. The hobby would be much the same if any of the other fan sites had never existed (including this one), but the hobby would be a very different one if Bricklink had never been. We owe Dan an enormous debt of gratitude.

Here is the release from Bricklink:

We regret to announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan Jezek, owner and founder of BrickLink.com. Dan will be greatly missed by all of his family and many friends at Bricklink and around the world. A memorial fund is being set up and will be announced at a later date. If you wish to send condolences, you may do so via e-mail to condolences (at) bricklink.com and they will be passed on to his family.

The website will continue under the ownership of the Jezek family. Eric Smith, owner of Northstar Computer Systems, will act as BrickLink Administrator. Northstar has been the host for BrickLink for the past decade. The current BrickLink moderators for the various aspects of the site are all continuing in their roles. Troy Ceferatti is resuming his role as Community Overseer.

The site will continue operating without interruption and all Bricklink users – buyers and sellers – can be reassured that the policies and fee structures will remain as before. Please remember Dan in your thoughts and prayers.

Please visit his memorial page here

Eric Smith
BrickLink.com Administrator

Our condolences go out to the Jezek family. Many thanks to Troy Ceferatti for posting this news.

Creations for Charity 2010 sale starts now! [News]

From now until early December, you can buy a custom Lego creation made by Lego fans from around the world. All proceeds will be used to give Lego sets to underprivileged children during the holidays. This is an annual opportunity where Lego enthusiasts use their creative hobby to support a great cause. As buyers, you can own the original creations from a diverse array of builders and customizers, several of whom are among the best at what they do.

To get started, visit the store on Bricklink to purchase a creation. Many of your questions can be answered there as well. Take a look at a sample of what’s for sale below. More items will be constantly added throughout November, so check often!

We accept creations for the fundraiser until December 1st. We also accept monetary donations at the store. For either form of donation over $50, you will receive an engraved Creations for Charity 2010 keychain assembled and glued by LEGO Certified Professional Sean Kenney and topped with a real gold-plated Lego brick from ChromeBricks. I sincerely hope you’ll take part in this event and help us set a new record. You make a lot of kids happy. Merry Christmas!