The indie RPG Lancer was a breakout success on Kickstarter in part because D&D with mechs is a compelling hook, but mostly thanks to the incredible art of Tom Bloom, whose mech designs brilliantly fuse hi-tech and adventure. LEGO builder Dane Erland previously shared a series of MOCs based on Lancer designs, and now he’s Continue reading →
LEGO diorama expert @anucreates_anupehrson is back as a guest contributor to give a behind-the-scenes look at her latest creation, a large scene that highlights LEGO fans’ favorite farm animal, the goat, as well as the minifigure who tends it. If you’ve ever wondered how some of the big builds we feature go from concept to completion, Anu has documented her process for us from first bricks to final touches.
In the neon-lit world of cyberpunk, storytelling thrives on the fusion of humanity and machine. Despite never having an official LEGO theme, this aesthetic has inspired a gritty niche within the minifigure community. Creators replace standard arms, legs, and accessories with intricate, high-tech upgrades that evoke a dystopian future, popularized by video games, movies and Continue reading →
As we reach the halfway point of September, this is your friendly reminder that there’s still plenty of time to break out the pink, purple, and aqua bricks and participate in Friendshiptember! The annual challenge invites builders of all experience levels to create a ship (space, sky, or seafaring, all are fine!) inspired by the Continue reading →
Growing up as an ’80s kid, cartoons were glorified toy commercials full of heroes, villains, and lasers. In the era of the animated sitcom, a cartoon can focus on workplace comedy and hanging out with loser friends and run for eight seasons, like the brilliant Regular Show. Eli Willsea ( @forlornempire )is a fan and paid tribute to one of the show’s most iconic locations: Pop’s house. The house is a deceptively simple-looking build from one of the AFOL world’s most sophisticated builders, but the abundance of right angles and clean lines hide many complex SNOT techniques – just take a close look at the garage door. Studs are a rare sight in Eli’s builds – do the ones with 1×1 tiles wedged int them to form the porch railings count as visible? The show might be “regular” but Eli’s build is anything but.
Get into the holiday spirit with this frighteningly festive creation by @thekalais
Catch up on the week’s news and reviews from TBB and around the world.
@rubblemaker_lego wants you to meet the latest addition to the band he’s putting together. Don’t expect them to play an unplugged set.
For every bright, towering LEGO castle, there is a deep and dark evil lair…and Tkytko is giving us a tour of theirs!
This wonderfully crafted turtle proves @moptoptrev will let no LEGO product go to waste.
When Slovakian builder brianbrickster first started sharing medieval LEGO creations, the stonework and siege weapons were impressive. Over the years, with skills honed in the trials of Brickscalibur and the Summer Joust, Brian has become a true artist of castle creations. His latest is a breathtaking display of forced perspective. The transition from minifig to Continue reading →
Polish AFOL Szymon Perz has created impressive builds in themes ranging from Pirates to Neo-Classic Space to the Old West, and of course, Castle. After a prolific run of MOCs, the builder disappeared two years ago and has been sorely missed. This week Szymon returns with a new castle creation that he calls a tribute to the Castle Era. During his time away, Szymon has been brushing up on newer castle techniques, taking a page from Rivendell’s intricate roof tiling, but also experimenting with SNOT techniques for walls and rockwork. Welcome back, Szymon – we can’t wait to see where your building will lead you next!