SHIPtember is an annual AFOL tradition where space builders challenge themselves to create a spacecraft that’s at least 100 studs long, built entirely during September. “SHIP” refers both to spaceship but is also an acronym for “Seriously Huge Investment in Parts.” Simon Liu helped start the trend 12 years ago, and for LEGO space fans, Continue reading →
Summer’s over, September is here, and you know what that means: businesses around the world will start marketing their Christmas wares inexplicably early. LEGO is no different, with their selection of advent calendars is among the many sets hitting shelves this month. There’s a bit of a different flavour to some of them though! Minecraft Continue reading →
We round up the best Frogust entries in what is sure to be a froggy fun yearly event.
Phillippe Moisan constructs a friendly clown but trickery of light reveal darker intentions
Lego Masters China winner Jin Chen @jnce_13 captured the revolutionary spirit of La Marseillaise in LEGO for one last glorious showing at the China AFOL Festival.
Catch up on the week’s LEGO news and reviews from TBB and around the world.
What do you see in Jarek Książczyk (@jerac.lego)’s beautiful LEGO paintings?
The latest immersive scene from master Star Wars builder @simulterious1 depicts some illicit dealings in Port Steergard, a location only briefly seen in Season 2 of Andor. Created for the @downfallrpg, the scene shows a Falleen lord menacing some Imperials while guards in Tantel armor look on. What’s most impressive about the build is the grimy authenticity of the port. The discoloration in the brickwork and the blend of geometric shapes and wild greebles that Simulterious employs is peak Star Wars.
LEGO Botanicals 10349 Happy Plants is a truly delightful set, and one that invites creative builders to remix in their own way. Our reviewer swapped out the shrubs with custom bonsai, for example. But why stop there? Why not replace your plants with toast? Or… tentacles? For the #happyplantmadness collab some AFOL friends decided to Continue reading →
LEGO has been on something of an 80s nostalgia kick lately. We’ve had sets from Transformers, Jaws, and now, we have a throwback to a comedy-horror classic from that decade. It’s thanks to the Ideas line this time – specifically, the ‘If We Could Turn Back Time’ building challenge. fan designer @terauma_lego took the grand prize with their model of Gizmo from iconic ’80s flick Gremlins. As a reward, it got turned into an official set! 21361 Gizmo contains 1,125 pieces and launches on October 1.
@dera_0503 continues to impress with amazing LEGO animal creations – this time, a majestic peacock!
Hollow Knight debuted in 2017 to modest acclaim, but in the years since developed a cult-like following for its tight gameplay, haunting story, and gorgeous designs. Since then, many LEGO builders have made a go at recreating the Knight and other characters in bricks. As we prepare for the long-awaited sequel’s release next week, let’s Continue reading →