LEGO Ideas 21361 Gizmo – Mogwai in the Spotlight [Review]

This October, LEGO is releasing two very different Ideas sets. We previously took a look at the Mineral Collection (it rocks), and today we’re dimming the lights and putting together LEGO Ideas 21361 Gizmo. If you’ve ever wanted to adopt a Mogwai without risking a midnight snack disaster, this buildable Gizmo set is your safest bet! I’m V (@Minifiguring.It.Out on Instagram) and I’m a child of the 80s who remembers when Gizmo was as beloved and ubiquitous as Labubus are right now! Put on the Gremlins Rag and come along as we unlock the secrets of this Mogwai.

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Even Raven Knights get the blues

The black and gold Raven Knights exist only as a single collectible minifigure from 2020, but that hasn’t stopped Classic Castle fans from imagining a bigger world for this elusive faction. @evanceltlego broke out the fancy sand blue and dark blue bricks to craft their home. Bluestone Castle might look like a simple rectangle at first glance, but it’s actually a trapezoidal design that uses “brick bending” to add a subtle angle to the corners. If you’re wondering how you missed out on the Raven Knight horse barding, that’s an unofficial part. But wouldn’t it be nice to have more accessories for this faction? lease, LEGO, bring back the ravens!

This half-timbered beauty is more than the sum of its parts

What constitutes “a lot of bricks” these days? When you see a sprawling diorama from a LEGO expo or a giant new display set, it’s clear you’re staring at “a lot of bricks.” But size can be deceiving when it comes to the number of elements. Take this incredible model from @satnis_ . It’s a Tudor-style street scene less than half the size of a LEGO Modular, but I wouldn’t be surprised if there were close to 10,000 bricks involved. The roof alone has roughly a thousand blue tiles, the walls are packed with 1×1 tiles and cheese slopes, and of course that sidewalk. Using small parts lets Satnis create stunning detail with maximum precision, like the half-plate offset window frames and intricate half-timbering effects.

Celebrating 10 Years of MOCs with LEGO Mecha Maestro Marco De Bon [Interview]

Ten years ago, Italian builder Marco De Bon emerged from his “dark age” and began sharing incredible LEGO creations of giant robots inspired by the anime of his childhood. In the years since, Marco has continued to hone his craft, building mecha that are both highly articulated and exceptionally clean. Here at The Brothers Brick, Continue reading →

Back to the tabletop – more LEGO Lancer mechs join the battle

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 →

An Ode to the Goatherd: designing a pastoral LEGO diorama [Guest Feature]

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.

Wake up samurai, these Cyberpunk minifigures have the coolest upgrades around [Minifig Monday]

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 →

Set sail for the pink and purple seas – Friendshiptember is under way

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 →

Un unusually good LEGO tribute to a Regular Show

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.

Slay Bells Ring…

Get into the holiday spirit with this frighteningly festive creation by @thekalais

TBB Weekly Brick Report: LEGO news roundup for September 14, 2025 [News]

Catch up on the week’s news and reviews from TBB and around the world.

These robots are ready to rock

@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.

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