LEGO Technic 42181 VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 – Super swooshable! [Review]
Come along as we take a closer look at one of the most anticipated sets of the March 1st wave, LEGO Technic 42181 VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81.
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The MK II Cylon Raider makes a swooshable comeback
Rubblemaker (@rubblemaker_lego)reminds us that what was once as ubiquitous as used Toyotas is now a rare and refreshing sighting.
LEGO ASREV from Firefly is gloriously swooshable
The space marshals are in hot pursuit in Stefan Johansson’s LEGO ASREV
Swooshable starfighter orbits the moon
Pico van Grootveld‘s latest spaceship is a smart little model. The building techniques and bricks usage are on point — wheel hubs and dishes creating a selection of smooth curves. The stark color scheme works well, particularly against that lunar backdrop, and the presentation is simply perfect. Too often LEGO space builders can overdo the Continue reading →
Empire of swoosh: a chat with Linus Bohman, creator of Swooshable.com [Interview]
Talented builder and former TBB contributor Linus Bohman recently unveiled LEGO Building School (LBS), a new application for his LEGO-related app project, Swooshable. It warrants something more than a simple referral, so, in true TBB fashion, I used an Imperial interrogation droid on him. TBB: You went through a bit of mini-dark age recently. Why Continue reading →
Tiny and swooshable ships by legosamurai
Flickrite legosamurai presents two lovely microscale space ships. Freighter One: Fleet Guard Cutter:
Surprisingly Swooshable!
Okay, this Pre-Classic Space rocket, dubbed Pathfinder 2, by Paul Hanson isn’t half bad: But I’m mainly blogging this for the following picture: Awesome. Add to Del.icio.us | Digg It | Furl It Technorati tags: LEGO Space Pre-Classic Space Rocket Pathfinder 2 Paul Hanson Brickshelf
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 →