In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the third week of June 2021.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS – This past week we reviewed the LEGO Ideas Typewriter, the adidas Originals Superstar,  a Minions Accessory Pack and the largest set in the Monkie Kid lineup for this season, the Bone Demon.  We get also get an early look at the new LEGO City sub-theme, Stuntz and the 3rd wave of Character Packs for Super Mario.

• Florian Müller talks about the design process and challenges of LEGO 10282 Adidas Originals Superstar – LEGO 10282 Adidas Originals Superstar Designer Video hints a possible GWP, a mini-Adidas Originals set and a minifigure wearing a shoebox.
• Get a bird’s-eye view of the LEGO House with Microsoft Flight Simulator’s latest update – Can’t travel to Billund, Denmark to visit the LEGO House? The next best thing just happened – Microsoft’s latest update to the Flight Simulator gets you a chance to get close.
• LEGO Minions: The Rise of Gru 40511 Kung Fu Training – Coming soon way before you see it in theaters: the new Minions: The Rise of Gru “Kung Fu Training” accessory pack!
• Andy Grubb and Ioana Popescu talk about the LEGO 10292 Friends: The Apartments – LEGO 10292 Friends The Apartments Designer Video reveals the time and effort on getting the details just right.
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In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the second week of June 2021.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS This past week checked out a new amusement park ride, learned about the new LEGO Ideas typewriter, and embraced our inner Slytherin with the new Harry Potter set, and got the details on the first official LEGO convention. On a sadder note, we said goodbye to a very talented LEGO builder who passed away suddenly last week.

• Fun at the fair with Creator 3-in-1 31119 Ferris Wheel – Be sure to catch our review of the newest Creator 3-in-1 sets, a kid brother to the 2015 version
• LEGO Ideas reveals 21327 Typewriter as a 2,000-piece life-size model with moving keys – Take a trip back in time, before texting and tweets, to get the scoop on the LEGO Ideas vintage typewriter.
• Wes Talbott and James May talk about how they designed the LEGO Ideas 21327 Typewriter – Find out details about the new typewriter set from the folks who designed it.
• Mourning the passing of David Frank – This week we mourn the passing of a very talented builder, David Frank.
• LEGO Harry Potter 76389 Hogwarts Chamber of Secrets – We’re going back inside the dreaded Chamber of Secrets to face the Basilisk. Hopefully Fawkes will find us worthy.
• LEGO unveils life-size Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 built with over 400,000 pieces – Talk about “Build it big”, LEGO revealed a life-sized Lamborghini Sián made from more lime green parts than you ever thought existed.
• LEGO soft launches Fan Moments featuring fan made photographs of LEGO built sets – The LEGO shopping site introduced photos of sets submitted by fans, taking inspiration from many other online retailers.
• First ever LEGO online fan event LEGO CON to go live on June 26 with reveal of new LEGO Star Wars set – We learned more about the first official LEGO convention happening later this month.

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In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the first week of June 2021.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS We took a look at the newest Creator 3-in-1 set, reviewed Brickheadz 10 years of Ninjago three-pack, and a new wave of Star Wars sets was announced. LEGO is going all-in on inclusion, and we decided the cold never bothered us anyway with the reveal of a new ice palace. And finally, LEGO draws up a new comics deal.

• LEGO Ninjago 40490 BrickHeadz [Review] – We review LEGO’s exclusive “purchase with purchase” as Ninjago’s 10th birthday celebration continues
• 43197 The Ice Castle from Frozen revealed! [News] – You’ll never let it go: LEGO and Disney’s newest, biggest take on Elsa’s palace emerges from the snow!
• Everyone is Awesome Inclusion Interviews [News] – LEGO published a series of interviews with employees and fans from the LGBTQIA+ community
• LEGO Creator 3-in-1 31122 Fish Tank [Review] – 352 colorful pieces become a fish tank, an art easel, and a treasure chest
• The Clone Wars are back…again! [News] – LEGO reveals two new sets based on Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series
• Skybound Entertainment and AMEET Publishing partner up to publish LEGO Comic Books in 2022 [News] – LEGO, Skybound, and AMEET ink a deal for new comics in 2022

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In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the second week of May 2021.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS We took a look at the newest Creator 3-in-1 set, a triumphant return of the castle theme! We also saw a new wave of Marvel sets announced and another nostalgia-inspiring set featuring 6 Friends and their famous apartments. Lastly, the Disney BrickHeadz line-up is joined by Daisy Duck, Scrooge McDuck, and the triplets: Huey, Dewey, and Louie.

• Summer LEGO Marvel Super Heroes sets revealed online — LEGO Avengers, assemble! Get ready for another wave of Marvel sets spanning the first decade of movies, including the original Iron Man.
• LEGO Creator 3-in-1 31120 Medieval Castle — Fans of the classic castle theme have a lot to get excited about with our review of the new 3-in-1 Creator set.
• LEGO Disney BrickHeadz 40476 and 40477 Review — Daisy, Scrooge, and the triplets: Huey, Dewey, and Louie join the ranks of Disney BrickHeadz.
• LEGO reveals 2,048-piece 10292 Friends: The Apartments as part of the Creator Expert lineup — Check out the one with the 6 friends from college who lived across the alley from a nudist.

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In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best of LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the first full week of May 2021.

A record FIFTY-SEVEN submissions qualified for the latest LEGO Ideas review! Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS: This week LEGO revealed an absolute feast of new sets, including a slew of Speed Champions vehicles as well as a triumphant new wave of BrickHeadz featuring the Duck Tales quack pack, the Wizarding World, Minions, and more!

• Speed Champions 2021 lineup tears up the track! – Get your first look at 9 new vehicles across 6 new sets.
• We review Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Hagrid’s return to BrickHeadz! – The most famous trio of friends in the Wizarding World get reimagined in a new size standard next their half-giant pal.
• Despicable Me prequel Brickheadz reviewed – Minions: The Rise of Gru may not come out till summer 2022, but you can check out two new sets featuring BrickHeadz characters now.
• LEGO Ideas sets a new record – The biggest news of the week is the biggest batch of qualifying submissions in the 10K Supporter club in LEGO Ideas history.
• The Taj Majal hat-trick is completed with our review of the third iteration – This is LEGO’s third version of the famous landmark-this time in the Architecture lineup.

OTHER NEWS: There were quite a few other interesting LEGO news tidbits from around the web this week. Here are the best of the rest:

• View stop motion animation Medieval Blacksmith contest winners, LEGO Ideas – Check out this delightful video showing the winning submissions to a recent LEGO Ideas animation contest
• Singapore’s Coral Reefs rebuilt…with LEGO, Vice – Marine biologists turn to LEGO pieces and 3D printing to innovate the way coral reefs are revitalized
• LEGO White Noise streaming album’s unique sound, The Guardian – The world’s #1 toy brand has put out the most experimental album of 2021

In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best of LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the last week of April 2021.

We get our hands dirty building the cutest little droid from a a galaxy far, far away with the new R2-D2 set. Read our Brick Report for all the details

TBB NEWS & REVIEWS: This week we met the incoming cast of LEGO Masters 2, saw the reveal of a wave of Vidiyo sets and minifigs, reviewed the new R2-D2 set and more!

• LEGO Masters Season 2 cast revealed with 12 teams  – The full cast of the upcoming LEGO Masters Season 2 has now been revealed, and includes some very familiar names. Check out all the teams!
• LEGO Disney Mickey and Friends theme revealed as part of the 4+ lineup – Mickey and Friends are coming to LEGO, as revealed by this pair of sets featuring the iconic characters in minifigure form with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Pluto!
• LEGO Vidiyo reveals 8 new sets for summer 2021, including Bandmates Series 2 – Here’s the new lineup of Vidiyo sets for summer 2021, including a new wave of collectible Bandmates, new BeatBoxes, a pirate ship, and more.
• LEGO Star Wars UCS-style 75308 R2-D2 [Review] – We take a closer look at the recently announced LEGO Star Wars UCS-style 75308 R2-D2. Available on May 1st ahead of Star Wars Day, how does it compare to other LEGO Artoo units?
• LEGO Collectible Minifigures 71030 Looney Tunes Feel Guide [Review]
  – Wanting to collect a full set of Looney Tunes minifigures? We’ve got a handy guide and some great tips to make it easy to complete your collection or just grab your favorites!

OTHER NEWS: There were quite a few other interesting LEGO news articles from around the web this week. Here are the best of the rest:

• 10,000-Piece LEGO Waterfall Table Stimulates the Imagination, Nerdist – Nothing beats this new LEGO waterfall coffee table from artist and YouTuber Nick Zammeti
• Here’s what awaits at Legoland New York, opening this summer, Times Herald-Record – A tour of the new theme park gives a ‘bricktastic’ taste of what’s to come.
• Lego Friends Weekends coming to Legoland Florida Resort, Attractions Magazine – Lego Friends Weekends make their way to Legoland Florida, starting May 1, with new adventures, squad-worthy selfies, fun shows and activities, and awesome sweet treats.

In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best of LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the fourth week of April 2021.

May the 4th will soon be upon us and LEGO has revealed a UCS style R2-D2 model! Keep reading our Brick Report for all the details.

TBB NEWS & REVIEWS: This week we reviewed the May 4th Star Wars GWP, sat down for a chat with the designers of the Winnie the Pooh set, saw the inevitable arrival of Luigi and more!

• New LEGO Super Mario starter set featuring Luigi revealed online. – It’s-a Me, Luigi! Here is the first picture of the new LEGO Super Mario starter course — featuring Luigi!
• LEGO Star Wars 40451 Tatooine Homestead: GWP for 2021 May the Fourth weekend [Review] – We’ve got our hands on LEGO’s free promo kit for May the Fourth, and it’s an absolutely adorable little scene of droid haggling.
• LEGO Star Wars reveals 75308 R2-D2, a 2,300-piece UCS-style model to celebrate Lucasfilm’s 50th [News] – LEGO has just officially revealed the biggest R2-D2 ever, with over 2,300-pieces!
• Exploring the Hundred Acre Woods: An interview with fan designer Ben Alder and the design team behind LEGO Ideas 21326 Winnie the Pooh [Feature] – We recently had an opportunity to participate in a roundtable interview with both the fan creator Ben Alder and the LEGO design team who brought his idea to life.

OTHER NEWS: There were quite a few other interesting LEGO news articles from around the web this week. Here are the best of the rest:

• Top of Mind with Julie Rose: LEGO Theft, BYU Radio – TBB’s own Chris Malloy sits down for a talk about an influx of LEGO theft in Europe
• Get a collection of 7 Lego games worth over $200 for just $10, CNET – Humble Bundle is at it again with a fun collection of games that includes Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Premium Edition.
• NINJAGO – Ten Years of Spinjitzu: A Documentary, YouTube – On January 14th, 2011, LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu aired its first ever episode. Today, nearly a full decade later, four day-one Ninjago fans come together to create an official documentary, telling the tale of Ninjago’s 10-year journey.

In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best of LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the third week of April 2021.

The Batmobile is back in classic ’66 style and we’ve got a hands on review! Keep reading our Brick Report for all the details

TBB NEWS & REVIEWS: This week we saw the reveal of the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter sets, reviewed two new LEGO busts, witnessed a battle between Spider-Man and Doc Ock and more!

• LEGO 71030 Looney Tunes Collectible Minifigures [Review] – Looney Tunes are here, and we’ve got a full breakdown of them in our in-depth review.
• Holy Headgear, Batman! – LEGO DC 76182 Batman Cowl [Review] – LEGO continues to tempt adult collectors with sets that are more about a displayable model than the more traditional brick-based play experience.
• No, it hasn’t lost a wheel. LEGO DC 76188 – Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile [Review] – Holy classic car, Batman! We return to the 60’s in style with an updated take on the Adam West era Batmobile. Check out our full Bat-Review!



• LEGO Harry Potter reveals 8 new sets for Summer 2021, available to pre-order now – LEGO has just revealed the whole summer wave of Harry Potter sets, and to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the theme they’ve got exclusive golden minifigures, collectible Wizard Cards, and more.
• An (eight) arms race – Marvel 76198 Spider-Man & Doctor Octopus Mech Battle [Review] – Come along as we take an early look at an upcoming mech battle between Spider-Man and Doc Ock!
• LEGO Marvel 76187 Venom: when you have an ugly face but a great smile [Review] – Venom, the toothy-grinned anti-hero foe of Spider-Man, now in convenient mini-sculpture form for all your collecting needs!
• The Minions have arrived! LEGO Minions: The Rise of Gru 75546, 75547, and 75550 [Review] – After much delay, the rest of the LEGO Minions sets have finally landed. Today we’re taking a quick look at 3 new sets, so get your Gru-ve on!

OTHER NEWS: There were quite a few other interesting LEGO news articles from around the web this week. Here are the best of the rest:

• Legoland New York Construction Tour, Theme Park Insider – Aerial overview of Legoland New York in April 2021
• The Biggest Gameplay Additions to the LEGO Franchise Over the Years, GameRant – The LEGO franchise has been around for a long time now, and part of that is due to major gameplay additions that keep the series fresh
• The Lego Group Recreates Famous “Pillars of Creation” Image From the NASA/Esa Hubble Space Telescope in Lego Form, WebWire – Inspirational 3D models to be displayed in over 150 LEGO Stores worldwide

In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best of LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the second week of April 2021.

We get our hands on the latest symbiote from the Marvel bust series, Carnage! Keep reading our Brick Report for all the details.

TBB NEWS & REVIEWS: This week we saw the availability of several new superhero sets and the new Space Shuttle Discovery model, got cheeky with April Fool’s Day, dug in deep with a list of top excavator sets and more!

• What’s black and white and red all over? – LEGO Marvel 76199 Carnage [Review] – Building on the success of their Star Wars helmets, LEGO has been producing more mini-busts based on other pop culture licenses. First out of the gate in 2021 is Marvel 76199 Carnage
• LEGO reveals exclusive golden figures celebrating 20 years of LEGO Harry Potter – LEGO reveals 6 golden minifigures to celebrate 20 Years of LEGO Harry Potter. Will you add them all to your collection?

OTHER NEWS: There were quite a few other interesting LEGO news articles from around the web this week. Here are the best of the rest:

• Lego enthusiast explains why the black market for the toy bricks is so lucrative, CBC – The Brothers Brick’s very own Chris Malloy weighs in on the LEGO black market.
• Tierra Whack Partners With Lego for Whimsical ‘Link’ Music Video, Rolling Stone – Whack’s creative vision for the clip came from a group of Philadelphia school children

In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best of LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the beginning of April 2021.

We take a look at the newest superheo sets that have arrived online at long last including a classic Batmobile and Venom bust. Keep reading our Brick Report for all the details.

TBB NEWS & REVIEWS: This week we saw the availability of several new superhero sets and the new Space Shuttle Discovery model, got cheeky with April Fool’s Day, dug in deep with a list of top excavator sets and more!

• April Fools Day 2021: Best LEGO-themed jokes and features – LEGO-related blogs and news websites did a great job preparing for this year’s April Fool’s Day. From new product announcements to “shocking” revivals, the day was full of great reasons to smile.
• LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga delayed again; new release date to be announced “as soon as possible” – LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was unveiled at E3 back in 2019 and now we have to wait a bit longer before jumping back to the adventures in the galaxy far, far away.
• New LEGO Super Heroes sets listed online, including 76187 Venom bust – It’s time to update your shopping list as new LEGO Super Heroes are finally listed online!
• Top 5 LEGO excavator sets that could save the world economy right now [Feature] – We decided to assemble a team of the best LEGO excavators. Dive in to see our top picks and feel free to add something yourself!

• Two new LEGO DC Super Heroes Batmobile sets revealed by online retailer – Here are the first official pictures of two new LEGO Batman sets, and both come with Batmobiles.
• LEGO 10283 NASA Space Shuttle Discovery and Classic Space Coin now available for order – Itching to get your hands on the biggest LEGO Space Shuttle ever? It’s now available from LEGO, along with the exclusive VIP collectible Classic Space coin!
• LEGO reveals the Ulysses Space Probe VIP reward set – Don’t miss the new space-themed exclusive reward, the Ulysses Space Probe set. The reward will be available for 1,800 points.
• The LEGO Foundation partners with Play Included to support LEGO-based learning for neurodivergent kids in UK – The LEGO Foundation is joining UK-based Play Included to boost their outreach program to neurodivergent children, including those with autism.

OTHER NEWS: There were quite a few other interesting LEGO news articles from around the web this week. Here are the best of the rest:

• Stud-Covered Sequencer Uses Lego Bricks to Build Beats Instead of Spaceships, Gizmodo – Belgium-based Atonal Circuits has created a 16-step sequencer that’s programmed by simply attaching Lego bricks.
• LEGO designer reveals hidden details in Space Shuttle Discovery set, collectSPACE – No one at LEGO told Milan Madge to begin creating a detailed model of the space shuttle.
• Gang of international Lego thieves arrested in Paris heist, MarketWatch – Valuable collectibles targeted by criminals who had traveled from Poland — 3 arrested