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 January 2020.

LEGO reveals a field of dreams with the new Old Trafford – Manchester United set. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS AND FEATURES: This week we received some behind-the-scenes interviews about the upcoming LEGO Masters TV show, took a look at the early history of LEGO Education and reviewed three sets including the Chinese New Year Lion Dance!

TBB LEGO MASTERS INTERVIEWS:

• Making LEGO Masters: Exclusive interview with executive producer Anthony Dominici – The Brothers Brick visited the LEGO Masters set and spoke with executive producer Anthony Dominici about how to make an exciting and feel-good reality TV show while keeping track of 3.3 million bricks.
• Judging LEGO Masters: Exclusive interview with LEGO designers Jamie Berard and Amy Corbett – The Brothers Brick visited the LEGO Masters set and spoke with Jamie Berard and Amy Corbett about making the leap from LEGO designers to reality TV judges.
• Hosting LEGO Masters: An interview with actor and entertainer Will Arnett – The Brothers Brick visited the LEGO Masters set and spoke with Will Arnett about hosting the upcoming show and if he wants to return for Season 2.

TBB REVIEWS:

• LEGO 80104 Chinese New Year Lion Dance [Review] – There’s a lot of cultural history and meaning behind the lion dance, especially for celebrations during the Chinese New Year. Read our in-depth review to learn more about this set and if it’s one worth adding to your collection.
• Meet the happy couple – LEGO BrickHeadz 40383 & 40384 – Bride and Groom [Review] – Will the new LEGO BrickHeadz Bride & Groom get your heart pumping? Read our hands-on review.
• A new lease on learning with LEGO Education set 45678 SPIKE Prime [Review] – Take a deep dive with us into a review of LEGO Education’s new release, 45678 SPIKE Prime!

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 sets its sights on a growing market: Stressed-out adults, Washington Post – The world’s largest toymaker is pitching its bricks as a form of mindfulness.
• How LEGO Is Training The Scientists And Problem Solvers Of The Future, Forbes – The FIRST LEGO League provides an opportunity for teams of children, based throughout the United States and in 49 other countries, to use LEGO to solve STEM-related problems.
• LEGO House shutters it’s fine dining restaurant, LEGO House – Management has made the decision to close the fine-dining restaurant, LE GOURMET.

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 January 2020.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with our review of the Spring Festival Chinese New Year Temple Fair. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS, REVIEWS AND FEATURES: This week we saw the worldwide release of the new Chinese New Year sets, reviewed the Ninjago Gamer’s Market, got colorful with a look at the Trolls Poppy’s Hot Air Balloon set and took a deep dive into the world of Classic Space!

• The Brothers Brick Explore: LEGO Classic Space [Feature] – Join The Brothers Brick as we take an in-depth look at Classic Space, one of the most popular LEGO building genres.
• LEGO Chinese New Year Temple Fair and Lion Dance sets now available globally – LEGO Chinese New Year 2020 sets are now available worldwide! Combine both the Temple Fair and Lion Dance sets into one grand festival.
• Hands-on with 21052 LEGO Architecture Dubai [Review] – Should you take a trip to Dubai? Absolutely.
• LEGO Ninjago’s new people pack: 71708 Gamer’s Market [Review] – What’s a video game without an item market for microtransactions? Today we’re checking out 71708 Gamer’s Market, Ninjago’s merch store for ninjas, which includes a whopping 9 minifigures!
• LEGO 80105 Spring Festival Chinese New Year Temple Fair [Review] – Join in the Chinese New Year festivities as we take a close up look at the new Spring Festival set.
• LEGO Collectible Minifigures 71026 DC Super Heroes: Getting back to the comics [Review] – Did you know LEGO’s new DC Super Hero Collectible Minifigures are based entirely on their comic book versions? We’ve got all the details in this hands-on review.
• Trolls World Tour 41252 Poppy’s Hot Air Balloon Adventure [Review] – Sail the skies with us in our review of Poppy’s Hot Air Balloon Adventure from Trolls World Tour!

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:

• 12 Product Ideas Qualify for the Third 2019 LEGO Ideas Review, LEGO Ideas – The Third 2019 LEGO Ideas Review qualifying period ended Monday morning, January 6th, 2020.
• Millennials are finding mindfulness in Lego , The Telegraph – The simple plastic blocks have offered a barrier between Lego fans and the relentless pressures of screens, social media, and stress.
• B&Q owner Kingfisher hires Lego digital chief for top customer role, Campaign – Jean-Jacques Van Oosten returns to Kingfisher after 12 years with The LEGO Group.
• Mayim Bialik, Terry Crews, Nicole Byer & More Celebrity Guests Announced for LEGO MASTERS on FOX, Broadway World – New competition series LEGO(R) MASTERS has announced celebrity guests.

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 week of January 2020.

We take a look at the avalanche of new 2020 LEGO sets available now! Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS: This week we took a look back at the best of 2019, felt a few DC Super Heroes Collectible Minifigures and reviewed the new Speed Champions 76896 Nissan GT-R NISMO!

• LEGO Collectible Minifigures 71026 DC Super Heroes Feel Guide – LEGO’s new DC Super Heroes Collectible Minifigures are now available. Use our complete Feel Guide to ensure you get the figures you want!
• New orange spaceman joins the Classic Space LEGO minifigure lineup – The new book LEGO Minifigure: A Visual History from publisher DK will be out this fall, and it includes a special minifigure: an orange Classic Spaceman!
• Your guide to 153 new LEGO sets now available for 2020, including City, Technic, Star Wars, Architecture and more – Your guide to 153 new LEGO sets now available for 2020, including City, Technic, Star Wars, Architecture and more!
• The Brothers Brick 2019 Report Card: LEGO Ideas – We take a look at all the IDEAS Sets released in 2019 and do a quick analysis of what we have up to date.
• LEGO Speed Champions 76896 Nissan GT-R NISMO for 2020 [Review] – LEGO Speed Champions shifts from six-wide designs to eight-wide models in 2020. We take a close look at 76896 Nissan GT-R NISMO to assess this change.

THE BEST OF TBB 2019:

• These were 2019’s Top 10 most popular LEGO creations featured on TBB – You guys built a lot of amazing LEGO creations in 2019, but here are the 10 incredible builds that our readers liked most.
• The Brothers Brick’s top 10 most popular LEGO Features of 2019 – We take a look back at 2019 and the Top 10 Feature articles that had the most views from our stats server. If you missed any, here’s a great time to catch up!
• The Brothers Brick’s top 10 LEGO news articles of 2019 – Which LEGO news stories did you click on the most this year? We have your top ten list right here.
• The Brothers Brick LEGO Creation of the Year 2019 – The Brothers Brick LEGO Creation of the Year 2019 is Chris Yu’s stunning transforming LEGO Moon Base..
• The Brothers Brick LEGO Builder of the Year 2019 – The Brothers Brick is delighted to announce Andrea Lattanzio @nortonsevenfour as our LEGO Builder of the Year for 2019!

What is LEGO Masters really like? Let Will Arnett explain!

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 December 2019.

We review the LEGO Employee Exclusive set: The Christmas X-Wing. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS AND FEATURES: This week we looked back at some of the best builds of the year, started packing our bags for BricksLA, and reviewed five new sets including: The LEGO Technic Top Gear Rally Car, LEGO Ninjago Avatar Arcade Pods and the LEGO Architecture Tokyo skyline.

• Shortlist announced for Brothers Brick LEGO Creation of the Year 2019 – Check out the contenders for TBB’s LEGO Creation of the Year 2019!
• LEGO Masters reality show announces teams, including some familiar faces – LEGO Masters has announced it’s cast of contestants for the upcoming brick building reality TV show.
• Only 2 weeks to Bricks LA 2020, Southern California’s premier LEGO convention, Jan 11-12 – If you’re in southern California, be sure to check out Bricks LA to get your new year’s dose of amazing LEGO creations!
• The story behind LEGO’s 1981 Classic Space Christmas card [Feature] – The LEGO Group creates a special Christmas card for its employees each year. Enjoy a blast from the past with the story behind their Classic Space-themed card of 1981!

TBB REVIEWS:

• LEGO Ninjago Avatar Arcade Pods: 71714 Kai, 71715 Jay, and 71716 Lloyd [Review] – The 2020 Ninjago lineup is a cyberpunk aesthetic set in a digital world via a videogame.
• Completing a lap around the test track in LEGO Technic 42109 App-Controlled Top Gear Rally Car [Review] – We build and play with the latest LEGO Technic remote-controlled car, which is licensed by the BBC’s Top Gear. It leaves us with a lot of mixed emotions….
• LEGO Architecture 21051 Tokyo skyline takes us to Tokyo Tower, Shibuya, Mt. Fuji, and more – A native Tokyoite takes a close look at the new LEGO Architecture 21051 Tokyo skyline set.
• LEGO Star Wars 75273 Poe Dameron’s X-wing Fighter from The Rise of Skywalker [Review] – Poe Dameron goes through X-wings faster than Carrie goes through Manolo Blahniks. But how does his third X-wing (75273 Poe Dameron’s X-wing Fighter from The Rise of Skywalker) compare with previous versions?
• Christmas X-Wing: the Lego 2019 employee exclusive set [Review] – This year’s LEGO exclusive employee holiday gift is a Christmas-themed X-Wing. Celebrate Life Day with an in-depth review of this festive set from a galaxy far, far away!

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:

• Why Did Scientists Cool LEGOs to Nearly Absolute Zero?, Gizmodo – Scientists cooled LEGOs to nearly absolute zero—and hope to one day incorporate a LEGO-style material into a quantum computer.
• How LEGO changed a blind superfan’s life: ‘I never thought it would happen’, Yahoo – Matthew Shifrin is a self-confessed LEGO addict. But the difference between Shifrin and other LEGO enthusiasts is that he’s blind.
• Star Wars’ Daisy Ridley Shares What She’s Learned From The Trilogy While Building Lego, Elle – Daisy Ridley discusses the recent Star Wars Trilogy while building a Speeder Chaser.

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 December 2019.

TBB NEWS & REVIEWS:

• LEGO Collectible Minifigures 71026 DC Super Heroes: Getting back to the comics – We brought you an in-depth review of the latest batch of collectible Minifigs from the DC comic universe.
• Fill it up at the LEGO 60257 Filling Station – We brought you a review of a new gas station with 2 vehicles and 4 minifigs.
• LEGO City 60255 Stunt Team – This stunt team set features two off-roading vehicles
• LEGO Creator 3-in-1 31104 Burger Monster Truck – We reviewed one monster food truck, bringing the joys of fast-food on any terrain.
• LEGO Creator 3-in-1 31105 Toy Shop Town House – The latest 3-in-1 creator set features a toy store with a retro rocket ride.

MORE TBB NEWS

• Brick Fanatics Magazine to conclude – Brick Fanatics Magazine, the print magazine dedicated to building your world of LEGO, will cease publication.
• Why the Lego Foundation is investing in learning through play – The Lego Foundation announced a $100 million investment into play-based learning initiatives for children impacted by crises.
• Lego kids magazine branded sexist for saying girls would ‘stick out’ among scientists – Lego has apologized after a magazine produced by the brand was called sexist because of a comic strip where a character says ‘a group of girls among researchers will stick out like sore thumbs’.
• They’re ready to show off their LEGO skills! – Meet the LEGO Masters contestants in the series premiere February 5.
• Universal in Talks With Lego Group to Develop New Films Based on Toys – Universal Pictures is in talks with the Lego Group to develop new feature film properties based on the popular block toys, numerous sources close to the pending deal told Variety.
• Flickr owner SmugMug says it needs more money to ‘keep the Flickr dream alive’ – CEO Don MacAskill is asking fans of the product to subscribe to Flickr Pro
• Lego Builder’s Journey now available exclusively on Apple Arcade – Apple Arcade has a new brick-based puzzle adventure that’s all about quiet, thoughtful play.
• Thor’s Hammer vs. Giant LEGO Block – Ever wonder what would happen if you dropped Thor’s hammer, Mjölnir on a giant block of LEGO? Wonder no more.

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 December 2019.

TBB NEWS & REVIEWS:

• LEGO Creator Expert 10270 Bookshop – new modular building for 2020 – We brought you an in-depth review of the recently announced new modular from the Creator Expert series, the bookstore and townhome.
• LEGO reveals 8 new Marvel sets from Avengers and Spider-Man – We gave you a first look at the lates round of Marvel sets.
• First look at the 40385 LEGO Trophy – The next time you feel like rewarding yourself, you can build your own trophy and be a winner.

MORE TBB NEWS:

• Contest Winners – Build a Vintage car to cruise the streets of LEGO® Modular Buildings Contest – LEGO fans built some winning cars to go with the Modular Diner.
• LEGO looks to Future for OTT channels – Everything is awesome with the newly announced LEGO streaming service.

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 week of December 2019.

The newest LEGO modular building returns to European-style architecture with the newly announced 10270 Bookshop. Read on to find out more.

TBB NEWS & REVIEWS: The next modular has been revealed, we took a look at an upcoming Architecture set, and we are lusting after this automatic sorting machine!

• LEGO Creator Expert Modular for 2020 revealed as 10270 Bookshop – The newest LEGO modular building is a bookshop and townhouse and will be available January 1st.
• Video: Learn the secrets of 10270 Bookshop from LEGO designer Wes Talbott – What’s the meaning of the street number of the new modular? Watch this video to find out.
• Review of LEGO Architecture 21052 Dubai – Take a trip to the skyline of Dubai with our hands-on review of 21052 LEGO Architecture Dubai, coming to LEGO stores soon.
• Feature: World’s first AI-powered LEGO sorting machine built with 10,000 LEGO bricks – Daniel West decided to create a solution to his LEGO sorting burdens with an AI-powered Universal LEGO Sorting Machine, and now we all need one.

MORE TBB NEWS: There is a new batch of DC minifigures on their way as well as a few good weekend LEGO deals and exclusives.

• First pictures of 71026 LEGO DC Comics Collectible Minifigures – Here is your first look at the entire crew of LEGO DC Comics Collectible Minifigures, available in January 2020.
• LEGO BrickHeadz 75232 Kylo Ren & Sith Trooper now available for purchase – This BrickHeadz duo from Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker features Kylo Ren and a red Sith Trooper.
• LEGO Exclusives Star Wars 20th Anniversary Obi Wan and Mini Gingerbread House now available with Double VIP points – It is the last double LEGO VIP points promotion of the year along with the second holiday exclusive for 2019.
• Instructions to build your own Pokemon Magnemite – Poke Bricks has built a Pokemon Magnemite, and you can too.

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 November 2019.

The biggest fish in the pond just got bigger, and the classic 1989 Batmobile got smaller. Read on for all the LEGO news that’s fit to brick.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS: This was an action-packed week for LEGO news, with LEGO announcing a new Speed Champions set along with their recent acquisition of Bricklink. We also reviewed the new 1989 Batmobile and some custom minifigures from Citizen Brick.

• The LEGO Group acquires BrickLink from Nexon founder Jay Kim for undisclosed sum – interview with LEGO CMO Julia Goldin [News] – The recently announced aquisition has many Bricklink buyers and sellers concerned about the future of the secondary market for new and used LEGO.
• LEGO 1989 Batmobile now available for purchase online with free Mini Batmobile offer [News] – What could be better than building the classic 1989 jet-powered Batmobile? How about building two of them!
• Citizen Brick custom minifigs bring the Beastie Boys, Bob Ross, & more for Black Friday 2019 [Review] – Happy fluffy clouds, sharp, irreverent lyrics, nihilists, and rugs that really tie the room together.
• New LEGO Star Wars Mandalorian Battle Pack to hit stores late December [News] – With the latest battle pack coming in December, you will be able to re-create the stellar scenes from Disney+’s Mandalorian.
• How good is the LEGO Batman 40433 1989 Batmobile set that comes free with the giant Batmobile? [Review] – Check out our review of the smaller Batmobile that comes as a free gift with the purchase of LEGO Batman 76139 1989 Batmobile.
• LEGO reveals Speed Champions 76896 Nissan GT-R Nismo [News] – The latest addition to the Speed Champions race team is the sleek, white & black Nissan GT-R Nismo.
• Fabian’s marvelous marbled bricks [Feature] – Norwegian LEGO collector Fabian Lindblad shares artful photographs of rare marbled LEGO bricks.

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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 space set in space!, LEGO – To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the LEGO Space theme, LEGO sent a space LEGO set to space, and it is out of this world.
• The Greatest Competition Ever Built, Fox – Previously exclusive to the UK and Australia, hit TV show LEGO Masters is coming to America next year on FOX. Check out the official trailer.
• Single use plastic retail bags to be phased out of LEGO® Stores in 2020, LEGO – LEGO announced a plan to replace plastic bags in their retail stores with a more sustainable solution.
• Wrapped in thousands of lights LEGO House is ready to celebrate the Christmas season, LEGO House – Visitors to the LEGO House in Billund this holiday season will be treated to a stunning display of lights.
• Toys ‘R’ Us is back with its first new store in the US. Here’s what you need to know, CNN – Toys ‘R’ Us returned to the U.S. this week in Paramus, New Jersey. Found out how the shopping experience in this new store differs from the previously departed retail chain.

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 November 2019.

Dozens of 2020 LEGO Sets revealed! Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS: It’s been a busy couple of days of set reveals, but before we get into the gigantic list check out our review of Star Wars 75250 Pasaana Speeder Chase:

• • LEGO Star Wars 75250 Pasaana Speeder Chase from The Rise of Skywalker [Review] – Check out our review to decide if this smallest of the Episode IX – Rise of Skywalker sets is worth your money!

The aforementioned huge slate of January 2020 product reveals came fast and furious this week. Check them all out below including the premieres of two new partnerships: BBC’s Top Gear and next year’s Trolls: World Tour movie.

• LEGO and the BBC reveal Technic 42109 App-Controlled Top Gear Rally Car – LEGO partners with BBC Studios to produce a unique, Top-Gear themed rally car you control with your phone!
• Dreamworks’ Trolls make their World Tour LEGO debut – From toy to screen to building blocks: Poppy and the gang will arrive in January 2020 with 7 eye-catching sets.
• 10 sets from the LEGO Star Wars January 2020 lineup revealed! – See official images, prices, and piece counts for the first wave of Star Wars sets for next year.
• LEGO Ninjago 2020 lineup features new vehicles, mechs and arcade pods
• LEGO Speed Champions Ferrari F8 Tributo and 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 revealed
• More images revealed for LEGO Speed Champions 76899 Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO & Urus ST-X
• LEGO Creator 2020 wave features monster trucks, a dragon and a toy store
• LEGO City 2020 lineup reveals 8 new sets for Police and Fire
• Even more More LEGO City 2020 sets revealed including a brand new street sweeper and an ice cream truck
• Take a trip to Japan and the United Arab Emirates with the new LEGO Architecture 2020 sets

Read the rest of this week’s LEGO news

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 November 2019.

TBB NEWS & REVIEWS: All the brick news that’s fit to print, from Star Wars to Batman, and everything in-between.

• LEGO unveils massive Batmobile set based on Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman, available on Black Friday – LEGO announced this year’s Blackk Friday special set, the iconic jet-powered Batmobile from Tim Burton’s Batman
• LEGO reveals two new Chinese New Year sets for 2020 – These colorful sets can be combined into one gigantic festival, complete with several lion dancers and plenty of festival attendees.
• LEGO Star Wars Review: 75257 Millennium Falcon from The Rise of Skywalker – We brought you an in-depth review of the latest version of the fastest hunk of junk in a galaxy far, far away.
• LEGO has announced the return of the Build to Give campaign – Last year, LEGO donated 500,000 sets to children in hospitals, foster and child-care homes, and under-served communities as a result of the campaign.

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