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

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 March 2021.

We get up close and personal with Darth Vader himself with the new Star Wars bust! Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS & REVIEWS: This week we blasted off to space with reviews of three new Star Wars sets and the NASA Space Shuttle Discovery, got a look at the new Batman Cowl bust, saw the winner of LEGO’s space themed contest and more!

• LEGO Star Wars 75306 Imperial Probe Droid [Review] – Rebel scum beware, the new Imperial Probe Droid is here! Check out our in-depth review of this menacing, many-armed monstrosity.
• LEGO Star Wars Helmets Collection: 75304 Darth Vader and 75305 Scout Trooper [Review] – The latest wave of collectible Star Wars Helmets has arrived. We’re taking a close look at the newest helmets, the Scout Trooper and the long awaited Darth Vader.
• LEGO officially unveils 75304 Darth Vader, 75305 Scout Trooper, and 75306 Imperial Probe Droid – See more official photos and an interview with the designers of the new spring 2021 LEGO Star Wars sets revealed earlier this week.



• LEGO Creator Expert 10283 NASA Space Shuttle Discovery launches with Hubble Telescope [Review] – We’ve got our hands on LEGO’s newest Creator Expert set, the massive NASA Space Shuttle Discovery and Hubble Space Telescope. Also, be sure to check out the official reveal and designer video.
• First look at official pictures of the upcoming LEGO Super Heroes 76182 Batman Cowl – The first official pictures of the new LEGO Super Heroes 76182 Batman Cowl are here.
• LEGO Ideas space-themed contest results announced – LEGO Ideas blog has just published the results of the most recent building competition.
• Builder spotlight: Orion Pax and his pop culture extravaganza – Alex Jones has spent years churning out brilliant LEGO creations from various movies and TV series.

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:

• Architectural Lessons of LEGO, ArchDaily – Architecture professor finds lessons in LEGO
• 11 Secrets of LEGO Designers, Mental Floss – “It’s unfair how cool this job is,” LEGO designer Mike Psiaki confirms to Mental Floss.

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 March 2021.

We dig in deep with the Technic Heavy-Duty Excavator! Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS & REVIEWS: This week we saw the kickoff of the new 2021 BrickLink AFOL Designer Program, built some cute DOTS tags for our luggage and reviewed the Technic Heavy Duty excavator!

• 2021 BrickLink AFOL Designer Program to give new legs to 31 LEGO Ideas 10k-club designs – Today BrickLink is kicking off the 2021 round of the AFOL Designer Program, featuring 31 LEGO Ideas sets that won 10,000 votes but didn’t pass the review stage.
• LEGO DOTS 41930 Bag Tag Panda – The latest wave of DOTS branches out from bracelets to include “bag tags” – cute, cubic animals that can be clipped onto a backpack or other things to add a bit of LEGO flair.
• LEGO Technic 42121 Heavy-Duty Excavator [Review] – Today we build and play with the new LEGO Technic 42121 Heavy-Duty Excavator to see if its great design can outweigh the flawed play features.

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:

• Get ready for the LEGO Star Wars Minifigure Madness tournament!, StarWars.com – Vote for your favorite heroes and villains of a galaxy far, far away
• LEGO to launch three LEGO VIDIYO ad spots during ITV’s The Voice UK final, Toy News – The three 20 second spots – all of which will air during the first advertisement break of the final on Saturday, March 20th – will feature L.L.A.M.A, the first live action human version of a LEGO Minifigure
• Lego Brand Group hires ex-Spotify exec Cecilia Qvist to run venture arm, VentureBeat – As head of Lego Ventures, Qvist will help broaden the impact of the mission of learning through play.

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 March 2021.

The latest Marvel bust has been revealed and it’s none other than Carnage! Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS & REVIEWS: This week we reviewed some cute Brickheadz Pandas and the new Easter GWP, checked out an interview with the designers of the new Winnie the Pooh set, examined the new DOTS extras and more!

• Designers of LEGO Ideas 21326 Winnie the Pooh come together and share behind the scenes details – Designers of LEGO Ideas 21326 Winnie the Pooh come together and share behind the scenes details
• Marvel’s symbiote Carnage 76199 LEGO bust revealed with Target pre-order – LEGO’s latest bust themed set reveals Carnage, the archenemy of Venom from the Spider-Man universe and is available as a pre-order from retailer Target
• The LEGO Group reports double-digit growth in both sales and revenue in 2020 – The LEGO Group reported earnings for the full year 2020.
• LEGO Gift With Purchase – 40449 Easter Bunny’s Carrot House [Review] – Easter is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for LEGO’s yearly Easter-themed Gift with purchase.



• LEGO BrickHeadz 40466 Panda and cubs [Review] – We get an up-close look at the first BrickHeadz wild animal family set, a panda bear and two cubs.
• LEGO DOTS 41931 Extra DOTS – Series 4: Making Faces [Review] – LEGO has gone rapid-release on DOTS, and there’s a whole new set of unique printed tiles and rare colored elements to check out.
• The making of LEGO ASMR White Noise and the 12 streaming services available for access – We provide links to 12 locations from where you can listen to the LEGO ASMR White Noise soundtrack and also a behind the scenes look at how the audio tracks were created.

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:

• Your Child Can Apply To Be The First Ever Kid Creative Director At LEGO, And Receive $10K, Forbes – The pandemic has been hard on everyone, and pushed us all to pivot and adapt to this new world.
• The Countries that Pay the Most and Least for LEGO, TheToyZone – But LEGO tells a tiny tale about world economics.
• No More Plastic Fantastic as Lego Toy Packaging Goes Green, Bloomberg – After decades of relying on fossil fuels to make its plastic bricks, LEGO is taking a small step toward a greener future earlier than planned.

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 February 2021.

We’ve discovered the secret location of Spiderman’s Spider Lair! Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details.

TBB NEWS: This week we saw the colorful reveal of LEGO Vidiyo, got our license to drive the Porsche 911 and reviewed seven new sets including Brickheadz Pets, Ninjago Jungle Dragon, the Space Mining Mech and more!

• LEGO VIDIYO sets are officially revealed – First look at the just-revealed LEGO VIDIYO sets! Available starting March 1, the first wave will bring 18 sets with 130 printed tiles, BeatBits!
• LEGO 10295 Porsche 911 available for sale on 16th February to VIP Members – Sales for the LEGO 10295 Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 Targa is available for VIP Members and is now live
• LEGO cancels VIP promotion for Creator Expert 10295 Porsche 911 Turbo & 911 Targa in North America – LEGO has canceled plans to release the Porsche Owners Pack as a VIP promotion in North America. It will still be available in other regions.
• LEGO 40179 Personalized Mosaic Portrait: downsized, but not in a fun way – What do you do when a set advertised to include 6002 pieces actually only has 4502? Come along on a very strange journey as we try and figure out what’s going on with the part count in LEGO’s latest Mosaic Maker set.
• LEGO Education BricQ Motion is now available on LEGO online shop – LEGO Education BricQ Motion can now be ordered on the LEGO online store and eligible for any prevailing Gift With Purchase promotions.
• LEGO Ninjago Season 3 Full Trailer released – The Full Trailer for Ninjago Season 3 is out! What will the Island reveal and who are our heroes off to rescue?



TBB REVIEWS:

• LEGO Marvel Spider-Man 76175 Attack on the Spider Lair [Review] – LEGO mixes and matches different realities to create an amalgam of Spider-gadgetry in this new set due out March 1st.
• LEGO Ninjago 71748 Catamaran Sea Battle [Review] – The largest of the Ninjago Island sets invites you to take a vacation to some very dangerous waters.
• LEGO BrickHeadz Pets: 40442 Goldfish and 40443 Budgie [Review] – Today we’re checking out the two newest Brickheadz sets which include a pair of Goldfish and two cute Budgies!
• LEGO 40456 & 40457 Brick Sketches: Mickey and Minnie Mouse [Review] – Our latest Brick Sketches review feature the two most famous mice on planet earth – Mickey and Minnie.
• Exploring other worlds with LEGO Creator 3-in-1 31115 Space Mining Mech [Review] – Aliens and mechs, oh my! Come explore another world with us as we review the new LEGO Creator 3-in-1 set 31115 Space Mining Mech.
• LEGO Ninjago 71746 Jungle Dragon [Review] – Ninjago dragons can range from the really fantastic, to the pretty lack-luster. Where does the new Jungle Dragon fall on that spectrum?
• It’s always time for adventure with the new LEGO Creator 3-in-1 31116 Safari Wildlife Tree House! – LEGO has brought us several treehouses. Let’s see if LEGO Creator 3-in-1 31116 Safari Wildlife Tree House stands above the rest!

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:

• A Fictional LEGO Character Just Signed a Record Deal, Rolling Stone – L.L.A.M.A., who’s now on Universal Music Group’s Astralwerks label roster, is the first artist to release a song on VIDIYO, Lego’s version of a TikTok for kids
• New York Decision Clears Way for Legoland Opening, Theme Park Insider – Theme parks can begin reopening in New York on April 9
• LEGO’s Ankur Suri explains the difficulties with visas if you live in a developing country, PocketGamer – we spoke to LEGO strategic partnerships lead Ankur Suri about his time in the industry and the challenges of obtaining a job when you live in a developing country.