I still recall getting my first LEGO Star Wars sets in 1999, and I think back to how simple Darth Vader’s TIE Advanced was in 7150 TIE Fighter & Y-wing with just 409 pieces between the two ships. So I’m in awe when I see incredible versions like this TIE-D by Sy Lyphics, which packs a whopping 1,573 pieces into a minifigure-scale recreation of one of the more awesome TIE variants. The sculpting on the bubble fuselage is particularly adept, with those triangular grey roadsigns looking purpose-made for the job. This one isn’t just a looker on the outside, though. Sy has created a fully functional cockpit, an incredible achievement considering the difficulty of creating a brick-built sphere that’s hollow. The post A LEGO Star Wars creation that’s nicely Tie’D up appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Chris (TBB Managing Editor)

Castles are nice, but there’s something I love about a tranquil domestic scene of medieval life, and what encapsulates that better than a stone mill and miller’s cottage? This lovely little diorama is the work of ZCerberus, and although the stonework is nice, and the round mill is great, some of favorite techniques here are more subtle. First, there’s the mixing of brown and dark red for the roof tiles, a subtle swap that helps give a lived-in nature. Similarly, the mixed olive green and dark tan for the ground makes a wonderfully earthy tone. And secondly is something so foundational it took me a minute to even realize it: this diorama has two bases, thanks to a black slab beneath the sculpted landscape. Usually, LEGO dioramas have one or the other, but I really love the presentation here. The post This build’s a grind appeared first on The Brothers Brick....

The Red Dwarf: Sleeping Quarters by BRO3 is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 1,953 piece build features one of the main locations in the show and it also proposes five minifigures. The project joins “Big Boy” Locomotive, Retro Arcade, Spartan Helmet of Leonidas, Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider, The Muppet Show, Red Bull Racing F1 Team RB18 1:12, Scooby Doo Mystery Machine, Western River Steamboat, Dreamwork’s Shrek Swamp, Asterix & Obelix, Venice, Stilt House, Red Bull RB18, and Trojan Horse as the ones to reach the Second 2023 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Red Dwarf: Sleeping Quarters Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

It has been confirmed through LEGO’s newsletter that Double VIP Points will be back starting this weekend. From June 9-13, you can earn double points on every purchase on the LEGO Shop and in stores. If you’ve been holding off on some of the newer releases like the Batcave – Shadow Box (76252), now would be the best time to get it to maximize your purchase. Double that up with Rakuten and you can also get some cash back on it as well. The post LEGO Double VIP Points Event Coming This Weekend appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The Trojan Horse by Daytona is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 2,700 piece build features the wooden horse used by the Greeks to enter the city of Troy and win the war. The project joins “Big Boy” Locomotive, Retro Arcade, Spartan Helmet of Leonidas, Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider, The Muppet Show, Red Bull Racing F1 Team RB18 1:12, Scooby Doo Mystery Machine, Western River Steamboat, Dreamwork’s Shrek Swamp, Asterix & Obelix, Venice, Stilt House, and Red Bull RB18 as the ones to reach the Second 2023 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Trojan Horse Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran