After flying high and sailing smooth in last month’s peek into airplane and boat element NPU, we’re staying grounded—sort of. This time, we’re rolling into the world of wheels and tires, some of LEGO’s most iconic and versatile parts. Sure, they’re meant for cars, trucks, and all things that vroom... but in the hands of a clever builder? These rubbery rings and round parts can become anything. From monster mouths to bonsai pots, wheels go way beyond the road. Wheely cool pieces, eh? Let’s hit the gas and get bricks rolling to check out some wheely clever builds! LEGO on the Move It’s common knowledge these days that The LEGO Group produces the most tires in the world (though much smaller in size than most of their competitors). LEGO cars have been produced since the 60s in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Trucks? Yep. Racecars? Definitely. Lunar rovers? Even those,...

With LEGO clips for back spines, a tail of mismatched 1x2x2/3 slopes, and a video game controller for a head, Ian Summers shows us an awesome Toothless creation from the How to Train Your Dragon franchise. How long until we have the parts in white to make a Light Fury version of this microscale marvel? The post How to train your micro dragon [Building Technique] appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Kyle Keller (TBB Managing Editor)

Here at Brothers Brick we have a soft spot for both vintage vehicles and sleek spacehips, so when a custom sky-fi model comes across our radar, we have to cover it. Thomas Weigelt is no stranger to flying craft that fuse retro and futuristic elements, and their latest creation might be my favorite craft the builder has yet made.  First, it’s a seaplane, which brings to mind the dogfights and adventure of Porco Rosso and Tail Spin. Second, it’s a biplane, with curved wings that evoke a dragonfly. And finally, it packs a monster piston engine that you can practically hear firing up. Thomas’s color blocking is phenomenal, with dark blue detailing, a complementary stripe of orange, and a pop of lime green on the propeller. The piston design uses wheels topped with ice skates and packs big muscle car energy. And the propeller blades are made from Uruk-hai swords, an inspired...

LEGO and video games are overlapping more and more, with partnerships with big players like Fortnite, Minecraft, Mario Kart, and even  Horizon taking up a growing share of LEGO releases. Of course, no amount of official sets can keep up with all the games being released on PC and consoles. Fortunately, there are plenty of amazing builders making custom versions of game characters we love. Kamil Karpiński is a builder we’ve spotlighted several times for his bolstered figs that integrate brick anatomy with minifig heads. For this tribute to From Software’s cult classic Bloodborne, the builder sticks with classic minifig parts and perfectly captures the Victorian horror aesthetic of the game. The rubber band wrapped around the sawtooth blade and the extra buckles on the arm really sell it. beyondb0nes also found inspiration in  Bloodborne with this minifig take on Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower. Sticking to From Software, Falcon Figs...

LEGO’s recent wave of Soapbox Derby 2-packs offers a wacky twist on racing with everything from hot dogs to hospital beds speeding for the win. Jarret (Wilderland Builds) rolls in with a pop-culture pairing where it’s impossible to pick a favorite. Do I go with Gandalf and his gas-guzzling Gwaihir, or Link and his N64 horsepower rumble pak wagon? I think the Hero of Time wins by a nose, thanks to that wonderfully nostalgic controller design. The post “You shall not pass on the right!” appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Jake Forbes