Nathan Don, aka Woomy, is a moc legend who created many unforgettable characters in LEGO in recent years and inspired countless other builders before joining the Billund mothership as a set designer. When alex_mocs wound up in the position of creating a Secret Santa build for Nathan, it must have felt both an honor and intimidating. What to build for the builder who can build anything? The resulting gift, a bird called Shirakaze (meaning “white wind”), is a brilliant tribute to Nathan’s past works and a showcase of Alex’s talents. For inspiration, Alex looked primarily at Nathan’s Boreal Vixen, Avian Bonsai, and The Wizard’s Emissary, synthesizing colors, elements, and themes from each. The feathering techniques used on the head are especially impressive, with elements recessed into the skull to hide connections and create a beautiful crest. The dark red foliage is an elegant toch that helps the bright bird pop even...

Watching or listening to other people play D&D has become quite a popular pastime, but it’s such a big commitment. I find it much more fun to watch the shared storytelling in the LEGO role-play community, like Feodalis, a French language castle RPG where different builders lead their own royal houses in elaborate MOCs. Gus (Faëbricks) has been building House Austren over the past year, and now the builder takes the faction home for the Great Winter Hunt. First we see Lord Galdric and his people in their capital of Feuillenoir where a visiting Duke Bellini comes bearing a crossbow. The brick craftsmanship is impeccable, with vaulted stone arches creating a sense of grandeur. The brick-built stag statue is a wonderful centerpiece, especially when backlit against a window of transparent bricks. Of course such a statue is perfect for a faction that incorporates the Foresters crest. Gus’ latest build is less...

From holiday habits to Santoa Claus, LEGO fans find ways to celebrate the holidays in so many creative ways. For the gearhead afols, that means building slick new rides for Santa ranging from hot rods to heavy haulers. Here are a few of our favorite holiday car builds from the community. Santa is ready to race in this souped-up Ford Model T hot rod from Calin Bors. No dout the jolly man will turn plenty of heads with all that chrome. One of Santa’s elves takes the Ford hot rod sleigh out for a joyride. 1saacBricks packs in many ingenious techniques in this little build, from the window screen grille to the rubber band keeping the glass in place to the white fern element as kicked up snow behind the rear tires. Paulie’s Brick Garage adds extra horsepower to Santa’s ride, along with a tow arm in the back. Poppa Lars...

One night of the year, reindeer have been spotted on rooftops around the globe, but for the Sami people of northern Scandinavia and Russia, Reindeer are integral to daily life, and the rare white reindeer holds special significance. Mitsuru Nikaido creates a white reindeer as the latest of his mechanical creatures series, adding to the builder’s impressive menagerie of monochrome beasts. Perhaps it is a coincidence that this reindeer is all white, as that is the builder’s signature aesthetic, but it still captures the haunting beauty of the legend-steeped animal. Mitsuru-san has had an incredible 2025 with his LEGO creations chosen to join the Masterpiece Gallery in Billund earlier this year. With three books collecting his works, Mitsuru-san shows no signs of slowing down. What animals and prehistoric beasts will the builder create next, I wonder? The post The majestic white reindeer in LEGO appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original...

Twas the night of Mask Gifting, and all across Mata Nui, not a Matoan was stirring, not even Krakua, for all were anticipating the arrival of the Toa of Holy Nights. Armed with the staffs of Naugt and Nys, this Toa would render judgment on all young Matoans on this Holy Night, and not even an offering of bula berry cookies and warm liquid energy could sway his verdict. Craniac17 pays tribute to this holiest of Toas based on the scant sightings from Matoans who saw him manifest in the ashes of fire and ruin with his sack full of masks. If you celebrate Mask Gifting, may the Toa of Holy Nights spare the staff of Naught in your household this blessed morn. The post Toa of the Holy Nights wishes you a Bionicle Christmas appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Jake Forbes (TBB Managing Editor)