Today we’re going to shine some light on the shadier side of LEGO City: the crooks, robbers and other lowlifes that keep the enormous police force busy. But before we get to what apparently is a crime-riddled city, let’s look at the history of LEGO’s city themes for a little context. A Peaceful Town When LEGO Town started in 1978, police sets were among the first wave. A boat, a few motorbikes and three different patrol cars were followed a year later by a police station and a helicopter. Set 1786 Jailbreak Joe from 1995. Image via Brickset Life in the town was peaceful for nearly 20 years until 1995 when Jailbreak Joe made his escape from the police in a red and black jeep. With three vehicles sent out to chase him (a car, motorbike and helicopter), we can only assume he was captured again with ease. A few years...

Now, I know what you’re thinking. You love the new LEGO Creator 3-in-1 31150 Wild Safari Animals released back in January, and as well you should because it’s a great set. But you were hoping for something with a color scheme that’s more LEGO Icons 10325 Alpine Lodge. Well, does next month have the set release for you! Clocking in at 667 pieces, LEGO Creator 3-in-1 31154 Forest Animals: Red Fox adds to the creatures currently available in the Creator line, seemingly targeting kids and adults at the same time. But how does this new set stack up? What surprises does it offer? And what is the noise that a fox makes? You’ll have to read on to find out. LEGO Creator 3-in-1 31154 Forest Animals: Red Fox is available from LEGO’s website starting on March 1st, and retails for US $49.99 | CAN $64.99 | UK £44.99. The LEGO Group...

In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the 3rd week of February 2024. TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS This week we covered two new set announcements, from Disney and the LEGO Icons themes, the next Ninjago wave landed an interesting display set, and we got ready for the release of Dune Part 2 with a review of the Ornithopter set. [REVIEW] LEGO Ninjago 71819: Dragon Stone Shrine — The Dragon Stone Shrine is a tranquil scene in troubled times.[REVIEW] LEGO Icons 10327 Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter — We reviewed the iconic vehicle from Dennis Villenueve’s 2021 adaptation.[NEWS] LEGO Disney 43242 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Cottage set revealed — LEGO revealed a new Disney set based on the classic animated film.[FEATURE] TBB Mailbag – Time for...

I recently got my hands on a bunch 0f LEGO flex tubes, but I’m still figuring out what to make with them. Perhaps I should take inspiration from Eero Okkonen? This stylish keyboard player makes great use of them. Said tubes are used as the wiring for the PA system and keyboard, but Eero also shows off his braiding skills by using them as hair. It looks great! And the nice parts use doesn’t stop there. A pair of red fences are cleverly inserted into some Technic quarter-circle gears to make an on-stage monitor. Meanwhile, some Dots pendants are the perfect size for some earrings! The post Flexing one’s musical LEGO muscles appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Theo Spencer

Spring is almost here, and so it’s time for another wave of Ninjago sets! This wave includes mechs, a buggy, dragons, and of course, a dojo, but the first set in the wave is a little different. Halfway between a play set and a display set, the Dragon Stone Shrine may be compact, but it is packed with details, and has one of the best tree designs from the theme, in my opinion. LEGO Ninjago 71819 Dragon Stone Shrine comes with 1,212 pieces, includes 6 minifigures, and will be available on March 1st for US $119.99 | CAN $149.99 | UK The LEGO Group provided The Brothers Brick with an early copy of this set for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews. Unboxing the parts, instructions, and sticker sheets The set comes in a large square box with the Ninjago Dragons Rising branding. The...