LEGO Shows Qatar 2024 has come and gone, and what a show it was! Being the largest and longest LEGO Shows event, it proved to be quite different from LEGO Shows Kuwait six months ago. Overhead view of the entire event Entrance into the convention hall If you’ve never heard of LEGO Shows before, it’s a large-scale interactive convention organized by ATW/Events aimed at showing everyone who attends what LEGO is and what it has to offer. This year had 26 different zones spread out across the hall for both kids and parents to explore. Some of these zones were very similar or the same as in Kuwait so I’ll focus more on the new zones and talk about some of the social aspects of attending a 16-day event. Fan Zone The AFOL presence at this event included six builders total, two from Brazil (Ildefonzo Zanette and Guilherme Constantino), two from...

What do LEGO pterodactyl wings, a minfigure butterfly wing, and half an asteroid field have in common? Each of them have been beautifully repurposed to create a LEGO “butterfly flower” by the aptly named nicepartsusage. The aforementioned elements come together to create a model that’s lovelier than the sum of its parts. The model’s genesis came from a desire to commemorate “You Day”—an unofficial self-care counterpoint to Mother’s Day for those who might struggle to find something to celebrate the latter holiday. No matter what you’re celebrating, however, there’s something about this bright, striking model that’s almost guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. The post A flower with the power to brighten your day appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Ryan Kunz

The future is bright in Bart De Deobbelaer‘s LEGO world, even as the world turns to rust and ruin. And when the time comes to venture into darkness, you needn’t go alone. In his latest epic sci-fi scene, Into the Sunset, Bart reminds us why he’s the LEGO master of sci-fi worldbuilding. Character, composition, color and incredible building technique combine for the perfect shot that suggests a story that extends far beyond the borders of the image. The tunnel itself is a wonder, an almost perfectly circular icositetragon of grey bricks interspersed with orange rust and sand green patina. The smooth surface is pocked with tube stubble and stubborn weeds. Bulbous trans blue minifig heads sprout from the floor as part of the post-apocalyptic ecology. Most striking of all is the lighting, with a backdrop so bright it blows out the edge of the model, creating an illusion of parts floating...

I’m a big proponent for the LEGO-built desk ornament. Whether a real set (like LEGO Icons 10331 Kingfisher) or something custom built, a wealth of LEGO encircles me at my workstation as I write this. But none of these assembled curios are as useful as this Easter Island-themed desk caddy by LEGO 7. With one sporting tissues and a second ready to hold your pencil, these monolithic statues are there when you need them! It’s part of a larger collection by LEGO 7 of brick-built creations with real-world applications. The post Put this LEGO head down on your desk appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Kyle Keller (TBB Managing Editor)

This red baroness may not prowl the skies, but with that rapier, I know that this LEGO model by Eero Okkonen means business! Eero is an accomplished builder of figures and other structures, and you can check out our past articles on his work here. This baroness duels in style in her cape borrowed from the Chirrut Îmwe constraction figure, while her trans-red skirts were only available in the 2022 set 80035 Monkie Kid’s Galactic Explorer. The Baroness shows off her station with a wealth of golden trinkets on her outfit, but I’d like to draw special attention to the buckles on her cape which – using only two parts – clamp onto the fabric. Would you dare challenge her? The post A new Red Baron appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Simon Friesen