From Febrovery to Frogust, the LEGO world is rich with events that challenge AFOLs to build under constraints to spark creativity and build community. Some of these, like the newly minted NovHENber, casually invite a single build during a month. The most rigorous challenges are those with a daily creation. Few have the time and stamina for that breakneck pace of building, and every builder who achieves this is an inspiration. Ivybrickss is one such builder who recently completed her second Mechtober – a month of LEGO mechs with mind-blowing variety in theme and function. We sat down with Ivy to talk about her amazing month. TBB: 31 days, 31 mechs. That’s quite a run! How do you prepare for a marathon challenge like this? Ivy: It’s a lot of prep and planning! This year, I wanted to increase my production value just a bit by building some bespoke minifigure stands, custom...

As anticipation rises for official LEGO Pokémon sets in 2026, more builders than ever are creating their own Pocket Monster MOCs. The latest builder to try and catch ’em is Azurekingfisher, a builder with a distinctive style whose works are currently on display in LEGO House’s Masterpiece gallery. Azurekingfisher’s builds often focus on flowers, birds, and geometric patterns, so seeing a pop-culture creature on their page was quite a surprise. Somehow, the fairy-type Xerneas seems right at home amongst the builders’ works. It’s equal parts adorable and elegant. The very private Japanese builder has been sharing pictures of their work since 2014. If you want to learn more about their work, BrickNerd just shared an excellent interview with Azurekingfisher. The post Legendary Xerneas makes a staggeringly cute LEGO Pokémon  appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Jake Forbes (TBB Managing Editor)

NoVVemeber, the annual tradition of building “Vic Viper” inspired starfighters in November, may have been first inspired by classic video game Gradius, but over the past 17 years, builders have pushed the format to wild places, like a ship made from string or this VV made from medical supplies. The One and Only Mr. R (yes, that’s his handle) goes back to the source this month with a ship directly based on the Vic Viper of Gradius V, in player 2 red. While the inspiration isn’t revolutionary, the craftsmanship is of the highest caliber. The geometry of the wings, the subtle recesses in the SNOT-built forward prongs, and the slick color blocking make this Vic Viper a dream from every angle. Feeling nostalgic for Novvember? Check out our Vic Viper archives for dozens more ships in this iconic style. The post A clean and classic Vic Viper isn’t just good, it’s...

In the skilled hands of LEGO extraordinaire Vincent Gachod a rugged Tipper Drum combined with some odd science bits to create an insect-like airship. The end result is like a fanciful blue beetle. He most certainly has a knack for figuring out how to use parts the rest of us don’t know what to do with. Based on these parts, he also has a knack for picking up rare sets: the science bits can only be found in four rare sets while the cement mixer resides in only one. The post From a heavy cement mixer spawns a lighter-than-air airship appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Lino

Today, the three judges of the venerable Iron Builder competition announced the results of the latest face-off between defending builder Ari “loafbuilds” Hytti against challenger Ben Anderson. While Ben came out on top in the number of builds (7 MOCs to Ari’s 4), it was Ari’s consistent highlighting of the seed part that gave the returning champion an edge, and the judges were unanimous in picking their winner. You can read the judge’s comments here. The see part for this round was the wave rounded flame element in dark blue, which with its unusual connection points and irregular shape made for a true building challenge. Now, let’s recap the builds, starting with the victor, Ari! Shared on Halloween, Ari’s “Infernal Bargain” is one of the most impressive build I’ve seen come out of an Iron Builder competition, and one of the largest! The seed part is used to excellent effect for...