In our newest dive into the world of NPU (Nice Parts Usage), we will explore some interesting uses for minifigure accessories! From guitars to firehoses, pom poms to paint rollers, these small but mighty pieces unlock endless creative potential. Doesn’t that balloon animal look like a piece of candy? is it just me? Humble Beginnings A minifigure accessory needs a minifig, right? Well, our favorite little plastic people hit the consumer market in 1978, and with them came our first taste of what was to come: an axe, a broom, a shovel, a pickaxe, a hairbrush, and a signal paddle. Fun fact: That signal paddle? I always thought it was for taking pizza out of the oven. (Am I the only one?) These tools were groundbreaking at the time, but little did we know the explosion of variety that awaited. Nowadays, it seems there’s a new accessory in every few sets....

The crowdfunding stage of Series 4 of the BrickLink Designer Program begins today, at 8 AM Pacific time. Crowdfunding for this series ends on March 1st, 2025 at 12 PM Pacific time, or once all sets sell out. As we know from previous series, many of these upcoming sets sell out within hours, so if […]Original linkOriginal author: Thita (admin)

Back at the end of 2023, the LEGO Ideas team ran a challenge to celebrate STEM in collaboration with Target. The challenge was called: Celebrate the Wonder of STEM!, and the winning model that was originally titled Knowledge is Power is soon to be released as an official LEGO set! Marie Curie, George Washington Carver, […]Original linkOriginal author: Thita (admin)

January has been an exciting month for LEGO fans, with so many amazing new sets to choose from. And we already know that many new sets will also be released in March. However, LEGO kept a few new sets for February, too! Take a look below. As far as gift-with-purchase sets, the #30701 LEGO Botanical […]Original linkOriginal author: Thita (admin)

It wasn’t too long ago that we showed you all a work-in-progress shot of a delightful LEGO bald eagle head, made by the talent that is Sakiya Watanabe. Well, now it’s time to see the work in all it’s proper glory! And as impressive as the design of that head is, I’m slack jawed taking in the entire scene. I love the use of clear elements to simulate a splash of water as the fish (with scales made from pirate ship sails) attempts to plunge back in. But the eagle definitely seems keen on catching dinner, with its plumage made of reddish brown palm leaves and it’s aforementioned head stuck in a glare of determination. This is definitely a creation I hope to see in person soon! The post This LEGO bald eagle is a soaring success! appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Kyle Keller (TBB Managing Editor)