The shining white utopian future — so popular with the science fiction writers and illustrators of the 1960s — may well have gone out of fashion, but this hasn’t stopped builder Klaus exploring the theme. Built in microscale, his series of architectural models of a future metropolis use predominately standard bricks, similar to those found in 21050 Studio set, in smart repetitive sequences. The bustling administration complex adds stacked mudguard elements to build its towers, whilst a cigarillo shaped blimp circles overhead. The aerospace port neatly matches a white half golf ball element to its whitewashed layout, suggesting hi-tech radar equipment; elsewhere a white technic beam provides a row of porthole windows. Meanwhile at the agricultural plant, stacks of single green studs happily grow under perspex domes. These and the other components of Klaus’s metropolis bring to mind that special kind of contemporary nostalgia, nostalgia for a future that never was....

Toys R Us, which is still operating in a number of countries despite its well-publicized bankruptcy in the United States, has today uploaded images of four new LEGO minifigure packs. These have traditionally been offered as part of Toys R Us’ annual Bricktober promotion, though unlike previous years, this year’s packages are devoid of any Toys R Us or Bricktober-specific branding. Consequently, we can’t confirm yet if these will be exclusive to Toys R Us, especially given the retailer’s drastically reduced market share. The four packs are each themed to a specific license, featuring Harry Potter, Jurassic World, Marvel Super Heroes, and Ninjago, and include a number of exclusive characters. Update: LEGO has confirmed on Twitter that these sets will be coming to Barnes & Noble in the United States, though likely with a different timeline than the Toys R Us packs in other parts of the world. Update 2: LEGO...

The second most complex LEGO set ever.  The longest build process for me, ever.  My longest time without sleeping, ever. My longest review video, ever.  This was a big deal.Videos:LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle 2018 full review! 71043 (40 mins)Mistakes:It's Lupin's DADA classroom, not Transfiguration (gramophone & Classroom 1B style layout threw me off)Not a Susan Bones nanofig; wrong houseA round tan cylinder fell off the side of the Stone Bridge Tower in transit and I didn't realize it until most of the review was filmed. Completely insignificant & inconsequential to the appearance of the structure & the review.QUICK look: LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle in-person walkthrough! (6 mins)LEGO Hogwarts Castle Viaduct geometry problem follow-upOriginal linkOriginal author: theJANG

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After the big run of Marvel merchandise not long ago, the DC world got limited LEGO representation this season, but one of the sets is nearly perfect.  Another is a remote-controlled batmobile.Videos:LEGO Batman: Attack of the Talons review! 76110LEGO App-Controlled (RC) Batmobile review! 76112LEGO Batman: Brother Eye Takedown review! 76111Original linkOriginal author: theJANG