When you’re a kid playing with LEGO bricks, getting a new LEGO set for your birthday or Christmas is exciting beyond belief. There’s so much hidden play value trapped inside that colorful box–yellow, with the words LEGOLAND stamped on the front, if you grew up in the 80s–that you can’t wait to tear it open and begin building. Chances are, if you’re reading The Brothers Brick, you’re like me and still feverishly tear into new LEGO sets, no matter your age. But every once in awhile a set comes along that makes you slow down and just admire the box for a bit. Not that you’re less excited to build it, but rather that there’s something about this set that makes you want to savor it. Ask the butler to bring you some champagne. Settle into your yacht’s white leather couch, and pull up the Swarovski crystal coffee table. This set...

Following the premiere of Star Wars way back in the 70's there was a sudden and prolific flood of sci-fi, most of which was pretty bad. But there was one shining star (pun intended), Battlestar Galactica. It's the only one with any staying power, enough so to build a loyal fan base. Fast forward a few decades and that same fan base was capable of spurring a reboot, expanding the universe and bringing it to a new generation of fans. One long time fan is BrickNerd's own El Barto, who has constructed this beautiful beast. She's 140 studs long and weighs almost 30 pounds. Check out the contours and complex compound curves on this, it's a true labor of love. Original linkOriginal author: Tommy

(Smarmy Radio Host's voice)  Good morning LEGO fans!  It's going to be a No-Mech Weekend here on Bricknerd!  Kicking it off is Jeremy Williams with his killer new Xylian starfighter.  Used to combat raiders and smugglers, this little beauty really packs a wollup!  And what better song to get the party started than this!  Original linkOriginal author: El Barto

Got a little something for the Nexo fans out there thanks to builder LEGO 7. It's Lavaria's Ultimate Mech, in glorious large format. This wicked six-legged beast features a good mix of System, Bionicle and Hero Factory elements, seamlessly integrated into an offering that looks like it could come from LEGO itself. Original linkOriginal author: Tommy

The promotion for the LEGO Creative Storybook (40291) set is now live on LEGO Shop@Home. You can get it for free with a purchase of $99 or more from now until June 20, while supplies last. I’ve gotten an opportunity to do an early review of this set already if you want to check it out. The promo also stacks with the Double VIP Points for the LEGO Jurassic World Blue’s Helicopter Pursuit (75928) and Carnotaurus Gyrosphere Escape (75929) if you decide to pick them up. The post LEGO Creative Storybook (40291) Promotion Now Live on Shop@Home appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran