A striking turn-of-the-century style dreadnought, the CWS Bannanaville is outfitted with more armaments than you could hope to face if she decides to give you a broadside. Designed by Thomas of Tortuga, this fictional fleet-leader is one of the best examples of microscale warship building I’ve seen, with lots of perfect little details. Because of how perfectly it fits, the one I like best is the use  of the “cheese grater” 1×2 slopes for ladders between the decks. It’s a remarkably good render, to boot. The post From Hawaii to Havana on the Bannanaville appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Chris

Now that the film is out, LEGO is delving deeper into the plot of Solo: A Star Wars Story, revealing three new sets on Amazon UK. All three are part of a key action scene in the movie where smugglers attempt to pull off an epic heist, but for those who haven’t yet seen the film, they’re mostly spoiler-free, as they don’t reveal much more than the trailers did. LEGO Star Wars 75215 Cloud-Rider Swoop Bikes | 355 pieces This set features Enfys Nest’s Cloud-Riders or Mauraders as they try for an easy target of coaxium. The set includes 2 speeders and 3 minifigures: Tobias Beckett, Enfys Nest, and Weazel. LEGO Star Wars 75217 Imperial Conveyex Transport | 622 pieces This set features the Imperial coxaium hauler with an engine and one cargo car. It trades the monorail track for a treaded track beneath the engine. It includes 5 minifigures: Chewbacca, Han Solo, 2 Range...

The dragon is a common fantasy trope, but they’re hard to tire of because they come in so many wonderful varieties. This dragon, by Henjin_Quilones, is named Kijani the Earth Dragon. With a sand green color scheme similar to the Ninjago Green Ninja Mech Dragon, this beast has a totally different look. It even uses that set’s sculpted snout piece, but moves the eyes forward a bit, giving it a cute, stubby face befitting a dragon used to nosing about the earth. Henjin says the dragon is fully articulated, from the toes to the wings. The double base is also a great effect here, with a big of earthy terrain and a more polished-looking smooth black rectangle beneath. The post Where earth and sky meet appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Chris

Predating Monk by a few decades, this gripping TV detective show featured a pair of chipmunks ready to solve any crime, no matter how or small. Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers was a staple of kids’ cartoons in the 90s, and now this dynamic duo has been brought to the brick by an equally talented pair of builders, with Chip built by Leonid An and Dale by Vlad Lisin. Chip has lots of unusual elements incorporated, including some Bionicle Kraata as a coat collar and Tauntaun horns for eyebrows. Dale looks fetching in his iconic red shirt (with flowers made of stickers). A skate helmet makes a bright red nose. The post Chip & Dale are ready for the rescue appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Chris

For many of us, the original Blacktron sets hold a nostalgic place in our hearts. However, when viewed with today’s building standards in mind, some might say they are lacking a certain modern touch. Andrea Lattanzio has built our black-suited friends a state-of- the-art armored personnel carrier that looks straight out of a 21st century Blacktron remake. The color scheme is spot on: black with yellow accents, and the use of uncommon old door pieces, among others, adds interesting details to the sides of the vehicle. The builder has also made a cool video showcasing the features of the build, including a complete interior with seating for five troopers, opening hatches, and a removable turret. The post Twenty-first century Blacktron engineering appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Peter