In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best of LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the third week of July 2018. TBB NEWS, REVIEWS & INSTRUCTIONS: Things are drastically changing for LEGO with the arrival of new shorter, moveable legs and the LEGO apocalypse. Review of 71022 Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts Collectible Minifigures – This series really nails the characters’ looks and introduces brand new poseable shorter legs.First look at the The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part sets – The LEGO apocalypse is here, and the first movie crew is geared up to take on the challenge in these three new sets.Feature: Having fun for charity at Bricktastic Manchester 2018 – TBB writer Ralph reports from Bricktastic in Manchester, England, a charity event for Fairy Bricks.Instructions to build Shotaro Kaneda’s Bike from Akira – The...

LEGO bricks are forever. They are all I need to please me…and I am very pleased with Victor’s 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, as driven by James Bond in The Living Daylights (1987). Victor has done an excellent job of sculpting out the body to replicate the look of 007’s famous ride. The use of ratchet minifigure accessories as windshield pillars works really well here, and they are angled in such a way that matches the profile of the Aston Martin. Bond’s bells and whistles are also present, including a side-mounted skis and a giant flame for a speedy getaway through the snow. If you peek inside, you will even notice the interior upholstery is textured! It’s a design that is best shaken, not stirred… The post Comes the morning, and the headlights fade away appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Matt Hocker

This baroque Church, created by builder Jellyeater, achieves the illusive feat of capturing an authentic sense of place. Numerous building techniques have been used to accurately capture the proportions, angles and curves of the baroque style, with the elegant dome being a stand out feature. However, when a creator gets me excited about the gradients of grey in a slate roof, I know I’m looking at something special. This theme of exquisite detail is continued in the form of various modified plates, bricks and tiles used in the off-set courtyard tower; hinting at age, wear and centuries of repair. The oak doors, made from turntable bases layered over black bricks, completes the historical effect. The post Behold the baroque beauty of this LEGO church appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: David Smith

You can tell that Nathaniel is a fan of Star Wars just by looking at the way he has lovingly upgraded the recent Boba Fett buildable figure set. Everyone’s favourite Mandalorian looks noticeably filled-out with new anatomical details added in the form of cleverly integrated brick built thighs. A number of other neat touches to his armour provide detail and a samurai twist. I suspect Nathaniel knows his Star Wars lore, specifically George Lucas’s debt to Akira Kurosawa’s epic The Seven Samurai, referencing the connection in the theming of his creation. I have to agree, that the bounty hunter reimagined as samurai warrior, banners flying, Katana in hand, striding across a flower-laden Shogun era meadow, looks amazing. The post Boba Fett: The last bounty hunter appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: David Smith

Here’s a great little LEGO scene from Foolish Bricks depicting a lazy morning spent on the sofa. There are no fancy building techniques on display, but there’s a good selection of parts which add depth and texture to every surface, and the details are meticulously placed to great effect. The precise layout is enhanced by some good macro photography, and the overall presentation is excellent — those light rays and the curl of steam from the coffee mug (which I’m assuming was added in post-production) elevate this model into something special. The post Curl up on the LEGO sofa appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Rod