If you follow my Instagram page, you probably would have seen that I’ve recently received the summer 2017 wave of The LEGO Batman Movie sets. Due to my short vacation last week and also busy reviewing some of the recent LEGO Minecraft sets, there’s one last TLBM set from the initial wave to review, Arkham Asylum (70912). It consists of 1,628 pieces and goes for $149.99 which is a decent $0.09/piece especially for a licensed set. Minifigures There are a whopping 12 minifigures in this set, Batman, Robin, Barbara Gordon, Aaron Cash, male GCPD Officer, female GCPD Officer, Dr. Harleen Quinzel, The Joker, Poison Ivy, Two-Face, Catwoman, and The Riddler. Batman is the same minifigure as in previous TLBM sets. His facial expressions include an angry look and a disgusted look. His accessories are a couple of Batarangs. Robin has on the same red, green, and yellow outfit as in other...

The US finally has the LEGO Creator Carousel (10257) for VIP Early Access over on Shop@Home which is set is the latest set in the Fairground subtheme. It retails for $199.99 and has 2670 pieces. You have to be signed in to your LEGO ID to see the “add to bag” function. There are no current LEGO promotions going on but if you decide to wait for the general public release on June 1, you can get either the 5004932 Minifigure Travel Pack (June 1-14) or the Canvas Tote Bag (June 15-30), depending on when you make your purchase. As always, please use our links when making your purchase so you can help support the site. It is highly appreciated. The post LEGO Creator Carousel (10257) Now Available for VIP Early Access appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

I’m certain there’s a bit of the off-road enthusiast in all of us. Who couldn’t possibly enjoy the chance to escape the trappings of urban life and explore the countryside in a rugged 4×4? If it’s something you’ve never thought of before, than you’re sure to develop an interest after seeing this awesome collection of classic 4×4 vehicles by Pixel Fox: From the Mercedes Unimog and Land Cruiser J70 to the Land Rover Defender and Jeep Cherokee XJ, the builder’s collection has spanned some of the most well-known and capable trail rigs. According to the builder, it all started from inspiration sparked by the wheel fenders included in the LEGO Stunt Truck released earlier this year (you’ll see the part replicated to great effect throughout this series). The mix of LEGO elements and environmental photography combines for a fantastic presentation, though purists are sure to balk. Plus, some of the scenes...

I’ve spent a lot of time in the swamps and bayous of the southern United States fishing, hunting, photographing wildlife and generally avoiding venomous snakes and hungry alligators. The bottoms – as we affectionally call them down here – are also one of my favorite sources of inspiration for LEGO building. I recently completed this bayou-related build, my dream house set in the swamps: Perhaps the scene feels a little lifeless but I purposefully chose not to include minifigs in this creation as I thought they would detract from the overall aesthetics. Using a fog machine and some LED lights I was able to create a creepy though strangely alluring atmosphere in this shot: A fog machine can be a lot of fun to create mood in a LEGO scene, as can well-placed lighting. For outdoor scenes like this, I find it helpful to shoot outside at dusk with a single...

With the latest round of Iron Builder underway, expect to see a flurry of LEGO creations featuring the Friends balloon piece, as we noted a few days ago with the lovely LEGO lotus blossom. Contestant Grant Davis is cranking out something new just about every day — and sometimes more than one new creation a day. One of my favorites so far is this Whack-a-Mole machine. The ill-fated victims of whackage peeking with their single eyes out of their holes are also the tips of the bulbous balloon piece, and I just love their adorable little hats. The post Whack some moles at the Iron Arcade appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Andrew