When The LEGO Group first started releasing The Lord of the Rings sets again in 2023, starting with Rivendell, many LOTR fans met the news with great rejoicing. However, there’s been a lot of concern and criticism from the community about the large size and hefty price tag that has accompanied these sets so far (Brickheadz notwithstanding). As such, 10367 The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook marks a refreshing new low price point for the series. While the Book Nook may not have been quite what many fans had in mind for a LOTR set (I’m still holding out for some smaller army builder packs), it is refreshing to see a set priced under $150 mark. What excited me most about the set wasn’t the model itself, but the potential it held as a starting point for customization and expansion. With this in mind, I set forth to see...

Bio-Cup has returned in full force, and the preliminary results have been posted! As always, the contest has drawn out some of the most inventive (and bizarre) creations from the Constraction-building LEGO community. Today, we’ll quickly explore some of the builds that stood out to us. This year’s preliminary theme was simply DREAM, and builders were left free to interpret it however their imagination (or subconscious) saw fit… including nightmares, Bionicle beds, electric sheep, DreamZzz, etc… So fall into REM with us as we take a closer look at some of the entries that caught our eye in this opening round. Sleepless Cathedral of Flesh and Dream Loafbuilds really knocked it out of the park, as usual, delivering a jaw-dropping piece of pure horror that wouldn’t feel out of place in a dark fantasy epic. A grotesque, fleshy mass in the process of tearing out its own skeleton, this build is...

“These cars were meant to be driven,” said Carrol Shelby about his iconic roadster, the Cobra 427. This high-performance roadster’s blend of sleek design with fierce horsepower, achieving legendary status among car enthusiasts. LEGO Icons 10357 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C makes this iconic and coveted classic car much more accessible. But does the timeless beauty and ambition of the real car carry over to the LEGO version? Find out in our review from guest writer Firas Abu-Jaber. And stay till the end to see how Firas’ earlier MOC versions of this iconic car compare the official set. LEGO Icons 10357 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C contains 1,241 pieces and will be available July 1, 2025 to LEGO Insiders (July 4 to all). You can pre-order now for US $159.99 | CAN $199.99 | UK £139.99. After release it may also be available from third-party retailers like eBay or Amazon. The LEGO Group provided The Brothers Brick with an early...

From Princess minidoll playsets to collectible minifigures to 100th anniversary display pieces, Disney and LEGO have built up an impressive catalog of sets referencing blockbusters and deep cuts from the Disney vault. In this delightful scene, titled Mickey’s Library,  builder Candy Bricks arranges dozens of uniquely Disney elements in a cozy tribute to the House of the Mouse. It’s fun to see little bigger tableaus for Snow White and Beauty and the Beast, as well as subtler tributes, like Aladdin’s carpet integrated into the floor by the fireplace. Looks like Mickey even stuffed and mounted one of those troublesome brooms from his Apprentice days to hang above the hearth! How many references can you find? The post Mickey’s Library LEGO fan build hides a trove of Disney Easter eggs appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Jake Forbes (TBB Managing Editor)

2025 is turning out to be a banner year for LEGO dragons, with sets like 31161 Medieval Dragon,71847 Guardian Dragon, and 10375 Toothless, but our favorite dragons are the ones hatched up by brilliant builders like FS Leinad here. This MOC on a rock pulls big personality from surprisingly few parts. Folded wings and a curved neck made from simple arches and plates pair with Bionicle forearms. The scene-stealing NPU (nice parts usage) is the dragon’s face, brilliantly made from robot arms tucked inside an Atlantean squid warrior head piece. Excellent use of verticality makes this 12×12 vignette seem much larger than the footprint would suggest. The dragon has the knight on his back, but the big lizard looks more curious than murderous. I hope these two work things out without resorting to violence. FS Leinad built this “Encounter” as an early entry into the 2025 Summer Joust, which runs through...