2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Joel Schumacher’s Batman Forever, which was ostensibly a soft-reboot of Tim Burton’s Batman universe that started with Batman (1989). To coincide with this anniversary, companies like McFarlane Toys and Sideshow Collectibles have released figures and vehicles to commemorate the film. The LEGO Group has also offered a tribute with set 76304 Batman Forever Batmobile, a version of the car that has quickly become one of my favorite on-screen Batmobiles. Today, I’d like to survey the history of the Batman Forever Batmobile, namely its influences from prolific artist H.R. Giger, as well as some small changes I’ve made to the set for my own preferences and to better represent the alien look of what might be the coolest on-screen Batmobile to date. The Biomechanical Batmobile and Its Influences HR Giger, the Swiss artist known best for the Xenomorph from the Alien series, was approached to design...

The Martian by Mr Sci-Fi is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build feature one of my favorite space movies and it includes the Ares IV MAV, Rover 2, Pathfinder, and the Hab, all of which recreates. We are currently up to 95 projects that have reached the Second 2025 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas The Martian Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Some journeys take us far, far away. We start by putting together a few sets, and one thing leads to another, and suddenly a whole universe opens up to us. Today, we’re going to visit Nicolas Riveau’s extended universe, so hop aboard the nearest rocket to begin the journey. Meet Nicolas Sam: Hello Nicolas, I was lucky enough to cross paths with your rockets at the Let's Go exhibition in early April, where I discovered your creations in the flesh (and bricks). Can you introduce yourself? Where does your passion for the space sector come from? Nicolas: I’m Nicolas. I'm passionate about Space and LEGO. As a teenager, I was fascinated by stars, planets and the adventurous spirit of space exploration. Of course, the Star Wars movies came along, but that’s not the whole story. Developing a Full Range of Rockets Sam: When and how did you get started? Nicolas: As...

LEGO has revealed some new Make & Take events coming soon to LEGO Stores near you. The builds are on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last. LEGO DREAMZzz Z-Blob – July 27, 12-2pm This event is hosted on Saturday July 26, 2025 from 12-2pm at The LEGO Store at Garden State in Paramus, New Jersey and at The LEGO Store at University Place in Orem, UT LEGO Boombox – August 10, 12-2pm This event is hosted on Saturday August 9th, 2025 from 12-2pm at The LEGO Store Garden State in Paramus, NJ and at The LEGO Store University Place in Orem, UT The post LEGO Make & Take Events Coming Soon – July/August 2025 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

A couple more nostalgic-induced projects have reached the 10,000 supporter goal on LEGO Ideas. We’re now up to 94 projects that have reached the Second 2025 Review Stage even though it seems that the LEGO TikTok trend is now over and we’re back to “normal” voting. Forrest Gump – Suitcase of Memories – Mind the Brick Scooby-Doo: Zombie Island – Tobnac The post LEGO Ideas July 20 Update – Feeling Nostalgic appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran