The new LEGO Ideas Pixar Luxo Jr. (21357) was just announced a few days ago we’re checking it out to see if it’s worth picking up. The set has 613 pieces and will retail for $69.99 which is a relatively cheaper LEGO Ideas compared to the previous few releases. Build The first part of the build is for the Pixar Ball. It has a neat building technique to get it to the almost perfectly round shape. The “frame” of it actually contains some Easter eggs hidden within the four columns. These include Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, Sully and Mike Wazowski from Monsters Inc., Alfredo Linguini and Remy from Ratatouille, and Carl Fredericksen and Russell from Up. After that, there are some plate areas that include references to characters from The Incredibles. Triangle pieces are used to cover up the gaps that can’t be covered by the printed dome...

Planet Express Headquarters by Kyosset is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build features an exposition model of the delivery headquarters from Futurama. The project joins The Fortress of Bellinzona and Jumping Spiders as the ones to reach the Second 2025 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Planet Express Headquarters Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO Australia has revealed a new gift with purchase set coming soon with the Up-scaled Baby Astronaut (40767). It has 250 pieces and it features a larger scale baby astronaut in red. There’s no information yet on the release date or price requirements to get it. Delight LEGO® fans and space enthusiasts with this buildable Up-Scaled Baby Astronaut (40767). Inspired by the iconic LEGO minifigures, this explorer figure building set lets boys and girls aged 10 and up experience a fun build with 250 pieces, before they blast off into space for adventures among the stars. This buildable figure features a smiling face and a red outfit with a space logo and makes a great display piece in any home or office. The post LEGO Up-scaled Baby Astronaut (40767) GWP Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Jumping Spiders by spiderdude is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 1,049 piece build features three different types of jumping spiders including the Caerulean-blue Peacock Spider, Peckhamia .sp, and the Bold Jumping Spider. The project joins The Fortress of Bellinzona as the ones to reach the Second 2025 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Jumping Spiders Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

They say a picture is worth a thousand words—and when it comes to photography, I’ve found that to be absolutely true. LEGO photographers, in particular, have a remarkable ability to tell rich, imaginative stories through minifigs. Their work often gives us a charming glimpse into a world in miniature, where minifigures live out full, expressive lives. One artist who does this beautifully is Ryo Tomita, known as @rennerbricks on Instagram and YouTube, a 26-year-old photographer from Japan. I met Ryo at the Japan Brick Festival in 2018. His images capture minifigures in everyday moments—walking, working, relaxing—as if they’re part of a bustling, brick-built world. Each photo feels like a snapshot from a much larger story, filled with detail, warmth, and quiet humor. I recently had the chance to chat with Ryo about his creative process, the inspiration behind his LEGO scenes, and what life looks like from behind his lens. Inez:...