Masters of LEGO Technic animations, builder duo Jason Allemann and Kristal (Collectively known as JK Brickworks) have unveiled an amazing animatronic archer. Styled after the Greek goddess of the hunt, Artemis, this charismatic sculpture features some lovely white drapery and an adorable deer in the background. You’d be forgiven if you thought the archer would “just” pull back on her bow and then reset back to a “getting ready to fire” pose in an endless loop. But this statue goes well beyond those expectations by actually launching that arrow! Totally freaked me out the first time I saw it happen. Want to know how it works? Check out the full video below to learn all about this creation and its construction! If you like this creation, you’ll be equally amazed at the other builds from JK Brickworks that we’ve spotlighted! The post A huge step up from those stud shooter “play...

Amazon is having an all week early Black Friday and has listed some sets that are on 20% discount (or more) for the first time. We select a few of the favourites that we think is a good deal from what we’ve observed. We’ll feature prices that to our knowledge have not been this low (or lowest thus far) on Amazon since its original listing. We’ll try to give a bit of analysis to keep it real and a better decision-making process for you. City 60225 Rover Testing Drive | 202 PiecesUSD $29.99 (Regular) | USD $22.79 (Discount) | 24% offAnalysis: The price did drop down to $19.99 in August 2020 for a very short period and back to retail listing. It’s now at its lowest over the past 3 months since then. LEGO 76126 Marvel Avengers: Avengers Ultimate Quinjet | 838 PiecesUSD $75.99 (Regular) | USD $55.99 (Discount) | 30%...

Recently, LEGO revealed a new Technic McLaren Senna set, but rather than make it the same 1:8 scale as the Lamborghini, Bugatti, or Porsche, it’s closer to the Corvette ZR1. This might disappoint some folks, like my brother, an avid collector of the Technic supercars. Not me. I don’t buy Technic sets generally and certainly would never drop $350 on one (or even $50, for that matter); that being said, I do love to look at them. That’s where builders like Jordan Langerak come in. Jordan has crafted a great likeness of the car, with huge intakes, the strange windows in the lower part of the doors, and all the rest. This version blows the pants off the official LEGO set in every way, from size to shaping. It has functional butterfly doors, a 7-speed gearbox, a 4-wheel independent suspension, steering, adjustable wing, and whatever other bells and whistles one would...

I love a good old classic set, the 1986 Guarded Inn is no exception to this. Sets like these remind us of simpler times where LEGO only had 9 colors, and everyone supported the same smile. I love it when creators use a set like this as inspiration and manage to bring it to 2020 by using newer parts and techniques. Stuifzand didn’t use any of the tudor wall panel. And this set came with a lot of panels, 8 to be exact. The door was replaced by a brick-build but door but in the same style as the original set. The yellow shutters add a nice pop of colour as do the dark green half-round windows. The post Updated Guarded Inn appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Bart Willen

Sometimes a simple two-toned LEGO castle can go a long way. In this diorama, Mark of Siloam brings us Huntington Castle, his largest build to date measuring at 20″ by 45″. I’m not sure how much that is converted into studs, but it sure looks grand within this lively diorama. With its solid sand green and gray brickwork, the Huntington Castle is well-fortified with guards peering out into the land. When the castle’s functioning portcullis is lifted, the drawbridge can be lowered to access the main dirt path. A neat windmill sits just across the river, next to an open field for cattle to graze. The overall composition is rich in detail, and I’m still picking out the subtle changes in landscaping throughout the build and spotting new animals in every corner. Here’s to more castle dioramas, Mark! And as we’re heading forward, why not drop in our archives for a...

Today, LEGO revealed the next Technic Ferrari car, the legendary Ferrari 488 GTE. The new 42125 Ferrari 488 GTE AF CORSE #51 set is a massive 1,677-piece replica featuring all the real car’s authentic features and beautiful design. The set will be available starting January 1, 2021, priced at $169.99/€179,99/£169.99. According to the press release, the new Ferrari 488 GTE will be equipped with fully independent suspension, a functioning steering wheel, and a fake V8 engine under the hood. Conceptually, the new Technic Ferrari model is similar to the 2019’s LEGO Technic 42096 Porsche 911 RSR. Both cars are of the same scale being smaller and less detailed than LEGO Technic supercars like 42115 Lamborghini Sián FKP 37. Once completed, 42125 Ferrari 488 GTE AF is 48cm (19 in) long, making it just 2cm (1 in) shorter than 42096 Porsche 911. LEGO Technic 42125 Ferrari 488 GTE AF CORSE #51 will...

Geography buffs rejoice! Based on the volcanic Mount Rainier in Washington state, Elemental Lego presents this very cool topographical design built out of LEGO. Each colored layer represents a step in elevation. The builder rests this colorful creation on a base of black bricks and slopes. The interesting and multilayered topographical portion is composed of wing pieces, plates, and lots of tiles in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Personally this is the first time I have seen subject-matter like this rendered using LEGO bricks and pieces, and I think it really works. Who knew that LEGO could be a great medium for this kind of mapping? The post Contours, elevation, topography, all that good stuff. appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Faiza Khan

LEGO unveiled today four new sets from the 2021 Star Wars lineup. Two iconic vehicles, the X-Wing and TIE Fighter, along with a single Millennium Falcon Microfighter (Series 8) are the latest January 2021 sets to be revealed, following 75299 Trouble on Tatooine from The Mandalorian that we got a look at a few days ago. Don’t miss the other new sets for 2021: LEGO Art Mosaics 31201 Harry Potter Hogwarts & 31202 Disney’s Mickey MouseLEGO Botanical Collection Bonsai Tree and Flower BouquetLEGO City 2021LEGO Creator 2021LEGO Dots 2021LEGO Friends 2021LEGO Harry Potter 2021LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2021LEGO Ninjago 2021LEGO Technic 2021LEGO Technic 42123 McLaren Senna GTRLEGO Technic 42125 Ferrari 488 GTE AF CORSE #51LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian 75299 Trouble on TatooineLEGO Super Mario 2021 Check out the new Star Wars sets below. 75301 Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing Fighter | 474 PiecesUS $49.99 | CAN $69.99 | UK £44.99 This new...

Making a creation in microscale is something I really admire because it’s hard to do. Making one that also looks visually pleasing is even harder. With this tiny TIE Interceptor, Dan Ko proves he is an expert when it comes to making these kinds of LEGO builds. I love when builders manage to use a seemingly single use part in a completely different way. The use of the bottom half of the Darth Vader helmet to create a Star Wars ship is pure gold. The post Micro TIE Interceptor appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Bart Willen

The new 10276 Colosseum is the biggest LEGO set ever made, with an insane part count of 9,036 pieces. The record-breaking set is making its debut on Nov 27, better known as Black Friday, where it will retail for $549.99 | CAN $649.99 | UK £449.99, and for customers who purchase it over the Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend, it will come with an exclusive gift-with-purchase (GWP), 6346109 Roman Chariot, which contains 127 pieces. Our early review copy of the Colosseum was delayed in the mail and so our review of that set is still in progress, but we do have the promotional set to take a look at. So slip into your sandals, toss on your toga, and grab your garum. Let’s head to ancient Rome! The LEGO Group provided The Brothers Brick with an early copy of this set for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews. Like...