Anime doesn’t get more visceral than Attack on Titan, where all that stands in the way of annihilation at the hands of fleshy giants is the brave Survey Corps, zipping around on wires like steampunk Spider-men. Builder nu_montag thrusts you right into the action with this immersive LEGO scene. You can feel the weight of the Colossal Titan’s sinewy gaze thanks to the dynamic perspective. Even more amazing, this shot contains just 100 LEGO elements! The creation was built for the Rogue Olymics, an annual competition put on by the Rogue Bricks community that challenges builders to create a model based on a theme using 101 parts or less. For this contest, even stands and counterweights that can’t be seen in the photograph count. As evidenced in the behind-the-scenes photo, there are definitely quite a few pieces missing from the Colossal Titan, which makes hte fullness of the face we do...

I said it in my review of LEGO’s microscale Home One, and I’ll say it again: one of my favourite Star Wars sets is 7754 Home One Mon Calamari Star Cruiser. Every now and then I’m reminded of it, and this time it’s swbuilds‘ turn to do so. As you might have guessed, this builder specialises in highly detailed Star Wars builds, with a bridge of one of the Mon Cala species’ flagship cruisers. But not (necessarily) Home One! Even though we can spot Admiral Ackbar, Leia, Nien Nunb and Lando Calrissian all gathered around the table, swbuilds states that this is layout draws more from the sequel trilogy than their original appearance in Return of the Jedi. Either way: we love it! The post Bridge the gap between original and sequel trilogies with this detailed Star Wars diorama appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Theo Spencer

It is quite normal to see a truck (or lorry, if your persuasion is British) on top of a train. A train on top of a truck, however, is unusual, but that makes it an interesting Lego build. Carrying trains is one of the specialities of British operator Allelys Heavy Haulage. The tractor is a German-built MAN TGX, specifically intended for heavy-duty use. The locomotive is a so-called Ivatt Class 2 2-6-0, built in 1952-53 in the UK. This particular example still serves with a heritage railway in the Scottish Highlands. This project started about half a year ago, when I spent some time looking at British trucks to add to my ever-growing collection and to display at events in the UK. I came across photographs of trucks operated by Allelys and first built one of their rigs carrying a transformer. What I really wanted, though, was a truck carrying a...

In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders worldwide, The Brothers Brick brings you the best LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the 4th week of April 2025.TBB NEWS AND REVIEWS This week, we jumped timelines from Star Wars to Jurassic World with a wave of sets from the upcoming fourth film of the Jurassic World series: Jurassic World Rebirth, set to hit theaters this July. Fans of the franchise have many new and returning dinosaur molds to get excited about, and a new brick-built mosasaur! Looking to catch up on more LEGO coverage? Be sure to check out last week’s Brick Report for more news and reviews. [REVIEW] LEGO Jurassic World Rebirth 76974 Brick-Built Mosasaurus Boat Mission – A bold return to basics — One of LEGO Jurassic World’s most poseable dinosaurs (well, aquatic reptile, anyway), will make short work of that boat.[FEATURE]...

You should be watching Andor for the incredible writing and performances that bring the Star Wars universe to life with unmatched texture and nuance. But if you’re reading on a LEGO site, chances are you’re also scanning every scene for new ships and droids to inspire future MOCs or sets to anticipate next May the Fourth. Andor season 2 delivers on both cinema craft and spacecraft in its opening minutes with an incredible TIE Fighter heist, and I know I wasn’t alone in seeing that ship and saying, “that will make an incredible LEGO set!” Builder Michał Kozłowski, aka Edge of Bricks, was inspired by the first shots of the TIE Avenger in the Andor trailer and set to work making a remarkably screen-accurate version from 1,088 parts. Originally appearing in the PC game Star Wars: TIE Fighter,  the TIE Avenger is a cousin to the TIE Interceptor. A quality over...

LEGO releases one new modular set a year, but every so often there’s a set that is modular-adjacent that fans of the line wish could better integrate with their collection. The Chinese New Year restaurant, French Cafe, and especially 2023’s lovely Friends Botanical Garden  (which predated the minifig scale Botanical Garden which is even more modular-adjacent). Modular builder Melanie found a solution to integrate the Friends garden into her city by turning the conservatory a two-story corner unit using a design by MingBrick. I adore the park bench and cherry blossom tree at the base of the stairs adding a parklet at street level that fits perfectly with the sidewalk aesthetic of other modulars. The post The Botanical Garden gets a modular makeover with charm to spare appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Jake Forbes

I don’t know if they have heirlooms in Star Wars, but if they do, the Slave I is surely one of the bounty-hunting Fett family’s. It made its first appearance in the Empire Strikes Back as Boba Fett’s ship, but Attack of the Clones revealed that it had once belonged to his father, Jango, albeit in a different paint scheme. The former has made up the bulk of the ship’s LEGO appearances, including a much-loved Ultimate Collector Series edition released in 2015. Ten years on, it’s the Episode II version that is getting the same treatment, in the form of 75409 Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship, containing 2,970 pieces. Release is slated for this Star Wars day (May 4th), with a retail price of US $299.99 | CAN $379.99 | UK £259.99. Is it worth a detour to Kamino? Strap in, let’s find out! The LEGO Group provided The Brothers Brick with...

On May the Fourth, aka Star Wars Day, LEGO is releasing an eclectic mix of sets and exclusives from across the franchise. Jango Fett is the MVP of this wave, with 75409 UCS Jango Fett’s Starship and his headpiece joining past Mandalorian designs in the Helmet Collection. Celebrating 10 years since his angsty debut, Kylo Ren also features with a buildable helmet and 75606 Kylo Ren’s Command Shuttle at midi-scale. Andor is back with 75399 Rebel U-Wing Starfighter, and rans of Rebels and Ahsoka will be thrilled to see 75416 Chopper (c1-10P) at a scale to match the latest R2D2 set. A mix of Gifts with Purchase will accompany the sets.  Look for our reviews coming soon. LEGO Star Wars 75409 UCS Jango Fett’s Starship | 2970 Pieces | Available May 4 | US $299.99 | CAN $379 | UK £239.99 LEGO Star Wars 75399 Rebel U-Wing Starfighter | 1039 Pieces...

Each year, we get to see some amazing LEGO building techniques on display during the part count-restricted Rogue Olympics. Mark van der Maarel keeps it well under 100 with this great magic lamp. And if you’re like me, your first wish will be figuring out how those white disks fit together to make such a great puff of smoke! The post How to summon a LEGO genie [Building Technique] appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Kyle Keller (TBB Managing Editor)

Do you know what greebling is? I’ll tell you: it’s a mish-mash of tiny mechanical details that serve little-to-no purpose other than making something look suitably futuristic. It’s a favourite technique of LEGO sci-fi builders, particularly in Star Wars-adjacent or -inspired builds. And these mechanical mounts from Red Impala and Zakarion are masterclasses in the technique! First, we have K-Drak and his steed Zeet, as built by Red Impala. You may have seen his work before – he’s a frequent fixture in our Minifigure Monday round-ups. The figure here is suitably attired, which, together with its ostrich-looking mount, really drives home the fact these guys live in the desert. As for Zak, he made Oros and Gazelle here – and this thing seems to be made almost entirely of greebles! I’m a sucker for sand-red, so that’s what I’m drawn to here. Of course it would be a sand-based colour, being...