We’ve featured several of Joss Woodyard (Jayfa)‘s amazing LEGO characters and creatures in the past, but this one is probably my favorite. Cyber-Punk is a super-expressive build that feels like it stepped right out of a comic book. A Toa Okoto head is enhanced with magenta dragon horns and quarter circle tiles for a stylish hairdo. The highly poseable legs are Bionicle beams surrounded by rubber LEGO tires. And there’s a nice bit of detailing on the shoes with an ice skate for laces. This was built for the preliminary round of Bio-Cup 2020. I can’t wait to see what else comes out of that competition! The post Electric Boogaloo is Cyberpunk, right? appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Chris Doyle

For my taste, we don’t see nearly enough horrific LEGO monsters here on the Brothers Brick. That’s why I’m so happy to write about the Luminescent Levviathan by Marko Petrušić. This creepy creature is based around a lot of hard-to-find Bionicle sets from 2007. In particular, it uses unique glow-in-the-dark pieces from Nocturn, Takadox, and Gadunka. These key elements are mixed with armor plating from the same sets to extend the shapes even further. The best bit, though, is that tail. The fins are made from Batmobile wings and an inverted use of glowing spines from the Nocturn set. From the side, you can better see the build isn’t all black and blue. There’s a bit of brown on the underbelly, giving this an even more natural look. If, you know, nature was really pissed at us. Looking outside, maybe it is. At least this thing appears to be aquatic. If...

There are a couple of things that I envy about this build by Krzysztof J. First and foremost is that bathtub. Owning a giant claw-footed tub like that is long term goal for me. But, just behind that material greed, is envy of the skill involved in rendering this scene. Creating human-proportioned figures out of LEGO is no easy feat, and there are some great techniques in play here. In particular, I like the Aztec shield earrings and the wedges for hands. The way the balance of the figure is hidden beneath the surface of the 1×2 brick “water” disguises necessary seams and provides just a touch of privacy to an intimate moment. But back to that tub. I love the gently sloping angles on the sizes, the sturdy construction of the legs, and the attention to detail in the overflow drain and hand-held faucet. Little touches like the alternation between...

Only 9 bricks tall but Marco De Bon‘s tiny squad of microbots pack a detailed punch! This colorful trio of bots knows how to make maximum use out of minimal space. Each has a unique assortment of nice LEGO parts usage that exemplifies the saying “good things come in small packages.” First up is grey microbot mkI using hand armor for its head and a ladder holder for a shield. Next is the red microbot mkII which has some scuba breathing masks tucked against the chest for some added texture. I guess Marco’s been dipping into their nautical pieces because there are also some frogman’s feet/flippers on either side of the bot’s face and a lifeguard’s rescue float for a codpiece. I love the huge chunky shoulders on this one. Lastly, we’ve got blue microbot mkIII, who is a little trickier. The bottom of the head is an upside down Nexo...

You’ve heard of treehouses. Now Aukbricks presents something that is a tree…in a house. This LEGO creation is like a childhood dream, a four-story modern home that surrounds a tree. The inspiration is a concept by A. Masow Architects. Incidentally, this LEGO creation and its real-life counterpart are both renders that don’t exist in real form but AuKbricks tells us he used about 4500 bricks, all of them utilizing real colors and legal connections. Fun details abound. here is a shot of the kitchen area and dining table. A spiral staircase leads all the way up to a lounging area among the treetop canopy. Somebody needs to build this place for real. I’d totally stay here for a weekend. You’d have to be slightly brave to live here permanently though. Both the bathroom and bedroom areas are in full view of the windows. The surrounding forest may ensure some privacy so...

In addition to the amazing LEGO models created by builders all over the world, The Brothers Brick brings you the best of LEGO news and reviews. This is our weekly Brick Report for the second week of May 2020. LEGO has revealed the latest set geared towards adult builders, the Haunted House. Keep reading our Brick Report to get all the details. TBB NEWS: This week we saw the introduction of a whole new LEGO property with Monkie Kid, got scared in a Haunted House, and put a little LEGO in our Zoom meetings. LEGO Monkie Kid revealed with 8 sets and a TV show based on Chinese Monkey King legend – We have your first look at the brand new LEGO Monkie Kid theme including all 8 sets and the animated show’s first trailer.Behind the scenes of LEGO Monkie Kid – Take a look at all the work that goes...

Behold a ship worthy of a Sith apprentice as Kirk Haksever completes his path to the Dark Side with Star Wars: Force Unleashed’s Rogue Shadow. There is much more to discover within the studless LEGO bulkheads of the spacecraft which boasts a fully recreated minifigure-scale interior layout in this masterful build effort. A year in the making and 12 years since its debut in the first Force Awakens game in 2008, the LEGO Rogue Shadow is a beast of a starship. The exterior color blocking is sharp, and the studless body is matched by a nearly studless interior as well. Said interior features a full cockpit, training room, medical bay, and much more for its crew. Kirk really dug deep to ensure screen- and game-accuracy where references were available, blowing this thing up to massive proportions. Here’s the model to scale with the official LEGO set if you weren’t quite convinced...

LEGO has officially revealed the brand new theme, Monkie Kid, based on the Monkey King legend from the Chinese novel Journey to the West. The new theme includes eight sets that are now available for purchase from LEGO. The sets range in price from US $34.99 to $169.99 and include a ship-based team headquarters, two large Monkey King and Demon Bull mechs, and a variety of vehicles. 80013 Monkie Kid’s Team Secret HQ | 1,959 piecesUS $169.99 | CAN $249.99 | UK £159.99 80012 Monkey King Warrior Mech | 1,629 piecesUS $149.99 | CAN $189.99 | UK £129.99 80011 Red Son’s Inferno Truck | 1,111 piecesUS $119.99 | CAN $149.99 | UK £89.99 80010 Demon Bull King | 1,051 piecesUS $89.99 | CAN $119.99 | UK £74.99 80009 Pigsy’s Food Truck | 832 piecesUS $69.99 | CAN $89.99 | UK £54.99 80008 Monkie Kid’s Cloud Jet | 529 piecesUS $59.99 |...

So…anyone else finding that self-isolation has lead to needing to let a notch or two out on your belt? It can’t be just me, as this LEGO Grimlock by Andreas Lenander seems to have put on a few ounces as well. Personally, this cute and cuddly version of the leader of the Dinobots feels like an upgrade. I like the highly-articulated tail, the use of ingots to break up the the curved slopes, and those cute little arms. At least he’s venturing outside, based on those flowers. I should probably do that, too. The post Chubby Grimlock is the best Grimlock appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Chris Doyle

Today, LEGO announced the new theme for the upcoming FIRST LEGO League season as well as two new sets for new program divisions. FIRST LEGO League is an international, teacher-led robotics program designed to introduce children to STEM principles. The 2020-2021 season is going to be all about RePLAY, while the program structure will be simplified. From now on the competitions will be held across three divisions: Challenge (ages 9-14), Explore (ages 6-10), and Discover (ages 4-6). Team registration for all three age divisions will now be open for the season launching on August 4, 2020. Unlike the last year’s architecture-themed season, the new competitions will focus on tasks related to health, sports, and fitness. Once again, students will be tasked with completing a challenge designed in partnership with a panel of experts using a variety of LEGO Education products, including LEGO Education WeDo 2.0, LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3, and the...