I guess there aren’t many orchids in space, but the ones out there would probably look like the StarOrkyD by F@bz. Its floral inspiration with thin, curved surfaces is highly visible, and the spaceship seems to have a bit of a Star Wars’ B-wing fighter look to it. There is a lot of detail to love here, from obvious things like the bulbous cockpit and nicely flowing curves, but there are some more subtle ones too. Light gray antenna pieces have their tips hidden within the bottom side of a brick to look like very thin tubes. The use of flag pieces at the transition into the large engine makes the shape flow very smoothly. The post Take time to smell the orchids appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Luka

This classic diesel-electric locomotive dates to the 1940s, and generates a whopping 1,600 horsepower. The ALCO RS-2 seen here, #2099, was operated by the Sante Fe railway, and this model by Beat Felber is the spitting image on the real deal, right down the bold stripes, thanks to some careful decal application. It’s powered with Power Functions motors, and also has working headlights. The engine is a switcher, meant for shuffling cars around rather than taking cargo on long hauls across the country, and the builder has paired it with some lovely cars to show it off. The post When you need a lot of power, a locomotive is like no other appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Chris

What I particularly love about building in microscale is that it makes you value every single piece and every spare stud of space. When a tiny 1×2 slope becomes a very huge section of the building’s roof you become very careful with planning your creation. And Marco De Bon‘s tiny quarter is a brilliant example of careful planning and very nice execution. Despite a very limited variety of pieces and colors, this neighbourhood looks both elegant and surprisingly diverse. My favourite part would be those small balconies of the white apartment building; the use ofplate 2 x 4 wedge‘s shape is just stunning. The post An exercise in microscale appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Alexander

LEGO has unveiled the next two additions to the Architecture line as the towering 21042 Statue of Liberty and 21041 Great Wall of China. Lady Liberty has 1,685 pieces and will sell for $119.99 USD. The Great Wall has 551 pieces and will sell for $49.99 USD.  Both sets will be available June 1.The Statue of Liberty set measures 17 inches tall, includes the plinth (unlike the former 3450 Statue of Liberty) and is made from primarily sand green and tan elements (as well as a minifigure hair element for the torch). If you are in New York, the set will be available ahead of June 1 at a variety of retailers in the city (listed below) starting May 19. The Great Wall of China set includes two turrets and a winding wall on top of a lush dark green mountain side. Interestingly, the set is modular so you can connect...

The tickets are nearly sold out to this amazing attraction, and all the minifigs want to go. Disney on Ice has come to LEGO City! This incredible diorama by Brick Knight not only contains the show itself, but also the venue and even the surrounding city blocks, all packed with such an astonishing level of detail and realism that I almost dread looking for parking already. Here’s the full scene, featuring houses, a church, and a lovely park with a pond and gazebo. There’s even a full-size playground, something that is almost never present in LEGO Cities. The All Star Arena has an interior too, of course, and it’s packed with minifigures turned out to watch their beloved childhood heroes retell their stories while skating. Each scene features several small set pieces in addition to the characters. First up is Beauty and the Beast. Nothing fits better with Disney on Ice than Frozen, and...

SweStar‘s latest starfighter is so sweet and cool, I don’t not what should I start with — an outstanding cockpit design or amazing textural detailing of the rear part of the ship; it’s just yet another example of the design so perfect, it’s hard to find a single thing to criticise the creation for. The build’s color scheme gives some very nice retro vibes, and I can’t help mentioning the Retro Spaceman as seen in the Series 17 of the Collectible Minifigures. I would love to see this guys piloting the spaceship! And it would be a crime not to share one more picture of the starfighter showing its very cool shape. The post It’s a K-wing... It’s a Y-wing... It’s a Y-18R Ragnarok Starfighter! appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Alexander

These mosaic sculptures by ZiO Chao have so much depth, they’re bordering on bas-relief. We’ve shared ZiO Chao’s landmark sculptures before, and he is back at it again and is ready to take us on a trip around the world with a series of 3D mosaics. Let’s start with Stonehenge, the oldest structure on the list, having been constructed between approximately 3100 and 1950 BC. Thanks to Chao’s use of forced perspective, this one does a great job of capturing the curvature of the prehistoric stone circle. Now it’s time to hop in the car and drive 141 km east to London, home of the world-famous clock tower known as Big Ben. Believe it or not, the structure’s official name is Elizabeth Tower, while Big Ben is the nickname for the clock tower’s bell. If the official LEGO Big Ben set is not in your budget, Chao’s version makes for a nice alternative....

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 2018. TBB FEATURES, NEWS & REVIEWS: It was slow news week – the quiet before the storm. But check out these new sets, an amazing job offer, and an amazing classic space pinball machine. Working LEGO pinball machine built from 15,000 bricks features Benny in all his Classic Space glory – TBB contributor Bre Burns shows off her 100% LEGO pinball machine.Review of Avengers: Infinity War LEGO BrickHeadz: Iron Man, Thanos, Star-Lord, & Gamora – No spoilers here, but the biggest baddie in the universe has never looked cuter!LEGO Ninjago summer wave revealed; features ninjas fighting post-apocalyptic raiders – The LEGO Ninjago designers must have really liked Mad Max: Fury Road!More photos of 60204 LEGO...

Hot on the heels of a LEGO Brickheadz-styled Back To The Future DeLorean, we get another “vehicle” for the blocky figures — a chunky chibi Hulkbuster Armour designed to fit Brickheadz Iron Man. This digital creation by ORION_brick is nicely done, with suitably beefy proportions and LEGO’s own Iron Man nestling comfortably inside. We don’t feature a lot of digital renders on the Brothers Brick, generally preferring our LEGO models to be constructed in actual bricks. However, this is a cool idea and, unlike many digital creations, it doesn’t employ too many non-existent part/colour combinations. The post Hulkbusting out and I’m breaking ground appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Rod

Mediteranean aesthetic, both architectural and otherwise, is not very often portrayed in LEGO, but when it is, builders tend to capture it very well. Mouseketeer111 has done one of these renditions as a modular-style building, and I can say from first-hand experience that this scene reproduces the spirit of an old Italian town perfectly. There are some simple elements that are important to conjure up the Mediterranean feeling, namely a barrel-tiled roof and Italian flags, but other details like bright colours, overgrown walls and the ice cream shop are what make this creation stand out. My favourite part, however, is the balcony. Not only is it well built, but it is photographed so that the shade looks even more inviting! The post An Italian restaurant built from Danish bricks appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Luka