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

If you are looking for a striking vision of leadership, look no further than the indomitable Optimus Prime! Beautifully Lego-ized by builder Anakin Skywalker, this stunning rendition of the fearless leader of the Autobots captures the shaping of his head and torso superbly. I love the limb articulation and the poseable fingers, as well as the little details like the windscreen wipers. Optimus is posing Roosevelt-like with his “big stick”. Like any true commander, his philosophy was, “There’s a thin line between being a hero and being a memory.” The post There’s more to them than meets the eye appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Jonathan

Here’s a pretty LEGO view — a daisy-strewn meadow with a brick-built backdrop. Hans Demol built this mosaic for a display with his local LEGO group. Mosaics are not usually my favourite kind of LEGO building, but the addition of the strip at the front with the daisies elevated this into something more interesting than a simple rendition of a pixelated image. It would be even better if some of the varied green shades in the backdrop’s “grass” had continued forward over the base, but that’s nitpicking at an otherwise lovely design. The post Field of LEGO dreams appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Rod

Over the years, our friends at TT Games have hired many readers of The Brothers Brick, and now they are looking for one more LEGO builder to join their team. If you want to build with LEGO for a living and learn how to put those models into a game, then this is the opportunity for you.The role is for a Junior LEGO Model Designer in TT Games’ UK offices. The company has hired several LEGO builders before, including Carl Greatrix and the Arvo Brothers. But don’t be put off by any computer technical stuff, because they’ve had several successful applicants who couldn’t even use computers who have gone on to build some of the most incredible LEGO models for their games. Junior LEGO Model Designer The LEGO Integration team in Knutsford, England are on the lookout for a permanent Junior LEGO Model Designer. This is a rare opportunity to become...

When it comes to building LEGO maritime creations, one artist stands out as being a foremost authority. Arjan Oude Kotte has graced us with several of his masterpieces over the years. They include a Rotterham Harbor Tugboat, and a massive 1930’s Danish ship, among others. All his creations are packed with magnificent attention to detail and incredible personality. His latest build, Finnian’s shipyard, is another superb addition to his collection, and we love it! The colors and details are truly impressive. The shipyard features a dry dock, where workers build and repair large boats. An unfinished tugboat sits inside, with workers busy building. The workers in the materials yard are busy carting wood and steel into the shop to use during construction. Lots of effort went into making everything line up just right. A story is told with every shift in angle. Scale replica models used in hobby train layouts, which...

Can you feel the nostalgia oozing out of this gorgeous little trophy-scale homage to LEGO Classic Space? The diorama by Paul Lee is a perfect micro replicant of a Galaxy Explorer, Rocket Launcher and Moonbase as they would appear in a 1980s LEGO catalogue. Special attention has been paid to getting the moon craters as close as possible to the classic baseplates. This build is simple and elegant with a lovely warm after-glow of sentimentality. The post Classic Space doesn’t get much better (or smaller) than this appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Jonathan