Here at the Brothers Brick, we love writing about our favorite MOCs and new sets, but there are too many amazing creations and builder stories for us to cover them all. Thankfully ABrickDreamer is here to highlight the must-see models, articles, and videos of the week. My favorite link this week is Brick Fanatics’ wonderful video on why Fabuland was a hit in some places and not others, but the “illegal” road techinque from Brickcrafts is a close runner up. The post This Week in LEGO Bricks: Rovers reign, roads ripple, roger roger [Video] appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Jake Forbes

Sometimes it’s the simplest things that are the most satisfying. Take this brilliant use of a white LEGO plant stem to denote champagne spray, for example. All in all, it’s a simple build and a simple composition but Erin Dempsey piece is so effective, you can pretty much hear the champagne cork pop. Sparkles behind the creation adds an unmistakable festive atmosphere. Sometimes, like in the case of this Nice Parts Usage (NPU), you got to find a reason to celebrate in your own way. Cheers! The post Celebrate some NPU with a LEGO creation you can almost hear [Building Techniques] appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Lino

Modern Formula One cars are fantastically complex beasts. And yet, if you ask hardcore F1 fans what the most technologically advanced car ever is, there’s a good chance they will plump for one from 1992. The Williams FW14B is famous for enjoying its technological superiority over its rivals, with traction control and active suspension among its many innovations. This icon of 1990s F1 is now getting an official LEGO set, alongside its most famous pilot, in the form of 10353 Williams Racing FW14B & Nigel Mansell. With an RRP of US $79.99 | CAN $99.99 | UK £69.99, this 799-piece kit can be pre-ordered now ahead of its general release on March 1st. (You might also see it on eBay or Amazon thereafter.) Our editor-in-chief Andrew Becraft visited Billund last year to talk to LEGO Icons designer (and LEGO Masters Australia victor) Gus McLaren about this set ahead of its release....

This year, the LEGO House is hosting a new Fabuland exhibit, and along with it, celebrating the theme with the latest exclusive: 40506 LEGO Fabuland Tribute. This set, a collaboration between LEGO Master Builder Stuart Harris, Senior Designer Markus Rollbühler, and the LEGO House historian team, will only be available in the LEGO House retail store in Billund, Denmark as of March 1st, 2025. It contains 1026 pieces and will sell for 649DDK (roughly $91 USD | $130 CAD | £72 GBP | €87 EUR) with a limit of 3 per household. Join us as we take a closer look! The LEGO Group sent The Brothers Brick an early copy of this set for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews. A brief introduction to the LEGO House and Fabuland For those who are not familiar, The LEGO House is The LEGO Group’s very own...

Every new classic car design from Genman builder Versteinert is a masterclass in NPU (“Nice Parts Usage”), and this 7-stud wide Ford Transit Mk1 Campervan is no exception. Fitting for a vehicle ready for a summer beach picnic, hot dogs, forks, and a sizzling grille feature prominently in the build, but not where you might think. Using rollerskates for door handles is a tried-and-true technique, but I’ve never seen them used like Versteinert does on the grille, where stacks of skates wrapped in a rubber band fit so perfectly you won’t believe it’s not a pre-molded part. This vacation wagon follows two utilitarian versions of the Transit Mk1 that Versteinert built last year, this repair service truck and a firetruck version. The post Versteinert’s LEGO Campervan is packed with cozy comfort and clever LEGO tricks appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Jake Forbes

Part of the thrill of living in nature and off-the-grid is sometimes that aforementioned nature just might show up at your front door. Case in point, Jérôme Barchietto presents a charming LEGO build of a cozy cabin, a seasoned old occupant, and his faithful husky. With great build techniques and stunning photography, this piece would be good enough to warrant a feature here at The Brothers Brick. I mean, just look at the ramshackle way the boards of the roof are constructed! The tiny add-on for the pup, snow on the roof and the log textures really makes it all come to life. But follow their gaze and you’ll see they are fixed upon the bear at their front step. He’s likely saying, “pardon the intrusion good sirs, but may I borrow a spot of honey?” In this situation, it’s best (and neighborly) to do what the bear asks. The post...

No stranger to The Brothers Brick, prolific Australian LEGO builder Ben Cossy seems to dabble in just about every building theme, turning out a string of quality creations both large and small. Of his latest, Ben says it “might actually be my favorite castle creation that I have made.” Understandably so! A closer look at his striking and retro-inspired Black Falcon’s Keep reveals why. Taking inspiration from his goals to “play around with things like angled roofs, more varied landscape” and also to incorporate a terrific pine tree design by fellow builder jimbagginslego, Ben paid special attention to how the structure is seated in the terrain. A full breakdown of the techniques used to achieve those roof angles, plus a peek at the Keep’s modest interior can be found on his YouTubechannel. My favorite features are less obvious though, including one you can’t even see. Using 1×2 Minifigure ingot “tiles” creates...

Modern LEGO houses are a great opportunity to decorate with furniture made with unexpected parts to get that sleek and simple style. Sarah Beyer is a connoisseur of creating delightful modern furniture and decor, like this cozy sitting area with a white vase made from a Technic pin, the stools topped with round inverted tiles, and the lamp made by facing two gear elements together with an offset. The post How to make a cozy breakfast nook in LEGO [Building Techniques] appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Daniel

With Valentine’s Day coming up, have you considered building a LEGO floral arrangement for your sweetie? The official Botanicals collection makes it easy. However, Khang Huynh takes it a step further with some stunning build techniques. At quick glance, this may appear to be “just” a well-appointed, well-photographed floral arrangement; so realistic you can hardly tell it’s LEGO. But upon close inspection, the flowers are comprised of red capes while repetitive use of green surfboards make up the leaves. Put it all together in a classy vase (including what seems to be a light brick, no less) and you have something quite lovely indeed. The post Capes and surf boards make a stunning arrangement [Building Techniques] appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Lino

While I may not be a huge fan of sports cars, I definitely know a quality LEGO model when I see one. So when I spied this glorious Toyota Supra by Mihail Rakovskiy, I knew I needed to share it! Clad in yellow, it’s an excellent representation of the fourth generation of this automotive marvel, the A80. And this model is fully functional, with opening doors, hood, and back hatch. I love all the detail included, both under the hood and in the main cabin. The best detail by far, though, is the undercarriage. With a fully-formed drive train and exhaust, this view from the bottom completes the grand tour of this car. The post A Supra-duper LEGO creation appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Kyle Keller (TBB Managing Editor)