Today, we’re republishing a feature on the creativity and illustrations of Felix Dyson. Revisiting this incredible work, we also want to share a link to their GoFundMe fundraiser as they fight some medical issues, if you are in a position to contribute. Article originally published March 23, 2021 Most digital LEGO builders strive to create realistic images of their models, working to produce renders indistinguishable from photographs taken of MOCs built from physical bricks. However, Felix Dyson (a.k.a. “3 !” on Flickr) continues to forge their own digital path. Join us as we learn how they leverage digital LEGO building tools to create the airships and other illustrations for their various webcomics. (How could we call ourselves Nerds without discussing comics!?) The VSS “Yet to Be Named” A Quick Introduction to Digital Building Digital building of LEGO models has become increasingly popular within the fan community in recent years, especially with digital...

Constructive criticism within the LEGO community can be hard to give and take, especially between two people of vastly different skill levels. I’d like to share some thoughts that I used recently when my soon-to-be TFOL and I collaborated on a project for a LUG display. He’s a decent builder for his age but has difficulties with the revision processes. I was not at all sure how it would go—we have similar personalities and interests, which can lead to a good time or a lot of head-butting. “Let’s Play a Game” Display, Featuring CLUE, Warhamer 40K, D&D, Chess, Settlers for catan, jenga, and Mobile Frame Zero. Thanks to Parker G and Chris H for the Mimic and Jenga respectively. Overall, things turned out very well, but unfortunately, I only have pictures of the finished product. My family enjoys playing board games, and I decided to do a board game-themed table at...

Best of BrickNerd — Article originally published January 5, 2023. Celebrating 90 years of play, LEGO brought back one of its most iconic sets much to the delight of LEGO Space fans everywhere—Galaxy Explorer 10497 (a quasi-UCS remake of the original 497 Galaxy Explorer from 1978). This was an amazing love note to both fans who grew up with the original set and all subsequent fans that have fallen in love with the Blue, Bley (Medium Stone Grey) and Trans-Yellow colour scheme that has become known as the so-called Neo-Classic Space (NCS) theme, best represented by superstar builders like Pete Reid:  Neo Classic Space LL 497 by Pete ReId During the anniversary, Castle fans were also appeased by probably one of the coolest sets of 2022 with a (big castle) which also (sorta) released with a fitting Gift With Purchase (GWP) hearkening back to the original Forestmen. Sure the Lion's Knight Castle was about...

We’ve finally got the review sets for 2024 LEGO Marvel and the first one we’ll be checking out is the Motorcycle Chase: Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock (76275). The set has 77 pieces and retails for $9.99. Minifigures There’s only two minifigures in the set, Spider-Man and Venom Doc Ock. There’s nothing unique with Spider-Man as he’s the same one that has been used before with the red and blue outfit. There’s also printing on the arms as well. His accessories are some web Power Blast pieces. Venom Doc Ock is loosely based on the Poison Doctor Octopus from the Venomverse storyline. He’s mostly in a dark green outfit but the left side of the torso shows the Venom symbiote has taken it over. He has a double-sided head with one side showing both Doc Ock’s face as well Venom’s face. The other side shows Venom taking over. His accessories include a...

There’s a new rumor that we could finally be getting a LEGO Legend of Zelda set with the Great Deku Tree (77092). Word has it that it’ll be released in September and it has 2,500 pieces. If you’re not familiar with the Great Deku Tree, it was first introduced in Ocarina of Time, then later appears in The Wind Waker, Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom and is the guardian of the Kokiri. The rumor also suggests that there will be a few characters from Hyrule including Link with his Hylian Shield. The pricing is still unknown at this time but I expect it to be around $300+ given the piece count and licensing costs. LEGO has been working more with Nintendo brands with Super Mario and Donkey Kong so it’s not much of a surprise that the Legend of Zelda will finally complete the iconic trio of...

Best of BrickNerd — Article originally published January 8, 2021. No one seems to have a set definition of what is and what isn’t an allowed LEGO building technique. These collective norms in the fan community are called “legal” or “illegal” techniques based on a now-infamous presentation by LEGO designer Jamie Berard. Rules are routinely stretched, and everyone has a long and convoluted personal definition of what is considered purist—and what is not. In this article, I am going to take you through some “barely legal” yet purist connection points used in my model of North Vancouver Streetcar 153. But be forewarned, these techniques could open a pathway to many abilities some consider to be... unnaturally awesome! While these techniques are certainly not new discoveries, I’m positive that there is a likely audience that might find these connection points intriguing. Flextube Very cool and very legal! Flextube is the primary LEGO...

LEGO has started some new promotions on the LEGO Shop with the LEGO Year of the Dragon (40611) gift with purchase set as well as Double Insider Points on all your orders. You can get the set from now until January 31 with purchases of $85 or more, while supplies last. The double points promotional period will be a lot shorter and will end on January 24. To celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year, LEGO has released a number of Chinese Traditional Festival sets for 2024. • Red Dragon (31145) – $9.99• Money Tree (40648) – $24.99• Spring Festival Mickey Mouse (40673) – $9.99• Festival Calendar (40678) – $29.94• Auspicious Dragon (80112) – $89.99• Family Reunion Celebration (80113) – $129.99 As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Year of the Dragon (40611) & Double Insider Points Live on LEGO Shop appeared first on The Brick Fan....

We can now confirm that the LEGO Year of the Dragon (40611) promotion will be going live tonight along with the Double Insider Points event. The GWP will be available with purchases of $85 which is pretty much the same as previous years for the zodiac animals. The promotion will run from January 20-31 so there’s plenty of time to get it. The post LEGO Year of the Dragon (40611) Promotion Starts Soon appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch by BenBuilds is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build is based on the Christmas story of the Grinch with a house from Whoville along with the Grinch sleigh. The project joins Spirited Away, Appa the Sky Bison, from Avatar the Last Airbender, Venus Flytrap, Minerals Display, Dreamworks’ Shrek’s Swamp 2, and Hello Kitty and Friends – 50 Years as the ones to reach the First 2024 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and the LEGO sets celebrating it are already available. And like fireworks, these sets come with a bang! They are wonderfully designed, filled to the brim with details, and are a buy parts-wise. But what else can you do with them? Today we’ll take a look at the sets as they are intended to be built as well as how you can mod them to fit whatever theme you like. So let’s get this party started! A Family Reunion Let’s start with taking a quick look at 80113 Family Reunion Celebration. It comes with a whopping 12 minifigures. The building experience was quite fun, because of all the details it has: the stove that puts those upside-down turntables to good use, a staircase that looks better than ones in most of the modulars, and even the first ever hanging turkey like it is...