One of the more interesting LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens sets from last year was the Encounter on Jakku (75148). Unfortunately, it the normal price of $59.99 was a bit too high for what you get however Amazon currently has it on sale for $35.76 which is 40% off and is a fair price for it. The set consists of a brick-built Luggabeast and exclusive Teedo and Unkar Plutt minifigures which are the main highlights. The post LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Encounter on Jakku (75148) Amazon Sale appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

This one fooled me, I mean really fooled me. I looked at this thumbnail and thought "well, that's an unusual color for a door handle". Then stared at it for a second more and thought "I guess that's why they took a picture of it". Yes, I was so confused by the nature of the picture of a door handle that I failed to notice it was brick-built. Well played Grantmasters, well played. Original linkOriginal author: Tommy

LEGO ReBrick is holding a new video contest which may be of interest to some of you. For this SuperBot contest, use any version of LEGO MINDSTORMS or LEGO Power Functions to solve a dilemma, challenge, or chore and make a video (15-30 seconds) of it in action. The last day to submit your entry is August 18, 2017 and there are some very nice prizes up for grabs. Grand Prize Winner There will be one grand prize winner, who will receive:– A trip for two to LEGO World Copenhagen 2018 in February, including transportation and hotel room stay– 31313 MINDSTORMS EV3 signed by a LEGO MINDSTORMS designer– A LEGO MINDSTORMS T-shirt Runner Up Prizes There will be two runner up winners, who will receive:– 31313 MINDSTORMS EV3 signed by a LEGO MINDSTORMS designer– LEGO MINDSTORMS T-shirt Bonus Prizes There will be three bonus winners, who will receive:– A LEGO Notebook...

This thing is mesmerizing, totally mesmerizing. This is the Gräjjs 5.1, a kinetic sculpture from builder gonkius, and it's a sight to behold. I can't imagine how much trial and error it took to get all these nested mechanisms to coexist in such a tight but elegant space. Check out the video to see it in motion. Original linkOriginal author: Tommy

Attention audiophiles, you gotta check this out. The new SBA 1.2 Soundboard is out and it's a beauty. Just look at all those dials, buttons, slider and doohickies, it must be awesome. And if you order now for the bargain price of $9999.99 they throw in a complimentary technic pic, what are you waiting for? Nice one soccersnyderi. Original linkOriginal author: Tommy

I can't believe Star Wars turns 40 this year, man I'm old. I can think of no greater single influence in my life, one that turned me into what I am. Star Wars ignited a creative flame in me that has burned fiercely ever since. Model fabricating, filmmaking, visual effects, camera gear and all my other skill sets and nerdy passions can be traced back to this pivotal cinematic moment. Happy birthday Star Wars! Original linkOriginal author: Tommy

Instead of hosting, Isaac S. is now competing in the ABS Builder Challenge! This round's unique element to incorporate in all builds is a red minifigure bucket! That is surely the most interesting piece used by the hosts so far, at least to me. When you have a red bucket, I am definitely not surprised that one of the builders thought of a firetruck AND firehouse! The building is very nicely done, and is especially good considering Isaac is primarily a castle builder. Make sure to check out addition shots of this station, and the vehicles he created for it! Original linkOriginal author: Nathaniel Stoner

I would not have thought a Batmobile was possible on this scale, but builder Grantmasters has crated the teeniest, tiniest, most adorable (but still completely badass) Batmobile I've ever seen. I have to assume that's also a microscale ACE Chemicals plant as well, I wonder what the Joker is up to this time. Original linkOriginal author: Tommy

It looks like there’s a new LEGO Star Wars polybag that has surfaced that goes with the same style as the R3-M2 (40268) from a few months ago which is the Scarif Stormtrooper (40176). Like before, the minifigure goes on a little stand with a background. There’s no word on when it will be available. The R3-M2 was available at LEGOLAND California and only recently in the UK and as far as I know, it hasn’t been available through regular channels like Shop@Home or Toys R Us at this time. The post LEGO Star Wars Scarif Stormtrooper (40176) Polybag Found appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

According to builder lummerlander, the intent with this MOC was to convey "happy". Not only it is absolutely successful, it makes me happy just looking at it. There's some wonderfully clever building and parts use here, from the hotdog bun ears, wrench eyeglass temples and whatever part is being used for the tongue. Original linkOriginal author: Tommy