This build appears to me to be demonstrating an effective way to recreate a nicer looking Vulture Droid compared to the original LEGO model. By using similar parts, Inthert made his own model that is a simple cross between old and new. According to the builder, this Vulture has lots of articulation, including each leg and the ability for the head to pop up and rotate for more poses. Inthert also explains that it is very fragile (though it doesn't look it) due to the extra articulation, but I think that's a worthy sacrifice. I'd still have several of these in a Clone Wars diorama. Well done! Original linkOriginal author: Nathaniel Stoner

It looks like there are piece counts for the upcoming LEGO Star Wars: The Last Jedi sets coming from an online German shop. We already have information about the pricing from a previous post a few months back. Although it doesn’t tell us that much info, it does give us a feel of how large the set will be. The sets will be available at Force Friday II on September 1. System Sets 75176 – €39.9975177 – €59.99 – 554 pieces75179 – €79.99 – 630 piecesBB-8 (75187) – €99.99 – 1,106 piecesResistance Bomber (75188) – €109.99 – 778 piecesFirst Order Heavy Assault Walker (75189) – €139.99 – 1,376 piecesFirst Order Star Destroyer (75190) – €149.99 – 1,416 Buildable Figures 75526 – €19.99 – 94 pieces75528 – €24.99 – 85 pieces75529 – €24.99 – 92 pieces75530 – €34.99 – 179 pieces **Via PromoBricks** The post LEGO Star Wars: The Last Jedi Reported...

A few days ago, The LEGO Group announced that it is extending their partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). It is an effort to reduce CO2 emissions with their manufacturing and supply chain operations by 2020. The partnership with WWF is to also promote global action on climate change. LEGO joined with WWF’s Climate Savers Programme in 2014 and has since exceeded all it’s climate targets including: – Balancing 100% of energy use with renewable sources through investing DKK 6 billion in two offshore wind farms– Research and development of more sustainable materials– Improving energy efficiency of producing LEGO bricks by more than 12% The continued partnership with WWF by TLG has committed to the following by 2020: – A further 10% increase in carbon (CO2) efficiency per LEGO brick produced– Continuing to ensure 100% of energy consumption is balanced by production of renewable energy sources– Further engaging...

As I mentioned before in my previous post, The LEGO Batman Movie Batman Battle Pod (5004929) is now available at Toys R Us. There is a promotion going that you can get it for free with purchases of $30 or more in TLBM sets. Some stores may allow you to purchase it individually for for $5.99 each. If they don’t, they’ll be available for purchase when the promotion ends at the end of the week, if they have any left over. Minifigure The version of Batman in this set is the tiger suit variant. The torso is orange with black stripes on the front, back, as well as on the arms. There’s also a white inside shirt with a black bow tie. He does have a double-sided head that we’ve seen before with the confident smile and angry expression. Build There is some building on the 6×6 round plate that is...

This has never happened before. I'm at an event, I see an amazing creation, I meet the builder, and during the event itself, the builder publishes a picture and gives me the link. I've walked past this stunning and unique MOC of the mascot for Communidade 0937 several times and it captivates me every time. The entire interior structure of this is lightsaber blades, captured in a frame. For the display it's backlit too, making it even more magical. Original linkOriginal author: Tommy

On the sunny central coast of California we enjoy a fairly bug-free life. Sure, there are trillions of them, but they really don't bother us, few bite or sting, and most are so small they go unnoticed. So, I think if I saw one of these in real life I might have a mini heart attack, even if they are completely harmless. A brilliant MOC by Grant Davis. Original linkOriginal author: Tommy

The source of inspiration for a MOC can vary wildly. It can be from a favorite movie, a childhood memory, a cherished aspect of life or just your imagination. Sometimes it's as simple as seeing something and thinking "I can build that". That's the spark of inspiration that led to this outstanding mech from LEGO's own Lee Magpili. He saw an illustration by the very talented Ian Sta. Maria and thought just that, and the results speak for themselves. Original linkOriginal author: Tommy

There will be a new LEGO Scooby-Doo! original movie coming out on on Blu-Ray/DVD next month called LEGO Scooby-Doo!: Blowout Beach Bash. It doesn’t look like there will be an exclusive minifigure included like the previous movie (Haunted Hollywood) but the Blu-Ray itself contains some of the original Scooby-Doo cartoon episodes including Go Away Ghost Ship, A Clue for Scooby-Doo, and Party Like It’s 1899. The movie will be available starting July 25. Scooby-Doo! and his pals Fred, Daphne, Velma and Shaggy are no strangers to solving spooky mysteries filled with all types of ghouls and goblins. This time is no different. As Scooby-Doo! and his friends are on their way to Blowout Beach for a real swinging beach party in the Mystery Machine, the Ghost Pirates threaten to ruin the gang’s good vibes. It is up to Scooby and the gang to get the party back on track, without missing...

Jigsawjo continues to amaze with this clever vignette, aptly titled Christiansen Park. The most striking thing here is of course the rubber band trees and bushes which look surprisingly realistic - a very NPU style that I expect to see often in the future. I could imagine a much larger park inside of a microscale layout still looking great in this style. Original linkOriginal author: Kodiak Sanders

Continuing with my reviews of the summer 2017 wave of The LEGO Batman Movie sets, the next set I’ll be reviewing is the smallest set in the wave, Scarecrow Fearful Face-off (70913). It consists of 141 pieces and retails for $14.99. Minifigures There are two minifigures in this set, Batman and the Scarecrow. Unsurprisingly, Batman makes another appearance in a TLBM set. This version of him uses the older torso which has printing of the yellow utility belt. This also means that we don’t get the new molded belt that the newer Batman minifigures have. One other change for this minifigure is that it does not have the usual soft cape but instead opts for a jetpack which is a simple wing mold with some thrusters on the sides with flames coming out of them. He has a double-sided head with a confident smile on one side and an angry look...