I often think that growing up Filipino means having basketball in my blood. I am absolutely awful at it. But I love the stories behind each game, and the role it has played in shaping our national psyche. In my basketball-crazy country, you will find a basketball court—or at the very least, a board with a hoop nailed to a post, a tree, or a wall—in practically every village. It is a place of triumph and victory, defeat and despair, and serves more often than not, as the heart of every community. Basketball courts and stadiums have certainly played a big part in my life—and would have continued doing so had COVID not happened. And so when presented the opportunity to write about the gorgeously detailed Cameron Indoor Stadium at Duke University by LEGO builder (and once a BrickNerd patron) Scott Walker, of course I jumped at the chance to do...

We use them all the time and rarely even think about them: Chairs are everywhere, and come in all shapes and sizes. They can be oozing with style to complete a room or be a simple background character that adds a touch of realism. Image via Michael Jasper Most commonly found in the wild as a quadruped, the chair has a few basic traits: a flat top to sit on, optional back- and/or armrests, and (usually) up to four legs. That is a very short list of requirements, but one that will provide ample room to be creative with. After all, there is a myriad of LEGO pieces, and as such, there is a wild variety of options for representing any of those things. Smooth Sailing with Boat Studs Element 2654 – Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud) When doing some research in the LEGO furniture catalogue that...

I previously looked at the Friends’ Heartlake City Apartments and reimagined their many rooms as scenes from iconic movies. Friends’ reflections of the real world, whether in the city or the suburbs, allow builders to use their imagination to create entire worlds for their characters’ adventures. One of the ways that the Friends product line reflects the real world is by showcasing unique hobbies and professions that haven’t often appeared in LEGO form. Today, I’ll be exploring the Friends’ building style through a minifigure perspective, looking at the life of a family and their beekeeping hobby in 42669 Beekeepers’ House and Flower Garden. Get ready for a few sweet surprises and new possibilities for your LEGO adventures. Our story begins… Morning in the Garden Rob and his dad woke with the sun, as they always do, ready to enjoy the beauty of summer. But their beloved pet bees woke up even...

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror by CoasterZoom is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build features a miniature Hollywood Tower Hotel that is still at Disneyland Paris. Although it doesn’t seem to open up, it still has lots of the details including a hall, a heating room, two libraries and three elevator shafts. The post LEGO Ideas The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

It’s been a few days since our last LEGO Ideas update and a few more projects have reached the 10,000 supporter goal for the Third 2025 Review Stage. This update is more Japanese related and purely a coincidence in themes. For the Naruto one, it’s reached the 10k a few times before in the past so fans are still wanting a Naruto set. Ramen Noodles – Gummybrickss Naruto: Ichiraku Ramen Shop – DadiTwins The post LEGO Ideas September 8 Update – Japanese Themed Projects Reaches Goal appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has revealed a new larger scale Seasonal set with the Family Christmas Tree (41843). Also releasing on October 1, the set has 3,171 pieces and will retail for $329.99. The set features a large Christmas tree that sits on a pedestal that has a rotating train set inside. The tree itself can open up to reveal more details inside. Create a family tradition and build a fantastic Christmas centerpiece any holiday decor fan would be proud to own with this Family Christmas Tree Decoration (41843) LEGO® building set. This collectible celebrates the holiday with a fun family bonding activity centered on a LEGO display set and makes a great early Christmas gift for families and kids aged 9 and up. The building kit includes a large Christmas tree on a base with opening panels and hidden rooms. There’s a sleigh for Santa Claus, a reindeer figure, snowman and reindeer ‘plushies’,...

LEGO has finally revealed this year’s Winter Village set with the Holiday Express Train (10361). Releasing on October 1, the set has 956 pieces and will retail for $129.99. The Holiday Express Train features a four car train which includes the locomotive, a tinder car, a passenger car, and a car with a large polar bear with a present. It also comes with a set of track as well. The LEGO® Icons Holiday Express Train (10361) model train set has arrived. Craft a locomotive with a bobbing smokestack, coal tender, flatcar carrying a bell-ringing polar bear and an end car with a furnished interior. This adult building kit also includes 4 minifigures and a passenger platform with a bench and lamppost, plus miniature toys including, for the first time in a retail LEGO set, a 3D-printed train piece. Build the track around your holiday tree and add the LEGO Powered Up...

The new LEGO DC Batman Arkham Asylum (76300) is now available for purchase on the LEGO Shop. The 2,953 piece set features a modular style Arkham with a full interior filled with Batman lore. The set is priced at $299.99. For Batman Day 2025, you can also earn double points on select LEGO DC Batman merchandise. From now until September 20, you can actually earn double Insider points on pretty much all Batman related items except Arkham Asylum but you can get the LEGO SEGA Genesis Controller (40769). As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO DC Batman Arkham Asylum (76300) Now Available appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Back in April, LEGO Ideas did a Timeless Creations building contest to create sometime ordinary that can be displayed and the winner will become and official set. The fan vote took play in May and the winner has been announced as the Vintage Sewing Machine by BrickStability. The build will now go into production development and it should be available some time next year. The post LEGO Ideas Timeless Creation Vintage Sewing Machine Winning Set Announced appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The rumors are very true as LEGO has teased a new LEGO Star Trek set coming soon. In the teaser, you can see a Captain Jean-Luc Picard minifigure phasing in and some Klingon text at the end spelling out TUGH Paw which translates to coming soon. The Picard minifigure is in his red Starfleet uniform from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The post LEGO Star Trek Teaser Featuring Captain Picard appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran