It’s common knowledge that planning is the foundation of any creative activity. By choosing a scene, characters, lighting, and all the necessary accessories, we create a clear vision that guides an effective photography process. But when we experiment with new tools or techniques, the results can exceed all expectations. Even more interesting, a single image can invite multiple interpretations. In these moments, unexpected inspiration emerges from completely unplanned shots. Let’s explore a few examples of these fun, multifaceted compositions. So here’s how those happy accidents can become a creative tool in LEGO photography. From Honey to Liquid Gold While combining live bees with LEGO characters in my Beekeeping Story, I used flash photography and a yellow background to transform water into honey. Beyond looking delicious, it also shimmered like gold. The key is directing the flash at a low angle so the surface of the water catches the light, giving it...

The metal track 9V train era was unique and was missed by many modern LEGO train fans. Although the sunset of the 9V train era has long passed by in 2006, it is encouraging to see many LEGO train fans still using the superb and much-missed metal rail track and motors from this era (no batteries required!). But with this longevity comes the diminishing supply of original LEGO train motors, or bogies. Even as we at Fx Bricks reintroduced a new system of compatible metal 9V tracks, a key missing ingredient to take advantage of metal track is the metal-wheeled train motor bogie. The LEGO 9V train motor is becoming increasingly more difficult to find, more expensive on the used market, and more likely to be worn out or performing poorly. The goal of this article is to show you how to refurbish and maintain your LEGO 9V train motor bogies...

LEGO has started a new set of promotions on the LEGO Shop that will run to about the end of the month. The main one is the LEGO Fortnite BrickHeadz Adventure Peely & Cuddle Team Leader (40760) with general purchases of $130 or more. This will run until April 26, while supplies last. The next promo is for double Insiders points on the LEGO Pokemon Eevee (72151) and Pikachu and Poke Ball (72152). This will run until April 30. You can also earn double Insiders points on the LEGO Art Claude Monet – Bridge over a Pond of Water Lillies (31220) until April 30. Finally you can get the LEGO Botanicals Field Flowers (30701) when you purchase $40 in LEGO Art and/or LEGO Botanicals sets. As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Fortnite BrickHeadz Adventure Peely & Cuddle Team Leader (40760) GWP Returns & 2X Insiders...

Today is the last day to get your orders in for the LEGO Restaurants of the World: Mexico (40907). It is currently still available on the LEGO Shop with purchases of $180 or more. In addition, the LEGO Star Wars TIE Advanced (30727) is also still available as well with Star Wars purchases of $40. Surpringly, the only promo to sell out this round was the LEGO Technic Hot Rod Car (30735). As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post Last Day for LEGO Restaurants of the World: Mexico (40907) GWP appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

As we get closer to the end of the LEGO Ideas First 2026 Review Stage, there are five more projects that have been added to the list. With this update, there are now 81 projects that have hit the 10,000 supporter goal to qualify. With about two and a half weeks left in the qualifying period, it is possible that we’ll see 100 projects hit the goal. My Neighbor Totoro – TrumanBricks The Loneliness of the Voyager – NASA’s Voyager Mission 50th Anniversary – CuteHackler036 The Inventor’s Mansion – Takesz One Direction – Wembley Stadium – Josh Bricks Chinese Cork Carving Art – GenericBrix The post LEGO Ideas April 18 Update appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

More stolen LEGO news has hit the interwebs as this thief has an affinity with LEGO and pasta. According to Irvine Police, the thief has been purchasing LEGO sets from Target and replacing the contents with Goya brand pasta. The suspect was on a nationwide spree with 70 thefts at Target stores worth about $34,000 in losses. The suspect has been charged with grand theft. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Irvine Police Department (@irvinepolice) … Continue The post Suspect Accused of Replacing LEGO Contents with Pasta appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

A few days ago, the LEGO Ninjago development team gave a preview of the summer 2026 LEGO Ninjago sets in a livestream with Masters of Brickjitzu. LEGO designers Petros Nicolaou and Lee Chi Wing gave a quick look at the sets and some of the features based on Dragons Rising and Ninjago Legends. The official details of the sets aren’t up on the LEGO Shop yet but they should be available starting on June 1/August 1, depending on location. Zane’s Ice Dragon Battle (71865) – 141 pieces Wyldfyre’s Transforming Dragon Mech (71868) – 821 pieces Land Bounty – 1,214 pieces The Twin Titan Mechs (71870) – 1,707 pieces Battle at the Dragon’s Blade (71871) – 1,016 pieces Ultra Dragon Battle (71872) – 2,178 pieces The post LEGO Ninjago Summer 2026 Set Previews appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

As we get closer to the release of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a new dev diary has been shown off, this time it is for the Batcave. During the course of the game, you’ll be able to expand the Batcave with Batsuits that you collect as well as the vehicles. In the featurette, you can see some of the 100 different Batsuits that are in the game. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will be available on all major platforms starting on May 22 with 3 day early access for the Deluxe Edition. New LEGO® Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Video Explores the Legendary Batcave Warner Bros. Games today released a new LEGO® Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight video, offering an in‑depth look at the Batcave – the legendary underground headquarters of DC’s Batman located beneath Wayne Manor, which has been delightfully reimagined in the...

LEGO has revealed some new LEGO Marvel summer 2026 sets on the LEGO Shop. They will be available starting on June 1. The sets will be based on the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie coming this summer and there are some very interesting minifigures including Tombstone. Depending on your region, some of the sets are available for pre-order as well. Spider-Man Hero Figure (76346) – 813 pieces/$99.99 Bring Super Hero action from Spider-Man: Brand New Day to life with this fully articulated Spider-Man Hero Figure (76346) building set. Standing over 14.5 in. (36 cm) tall, this highly posable LEGO® ǀ Marvel figure puts endless play and display possibilities into kids’ hands. With 24 points of articulation, right down to individually movable fingers, kids can play out web-slinging movie scenes, imaginative adventures of their own and create dynamic displays for their room. The Super Hero toy building set comes with a...

LEGO has officially revealed this year’s LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series May the 4th flagship set with the The Mandalorian’s N-1 Starfighter (75442). Releasing on May 1, the UCS set has 1,809 pieces and will retail for $249.99. The set features the starfighter seen in The Book of Boba Fett and The Mandalorian Season 3. It also includes a display stand with facts about the ship as well as minifigures of the Mandalorian and Grogu. When you purchase the set from May 1-6, you can also get the exclusive The Mandalorian and Grogu Display (5010320), while supplies last. In addition, you can also get The Darksaber (40917) GWP set as well as it requires a $160 purchase. This will also run from May 1-6, while supplies last, and I think this one will go very fast. Lastly, there’s the LEGO Star Wars The Razor Crest (30728) which you can get...