Although it sprang from Marco De Bon’s imagination, this masterfully built mech looks like it taken straight from a yesteryear toy aisle. The mostly black body is perfectly highlighted with bits of red and silver, and the range of posing possibilities outshines a lot of comparable LEGO builds. But Marco has had plenty of practice perfecting these bots. Check out our interview with Marco about his 1o years of building LEGO mecha! The post We’re ecstatic about this Phantom-X mech appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Norm Harper

There are few builders doing creepy monsters as consistently well as [VB], who is back with a beast that’s equal parts insect, virus, and flower. The bright red at the center of (what I’m going to assume is) the head draws the eye immediately. But it’s the appendages that I can’t stop staring at. The delightfully creep blend of flexible tubes and exposed Technic somehow still manages to feel like an organic creature. And I love the subtle pop of color that the old gray harpoon guns give against the new bluish gray. The post A bloom you wouldn’t want to see in your garden appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Norm Harper

Friendshiptember is that wonderful time of the year where builders of all experience levels come together to create a ship (space, sky, or seafaring, all are fine!) inspired by the colors and minidolls of LEGO Friends. With another successful Friendshiptember in the rear view mirror, we rounded up some of our favorite entries to share. We also sat down with the event organizer Aubree (moctura) to reflect, so scroll to the end to read our interview. But first, let’s see these fabulous friendships! Brilliantly capturing both the aesthetic and the color palette of the Friends theme, Chad Rhodes first-ever entry is a sight to behold. This ship is smooth and sleek, yet feels like a true crossover for Friends and Space. The Star and Heart tucked away in the top of the ship is a perfect touch. With another impressively sleek design, Jason Bourassa shows off this colorful ship adorned with embellishments....

I discovered Jean-Yves’ motorcycle customization work on a small LEGO Facebook group. I was amazed to discover this one—it’s original, very stylish, and superbly crafted. I immediately thought of sharing this unique creation on BrickNerd while trying to find out a little more about this project. Meet Jean-Yves Sam: Hello Jean-Yves, can you introduce yourself to our BrickNerd readers? Are you a motorcycle fan and a LEGO fan? Jean-Yves: Hello, I am 61 years old and retired in 2023, so I now have all my time to devote to personal projects. I used to work at the National School of Architecture, where I was in charge of the students’ prototyping and model-making workshops. In addition to that, I am a freelance board game designer. My hobbies include amateur painting, riding motorcycles since I was 16, and playing in a gaming club. A fan? I wouldn’t use that word, but motorcycles, gaming,...

It’s Wednesday! With October well on its way and Halloween just around the corner, what better time to cover sets from the new Wednesday season! So, first things first, or more accurately 76786 Morticia’s Cottage will be first, and 76785 Thing’s Apartment will be second. And yes, roll your eyes all you like, but I will be making this “Thing” thing a thing. A Close Look at the Cottage Let’s start with a high-level overview. 76786 Morticia’s Cottage retails for around US $110 and comes with 1,002 pieces. ”Business, business, business. Numbers... Is this working?” With those things out of the way, let’s take a closer look. “Yay!” Instructions Genuinely, these are a few of my favorite things. Morticia’s Cottage immediately struck me as similar to many winter village sets. It fits the familiar vibe of family seasonal décor. And if you’re anything like several of my LEGO friends with families,...