A few months ago, I exhibited a sizeable LEGO train layout built entirely from MILS modules placed on venue-provided tables. No doubt, the phrase “venue-provided tables” will already conjure up a range of uncomfortable memories for those of you familiar with setting up large LEGO creations (not just train layouts) that span one or more tables! Venue tables range in both quality and vintage, from elderly specimens made from de-laminating warped plywood to more modern sagging injection molded plastic. No matter their provenance, we can always assume that these tables will neither be flat nor consistent! And nowhere is this phenomenon more apparent than at the joint between adjacent tables. I am sure many of you are familiar with the trial-and-error process of endlessly shimming the legs of tables not only to achieve flatness but also to correct the inevitable difference in vertical height between adjacent tables. The Joint Problem The...

Earlier today Smyths Toys NL revealed a new LEGO Harry Potter 2025 set with the Malfoy Manor (76453). The 1,601 set features scenes from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. This will be the first set from the movie since 2023. The minifigures included in the set are Narcissa Malfoy, Hermione Granger, Harry Potter, Lord Voldemort, Bellatrix Lestrange, Lucius Malfoy, Draco Malfoy, Luna Lovegood, and Dobby. The post LEGO Harry Potter 2025 Malfoy Manor (76453) Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Microscale models of official LEGO sets aren’t hard to come by, but microscale tributes to original builds are much rarer and more personal. If ever a personal build was worthy of a microscale spin, it’s Bridgetown by Markus Rollbühler. Christian Rau lovingly adapts Markus’ masterpiece with the ace architectural artistry the builder is known for. Markus’ build was itself inspired by an illustration from Leo Hartas. Who will be inspired by Christian’s build and where will that creation end up, I wonder…? The post Tiny tower tribute to a legend appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Jake Forbes

Black Friday has become one of the biggest LEGO events of the year with new sets and special offers available from November 29 through Cyber Monday on December 2. The biggest news is that LEGO Icons 10335 the Endurance is now available for US $269.99 | CAN $349.99 | UK £229.99. Should you choose to buy it over the weekend, you can also land its exclusive Gift with Purchase (GWP), 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat. That’s not the only GWP on offer though: 40700 Holiday Winter Train and 40699 Retro Record Player are included with any purchases over US $170 | CAN $220 | UK £155 and US $250 | CAN $325 | UK £225 respectively, with two more polybags available on Cyber Monday with purchases exceeding US $50 | CAN $65 | UK £45. The deals from the LEGO Insider Weekend – which started last week – will stay live until December 2,...

Throughout The Legend of Zelda series,  earning the Master Sword marks Link’s transition into a worthy hero. Builder Dylan Mievis has created many memorable video game tributes in the past and definitely proves worthy with this LEGO model of the Master Sword as seen in Breath of the Wild. Coming in at 110 cm in length, the replica is life-size (insomuch as a video game prop can be) and painstakingly faithful to the original design, down to the embossed Triforce at the base of the blade. Dylan depicts the sword as Link finds it, embedded in a pedestal, just like in LEGO The Legend of Zelda 77092 Great Deku Tree. Even more game-accurate, Dylan pairs the sword with a beautiful  Silent Princess flower. Go ahead and try to draw the sword if you think you have the courage (and enough heart containers!). The post Link’s legendary LEGO sword that seals the...