We’re finally wrapping up our reviews of the March 1st wave of Technic sets. Next on the list is the 452-piece LEGO Technic 42169 NEOM McLaren Formula E Team race car. Compared to the other sets in the wave, this guy is pretty little! But retailing for US $49.99 | CAN $64.99 | UK £46.99 doesn’t seem like a small price tag. Does the set rise to the price-point? You’ll have to read on to find out! The LEGO Group sent The Brothers Brick a copy of this set for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews. Unboxing the parts, instructions, and sticker sheet This model is in a class slightly larger than the small pull-backs. It has nearly twice the piece-count of the Mercedes-AMG that we reviewed a few days ago, as well as a box that’s roughly twice the size. The front and...

While I’m used to working with something that has a few more teeth, I always appreciate a great LEGO container. And Larsvader definitely provides with this excellent treasure chest. The black wrought iron hardware is well-made, with 1×1 round tiles dotting the creation all over to replicate the case’s many rivets. And the use of black flame decorations to form the keyhole is a brilliant bit of part usage. It’s almost as impressive as the great mass of LEGO coins that Lars has accumulated to fill up this trunk. It makes quite the treasure for LEGO Pirates fans from the 90’s. The post The real treasure is the LEGO we found along the way appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Kyle Keller (TBB Managing Editor)

From his class on LEGO functions each year at BrickCon to his day job educating children on STEM principles by way of the brick, Brandon Jones has a reputation not only for the creations he concocts, but also for the builders he inspires. And I’m certainly inspired by his latest creation, a replica of a plasma ball lamp, complete with moving lines of “electricity” powered via a Mindstorms motor. The central hub spits out bolts of transparent light blue and pink bricks, dancing in a seemingly random manner thanks to the programmed motor hidden in the base. But why talk about it when I can show you the build in action? Make sure to watch until the room’s lights are shut off, showcasing the interior lighting in the globe that illuminates those electric lines of blue and pink. It’s hard to imagine a closer replica made out of LEGO at this...

To celebrate the arrival of the new LEGO Animal Crossing theme, were are republishing our in-depth article all about Fabuland, the original theme including animals as minifigures. Article originally published February 10, 2023. Welcome to fabulous Fabuland! Whether you grew up adventuring in this magical land of make-believe LEGO characters or stumbled across this fever dream world more recently, join us as we dive deep into The Twilight Zo… I mean Fabuland! The year was 1979—a good time for all things LEGO. Just the year prior, we had been given the modern minifigure and been transported to the past, present, and future with the release of the LEGOLAND Castle, Town, and Space sets. So how do you follow up on the launch of some of the most beloved themes? You come up with a completely redesigned version of your figures as anthropomorphic animals, launch a line geared towards younger builders, and...

The LEGO MAR10 Day promotion is now live on the LEGO Shop and you can earn double Insider Points on all LEGO Super Mario products. The promotion will run until March 11 and it does combine with the LEGO Flower Store (40680) if your location still has it in stock (most likely in stores). Now is one of the best times to get the exclusives such as the Nintendo Entertainment System (71374), The Mighty Bowser (71411), and the Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block (71495). As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO MAR10 Day 2024 Double Insider Points Promotion Live on LEGO Shop appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran