Even if most LEGO builders are too young to have played with Legoland Castle when it was released in 1978, the vintage set with its iconic yellow brick walls holds legendary status among fans. Many have paid tribute to the set with homages and re-imaginings over the years and now Olle Moquist is the latest builder to catch the yellow castle nostalgia bug. Olle strikes an appealing balance between tradition and innovation while using no black, white, or grey elements in the building itself. The parapets atop large arches are straight from the original, while the central keep is reinterpreted with modern techniques and a more historically accurate design. The cross-shaped windows framed by minifig legs, nanofigure statuary, and purple banner fringed by capes are especially nice touches. For extra vintage flair, Olle digitally composites the castle into a backdrop reminiscent of LEGO adverts of the era. The post Classic Legoland...

While there are certainly smoother ways to travel from point A to point B, they won’t be nearly as memorable as riding on the back of this stone golem by filbrick. Bonus points for being able to stay in your hotel room as you travel. The simple eyes and slightly open mouth give this golem a very friendly look, although I expect a bit of collateral damage may be unavoidable given the size of those feet. A fun part at the center of the chest is the leg from the infamous Astromech Chopper from Star Wars Rebels. The post Touring the contryside on the back of a LEGO golem has its ups and downs appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Daniel

This wonderfully detailed model of the famous Neuschwanstein castle in southern Germany by Geneva Durand is packed with nice part usage for sure, from the many different sizes of cone-shaped elements forming the tower roofs to the gears and teacups for the towers themselves. But one of my favorite details would have to be the many non-tree elements used to surround the castle with nature. Archer hats, ranger hoods, and the bottom jaw of a dinosaur are among the many cleverly used parts. The post Hats off to this microscale Neuschwanstein Castle appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Daniel

Of all the locations brought to life in The Lord of the Rings, Meduseld, the Golden Hall of the Horse Lords, is one of the most beloved. Isaiah Kepner recreates the building’s interior as Theoden toasts the victorious dead after the Battle of Helm’s Deep. The centerpiece here is the golden knotwork made from cleverly mixed tubes, window lattices, and other golden elements, framed by printed rune tiles. Isaiah meticulously matches the architectural details seen only in glimpses in the extended cut of Return of the King, including a perfect use of the stickered banners from Helm’s Deep and Isengard. Horses are integrated into the build with their heads used for wooden figureheads atop the columns, but I like to think that the Rohirrim actually have balconies where their horses can observe the festivities from above. The post Raise a toast to the Golden Hall of the Rohirrim in LEGO appeared...

We’re gonna go out on a limb and guess that this detailed creation by DW_Mocs is going to be the best LEGO camel you’ve seen all day. A close inspection of the hardy desert beast (created for the Middle East category of the Summer Joust 2024 building competition) reveals an insane level of intricacy in the parts used to get the shape right. Just look at the head, for instance—those are pith helmets for eyelids, with minifig arms and standard crash helmets forming the snout. The old Bedouin sitting atop the camel isn’t exactly a slouch in the parts department, either. His white beard is a magnificent assortment of wings and feathered plumes. The pipe with the curling smoke features a gold scorpion at the end. One sun-baked finger even sports a gold ring. There’s a story behind that pipe and ring, for sure. It makes you wonder what journeys these...