Best of BrickNerd - Article originally published February 27, 2021. The short and simple answer article is… YES! FebRovrey is clearly the best month of the year, and let me tell you why. Now before you go crazy and start making arguments for SHIPtember (yes Simon, it’s awesome as well) or NoVVember (that is actually a pretty awesome month too, by the way), let me explain why I love FebRovery so much that I decided to build an army of rovers and write an article about it. Origins of FebRovery The legend of FebRovery can be traced back to sometime in 2011 where the person behind this whole thing, Crimso Giger, first wrote this on Flickr: “I've created a new group called ‘LEGO Classic Space Rovers,’ dedicated to... well, Classic Space Rovers! You know, those silly little ground vehicles which were so common in the ‘80s to mid-’90s Space themes. The...

With the imminent arrival of LEGO’s Micro Ninjago City gift with purchase (specific details still unknown), it serves as an excellent opportunity to think small! Let’s travel around the world by exploring the mini modulars of Thomas Carlier. Long-time readers will be familiar with his work as we’ve showcased his movie MOCs here before. Since then, Thomas has prepared a colorful and eye-catching book for LEGO fans so that every traveler can build a miniature city or festive street celebrating various cultures. I got the chance to talk to him about the project. Ann: Hi Thomas! It's so nice to talk again and see your new LEGO creations. What inspired you to work on a LEGO project about national beauty and identity? Thomas: Hello everyone! It's so great to connect with you again, and I'm thrilled to share with BrickNerd readers my latest project which was co-created with my brother, the...

Check out this superb LEGO Y-wing built by FlyInSpace. It’s a dead ringer for one of the original studio props! Superb shaping, a ton of greebles, and… The same size as your smartphone?! Yes, this model is actually a lot smaller than it might look at first! Certain pieces do provide clues as to its scale, such as the pair of cabinet doors used as the cockpit roof. Quite how FlyInSpace has managed to pack so much greebley goodness into such a tiny package boggles the mind. A miniature marvel! The post A tiny starfighter that belies its size? “Y” not? appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Theo Spencer

This compact asteroid prospecting ship, made of LEGO by Jan Woźnica, would fit in very well in the universe of The Expanse, with structural supports and a engine-as-down design common among the working class “belters” spacecrafts. The overall shape even reminds me a bit of an asteroid, with an almost ovoid shape. The small maneuvering thrusters at the back and sides are a nice detail, and that airlock is perfectly placed for any needed spacewalks. The post A squat LEGO rock-hopper will get the job done appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Daniel

An intrepid adventurer in a wide-brimmed hat enters a desert temple containing Anubis statues, with a sinister rival in tow. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? What? Indiana who now?! No, we’re referring to Ben Cossy‘s latest masterpiece! It depicts the Adventurers heroes of yesteryear – Johnny Thunder, Pippin Reed, and Dr Kilroy Lightning – in hot pursuit of their erstwhile antagonists, Baron von Barron and Sam Sinister. You can see why they were drawn to this structure. The massive Anubis statue at the back, framed by that broken ring, is striking! It’s almost Stargate-esque – a testament to Ben’s architectural skills. As for Johnny Thunder, it’s a good thing he has that torch in hand. There’s always the possibility of snakes… The post Johnny Thunder and the Plunderers of the Misplaced Coffer appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Theo Spencer