The latest LEGO set to be released under the Adult Portfolio theme (previously known as the Creator Expert line) is the Crocodile Locomotive. LEGO has been making trains and locomotives all the way back from 1965 and since then it has given life to die-hard fans that gather around communities and clubs that that focus on this single theme. Trains and locomotives, without a doubt, is an evergreen theme that has evolved in many forms and I dare say that its featured every single year since the beginning of its first introduction regardless the sub-theme it may appear in, from the tiniest polybag to the generic City sets, or even tie-ins from the Harry Potter franchise. After a 7-year hiatus of a serious train release, we take a look and share our thoughts on the latest Crocodile Locomotive theme consisting of 1271 pieces and priced at US $99.99 | CAN $149.99...

Street Fighter II in an arcade cabinet is the ultimate trap. Once you get your hands on it, you’re hooked. Now, Capcom’s iconic fighter video game from 1991, known for attracting crowds from pizzerias to amusement parks, now exists in miniature LEGO form thanks to _pixeljunkie_. The cabinet looks close to the height of the 8-bit mini arcades by Basic Fun, but _pixeljunkie_ recreated Street Fighter II‘s key gameplay through minifigures of Ryu and Ken. Setting up is as simple as plugging in a video game console, except this build doesn’t need electricity. You start by popping off the cabinet’s lid. Drop in the card picturing the memorable scene of Suzaku Castle (Ryu’s stage). The custom Ryu and Ken minifigures stand in the screen, wielding their power blasts, an adaptation of their respective Hadoken special moves. Each player has a joystick and a multi-purpose button. When pressed repeatedly, the minifigures either...

At first glance, I thought this was just another lovely LEGO microscale train. I do love a good micro-train, being a seasoned microscale builder myself. But taking a closer look at the lower-left area of this delightful creation by brickleas, what do my eyes behold, but a tiny flying Ford Anglia nearly splatting the ground, which would have put a rather inglorious ending to our heroes. The rocky landscape is well crafted, and the minimal parts used for each passenger car is impressive, but my favorite detail is the lever handles used as both the main driving wheels and the spokes that drive them. The post The Hogwarts Express has been Reducio’ed appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Daniel

It’s important to understand as you read this review of the new LEGO 71374 Nintendo Entertainment System that I never owned an NES myself as a kid back in the 80’s. But I wanted one. After all, it felt like nearly every one of my friends in the neighborhood in Japan where I lived had a Famicom, or later the true NES launched in 1985. As I went over to my friends’ houses and played Super Mario and the very first Legend of Zelda, I so very desperately wanted one! But I never did, partly because I was told that I had enough toys in the form of all the LEGO underfoot in my bedroom. Now, I can buy my own (US $229.99 | CAN $299.99 | UK £209.99) and build it for myself from LEGO, which seems even better. Does this marriage of my favorite little plastic bricks with the...

The August 2020 LEGO Store Calendar is now available and we can see some of the promotions and events for the month. August will be a particularly big month for North America because it will be the launch of the LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System (71374) as well as the LEGO Super Mario theme. August 1-9: Free LEGO Super Mario Monty Mole & Super Mushroom Expansion (40414) with purchases of the Adventures with Mario Starter Course (71360). This offer is only available at LEGO Stores while supplies last. August 1-16: Free LEGO Super Mario Super Mushroom Surprise Expansion (30385) with purchases of LEGO Super Mario products over $40, while supplies last. August 17 – September 6: VIP Monthly Sweepstakes for the SDCC 2012 Phoenix minifigure. August 17-31: Free LEGO Speed Champions Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo EVO (30342) with purchases of $35 or more, while supplies last. The post LEGO August 2020 Store...