LEGO Technic is a fantastic system for creating functional models with working mechanisms. However, it’s less often that we see Technic parts (particularly panels) integrated brilliantly into a “regular bricks” creation. However, this fabulous model of a Landrover Defender by ianying616 goes to show that the best builders select the best pieces for the job, regardless of which branch of the LEGO parts family they may originally come from. The shaping here is excellent — a good combination of regular System bricks and Technic axles, joints, and panels — perfectly capturing the recognisable lines of the Defender. This thing is a BEAST — bulky and beautiful, with a striking black and red colour scheme. Beyond the overall styling, the details deserve appreciation: a rooftop lamp rack, a detailed interior, working suspension and steering, and opening doors, boot, and bonnet. And lurking beneath that bonnet? A gleaming engine block, ready to propel...

There’s one at every beach, looking just a bit decrepit, with ratty curtains in the windows and a pair of fuzzy dice hanging from the rearview mirror. The Volkswagen Van has been captured as LEGO sets a few times, including the hugely popular 10220 Volkswagen T1 Camper Van (still available after more than 7 years). David Liu has used 31079 Sunshine Surfer Van (not officially a VW, but who is LEGO kidding?) as the basis for a rather spectacular mecha. But this mech has a very important purpose! Equipped with a pail and shovel, this camper van mech is ready to build the most awesomeest, ultimate (ULTIMATE) sand castle ever! Naturally, the camper van can decamp from the mech so you can make a run to the local convenience store for Funyuns or whatever. When it’s out and about, the camper van itself can sport a lovely disguise as Elvis Presley....

A red 1958 Plymouth Fury triggers memories of the movie adaption of Stephen King’s book Christine, and the car has a cult following for that reason. I’m not sure you’d want to keep this tiny version around any more than you’d want the living car from the movie — you might just find it in pieces on the floor when you wake in the morning, there to torture you with the pain of stepping on LEGO pieces. We’re pretty sure that builder hachiroku24 made it safe for us by performing an exorcism in advance, but don’t say I didn’t warn you. If you’re willing to take the risk, here are the video instructions and parts list to build your very own tiny sinister vehicle. The post You can’t kill something that isn’t alive [Instructions] appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Edwinder

This lovely model of Harry Potter’s famous owl, Hedwig, is the work of DOGOD Brick Design. He does an exceptional job producing streamlined, organic shapes with LEGO. One of my favorite aspects of this model is the use of the automobile hoods to resemble chest feathers. I also love that she is posable, and that the handlebar used for the wink is easily replaced with a matching eye. If you like this, check out his adorable Niffler!  We also recently covered his excellent Frankenstein for Halloween. The post A little wink from the Wizarding World appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Bre Burns

The next wave of LEGO’s Speed Champions theme has been revealed on Amazon France. Though the products aren’t available to order yet, this is our first official look at the new lineup of cars, which spans the breadth of the automotive landscape from compacts and muscle cars to supercars. There’s no word on the precise price points for these sets yet, but they should be officially available January 1. However, we can expect to see them trickle into retailers in the final weeks of December. We’ll also be publishing reviews of these sets even earlier than that, so stay tuned in the coming weeks for our hands-on coverage. 75890 Ferrari F40 Competizione | 198 pieces | January 2019 75891 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Race Car | 198 pieces | January 1 75892 McLaren Senna | 219 pieces | January 2019 75893 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon and 1970 Dodge Charger R/T | 478...