Halloween has come and gone, but it should not be the only day of the year when we get to see dark and moody themes. Tymothy Shortell would agree, having built castle ruins that look perfect for the season yet apropriate throughout the year. All the colours, or lack thereof, make for a great atmosphere, mostly facilitated by the dark gray of the castle wall. While the castle is my favourite part, the landscape is very important too. The whole scene is a round shape, with natural flowing transitions between rocks and grass. The editing and photography are what takes the build to a higher level though, especially a dim orange light shining through a window. The post Who stokes the fire in the long-forgotten castle? appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Luka

A good microscale model can be defined by innovative use of new LEGO elements re-purposed to create unexpected new forms. A great microscale model combines this with traditional parts and colors to form a symphony that sets the model apart. This roadside chapel by Jens Ohrndorf is a perfect example of this mix. Take the entry roof, made from this modified plate with a small raised tab. Or the windows, made from the underside of 1×1 plates. Lining the foundation is a row of light gray ingots. I also enjoy the trees, which are just the right size for the scene (a design inspired by the trees in 10253 Big Ben). The post Modest microscale church appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Daniel

Today at BlizzCon, LEGO not only revealed the entire lineup of Overwatch sets (available for pre-order now), but also showed off this towering 9-foot tall model of D.Va and her mech made from nearly 150,000 pieces. D.Va and her mech weigh a combined 1,256 pounds, took LEGO master builders 731 hours to build, and contains more than 43,000 pink bricks. The model is based off of the upcoming LEGO Overwatch set 75973 D.Va and Reinhardt. The model will be on display to attendees of Blizzcon from November 2-3 at the in Anaheim Convention Center. Check out this timelapse of it being built: Also, take a look at the gallery below for close-ups and a view of the back of the model. The post 9-foot tall LEGO Overwatch D.Va and her mech tower over BlizzCon [News] appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Dave Schefcik

Today at BlizzCon, the LEGO Overwatch line was officially unveiled with the surprise announcement that all six sets are available for pre-orders immediately. The sets will be available January 1st and range in prices from $14.99 to $89.99 USD. The LEGO Overwatch line (unintentionally previewed by Target last week) was announced by LEGO Designer Woon Tze Chee. Check out our first impressions of the sets here, our review of the Blizzard Exclusive Omnic Bastion, or keep reading for the official photos and descriptions. LEGO Overwatch 75970 – Tracer vs. Widowmaker 129 pieces | Age 8+ | $14.99 (USD) | Pre-order today | Available January 1st Build your very own Overwatch® payload from the Watchpoint: Gibraltar map! Immerse your favorite Overwatch® fan in epic missions with this LEGO® Overwatch 75970 Tracer vs. Widowmaker set. Based on the internationally acclaimed team-based action game, this set recreates the drone satellite from the Watchpoint: Gibraltar...

I’ve had westerns on the brain lately, thanks to the recent release of Red Dead Redemption 2. This MOC by captainsmog would look right at home in that game. Love the little details, like the cacti, and the prisoner carrying his ball and chain. Yeehaw! Original linkOriginal author: James Morr