When the master builders of the Renaissance were building things from bricks, they were not using ABS plastic like LEGO master builders do today. They were building with marble, constructing some of the most beautiful buildings ever built. The proportions, the balance, the arrangement of the different elements were intended to raise the hearts and spirits of those visiting to an experience of the supernatural. Scaled down and converted from marble to ABS, those same buildings remain awe-inspiring. Take this model of Santa Maria del Fiore, the cathedral of Florence, Italy. Perhaps bricksandtiles is not Arnolfo di Cambio or Filippo Brunelleschi, some of the men who designed various parts of it (the cathedral was under construction from 1296 until 1436, when the dome was completed and the church was consecrated, so lots had their hand on it), but nonetheless this LEGO version is spectacular in its own right. The famed octagonal...

LEGO may have released a batch of new March 2020 LEGO sets yesterday, but there’s still a wealth of sets from January worth taking another look at. One of the biggest changes to happen within a LEGO theme is the change in LEGO Speed Champions models from six studs wide to eight studs wide. While I personally enjoyed 76896 Nissan GT-R NISMO, comments from builders indicated that the GT-R may not showcase the change as well as other models might. 76899 Lamborghini Urus ST-X & Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO (US $49.99 | CAN $69.99 | UK £54.99) includes two models built from 663 pieces that I think both illustrate the benefits of the change. The packaging & sticker sheet The parts for the two cars are split across four bags, with an additional bag that includes the race track starting line archway. The two instruction booklets, sticker sheets, and one...

This Fallout homage by Ralf Langer captures that moment you step out of the vault perfectly (and such a memorable moment it is in every game). Between the desolate landscape and the lonely billboard, it’s hard not to think of the better times before nuclear war, but let’s look at the positive side of things. Take a close look and you’ll spot many details that bring this Fallout scene to life — from the tires and exposed wires surrounding the vault entrance, the tears in the billboard leaving exposed boards, and the subtle curvature of the desertscape (we’ll be watching your Instagram for your technique reveal). The simple yet awe-inspiring contrast between the vault and the open world drew us to this image for March’s cover photos on The Brothers Brick social channels. Want to see your own LEGO creation featured across TBB social media for a month? Then read the...

The LEGO Fairground Minifigure Accessory Set (40373) is now available for purchase on LEGO Shop@Home. There was an issue with S@H not launching it alongside the rest of the March 2020 sets and it was delayed for a short time. The set consists of 51 pieces and retails for $12.99 and it features two fairground employees, a girl, and dad. It is a perfect complementary set to the Fairground subtheme if you’ve been building those sets. The post LEGO Fairground Minifigure Accessory Set (40373) Now Available on Shop@Home appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

A few days ago, we got our first look at the upcoming LEGO promotion for the Customizable Easter Egg (40371) and now LEGO has already published the building instructions for the set. It basically looks similar to a Fabergé egg which a chick inside of it. Note that the top right corner shows it as a limited edition set similar to the Christmas ones. The promotion will run from March 23 – April 13 and you can get it free with purchases of $50 or more, while supplies last. The post LEGO Customizable Easter Egg (40371) Building Instructions appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran