When I imagine the mythical land of Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, I picture dazzling gold and expansive vistas. But Joe seems to have a bit more of a down-to-earth vision in this microscale vignette. There is still a fair amount of gold details among the roofs and statues, but the dominant palette is tans and terra cotta nougat. The use of large curved slopes attached sideways creates some great rockwork with a grand scale while many small smooth tiles and slopes gives the landscape a weathered look you would expect high among the clouds. The post Microscale LEGO Mount Olympus is fit for the miniature gods appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Daniel

Three years before Disneyland transported American families to fantasy worlds, Efteling park in the Netherlands brought fairy tales to life with European flare. Dutch builder Lucas Firestone makes his debut with a LEGO tribute to that theme park’s signature dark ride, Droomvlucht (Dream Flight), with his interpretation of the castle. Lucas does a great job capturing the castle’s dreamlike dimensions, with towers that jut out at gravity defying angles. Binoculars make for wonderful parapets. As much as we love the Disney Castle, it’s great to see other theme park landmarks in LEGO. The post A LEGO castle where dreams take flight appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Jake Forbes

The Film Noir Detective from LEGO Collectible Minifig Series 25 appeared in shades of gray, but he came with a colorful accessory: an actual red herring. This clever vignette by ABrickDreamer makes masterful use of the same two-color motif to create an arresting crime scene (no pun intended). Each splash of red is dramatic and eye-catching, like the mysterious red-handed man watching through the window, the woman in the flowing red gown fleeing the scene, and the blood tricking into the river. But whodunnit? The answer to that question is a little less stark: Is it the man with the blood-red hands? Is it the fleeing woman? Are they accomplices? Or was it the snake all along? Hopefully, our intrepid detective can get to the bottom of it soon. The post This murder scene will have you seeing red appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Ryan Kunz

Every day we see incredible LEGO creations built from one person’s imagination and collection of bricks. When builders come together for collaborative LEGO builds, not only are we blessed with scenes of incredible scale, but the mix of builder styles harmonize to create to create something truly special. One such collaborative project debuted at BrickFair 2024. Organized by George Hawes and Michael Willhoit, the “Medinat Al Musawrah” collaboration depicts a fictional Middle Eastern walled megacity.  The other contributers are Brian O’Leary, Intense Potato, Detroitika, Evan M, Renobricks, Ryan K, Skooby C, and Zach Bean. This impressive scene captures the sort of 80s urban sprawl that inspired sci-fi works like Blade Runner. (Fittingly, many of the collaborators also participated in last year’s truly epic New Hashima cyberpunk collab at BrickWorld Chicago). But it’s real-world cities, like Cairo, Algiers, and Kowloon that inspire the grounded sense of place. The talent on display on display...

Getting into the world of Great Ball Contraptions (GBC) can be challenging, especially with the scarcity of certain specialized parts that are no longer in production. These parts are crucial for building and operating a GBC module but could also be useful if you plan to make a MOC with movement! In this article, we explore the essential components and tools you need and the available alternatives to help you start your GBC journey. GBC Balls To build and operate GBC modules, you need LEGO soccer and basketballs which are no longer produced. Genuine LEGO balls, which offer the best reliability, can be expensive, ranging from 1 to 3 Euros/Dollars each on marketplaces like BrickLink. LEGO has recently produced new soccer balls with simpler patterns, offering a more affordable option at 0.5 to 1 Euro/Dollar per ball. These can be purchased from BrickLink or directly from LEGO Pick a Brick. For...