May the 4th be with you! Today is Star Wars Day, and LEGO continues with various perks for Star Wars fans. As we discussed at the beginning of the month, there are three gift-with-purchase offers for LEGO Star Wars fans. The #40686 LEGO Star Wars Trade Federation Troop Carrier is free with purchases of $160 […]Original linkOriginal author: Thita (admin)
There are three important pieces of news from the LEGO Ideas platform, including review results, a new contest with awesome prices, and some important terms of service updates. So let’s take a look! Over the past months, the LEGO Ideas Review Board evaluated 49 innovative and stunning product ideas that reached 10,000 supporters between early […]Original linkOriginal author: Thita (admin)
May is of course known for Star Wars Day, and we will go through all the new exciting sets and promotions, and there are also several new LEGO sets in other themes as well. So let’s take a look! LEGO STAR WARS PROMOTIONS: There are three gift-with-purchase offers for LEGO Star Wars fans. The #40686 […]Original linkOriginal author: Thita (admin)
What do LEGO pterodactyl wings, a minfigure butterfly wing, and half an asteroid field have in common? Each of them have been beautifully repurposed to create a LEGO “butterfly flower” by the aptly named nicepartsusage. The aforementioned elements come together to create a model that’s lovelier than the sum of its parts. The model’s genesis came from a desire to commemorate “You Day”—an unofficial self-care counterpoint to Mother’s Day for those who might struggle to find something to celebrate the latter holiday. No matter what you’re celebrating, however, there’s something about this bright, striking model that’s almost guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. The post A flower with the power to brighten your day appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Ryan Kunz

The future is bright in Bart De Deobbelaer‘s LEGO world, even as the world turns to rust and ruin. And when the time comes to venture into darkness, you needn’t go alone. In his latest epic sci-fi scene, Into the Sunset, Bart reminds us why he’s the LEGO master of sci-fi worldbuilding. Character, composition, color and incredible building technique combine for the perfect shot that suggests a story that extends far beyond the borders of the image. The tunnel itself is a wonder, an almost perfectly circular icositetragon of grey bricks interspersed with orange rust and sand green patina. The smooth surface is pocked with tube stubble and stubborn weeds. Bulbous trans blue minifig heads sprout from the floor as part of the post-apocalyptic ecology. Most striking of all is the lighting, with a backdrop so bright it blows out the edge of the model, creating an illusion of parts floating...

