The LEGO Ideas line has been churning out sets at a record pace! There are lots of fun models coming down the pipeline. However, speed is not the focus of the latest edition to the collection. Quite the contrary, we’re headed for a relaxing, serene paddle downstream. The LEGO Ideas 21356 River Steamboat arrives on the scene as the largest Ideas set ever produced, coming in at 4090 parts. Based on the winning submission by fan designer Aaron Hall, and made a reality by LEGO designer Marina Stampoli, this model is quite the sight to behold. But does it sink or float (metaphorically – it’s definitely too heavy to actually float)? Join us on a voyage of discovery as we take a closer look! It will be available to LEGO Insiders April 7th and everyone else April 10th, retailing for US $329.99 | CAN $429.99 | UK £289.99. The LEGO Group...

When I started building spaceships as a kid and teen, I assumed the only possible angles were the ones found on sloped bricks and wing plates. Seeing the smooth curves that builders like MWBricks can coax out of LEGO is nothing short of miraculous. The builder calls this flying beast the Yelets LOng RangeD Exploder, part of the Goznian Psycho Navy. With a raised cockpit and a recon jet docked and ready, the Yelets owns the unfriendly skies. MWBricks works with Studio and physical bricks when designing ships like the Yelets. Some of the tricks the builder has come up with to achieve the perfect angle are equal parts impressive and anxiety-inducing, using friction and rubber bands when stud connections aren’t enough. I can’t help but wonder what this ship would look like in cross-section. The post Out of this world aerospace engineering in LEGO appeared first on The Brothers Brick....

What are the advantages to being a pawn on a chessboard? Well, you’ll have a lot of friends who look just like you. According to this LEGO creation by Care Creations you can also play dress-up when you win a game and celebrate with a nice parade. These creative pawns have even disguised themselves as other chess pieces; we have a knight, a rook, a bishop and a queen. There is even a pawn painting his friend white to infiltrate the other team. Now that I think about it, this clever cosplay plan could be the reason for their victory. Check and mate! The post Welcome to the pawn parade appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Lino

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A LEGO builder we’ve admired for a long time has been going through some stuff lately. There’s been a bit of a name change, a bit of a gender change but on display is the same amazing talent we’ve always marveled. Introducing Jente Bijl, a happier builder who is emerging from dark times and this appears to be her debut LEGO creation since living as a woman. It’s called “Inner Me” and what a lovely build it is! The topsy-turvy buildings are all attached and are chock full of clever build techniques. They feature the colors of the transgender flag and also mimics a curvy female shape. It represents a new life, a new beginning for Jente, and she most assuredly has our love and support. We look forward whatever else she has in store for us. The post Discover a new life, a new beginning appeared first on The Brothers...