What math is hidden in your favorite circular LEGO sets, how do designers build the perfect sphere, and how do numbers magically make LEGO geometry work so perfectly? To help answer those questions, we are pleased to feature another guest article from Deep Shen, a well-rounded builder who discusses the hidden math of LEGO circles and spheres. Deep’s portfolio of work can be found at Towering Brick Creations, on his Flickr page and on Instagram. A Shield and A Globe In August 2023, LEGO released a new set (76262) that creates a reasonably accurate replica of Captain America’s Shield from the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe). The initial fan reactions to this set were less than positive, with some people comparing it unfavorably to the bigger (and more expensive) custom version sold by Bricker Builds. That particular version is built as a sculpture created by stacking regular plates, which makes it far...

The LEGO Insiders Weekend 2023 promotions and sales are now live on the LEGO Shop. For the next couple of days, you can get some cool promo sets for this this year’s event which include the highly anticipated LEGO Icons Majisto’s Magical Workshop (40601) with purchases of $250 as well as the LEGO Creator Winter Market Stall (40602) with purchases of $170. There are sets that have discount codes in the LEGO Insider Rewards that you can use to reach those price requirements. There are also various products that you can claim such as the Tape Player and the Holiday Tin Ornament. Check out all the promotions and sales you can find during the LEGO Insiders Weekend 2023 below. The promotions will run until November 19, while supplies last. Gift with Purchase LEGO Icons Majisto’s Magical Workshop (40601) – Purchases of $250 LEGO Creator Winter Market Stall (40602) – Purchases of...

The LEGO Marvel Avengers Tower (76269) comes out one week from today and LEGO has released the designer video for the 5,201 piece set. LEGO designers Justin Ramsden, Mark Stafford, and Mark Trante talk about just some of the many details that are in the set including some Easter eggs from the Infinity Saga. The Avengers Tower releases on November 24 for $499.99 just in time for the LEGO Black Friday promotions which include the limited edition LEGO Marvel Taxi (5008076). The post LEGO Marvel Avengers Tower (76269) Designer Video appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Amazon has kicked off their Early Black Friday 2023 sales and there are about a dozen LEGO sets that have been discounted from 25%-60% off. The list isn’t too expansive but there are some good ones on the list including the LEGO Icons Police Station (10278) which is 25% off. There is a limit on the amount of sets that claimed during these and a lot of them are about a third claimed already so get on it if you see something that you like. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Amazon Early Black Friday 2023 Deals Now Live appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has kicked off their LEGO Insiders Weekend 2023 sales in which you can get some good deals on various sets. You’ll need to log on to the LEGO Insiders Rewards Center to redeem the free discount codes to get the savings. Note that only one code can be used during checkout so you’ll need to make multiple orders if you want to get more than one of the sets on the list. In addition, you can earn 3X or 4X Insider points on a number of other sets as well. • LEGO Icons Eiffel Tower (10307) – Save $100• LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship (75309) – Save $60• LEGO Icons Assembly Square (10255) – Save $60• LEGO Marvel Captain America’s Shield (76262) – save $40• LEGO Creator NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander (10266) – Save $20• LEGO Ideas Winnie the Pooh (21326) – Save $20• LEGO Ninjago City Gardens (71741)...