The indie RPG Lancer was a breakout success on Kickstarter in part because D&D with mechs is a compelling hook, but mostly thanks to the incredible art of Tom Bloom, whose mech designs brilliantly fuse hi-tech and adventure. LEGO builder Dane Erland previously shared a series of MOCs based on Lancer designs, and now he’s back with four more incredible brick adaptations. First up is the HORUS Balor, a protean mech of loosely contained nanobots called the Hellswarm. With the swarm churning like smokey blue flames, the long whip, and digitigrade legs, it evokes a cybernetic balrog. Dane draws on an excellent mix of trans blue elements for the Hellswarm. The Raleigh from IPS-Northstar is a close-range striker mech. Dane nails the lanky gunslinger posture and rugged cloak. The smoking barrel is perfect. Another Striker-class, the Metalmark from Smith-Shimano Corpro was a military prototype that was retired and now sees use...

LEGO diorama expert Anu Pehrson is back as a guest contributor to give a behind-the-scenes look at her latest creation, a large scene that highlights LEGO fans’ favorite farm animal, the goat, as well as the minifigure who tends it. If you’ve ever wondered how some of the big builds we feature go from concept to completion, Anu has documented her process for us from first bricks to final touches. You may recognize Anu from some of her previous builds we’ve covered, including a giant minifigure-scale recreation of The Wall from A Game of Thrones. Check out our articles about Anu’s previous LEGO builds here.  In 2011 Lego produced a cute little goat in one set, 7189 Mill Village Raid. After that, the minifigure-style goat didn’t appear again until 2024, when we got a collectible minifigure of a goatherd with another cute little goat. In that gap, the goat became one...

The LEGO Insiders Reward Center has started a new sweepstakes for the LEGO Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket where you can win a copy of the LEGO Ideas Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (21360) as well as a $1000 golden e-gift card. The sweepstakes is totally free and every Insiders member has one entry and there will be five lucky winners. The sweepstakes will end on October 15. Eligible countries: Canada (excluding Quebec), Denmark, Estonia, France (excluding French Overseas Departments or Territories, and the Principality of Monaco), Germany (excluding Heligoland), Norway, Switzerland, Slovakia, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States. The post LEGO Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket Free Sweepstakes appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

In the neon-lit world of cyberpunk, storytelling thrives on the fusion of humanity and machine. Despite never having an official LEGO theme, this aesthetic has inspired a gritty niche within the minifigure community. Creators replace standard arms, legs, and accessories with intricate, high-tech upgrades that evoke a dystopian future, popularized by video games, movies and TV. In this post, we’ll explore the impressive craftsmanship of LEGO ripper doctors and celebrate the possibilities of LEGO’s increasingly intricate part selection. Devid_vii delivers some top notch tactical troopers & a K Walker Unit in a sleek tiled-off design, creatively using four black microphones as missile pods. We love the articulation of this warbeast achieved using black pneumatic ‘T’s on its hips and feet. Perhaps the most prolific Cyberpunk minifigure creator, Bam.bricks.customs has created an array of brick-built legs using Exo-force and minifigure hands that really pack a punch. Coupled with dual hazard-strip cyber swords...

Backstreet Boys: I Want It That Way by H1GHDEF1N1T1ON is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build is based on the iconic music video of the 1999 hit song I Want It That Way where Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, Kevin Richardson, and Howie Dorough are all in their white outfits in front of the Boeing 727. The post LEGO Ideas Backstreet Boys: I Want It That Way Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran