Thanks to the newly-released Dungeons and Dragons Collectible Minifigures, filling out your LEGO scenes with fantasy races and epic loot is easier than ever.  Kamil Karpiński picked up a couple of Aarakocrans (aka birdfolk, aka “Jarnathan”) and using just 13 tiny elements built new legs to amplify their avian qualities. As wings and quivers clash, Kamil gives his ranger a hip solution. Kamil’s fantasy-focused creations show how even minifigures can become the foundation for clever building techniques. (His take on Sauron rules them all!) The post Tiny talons are major minifig feat appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Jake Forbes

What do Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture, and a brave Wookiee warrior have in common? More than you think. Take this visually arresting build by JustAnotherTFOL, which gets the award for the best use of Chewbacca legs since . . . well, Chewbacca’s legs. The parts from the buildable Chewbacca figure make a great tree trunk. But the great parts usage doesn’t end there. The golden curl piece gets to shine as both the vine that grows around the column and her curly hair. It all flows together organically, which is a good look for a goddess like Demeter. The post Demeter, goddess of great parts usage appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Ryan Kunz

According to Japanese animist traditions, Kodoama are tree spirits, part of a rich and very real world of spirits that exist in the objects and phenomena all around us. Outside of Japan, they’re best recognized as the bobble-headed forest spirits seen by the hundreds in Princess Mononoke, the brutal and beautiful animated masterpiece from Hayao Miyazaki.  Builder Martin Klein pays tribute to Miyazaki’s take on Kodama with a “life-sized” LEGO model. Martin perfectly captures the pale spirit’s eerily asymmetrical face with just a trio of 1×1, 2×2, and 3×3 round tiles in black. I wonder if the head rattles when shaken? The Kodoma is paired with a leafy branch that buzzes with insect life. While Martin also photographed this lovely model in a studio setting, I think the Kodoma looks best in its natural forest habitat. The post Little LEGO spirit in the big forest appeared first on The Brothers Brick....

Fresh off her debut in the video game Star Wars Outlaws, Kay Vess and her commando droid associate ND-5 go LEGO courtesy of fan builder Fabian B. Building small poses big challenges, yet Fabian smuggles in a galaxy of adventure with just a few dozen parts. The “figbash” characters are spot on, but Kay’s speeder bike shines with clever techniques, especially those tiny handlebars made from box wrenches, hammers, and skeleton arms. The post A criminally good LEGO tribute to Star Wars Outlaws appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Jake Forbes

With its sleek anti-gravity racers, pounding EDM soundtrack, and unmatched sense of speed, the Wipeout series remains one of the UK’s most beloved video game exports. Sebastian Arts brings the adrenaline rush to LEGO with his eminently cool Feisar FX250-300 racing ship. Everything about the presentation is ace, from the stellar color blocking to the custom stickers to the smaller- scale racers on the stand to the slick graphic design that frames the models. Up close you can better appreciate the color blocking, largely accomplished with 2×2 triangle tiles, expertly maintained across curves in the fuselage and wings. And let’s take a moment to appreciate the stickers, designed by Sebastian based on Feisar team branding and in-fiction sponsors like Icom and Ignition, and printed by Brick Sticker Shop. I appreciate the inclusion of a few Monkey Kid stickers to keep the LEGO connection. A view from behind shows a bit of...