The Brothers Brick

Images of Lego Avengers sets

Nannan — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:24:54 +0000

Marvel has revealed the first pictures of some of the upcoming Lego Avengers sets. The sets and minifigs look good except for Iron Man, who must have been modeled after a bobblehead version :)

Via Brickset

Ox and Background

gambort — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:18:42 +0000

I really like this picture by Joe and Will Merzlak (The Brothers Merz). And I almost forgot to blog it.

Cole Blaq’s LEGO Tank from Ghost in the Shell

gambort — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:01:49 +0000

Cole Blaq has busted out his custom Friends figure to use in this amazing rendition of the Alakuneda Think Tank from Ghost in the Shell. He’s used grey rather than the more accurate tan to make better use of curved parts but I think it’s a fair compromise to make for something that looks this good.

Go-go Gadget LEGO!

Dan — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:04:40 +0000

This Gadget Mobile by Alex Jones (Orion Pax) is quite true to the cartoon vehicle I remember from my childhood. Not only does the van look accurate, it also transforms, just like the one in the show! I’m not going to lie, these customized Bellville and Technic figures creep me out a bit, but Gadget certainly looks like Gadget, and that’s what counts.

Lego Opee Sea Killer and Bongo Submarine

Nannan — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:45:30 +0000

Matt De Lanoy built the Opee Sea Killer and Bongo Submarine 5 years ago but it’s not until now that he posted edited photos to do the model justice. You can see more pictures on Matt’s Flickr page.

Scarlet Fury

Andrew — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:03:30 +0000

Jon Hall is at it again, posting awesome sky-fi fighters. His latest airplane combines masterful sticker usage with a unique design.

Since the last time we highlighted one of Jon’s fighters, he’s posted a few other beauties, not least of which is the fierce-looking “Viper”:

And Now for a Different Sort of Spacecraft

Chris — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:05:29 +0000

Showing off what great uses Bionicle parts can have, even as core structural elements, flickr user Erth&fiya’s latest creation is a wonderfully textured spaceship. The addition of the classic windscreen forms a fantastic counterpoint to the pearl silver Bionicle pieces.

The Tale of Daedalus and Icarus

Caylin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:20:40 +0000

Some stories are meant to last through the ages. The tale of King Minos, the Labyrinth, Daedalus and Icarus is most definitely one of them. 74louloute has illustrated Daedalus’s determination to escape from his prison with his son beautifully. The details are divine–Theseus with the thread; the Grecian designs on the walls, the broken room of the Minotaur; the bit of sky, taunting the captives with what they can’t have.

For those of you not familiar with the tale (or just want a chance to hear it again), I highly recommend this version by Nick Kozis. Click on films, then Icarus.

Western Town on LEGO Cuusoo

gambort — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:13:53 +0000

While I’m fairly sure I blogged this model when it came out, I’ve decided to join a campaign by (so far) Eurobricks and Brickset in pushing it on LEGO Cuusoo. So if you’d like one of these in your home, go vote for it.

More retro… more excellence…

gambort — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:39:34 +0000

It seems I just can’t get away from bloggin Shannon Sproule’s (Shannon Ocean) models lately. But this one is the pick of the bunch. I cannot describe how much in-love I am with this image, the models in it, and the general idea.

Sailing the wide blue ocean aboard the White Myst

Andrew — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:22:17 +0000

We love a nice big sailing ship here at The Brothers Brick, so I was very happy to run across this beauty by Sean and Steph Mayo (Siercon and Coral). But then I did a double-take when I realized that it’s actually microscale.

The close-in shots reveal just how small this ship actually is, and how much detail Sean and Steph built into the model. The planking on the decks is especially brilliant.

Rocks aloft

Andrew — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:06:04 +0000

The LEGO Steampunk ROCK and ROLL contest recently wrapped up, and Théo (Titolian) came out on top in the “Small Rock” category with his entry titled “Aloft.”

The tiny house is adorable, with not only a balloon and the usual magic to hold up the rock, but also a big propellor. Not content to go miniature, Théo also built an even smaller micro version of his own entry.

Via MicroBricks.

PCHLug’s 101 Challenge: Podracing! [Contest]

Caylin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:10:52 +0000

Pacific Coast Highway Lug (PCHLug), in association with FBTB, is hosting their 101 Challenge, and this month’s theme is Podracing. For contest rules and prizes, click here! To post your entries (or check out who’s entered), head on over to the Flickr group.

Best of luck!

The empire on which suns never set

gambort — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:53:28 +0000

For whatever reason I really enjoy sci-fi Victoriana. There’s something about the pomp of the era of British Imperialism that is just so enjoyabale to see. Which is why Sylvain Amacher’s (captainsmog) latest model is a particular joy, capturing the spirit of the age alongside a good but if Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. Would be great to see some other examples of the Great Powers of ther era.

Double trouble

Nannan — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:03:54 +0000

I built this spaceship to showcase some unusual pieces that come in flavors of red and blue. The build process started with me arranging those parts and filling in the gaps with white bricks to complete the ship. You can watch a short description video on Flickr.