Christmas has come and gone, but odds are good you’re still gathered with family this weekend, looking to fill the time before you or your out-of-town guests travel home. And, if your family is anything like mine, that means a lot of card games. What I wouldn’t give to have this latest build from Dicken Liu on-hand to drop on my in-laws during a rousing game of Hearts. Using the LEGO Mona Lisa as a starting point, Dicken has crafted an incredible take on the iconic mirror imaged lady that has gotten me through so many family gatherings. Now, stop staring at your phone. It’s your turn to deal. The post This royal shuffle of the LEGO Mona Lisa ups the ante appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Norm Harper

At the Brothers Brick, we’re always on the lookout for fun builds that we think bring joy to a larger LEGO audience. During 2025, scarcely a week went by (or a day during peak holiday periods) when we weren’t delighted by a new creation from Trevor Pearson-Jones, who builds under the name moptoptrev. Trevor’s works take inspiration from the natural world, pop culture, and his home in the Great White North, all filtered through a kaleidoscope of color and whimsy. As one of our most featured builders this year, we couldn’t let 2025 slip away without getting to know more about what makes Trevor tick. TBB: Thanks so much for taking the time to chat with us! We’ve been big fans for the last 2 years, but this year you’ve been a true inspiration. Moptoptrev: No worries! I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to be featured once again in...

Nathan Don, aka Woomy, is a moc legend who created many unforgettable characters in LEGO in recent years and inspired countless other builders before joining the Billund mothership as a set designer. When alex_mocs wound up in the position of creating a Secret Santa build for Nathan, it must have felt both an honor and intimidating. What to build for the builder who can build anything? The resulting gift, a bird called Shirakaze (meaning “white wind”), is a brilliant tribute to Nathan’s past works and a showcase of Alex’s talents. For inspiration, Alex looked primarily at Nathan’s Boreal Vixen, Avian Bonsai, and The Wizard’s Emissary, synthesizing colors, elements, and themes from each. The feathering techniques used on the head are especially impressive, with elements recessed into the skull to hide connections and create a beautiful crest. The dark red foliage is an elegant toch that helps the bright bird pop even...

Watching or listening to other people play D&D has become quite a popular pastime, but it’s such a big commitment. I find it much more fun to watch the shared storytelling in the LEGO role-play community, like Feodalis, a French language castle RPG where different builders lead their own royal houses in elaborate MOCs. Gus (Faëbricks) has been building House Austren over the past year, and now the builder takes the faction home for the Great Winter Hunt. First we see Lord Galdric and his people in their capital of Feuillenoir where a visiting Duke Bellini comes bearing a crossbow. The brick craftsmanship is impeccable, with vaulted stone arches creating a sense of grandeur. The brick-built stag statue is a wonderful centerpiece, especially when backlit against a window of transparent bricks. Of course such a statue is perfect for a faction that incorporates the Foresters crest. Gus’ latest build is less...

From holiday habits to Santoa Claus, LEGO fans find ways to celebrate the holidays in so many creative ways. For the gearhead afols, that means building slick new rides for Santa ranging from hot rods to heavy haulers. Here are a few of our favorite holiday car builds from the community. Santa is ready to race in this souped-up Ford Model T hot rod from Calin Bors. No dout the jolly man will turn plenty of heads with all that chrome. One of Santa’s elves takes the Ford hot rod sleigh out for a joyride. 1saacBricks packs in many ingenious techniques in this little build, from the window screen grille to the rubber band keeping the glass in place to the white fern element as kicked up snow behind the rear tires. Paulie’s Brick Garage adds extra horsepower to Santa’s ride, along with a tow arm in the back. Poppa Lars...