On the calendar and in accordance with dropping temperatures around here, Autumn is being shown the door by Old Man Winter. However, in  Mattia Careddu‘s world, Autumn is just arriving as evidenced by their latest LEGO creation. Here we see a dynamic duo; first up is the red spider lily (Lycoris radiata), the Japanese flower that symbolizes the arrival of Autumn. Next on the docket is what appears to be a hummingbird but it’s Macroglossum stellatarum, a kind of moth called the hummingbird hawkmoth that behaves exactly like a hummingbird. I’ve found the hummingbirds around my feeders to be hyper-intense, territorial, and belligerent toward one another so, in this regard, some people also act like hummingbirds. This duo is doing birds and bees stuff. If you haven’t yet been made privy to “the talk” I advise you ask someone else. Or Google it. The builder is no stranger to life-size flowers...

Today many of our American readers are no doubt sitting around a table with friends, loved ones, and that one annoying uncle, looking for ways to avoid talking about politics or football before carving into that centerpiece bird. Not this turkey! LEGO builder Lee Nuo presents the one that got away. With this gobbler on the lam, it means more room for dressing, yams, Brussels sprouts, or an extra slice of pie! As always, we at the Brothers Brick are thankful to be a part of this amazing LEGO fan community. Whether it’s helping to share creations from builders around the world or bringing you news and reviews to help you navigate the hobby, we’re all motivated by a shared love for the creativity that flows from our favorite bricks. The post LEGO turkey is hot to trot this Thanksgiving appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Jake Forbes

For someone who grew up with the old Pirates LEGO theme, it’s always gratifying to see the theme’s evolution at the hands of able builders. Case in point: “Redcoat Navy Brigantine” by Evancelt Lego. The Imperial Navy sets sail in a slick, stylish vessel that pays homage to the original theme while really hoisting the yardarm a few notches in terms of detail and accuracy.  This incarnation of the pirates’ nemesis has a distinctly Napoleonic feel. The deck hums with activity while bayonet-wielding marines stand at the ready. I love those brick-built furled sails, which are almost indistinguishable from cloth, and the trans blue and white tiles standing in for a serene sea. Is the Navy on the trail of pirates, or do they have another mission in mind? The post Brickmaster and commander appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Ryan Kunz

If you’re a guitar person, you will generally fall into one of two camps. Either you’ll be on the side of the surf-rock Fender Stratocaster, or you’ll favour the heavier, crunchier sound of a Gibson Les Paul. LEGO have already made a set out of one of those – but it’s nowhere near as big as the one Hungarian builder LEGO Revival has just made! This is a life-size replica of not just any guitar, but their very own instrument, which you can see in the background of this shot. And although I learned to play on a variant of the Stratocaster, I always coveted a Les Paul Standard like this. So excuse me while I geek out on guitars for a little bit! The mark of a great 1:1 scale replica is not being able to tell it’s made of plastic bricks, and there are so many angles of this...

Was Maleficent a misunderstood defender of the magical world or an unabashedly wicked always up to something bad? Kristel Whitaker shows that the iconic Disney villain is not that girl as the gravity-defying witch is taking part in LEGO’s Build to Give initiative by assembling a heart out of bricks. (Or maybe it’s just a ploy to be popular?) Even as Maleficent builds a heart, Kristel’s clever display is itself heart-shaped. Call me a sentimental man, but I find it charming. Kristel built similar vignettes for fellow goth icons Wednesday and Noctura. It’s not too late to build and share your own heart as part of the Build to Give initiative. For every heart shared by December 31, LEGO will give a set to a child in need. The post This wicked witch has her heart in the right place appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Jake Forbes