I don't know what this robot's job is, based on his proportions I'm guessing picking up and moving large, heavy stuff. I mean, just look at the size of those hands, they're huge. It turns out that's where this MOC by m_o_n_k_e_y started, with his hands, and the rest took shape over time.  Original linkOriginal author: Tommy

The Oxford English Dictionary is looking to add Hobby words to their quest to be "The definitive record of the English language."  Through a crowd sourcing effort at https://public.oed.com/appeals/hobby-words/  hobby words, acronyms, and phrases can be entered, with definitions and other information about the word.  The more that is enterred the better lets get LEGO Terms in the OED! Original linkOriginal author: Michael J

Last year’s LEGO Star Wars BB-8 (75187) is a pretty nice set and was popular with the fans and it looks like we have another larger scale character to look forward to. An Ukrainian online shop has listed a new LEGO Star Wars Porg (75230) that we can expect soon. The details of the set are still unknown at this time but we can see it does have an opening mouth as one of the play features. It also comes with the UCS-style plaque for the Porg. **Promobricks** The post LEGO Star Wars Porg (75230) Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

If you missed out on the LEGO Nutcracker (40254) promotion last Black Friday, then you’re in luck because LEGO has kicked off their Christmas in July promotion on Shop@Home. For this weekend only, you can get the Nutcracker set with purchases of $99 or more, while supplies last, at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home. LEGO also has a number of sets on sale to help you reach the $99 purchasing requirement so if you’re still looking to pick up some of these sets, now is a great time to get them. The post LEGO Christmas in July Promotion This Weekend Only appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The Rolls-Royce UltraFan – The Ultimate Jet Engine by Dancodd is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. Containing over 20,000 parts, it is a replication of Rolls-Royce UltraFan jet engine that looks pretty good. The project now joins a number of other projects in the Second 2018 Review Stage including the SpaceX Falcon Heavy, International Space Station, SpaceX – The Ultimate Collection, Steamboat Willie, and M&M’s Chocolate Candy Dispenser. The post LEGO Ideas Rolls-Royce UltraFan – The Ultimate Jet Engine Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran