The US finally has the LEGO Creator Carousel (10257) for VIP Early Access over on Shop@Home which is set is the latest set in the Fairground subtheme. It retails for $199.99 and has 2670 pieces. You have to be signed in to your LEGO ID to see the “add to bag” function. There are no current LEGO promotions going on but if you decide to wait for the general public release on June 1, you can get either the 5004932 Minifigure Travel Pack (June 1-14) or the Canvas Tote Bag (June 15-30), depending on when you make your purchase. As always, please use our links when making your purchase so you can help support the site. It is highly appreciated. The post LEGO Creator Carousel (10257) Now Available for VIP Early Access appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Just a quick update that the #10257 LEGO Creator Carousel is now available for LEGO VIP members (general release will be on June 1st). We have talked about the set before, and you can see the designer-video and other basic information here: LEGO Ideas Apollo & LEGO Creator Carousel. I have also added some additional […]Original linkOriginal author: admin

There is a very interesting LEGO fan group on flickr that I became aware of through the LEGO Ambassador Forum. It’s called the LEGO Reverse Engineering Challenge. The idea is to figure out how small but complex LEGO creations were built. Once a challenge is posted, members submit their solutions, which are then shared in […]Original linkOriginal author: admin

I’m certain there’s a bit of the off-road enthusiast in all of us. Who couldn’t possibly enjoy the chance to escape the trappings of urban life and explore the countryside in a rugged 4×4? If it’s something you’ve never thought of before, than you’re sure to develop an interest after seeing this awesome collection of classic 4×4 vehicles by Pixel Fox: From the Mercedes Unimog and Land Cruiser J70 to the Land Rover Defender and Jeep Cherokee XJ, the builder’s collection has spanned some of the most well-known and capable trail rigs. According to the builder, it all started from inspiration sparked by the wheel fenders included in the LEGO Stunt Truck released earlier this year (you’ll see the part replicated to great effect throughout this series). The mix of LEGO elements and environmental photography combines for a fantastic presentation, though purists are sure to balk. Plus, some of the scenes...

I’ve spent a lot of time in the swamps and bayous of the southern United States fishing, hunting, photographing wildlife and generally avoiding venomous snakes and hungry alligators. The bottoms – as we affectionally call them down here – are also one of my favorite sources of inspiration for LEGO building. I recently completed this bayou-related build, my dream house set in the swamps: Perhaps the scene feels a little lifeless but I purposefully chose not to include minifigs in this creation as I thought they would detract from the overall aesthetics. Using a fog machine and some LED lights I was able to create a creepy though strangely alluring atmosphere in this shot: A fog machine can be a lot of fun to create mood in a LEGO scene, as can well-placed lighting. For outdoor scenes like this, I find it helpful to shoot outside at dusk with a single...