I understand it is rude not to open a birthday present, but there have to be exceptions, right? Especially when you get literal hell in a box as a gift! Jme Wheeler tells us an idea popped up in his mind and he just had to build it. He also notes that it is his first attempt at building a skull, and I must say it is indeed a great start. The lighting and subtle editing makes for a powerful image that may or may not carry a deeper meaning. The post The gift you should not have opened appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Luka

Given his passion for recreating vintage Star Wars play sets in LEGO, it’s not a huge surprise to see French builder Eric Druon try his hand at recreating some classic Star Wars action figures too. And what better place to start than the beloved GONK power droid (especially given LEGO’s rather disappointing attempts to date). Over the years GONKs of various shapes, sizes and colors have been spotted shambling through the background in almost every corner of the Star Wars franchise, from the original movie trilogy to more recent animated shows and video games. But for his interpretation Eric has – not surprisingly – drawn inspiration from a 1st series 1977 Kenner action figure, which was modelled after the very first GONK ever to appear on screen, a rather snazzy blue number spotted at the Lars homestead. As an added treat, Eric has also produced a short instructional video showing you...

At first glance this melting LEGO candle by Jonas Kramm looks like the real thing. The goopy drips of wax cling together perfectly, and the candlestick has the just the right amount of detailing. Nevertheless, I can’t help but wonder if this candle would look better in white – but what else can an Iron Builder do when forced to work with bright green Duplo squiggle bricks? The post Building by candlelight appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Jennifer

Star Wars Days 2017 at LEGOLAND California is happening and it’s right around the corner. Mark your calendars for June 3rd and 4th, 2017. We will be posting more information in the next couple...[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]Original link

There are a pair of books out there that come with exclusive minifigs that you should know about. First up is an exclusive Goddess of War styled Wonder Woman. Also included in your purchase is a new...[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]Original link