There’s only one spider in the world I’d actually want to have in my house: this giant LEGO spider by Grant Davis. Grant uses some great techniques in this build. For example, the cherry elements in between the hinges on the legs are used to achieve tiny bands of red, while minifig caps are used to capture the round articulating joints. However, the presentation is what really makes this build shine. The spider dangles in front of a green background, belying its large scale. Grant continues to put out killer builds for the Iron Builder competition, so be sure to check out the other three we’ve highlighted already: a fan, Whack-A-Mole machine, and lotus flower. The post Miss Muffet is in for another bad day appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Peter

I have a big soft spot for triremes, more so than for other historical ships. This microscale scene by Micah Beideman, despite its questionable historical and engineering implications, delivers on many levels. Both the ships are done well, with a good solution for the sails, and the trireme’s oars look quite convincing. While simple, the overall scene is very immersive, with the clouds adding a lot to the effect. The post A timeless naval chase appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Luka

Given the shared building blocks of matter and the uniformitarian geological processes likely occurring all over the universe, it seems fairly likely that future human explorers will encounter landscapes similar to our own on distant worlds. Mark Erickson has built an excellent gulch that would look right at home in the American southwest. But the builder says that this is the planet Zosma 4, with an M-Tron mining crew trundling along under the watchful eyes of a certain Captain Simon Lou. While the little M-Tron vehicles will probably evoke a certain nostalgia for LEGO Space fans who came of age in the early 90’s, I’m much more impressed by the realistically layered rocks — truly lovely. The post What is M-Tron up to on Zosma 4? appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Andrew

Happy 40th anniversary, Star Wars! Sad Brick has created this wonderful microscale Millenium Falcon to help us celebrate. Despite being made out of only two or three bricks each, our much-loved heroes are instantly recognizable – and I just love the cupcake top for Chewie’s head! The scene is packed full of skillful little details, like the piping on the back wall, the sideways use of tan arch elements, and LEGO shooters used for the seam of the landing bay doors. The Corellian freighter itself is a fantastic representation of the most beloved ship in the galaxy. The guns, the dish, and the cockpit all look perfect and that subtle coil of LEGO string charging the Falcon is a masterstroke. The post This piece of junk made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Jonathan

Yessss!  Something, something, something else complete.  This does it for the LEGO Batman Movie theme for this season. Video: LEGO Batman Movie Bane Toxic Truck Attack review! 70914Also, quietly over the past few days I've completed my seasonal updates to my studio setup and post-production processes.  I make incremental changes throughout the year, but I usually try to do something more significant before a big review season hits (I was just a little late this time).  You should see noticeably better color reproduction going forward and a minor improvement to video sharpness.  I've also improved rendering speeds very slightly, but unfortunately not enough to make a noticeable difference in my overall rate of production.Original linkOriginal author: theJANG