Brickscalibur is the annual LEGO castle building contest hosted by RogueBricks each winter. Challengers can submit builds across a range of prompts tied to the medieval age. The grand prize each year is the coveted “Dragonslayer” title, which goes to the builder with the best overall set of builds. The great sages have concluded their evaluation of all 194 entries in this year’s tournament, and the results are in. This year’s Dragonslayer is the Croatian builder Simulterius, a first-time participant in the event, who impressed with six creations that demonstrate incredible range. From expressive character builds with novel parts usage, like this sage sultan with the brilliant balloon turban… To immersive scenes packed with detail and drama, like this impossible medieval mission. Each build demonstrated excellence with a distinct twist. It’s no wonder Simulterious earned the crown! But Simulterious isn’t the only builder to earn the favor of the Round Table....

There must be something in the air inspiring builders to revisit the Alien franchise. We just covered a minifigure facehugger, and now Moko is delivering the other stages of the Xenomorph life-cycle, from egg to chestburster to full-grown creature. The Xenomorph itself makes clever use of an official rubber ring to build a frame that holds minifigure visors in a long row, resulting in a remarkable representation of the alien’s distinctive head. The few other parts used, from skeleton body to diver’s helmet and binoculars, do an amazing job of recreating the distinctive biomechanical look that made audiences everywhere fall in love with this scene-stealing monster. The post A Xenomorph that would make H.R. Giger proud appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Norm Harper

In this year’s Iron Forge, the builder who goes by BriKKs isn’t just contending for most builds, with 18 creations in the final round – they’re also the youngest builder in the competition at just 15 years old! And this is BriKKs’ third year participating. To any teen readers who might be seeing this, let BriKKs inspire you to put your builds out there! As our coverage of the competition draws to a close, we’re excited to round up our favorite builds from this talented TFOL, starting with this bitingly good take on classic Bond villain Jaws. Seven of the seed part – engine top – are arranged as menacing metal teeth on a hinged jaw, perfect for chewing through gondola cables. During this year’s competition, we’ve been up to our necks in cleve builds – like Brikks’ stalwart take on the Moai of Easter Island. Perhaps you like your islands...

Bionicle somehow passed me by. But every time I see a talented builder pay tribute to it, I get the urge to dig in and emmerse myself in the lore. Case in point, this Son of Makuta by [VB]. This rail-thin monster will be haunting my dreams for some time. The eerie pose, the bone-like spikes, and midsection that reads like a series of exposed organs…I haven’t laid eyes on anything this frightening in a long time. And the most disturbing aspect of it all is that it’s made from bright colors, and yet it still looks so terrifyingly evil. In fact, I think if it had been built in blacks and grays, the evil wouldn’t be as effective. The post This colorful creature rules the shadows appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Norm Harper

Will Kee (@legokee), is the co-founder of the Rocky Mountain TFOL Club for teen builders. Today, Will talks us through the creation of his prize-winning build “The Midnight Knock,” and how he captured a cartoony style through innovative building techniques. Inspired by Boston brownstone architecture and the whimsical feel of Over the Garden Wall, the goal of this build was to create a composition and texture that resemble a cartoon, while incorporating unique parts usage. When considering the composition of this build, I focused primarily on shape and color: i.e., organic vs. geometric and orange vs. gray. Combining these elements creates strong visual contrast between the bright, organic flora and the grayscale architecture. Additionally, I used a primarily warm color palette, except for the two minifigs, which utilize cooler colors to create a subtle focal point. Another major factor I considered when trying to make this build feel cartoony was texture....

Whether you’re rewatching the show, still coming to terms with the finale, or fully convinced that there’s a secret episode on the way (Conformity Gate, anyone?), there’s a good chance that you’re still thinking about Stranger Things. We are too, and the LEGO community has apparently been feverishly building MOCs like the fate of Hawkins depends on it. While 11370 The Creel House has been in high demand and mostly out of stock, that hasn’t stopped these builders from finding other ways to capture these characters for their builds. Join us as we journey back to The Upside Down once more! Dustin is a fan favorite, and Rickard Stensby‘s character build does him justice. There are some wonderful shaping techniques here, from the various parts used to texture his hair to the way his hands perfectly grip the straps of his backpack. Over the years, we watched Dustin deal with endless...

Every year, the Iron Forge sees new contestants vying for a chance to take on the Iron Builders, but many of the participants have entered the ring before. Erin Dempsy has made the top 20 for three years running, and this is her second time in the final 8. For this year’s final round, across 9 entries, Erin plays with a range of scales – micro, minifig, minilander, and 1:1 props – with builds that playfully utilize every facet of the engine top seed part.  Her joyfully bright gumball machine uses the engine intake as a coin slot, while a pair of engines make a perfect dial. What does this competition need? Clearly, more cowbell! And Erin obliges with this flower-crowned Holstein. What an iconic way to let the seed part shine. Erin shows her “moc-xie” with this bank facade that uses engine intakes for flower pots and stacked engines as...

Bart De Dobbelaer is no stranger to occasionally unsettling builds, and the Brood of Kha’thra is no exception. Still, there’s plenty of beauty to admire here as well. The intentional color usage all over this build is a delight. We’re particularly fond of the carvings and etchings on the stone pillars, each feeling ancient but also somehow modernly sophisticated. The bugs themselves are both unsettling and impressive, and the trans green usage feels reminiscent of the old Insectoids or UFO themes. A closer look at the mass of eggs in the center is not for the faint of heart. The post Beware The Brood of Kha’thra appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Jarrett Gercken

The 1-on-1 duels that we see between LEGO builders in the Iron Builder contest are the stuff of legend; titanic tussles between often well-regarded names in the community. But being open to everyone, the qualifying Iron Forge phase of the competition is a fantastic way for up-and-coming builders to cut their teeth. That makes it a great place in turn to find new building talent, and so it proves with Jonas Ens (AKA Beta Brick). This was a builder new to us as of last year’s Iron Forge, and they are once again making an impression in 2026! Let’s round up their journey so far, beginning with a photo-within-a-photo – making nice use of the engine intake that was the third round’s seed part. It’s not the only time this mind-bending builder will innovate with the format! As we’ll see, nature forms a great source of inspiration for Jonas. In the...

The LEGO builder calendar is full of traditions that might seem odd to outsiders. August is for frogs, February is for space rovers. January is the month where we renounce our allegiance to humans and celebrate cyber supremacy with drones! The builds of “Droneuary” can take many forms, from bipedal bots to flying probes – the only rule: no meatbag pilots! Maybe it’s all the AI talk in the zeitgeist or nostalgia for Exo-Force, but 2026 turned out to be an amazing year for Droneuary participation. Here are some of our favorites. Let’s get things started with the most FABULANDOUS drone of the year, that comes courtesy of Gnarlicbread. Seeing the wholesome theme applied to a Devid-style drone is a little terrifying, but the mouse seems okay with it, so maybe those claw hands are for picking fruit and not grabbing friendly critters. The vintage elements aren’t limited to Fabuland; blue...