Minerals Display by ddf72 is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build is a revamp of the minerals project that also reached the goal a few years ago but is now 100% buildable with parts that have been released since then. There is now also a case to hold all of the rocks. The project joins Spirited Away, Appa the Sky Bison, from Avatar the Last Airbender, and Venus Flytrap as the ones to reach the First 2024 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Minerals Display Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Today’s guest article comes from Josh Parkinson, a LEGO builder specializing in forced perspective. He shares with us the final build progression and lighting of his North Pole MOC. It was five months since my interview here on BrickNerd, and I had just completed the next major section of my largest build yet, The North Pole. I now had the elf workshops, the foreground foundation built, and the microscale background landscape done (check out Part 1 for the full details). Things were coming together and moving along smoothly. Next up was finishing the foreground trees, building the backdrop, lighting it, and bringing it all to my first LEGO convention, BrickCon. But it was time to put the North Pole MOC away for a bit as I was about to head out on a warm Southern California road trip for my birthday. I had several months before BrickCon—plenty of time, right? Well,...

Although it’s still a fairly recent set, Amazon has the LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic vs. Dr. Eggman’s Death Egg Robot (76993) on sale for 20% off. The set is now priced at $47.99 which saves you about $12 on it and you get the a cheaper set with the Dr. Eggman minifigure. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic vs. Dr. Eggman’s Death Egg Robot (76993) Amazon Sale – January 2024 appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Venus Flytrap by Bricky_Brick is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build features a potted Venus Flytrap that has the white flower along with about six of the jaw leaves. The project joins Spirited Away and Appa the Sky Bison, from Avatar the Last Airbender as the ones to reach the First 2024 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Venus Flytrap Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Today’s guest article comes from Josh Parkinson, a LEGO builder specializing in forced perspective. He shares with us the build progression behind his charming North Pole MOC. Sometimes things don’t go as planned. I’m Josh Parkinson, and my first year of MOC building was a productive one. So much so that I got featured here in BrickNerd a little less than one year after starting to create my own creations. A year later, my look back at my progress was bittersweet. It included my biggest build, my first con, but also a huge gap in my MOC building where life was completely disrupted. No matter what we achieve, there’s the part of us that longs for what we didn’t accomplish, the cons we didn’t get to attend, the numbers we didn’t garner, or the work that we couldn’t complete (or complete to our satisfaction). Especially when life gets in the way. And it...

Appa the Sky Bison, from Avatar the Last Airbender by Yarrostudios is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. Consisting of over 1,500 pieces, the build features the flying bison with moveable parts as well as its saddle. The project joins Spirited Away as the ones to reach the First 2024 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Appa the Sky Bison, from Avatar the Last Airbender Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Welcome back to Gringotts Bank! In our first exploration, we followed a questionable goblin and opened Vault 687. Today’s journey to Gringotts will give us more color, secrets and adrenalin because we’re going to rob the wizarding bank! Remember how Harry Potter was so interested in the secrets of Gringotts’ depths? After six years of waiting (poor Harry!), he’ll finally get to explore them again but maybe not as he expected. Be ready for our heroic mission: Bellatrix Lestrange keeps one of Voldemort’s horcruxes in a high-security vault, and the destruction of these dark artifacts is crucial to defeating the Dark Lord. Today we have two fun tasks as we revisit 76417 Gringotts Wizarding Bank: 1) photograph this second part in an absolutely new way by giving more color to the magical building; and 2) re-tell part of the eighth movie but make the atmosphere seem more alive rather than use...

Spirited Away by legotruman is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 2,616 piece build features the Bathhouse which includes eight rooms showcasing memorable scenes from the movie. This is the first project to reach the First 2024 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Spirited Away Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has revealed a new LEGO Icons set with the Kingfisher (10331) which will be releasing on February 1. The set has 834 pieces and will retail for $49.99. Create a striking centerpiece for your home or office with this home decor building set for adults. This LEGO® Icons Kingfisher Bird set (10331) makes a great gift for bird-lovers and an immersive project for new and accomplished LEGO builders. The kingfisher model depicts the bird, known for its striking plumage and remarkable hunting abilities, emerging from water with a fish catch. The water setting includes buildable reeds and doubles as a display stand. Position the bird’s head and claws to create your favorite pose before placing it on display for all to enjoy. The post LEGO Icons Kingfisher (10331) Revealed appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Welcome to Diagon Alley—a hidden street where we can find all the magical things needed for a new school year at Hogwarts! Today, we'll enjoy visiting one of the most beautiful buildings in the Wizarding World, Gringotts Bank! Gringotts is a fantastic object of art and one of the biggest sets in the LEGO Harry Potter product line. But its size is only one of its values. Every part, side, and corner of the bank is rich in well-thought-out details that nearly guarantee that any builder or visitor, for that matter, experiences an atmosphere of magic. Join us today as we go on a photographic journey of Gringotts Bank, explore the hidden treasures inside, and investigate goblin lore as told through LEGO and a lens. LEGO provided BrickNerd with 76417 Gringotts Wizarding Bank, which I’ve found to be a wonderful architectural creation full of clever and fun surprises. Behind the spectacular...