This iconic little guy here represents so many milestones in video game history. It all started simply enough, with a big ape tossing barrels at him. That was 36 years ago (zoinks!) and he's never looked better. This version by builder lingonkart looks ready to stomp goombas, take on Bowser and rescue the princess. Original linkOriginal author: Tommy

Another year of Brickworld has come and gone, but the memories and photos remain for us to share with you. The BrickNerd crew had another showing this year at what is one of the largest if not the largest LEGO convention in North America. There was a little something for everyone at this year's convention including a massive WWII battleship, an abandoned amusement park, some very cool life-sized video game replicas, and even a mecha Duplo bunny. If you ever have the chance to attend I highly recommend you do so, because you will have the chance to meet some truly friendly and, quirky LEGO fans from around the world who really make the event what it is, fun. Original linkOriginal author: Philip

If you're not familiar with it, The Watchmen is an iconic graphic novel from the mid 80's. It's also a mostly terrible movie from 2009. Do yourself a favor, read the novel. Do yourself another favor, never watch the movie. In the mean time, admire this stunning cover to Watchmen #1 featuring my favorite character Rorschach by builder Brick Brickolson. Original linkOriginal author: Tommy

If you have a fear of heights you may want to look away. In so many classic adventure movies and action serials, the slatted suspension bridge was a nefarious obstacle. Who can forget Indy vs the Thugee warriors on the bridge in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom? Of course in the movie the rock walls of the cavern were sort of plain and uninteresting. Not the case in this excellent MOC by builder W. Navarre. The stratum of the rock is my favorite feature of this build. Original linkOriginal author: Tommy

Join Me and Mrs BrickNerd as we build LEGO 31067 Creator Modular Poolside Holiday live! We'll also be talking about our amazing trip to Paredes de Coura Fan Weekend and the wonderful country of Portugal (with a side trip to France) Building starts at 8:00pm PST, watch for the hangout shared on Facebook and join us! Original linkOriginal author: Tommy

The Portal series is one of my favorite videogame series of all time. It was a very pleasant surprise when LEGO made an official Portal pack for Dimensions. Anthony Wilson made a pretty stellar moc based on the games. I love the brick-built digital readouts above the door (which sports a great custom decal), and I much prefer these Turret designs over the LEGO Dimensions version. Original linkOriginal author: James Morr

Here's a mashup any kid of the 90's will appreciate, Nintendo Gameboy and Transformers. Not only are these excellent throwbacks by Builder Julius Von Brunk looking the part, they fully transform as well. Check out the video for some fun animation, some excellent 8-bit music and to see it in action. Original linkOriginal author: Tommy

Swords, knives, guns, droid arms, binoculars -- all put to good use in this MOC! Spider-Man: Homecoming comes out in just a few weeks. Custom Vulture designs was something I knew I would see several of in time. This is the first high quality model of Vulture's suit I've seen produced by a builder thus far. Truly a work of art, shaping and filling the gaps by using parts that would've never been used in such ways. If you'd like a full 360 look, check out the video on Grantmasters' photostream. Original linkOriginal author: Nathaniel Stoner

Every month, Bricks on the Dollar gives away a sealed, vintage LEGO set. Interested in winning some FREE LEGO? All you need to do is enter the giveaway drawing with your email address HERE. Even better, they use the same sign-up form each month so all you need to do is bookmark this link, and you can enter every month to win another set! The winner will be drawn on July 1st and contacted for their mailing address. On that same day, the July giveaway set will be announced and the sign-up form will be reset for the next drawing. LEGO set 6856 Planetary Decoder comes from the 1996 Exploriens series. A theme that relied on Trans-Red and Trans-Dark Blue to view printed and stickered elements in different ways, Exploriens had both a “big ship” and a “base.” Akin to M-Tron and Futuron, Exploriens were the neutral space faction of the...

There are now official box art and product images for The LEGO Ninjago Movie sets. There’s also piece counts as these are the US version of sets. Spinjitzu Training (70606) – 109 pieces Minifigures: Kai, Zane Ninjago City Chase (70607) – 233 pieces Minifigures: Lloyd Garmadon, Nya, Shark Army Thug, Ham, Officer Toque Master Falls (70608) – 312 pieces Minifigures: Jungle Garmadon, Kai, Sensei Wu Manta Ray Bomber (70609) – 341 pieces Minifigures: Cole, Shen-Li, Great White, Shark Army Gunner Water Strider (70611) – 494 pieces Minifigures: Nya, Kai, Shark Army Thug, Puffer Green Ninja Mech Dragon (70612) – 544 pieces Minifigures: The Green Ninja, Sensei Wu, Garmadon, Charlie Lightning Jet (70614) – 876 pieces Minifigures: Jay, Ed, Edna, Crusty, Shark, Army Thug, Jelly Fire Mech (70615) – 944 pieces Minifigures: Kai, Zane, Lauren, Henry, Hammer Head, Jelly Temple of the Ultimate Ultimate Weapon (70617) – 1,403 pieces Minifigures: Jungle Garmadon,...