I’m a simple man: I see a well-made LEGO rally car, I want to extol its virtues online. Today’s instance comes courtesy of alex_bricks, and it’s a doozy. Italian marque Lancia won no fewer than 10 manufacturers’ titles during their time in the World Rally Championship, making them the most successful car builder. (That’s despite not having competed in the sport for 30 years, by the way!) And this is the car that kick-started that trend: the Lancia Stratos. It’s devoid of sponsor stickers, but all the better to enjoy that iconic brick-built Alitalia livery! Much like Alex’s Monaco Grand Prix dioramas, this build is really elevated by putting the car in its natural habitat, although the Stratos was at its most potent on tarmac rallies. Judging by the logs and muddy-looking road, this looks like the RAC Rally (AKA Wales Rally GB) to me. The drivers have done well to...

Let’s take a trip back in time. No, we’re not going to head all the way back to 2005 when the Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser first made its appearance on screen in Revenge of the Sith, but it’s close. The year is 2007, and I’ve just begun my junior year of college at the University of Minnesota (Go Gophers!). I go with some friends to IKEA for dorm room accoutrements, and we stop at the Mall of America on the way back. It’s at that mall’s LEGO store that I, irrational college student that I am at the time, purchase 10143 Death Star II. It was epic! I sat in my room watching Episodes I through VI while I assembled the great ball of bricks, feeling my love of the SW Universe course through my fingers and into this mammoth set I could barely afford. To this day, it’s the only...

LEGO’s Super Mario theme collides with the popular botanical line with the reveal of 71426 Piranha Plant. The venerable enemy from the Mario games adds to an 18+ line-up that already includes Bowser, the Question Mark block, and the console on which Mario made his debut, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The Piranha plant is considerably smaller than these, clocking in at 540 pieces and 23cm (9″) tall. Consequently it’s also considerably cheaper! From November 6th, 71426 Piranha Plant will be available for US $59.99 | CAN $79.99 | UK £57.99. 71426 Piranha Plant | 540 pieces | Available November 6 | US $59.99 | CAN $79.99 | UK £57.99 The post 18+ LEGO Super Mario set 71426 Piranha Plant revealed [News] appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Theo Spencer

LEGO has just released the designer video for the new LEGO Icons Concorde (10318). LEGO Designer Milan Madge and LEGO Element Designer Yoel Mazur talk about the details that went into the iconic plane such as the tilting nose and the tail. Real-life Concorde Pilot Jacky Ramon also chimes in of his experiences while flying the plane. The post LEGO Icons Concorde (10318) Designer Video appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

A few days ago, The LEGO Group announced that they have planted 50,000 trees at the new LEGO factory in Vietnam. The number of trees planted is more than double the amount that was removed for the construction of the new factory which will be opening in 2024. The LEGO Group plants 50,000 trees, marks significant milestones in Vietnam towards production in 2024 • Ceremony attended by His Excellency, Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, Le Minh Khai.• Planting of 50,000 trees completed ahead of plan, marks environmental milestone for LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam.• Next phase of local community partnerships to benefit 5,000 children.• Recruitment to reach 100 employees by end of 2023, up to 500 employees by end of 2024.• Production on track to start in H2 2024. BING DUONG PROVINCE, VIETNAM, September 15, 2023: The LEGO Group today celebrated the completion of 50,000 trees being planted at its new LEGO® factory...