It wasn’t always dysentery that did you in on the Oregon trail. Dmitry has created a microscale wonder in “The Road To The West”,  a build full of great details and part usage. A few that caught my eye right away were the use of hubcaps for the spoked wagon wheels and the really clever combination of small parts in the horses. I also adore the slight gaps between the sections of the coach’s cover. Those allow for a wind-swept look that enhances the scene’s already great sense of motion. This scene feels like a small part of a larger story. What happens next? Maybe Dmitry will share another build in the future that fills us in. Otherwise we’ll just have to look at some other great Western-inspired creations and make up our own legends. The post Hold up! We want to talk to you about your wagon’s extended warranty! appeared...

Whether you’re a VIP member or not, June 1 is a good day to shop for LEGO stuff. All the new stuff is now available without requiring a VIP membership. There’s also a pretty good...[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]Original link

Here in the US, there are a number of summer 2021 LEGO sets that are now available for purchase on the LEGO Shop. Although it’s not all of the summer 2021 sets like with the rest of the world, there are a still quite a few of them from various themes. Also on the list is the Everyone is Awesome (40516) set which was the single most popular post ever on our social channels. As far as promotions are concerned, there is the LEGO FRIENDS Mug (5006068) with a purchase of the LEGO Ideas Central Perk (21319). This promo will run from June 1-13. The LEGO Ninjago 10th Anniversary BrickHeadz (40490) is available in stores for $10 when you make a $85 LEGO Ninjago purchase. If you’re not a LEGO VIP member yet, you can sign up and get a free blue LEGO minifigure keychain (854090). Exclusives LEGO The Friends Apartments...

While classic greys have their place, I’m a sucker for a vibrant color scheme on my spaceships. The Blue Barrel by David Roberts certainly doesn’t disappoint in that arena, with a checkerboard pattern of red and orange that really offsets the blue bodywork to make this vessel stand out. I love the smooth lines and the Technic gears in the nose. The real treat, though, is when this baby comes in for a landing. Dave’s focus on this build was the development of hinged hatches and extendable landing gear. Fingertip pressure is all it takes to pop open the landing struts, but apparently, you’ll “need some fingernails to get at the legs and pull them out!”  Truly, one of more obvious-but-still-clever uses of Technic rods I’ve seen in a while. Also be sure to spend a moment or two examining that innovative ladder. It doesn’t use standard stud attachments to hook...

This spooky fellow has a bone to pick. Revan New’s Prairie King has a haunting form thanks to the creative use of pieces which make up the skull. Minifigure arms and Exo Force arms shape the model’s striking cheeking bones. Clip pieces clasp claw parts, portraying realistic looking teeth at the front. To top that off, the hat appears to be a wheel with the tyre inversed around its centre spoke. The grey coat also has some nice angling created by a variation of slope pieces. As you finally gaze into the soulless eyes, you might spot some harry potter wands used for pupils. The end result is a beautifully sculpted model which has a creepy appearance, ready for Halloween. The post Undead Cowboy Nightmare appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Rory W