Master of brick-built characters Eero Okkonen has shaped this fanciful LEGO samurai, and true to his typical style, has kitted it out with splendid parts usages from top to bottom. While there are many clever building techniques that are worth highlighting, such as the lever bases around the flag on his chest, or the offset cascade of car slopes for the front of the red kusazuri (or skirt armor), in my opinion, the best technique is a very simple one that serves both form and function. The front of the Samurai’s feet are made with two red cheese slopes around a black lamp holder, and the color different would be a problem in most applications. But here it perfectly mimics the split-toed tabi (or socks) of traditional Japanese garb. You can read more about the samurai and how Eero designed it on his website, Cyclopic Bricks. The post The blood moon...

The LEGO Crocodile Locomotive (10277) has been out for a few days now and LEGO has since released the designer video for the set. LEGO designer Pierre Normandin talks about some of the details of the train which is based on the Swiss Federal Railways train. Currently the Crocodile Locomotive is temporarily out of stock and we’re not sure when it will be coming back due to the factory that supplies to North America is still shut down. Stock is split between regions to help make up for it. The post LEGO Crocodile Locomotive (10277) Designer Video appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

It’s a new month and that means there are a new pair of double VIP point sets that you can get on LEGO Shop@Home. First is the LEGO Classic Bricks Bricks Plates (11717). It is priced at $69.99 and you can get 910 points for it. The other set is the LEGO Classic Large Creative Box (10698) which retails for $59.99 and you can get 780 points for it. The sets aren’t too interesting but if you’re looking for straight up bricks and various elements in a number of colors, these are the way to go. The post LEGO July 2020 Double VIP Point Sets appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Yesterday, we talked about a new LEGO Monkie Kid BrickHeadz coming out soon and it looks like there are more sets for the main theme as well. Over on LEGO Shop@Home Malaysia, there are some product listings for three more upcoming sets. Although there are no images of the sets yet, there are descriptions as well as piece counts. Sandy’s Speedboat (80014) – 394 pieces Young heroes can play out exciting rescue missions with this LEGO® Monkie Kid playset (80014), featuring Sandy’s Speedboat and the Spider Queen’s mech and Silken Web Cave. An awesome gift for kids, the models have lots of cool details such as the boat’s rapid shooter and cat compartment, and the cave’s web trap. There are 3 minifigures, plus Sandy, Mo the cat and spider figures, plus cool weapons such as Sandy’s Crescent Staff and the Spider Queen’s staff for role-play battles. Digital instructionsThis collectible LEGO gift...

Yesterday, we got a first look at a new LEGO Seasonal Halloween Hayride (40423) set and it looks like there’s another Halloween set to look forward to. LEGO Shop@Home has listed the Pumpkin & Bat Duo (854049) box set that has 131 pieces and retails for $9.99. It features a buildable bat and pumpkin which you can use to hang as decorations. It will also be released on August 1. Create a haunting Halloween atmosphere with this buildable LEGO® Iconic Pumpkin & Bat Duo (854049). A cute, seasonal gift idea for kids, and family fun for LEGO fans of all ages, it features a brick-built pumpkin and bat with adjustable wings. The set comes with easy-to-follow, illustrated building instructions, and each mini build has a scary face sticker and a string for hanging it among other Halloween decorations. • Want to bring some LEGO® flavor to Halloween? Check out this decorative...