Builder Aiden.builds pulls plenty of feathers to create this beautiful LEGO model of a magpie in flight. I must admit to really loving LEGO bird models, especially seeing how builders treat the wings. This magpie has a beautiful wingspan using one of my favorite pieces, Shaft Ø3.2 Wing 9M inserted in a Bad Robot arm and clipped on to a flexi tube (Outercable 160Mm). The result is a lovely organic shape using a variety of thoughtful colors. The body is equally well done using quite a few different Technic fairings and the beak and eye are a perfect finisher. The post Like a bird on the wing appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Flynn

A recent excavation in Northern Scotland uncovered evidence of the fabled miniature Viking, remarkably preserved inside a clay gourd. Discovered by Nicolas Carlier, who has done a marvelous recreation of the tiny village, using a variety of curved bricks and slopes to recreate the terrain upon which they were commonly constructed. Trees created using inverted clip plates are a bold interpretation of these hardy conifers. If you enjoyed this miniature model, be sure to stop by Nicolas Carlier‘s Flickr site for more examples of diminutive domeciles. The post Anthropologists discover evidence of the elusive miniature viking culture appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Daniel

In other news today The Elder Beast has escaped from a cosmic sea. LEGO builder Cody Avery has illustrated the unspeakable abomination from the cosmic depths and describes it as “…an entity of great strength. Its maw a mass of tendrils like that of an octopus.” He goes on to say; “Remnants of its imprisonment remain.” 2020 has proven to be a tumultuous year and The Elder Beast is added to a long list of cosmic anomalies that has already hit the fan. This is problematic as sources in the know tell us The Elder Beast was not scheduled to be unleashed until mid-July. The astral monstrosity is here to either put a damper on your weekend plans or devour your soul, depending on which news sources you follow. The post Elder Beast mode engaged appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Lino

The Fast Food Corner by RobinHoodBricks is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The building consists of a Fast Food outlet, a Pawnbroker, a Pharmacy, and an Outdoor Adventure shop with an indoor climbing wall. It now joins The Mountain Windmill, Community – Greendale Community College, LEGO HeroQuest, Brickwest Studios, House from Up, Animal Crossing New Horizons: Nook’s Cranny, Trabant 601, and Night at the Museum as the projects to reach the Second 2020 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Fast Food Corner Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Father’s Day is coming up next week and LEGOLAND has a pretty good gift for dads to wear around the house. They have some Minifigure Lounge Pants available for $21.99 which features minifigure head designs all around. Kids can also get one with the Youth Sizes and there’s also a Bundle that is on sale which includes the adult pants along with a key hanger, mug, and the LEGOLAND Train (40166). I’m not sure how fast shipping is from LEGOLAND but hopefully it arrives before next Sunday. Thanks to Johnathan for the heads up. The post LEGOLAND Minifigure Lounge Pants Available for Father’s Day appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran