While most adult fans might prefer to keep their LEGO collection separate from other toys, for plenty of kids, LEGO elements are part of a shared toybox where GI Joe and fashion dolls can play with brick-built accessories. SPARKART! keeps that spirit alive with a sleek LEGO Flash Clapper hover cycle at action figure scale. SPARKART! perfectly captures the vehicle’s on-screen look, which is like a cross between a Harley-Davidson and a vacuum cleaner. The studs-free design helps the action figure rider feel right at home. For those curious, the action figure in question is either Dana Sterling from the second season of Robotech or Jeanne Françaix from Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross, depending on how you came upon the series. Robotech cobbled together 3 disparate series into one continuity, like if The Croods, How To Train Your Dragon, and Boss Baby were reframed as one multigenerational story. It was the...
When LEGO first introduced the wizard Majisto, I was confused that this affable bright blue Merlin-type was working alongside the Dragon Masters, who with their black and red color scheme, halberds, and mustaches were coded “bad guys” to young me. So while Majisto did have his own tower (and chariot!) back in the day, it felt wrong… like a version of Gandalf who sided with Saruman. A new builder on the scene, Lego Library, offers up a home for Majisto that trades Dragon Master darkness for fairy tale splendor, and it suits the blue mage to a T. Lego Library employs stellar stonework in both the rock foundation and tower walls to achieve a perfect profile that avoids right angles. I adore the blue pointed roof that mirrors Majisto’s hat, and the coral accents add a nice patchwork element. It’s a perfect mix of nostalgia and modern techniques and an amazing debut...
The LEGO Insiders Reward Center has a free sweepstakes for a chance to attend the Piece by Piece premiere in New York City. LEGO is giving you a chance to win two tickets to the premiere of the movie as well as hotel accommodations and airfare to New York. The cost is 0 Insider points and the sweepstakes ends today. Sorry for the short notice but I just saw it today. The post Free Piece by Piece Sweepstakes to Attend NYC Premiere appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran
LEGO Ideas has announced that they are starting to roll out some new layouts and features on the platform. Not everyone will see the new features at the same time but doing a gradual roll out to random members on the site where LEGO is gathering feedback. If you are chosen, below is what you will be seeing on the challenge entry pages which gives a brighter and cleaner layout. The post LEGO Ideas Platform Getting Refresh appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran
Italian Villa by BrickHammer is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The project was originally designed for the BrickLink Designer Program Series 2 and 3 but was not selected. The 2,808 piece build features a three story building inspired by traditional Tuscan architecture. The project joins Cliffside House, Gravity Falls – The Mystery Shack, and Round House Ski Lodge as the ones to reach the Third 2024 Review Stage. The post LEGO Ideas Italian Villa Achieves 10,000 Supporters appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran