This classic diesel-electric locomotive dates to the 1940s, and generates a whopping 1,600 horsepower. The ALCO RS-2 seen here, #2099, was operated by the Sante Fe railway, and this model by Beat Felber is the spitting image on the real deal, right down the bold stripes, thanks to some careful decal application. It’s powered with Power Functions motors, and also has working headlights. The engine is a switcher, meant for shuffling cars around rather than taking cargo on long hauls across the country, and the builder has paired it with some lovely cars to show it off. The post When you need a lot of power, a locomotive is like no other appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Chris

What I particularly love about building in microscale is that it makes you value every single piece and every spare stud of space. When a tiny 1×2 slope becomes a very huge section of the building’s roof you become very careful with planning your creation. And Marco De Bon‘s tiny quarter is a brilliant example of careful planning and very nice execution. Despite a very limited variety of pieces and colors, this neighbourhood looks both elegant and surprisingly diverse. My favourite part would be those small balconies of the white apartment building; the use ofplate 2 x 4 wedge‘s shape is just stunning. The post An exercise in microscale appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Alexander

LEGO has unveiled the next two additions to the Architecture line as the towering 21042 Statue of Liberty and 21041 Great Wall of China. Lady Liberty has 1,685 pieces and will sell for $119.99 USD. The Great Wall has 551 pieces and will sell for $49.99 USD.  Both sets will be available June 1.The Statue of Liberty set measures 17 inches tall, includes the plinth (unlike the former 3450 Statue of Liberty) and is made from primarily sand green and tan elements (as well as a minifigure hair element for the torch). If you are in New York, the set will be available ahead of June 1 at a variety of retailers in the city (listed below) starting May 19. The Great Wall of China set includes two turrets and a winding wall on top of a lush dark green mountain side. Interestingly, the set is modular so you can connect...

The tickets are nearly sold out to this amazing attraction, and all the minifigs want to go. Disney on Ice has come to LEGO City! This incredible diorama by Brick Knight not only contains the show itself, but also the venue and even the surrounding city blocks, all packed with such an astonishing level of detail and realism that I almost dread looking for parking already. Here’s the full scene, featuring houses, a church, and a lovely park with a pond and gazebo. There’s even a full-size playground, something that is almost never present in LEGO Cities. The All Star Arena has an interior too, of course, and it’s packed with minifigures turned out to watch their beloved childhood heroes retell their stories while skating. Each scene features several small set pieces in addition to the characters. First up is Beauty and the Beast. Nothing fits better with Disney on Ice than Frozen, and...

SweStar‘s latest starfighter is so sweet and cool, I don’t not what should I start with — an outstanding cockpit design or amazing textural detailing of the rear part of the ship; it’s just yet another example of the design so perfect, it’s hard to find a single thing to criticise the creation for. The build’s color scheme gives some very nice retro vibes, and I can’t help mentioning the Retro Spaceman as seen in the Series 17 of the Collectible Minifigures. I would love to see this guys piloting the spaceship! And it would be a crime not to share one more picture of the starfighter showing its very cool shape. The post It’s a K-wing... It’s a Y-wing... It’s a Y-18R Ragnarok Starfighter! appeared first on The Brothers Brick. Original linkOriginal author: Alexander