LEGO Fallout - Bricks. Bricks never changes

The Fallout series, set in a 1950s-inspired Post-apocalyptic America with a taste for the absurd, might not be the most obvious setting for fan-made LEGO sets. Nevertheless, the longevity of the Fallout series coupled with the success of its most recent iteration, Fallout 4, means there are quite a few LEGO fans out there willing to remake their favourite gaame using their favourite construction toy. Here are some Fallout-inspired sets

Combing LEGO and 3D-printed pieces, Instagram user Spiderghoul has created a home for his beetles. If you haven't guessed it already, building at this scale means his beetles will resemble Fallout's Radroaches, one of the first and most delicious enemies you'll encounter in the Wasteland.


Another Fallout 4 set is build by Flickr user Pierre. Based on Fallout 4's first trailer, this set features a LEGO recreation of many Fallout favourites, including Powerarmour, Dogmeat and Bobbleheads.



Flickr user Minh Pham specialises in LEGO dioramas and custom minifigures, and his Fallout-inspired pieces continue this theme.


Another LEGO diorama comes from Flickr user Markus Rollbühler. Inspired by the Fallout 4 concept art, he set about re-creating the Red Rocket refuelling station


Fallout 4 continues to be a favourite of LEGO builders, and with new DLC announced recently, it can be hoped we'll see more awesome LEGO creations in the coming months.

Fallout 4 is available for PS4, PC and Xbox One now - (US, UK)
The Fallout 4 season pass (UK, US) offers buyers all of the upcoming Fallout 4 DLC at a reduced price - buy before the First of March for even greater savings. PC users can use the following code for 20% off at Green Man Gaming:

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Spot the Dog

Today's Metro asks readers has a challenging Where's Wally-esq (or Waldo, for American readers) puzzle: Can you find the LEGO Dog among the LEGO Pandas?



If you can't find the dog, the metro has the answer here.

Who wants this LEGO job?

Who wants this job?
Posted by Lego News on Sunday, 24 January 2016

LEGO Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters

It's pretty safe to say that the LEGO Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters is one of the most hotly-anticipated (no pun intended) sets of recent years. The Firehouse was rumoured for release last year, and as the details began to emerge about the Ghostbusters set anticipation began to build.

Released this month (January, 2016), the LEGO Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters is an impressive set. Featuring 4,634 pieces, it can stand alongside any LEGO Architecture set. The set measures 14" (36cm) high, 9" (25cm) wide and 14" (38cm) deep - that's with its walls opened out, and yes, it has a fully-modelled interior.

The set itself is full of details and nods to scenes from the Ghostbusters films:

The set also comes with 9 minifigures. In addition to the main Ghostbusters themselves, we get key characters (and ghosts) from the films. Included are: Peter Venkman, Raymond Stantz, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore, Janine Melnitz, Dana Barrett, Louis Tully, Zombie Driver and Library Ghost. Also included are a blue and pink Ghost and, of course, Slimer.

The set is also big enough to house the Ghostbusters Ecto-1, available seperatly - indeed, beyond the high price, the lack of Ecto-1 appears to be one of this set's few setbacks.

LEGO 75827 is available now on the LEGO Store (US, UK) and on Amazon (US, UK)

LEGO Ghostbusters fans will also want to check out LEGO Cuusoo 21109: Ghostbusters Ecto-1, also available on the LEGO Store (US, UK) and on Amazon (US, UK)

Tag a friend who'd make themselves into a sinister LEGO figure and ride around on a Tauntaun.
Posted by Lego News on Wednesday, 6 January 2016

LEGO Star Wars: Small Scenes

Small Scenes from a Big Galaxy is a new LEGO photobook, which has been created by Finnish photographer Vesa Lehtimäki (who tweets as - @TheAvanaut), and recreates classic Star Wars scenes.

Other pieces offer humours takes on the film series, and Lehtimäki offers background information and technical details on his scenes throughout the book. Given the popularity of all things Star Wars - as well as all things LEGO - and the impressive composition of this book, Small Scenes from a Big Galaxy looks to be a great read.

LEGO Star Wars: Small Scenes from a Big Galaxy is available from the 10th of November, and can be ordered from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk

LEGO Doctor Who

While many fans have been titillated by the imminent release of LEGO Dimensions' sets featuring the Doctor, his friends and his famous foes, the big release for which we've all been waiting is:

LEGO Ideas 21304: Doctor Who

LEGO have officially revealed the artwork for the set, featured above, which includes both the Eleventh Doctor and the Twelfth Doctor, most recent companion Clara Oswald, a Weeping Angel, and two Daleks. The centre-piece of the set is, of course, the Doctor's TARDIS, which as you'll see below, is bigger on the inside.

Detaching the Tardis front door from the set allows for fans to have a separate interior and exterior model:

Fans may also have noticed that both the Twelth Doctor and the Daleks featured in this kit differ from those available for LEGO Dimensions.

These changes should add a little variety for those fans intent on buying all the LEGO Doctor Who merchandise they can get their hands on.

The addition of a Matt Smith Eleventh Doctor minifigure is a nice touch, as is the Fez he can be seen holding on the cover art. The addition of a Weeping Angel, rather than a Cyberman, means fans won't be repeating themselves buying the Dimensions fun pack either - although building an army out of any of the Doctor's foes looks costly for now.

The official description of the set reads:
Construct a stunningly detailed LEGO® version of the iconic TARDIS® and role-play the Doctor’s time-travel adventures! Created by fan-designer Andrew Clark and selected by LEGO Ideas members, this set is based on the BBC’s popular and long-running television series about a Time Lord – the Doctor – exploring the universe in a blue police box. Due to trans-dimensional engineering, the TARDIS is bigger on the inside than the outside and this cool multifunctional set includes the console room that houses all the flight controls. Regenerate the Doctor and defeat the evil Daleks™ and a Weeping Angel with the help of his extraordinary companion Clara. Then close the doors of the TARDIS and launch into another dimension! Includes 4 minifigures with assorted accessory elements: the Eleventh Doctor, the Twelfth Doctor, Clara Oswald and a Weeping Angel, plus 2 Daleks™.

Fans should also check out the LEGO Dimensions Doctor Who sets:

The Doctor Who Funpack includes a Cyberman and a Dalek, and will be released on the 22nd January, 2016. It can be pre-ordered on Amazon UK and Amazon.com

The Doctor Who level pack contains the Twelfth Doctor (with sonic screwdriver), a mini TARDIS and K-9. It will be released on November 3rd in the US and the 6th in the UK. It can be pre-ordered on Amazon UK and Amazon.com