Category: Build Better Bricks

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Get Into the Groove With These Custom LEGO Music Album Covers from Build Better Bricks

In case you missed it, 2023’s first LEGO modular set adds a bit of musical flair to any LEGO fan’s collection. The LEGO Icons Jazz Club (10312) is out now for a night of jazz music and the most incredible show in your LEGO town. And to spice things up, custom LEGO provider Build Better Bricks brings your minifigures’ entertainment to the next level with its new collection of custom LEGO music album covers that you may want to play on the brick stage.

Build Better Bricks, and The Brick Show Shop (our official storefront) now offer custom LEGO music album covers to add some rock to your Jazz Club or any custom LEGO music hall. These covers render some of the most iconic studio albums from music history’s greatest artists, giving them that humorous LEGO twist. If you want to add some custom minifigure fun to your LEGic room MOC or concert hall, then you may want to check out these latest labwish toas well.

Selling for just $1.50 per piece, these LEGO 2×2 tiles come with high-quality printed designs of four famous album covers. The attention to detail and superb artwork that these 2×2 tiles have is simply amazing. See if you can recognize these custom LEGO music album covers from their real-world counterparts. Just click on their respective links if you wish to purchase them now. And for more fun and custom LEGO pieces and sets, head over to B3’s website and visit our official store.

Dark Side of the Brick – B3 Customs Music Album Cover

Buildr Road – B3 Customs Music Album Cover

MJ, Thriller – B3 Customs Music Album Cover

Harry Tiles, File Line – B3 Customs Music Album Cover

Serve Some Snowballs and Christmas Cookies for a Cozy, Minifigure Holidays

If you’re still thinking of adding more fun to your Winter Village MOC, then why not throw in some snowballs and Christmas cookies on the side? And what better way to do it than to install some vending machines for your minifigures to burn some cash?

Where to get these, you may ask? Just head over to our official storefront to pre-order your Custom LEGO Snowballs and Christmas Cookies Vending Machines powered by Build Better Bricks. Yep, they really do exist in minifigure town or whatever your imagination can creatively conjure. The Brick Show Shop is currently running a pre-order promo on these two, where you can have them at marked-down prices for as low as 25% off.

Snowballs Custom LEGO Vending Machine

35 new and authentic LEGO pieces | $19.99 | Release date on December 15

Made with all the minifigure conveniences in mind, these custom LEGO vending machines are just the right size for your minifig’s cravings for some classic ol’ snowball fights or some scrumptious, sweet Christmas cookie treats. Made with new and authentic LEGO parts, these custom LEGO mini-builds also come with high-quality printed instructions.

Christmas Cookies Custom LEGO Vending Machine

35 new and authentic LEGO pieces | $19.99 | Release date on December 15

Since they are made from brand-new LEGO pieces, don’t be fooled by the amazing editing skills of our designer – these vending machines were rendered in such a way that they looked very worn out and used. The demands for minifigure snowballs and cookies were quite off the charts this season, lol.

This pre-order sale will run starting today until December 14 so be sure to grab this opportunity while supplies last. And though this year’s winter village set in the form of LEGO Icons Holiday Main Street (10308) may be temporarily out of stock, you can still grab some of the best LEGO winter village sets over at Amazon such as last year’s Santa’s Visit (10293) and 2020’s Elf Club House (10275).

Add Some Golfin’ Fun With This Custom LEGO Arcade Set

Well, President Business will surely love to go back to the arcades with this one. If you’re a long-time fan of our custom LEGO arcade sets, you may want to add this one to your collection. Inspired by the iconic golf arcade game series from Incredible Technologies, you can now throw in some “Golden Tee” fun together with your LEGO minifigure collection.

Coming in at 50 authentic LEGO pieces, this latest offering from our official storefront, The Brick Show Shop, is the latest addition to our custom arcade series. The Golfin’ Tee Arcade Custom Building Set is our playful brick rendition of the top-rated classic arcade game first released in 1989. And since the game itself has evolved throughout the years to include other modern gaming platforms, we thought, why not let our minifigures join in the fun as well?

For $23, you’ll get 50 authentic LEGO pieces, high-quality stickers, and a premium building guide to flex those building skills. If you’re building your latest LEGO City MOC or arcade center, you should definitely not miss out on this one.

Check out the rest of the product details for this custom building set, and if you want to purchase this right away, click the add to cart button and you’re all set!

Its All LEGO Marvel Superheroes In Today’s @whatnotcollectibles Raffle!

LEGO Marvel fans will find our next whatnotcollectibles online auction and raffle pretty exciting. After our fun and successful auction of several LEGO Star Wars Minifigures Mystery Packs a couple of days ago, we’re back with another enticing offer that you don’t want to miss. Because at 11:30 AM EST today, Stephen will host this weekend’s TBS whatnot stream and will raffle another $100 LEGO minifig in the likes of the LEGO Marvel Superheroes Spider-Man from 2004.

Last Wednesday, one lucky winner managed to bag a rare LEGO Star Wars Kashyyyk Trooper from 2005’s Clone Turbo Tank (7261) set. And for today’s raffle, Stephen will be raffling away a unique, 2004 Spider-Man minifigure valued at $100. LEGO and Spider-Man fans will immediately recognize this particular minifigure as part of the LEGO tie-in sets that were released together with 2004’s Spider-Man 2 starring Tobey Maguire.

Check Out These Cool Custom LEGO Marvel Minifigures from The Brick Show Shop!

Aside from this rare opportunity to win a LEGO Spider-Man minifigure, Stephen will also be auctioning the now-retired LEGO Marvel Superheroes Hulkbuster: Ultron Edition (76105) from 2018. If you missed out on this collectible LEGO set when it was released 4 years ago, then now is the perfect time to try your luck and have it added to your collection.

Join Today’s WhatNotCollectibles Auction Right Here!

Similar to previous auctions, we will also be giving several custom LEGO sets from Build Better Bricks and The Brick Show Shop so you don’t want to miss out on that as well. To join in today’s auction be sure to click the following invite link and we will give you $10 worth of credit that you can use to spend during the live auction. Remember to join us again later at 11:30 AM EST. See you!

Join Today’s @whatnotcollectibles Raffle for a Chance to Hit a $100 LEGO Star Wars Minifigure!

Stephen is hosting another exciting LEGO auction and raffle over at our Whatnot platform. After last month’s Republic Gunship giveaway, we’re back with another thrilling raffle where you can get the chance to win a mystery LEGO Star Wars minifigure worth $100!

Join The Brick Show Shop @whatnotcollectibles to get a chance to win cool LEGO sets and minifigures!

Yup, there are a lot of minifig candidates under that price tag. And of course, we don’t want to spoil the excitement and anticipation for that matter. There are 20 LEGO Star Wars mystery packs to be raffled and one lucky winner will have the chance to bring home this $100 LSW minifig.

Read: 11 Most Valuable LEGO Star Wars Minifigures of the Last Decade (2010-2020)

Aside from our LEGO Star Wars minifigure giveaway, you can also expect loads of custom LEGO sets from Build Better Bricks including our popular line of custom LEGO arcade games.

If it’s your first time on Whatnot, we’re giving you $10 worth of credit that you can use to spend and join the auction. Just remember that we will be starting in a couple of hours at 4 PM EST so better join in and have fun!

Here’s How To Build Your Own Custom LEGO Transformers Optimus Prime!

LEGO has just announced its latest LEGO set in the form of one of the most iconic Autobot in the franchise. And though we need to wait until the end of this month to get our hands on it, builders can start building their own custom LEGO Transformers Optimus Prime even sooner with these neat building instructions from Build Better Bricks.

If you’ve been following our articles here in TBS, you’ll notice that a significant portion of our blogs is dedicated to the unique creations of the LEGO fan community. And as a fan of Generation 1 Transformers, I’m just excited to see this official LEGO version of Optimus, together with other brick-built renditions of some of the most memorable characters of the G1 era. Talk about having Soundwave and Devastator in all their LEGO glory and you’ll get the picture.

And this time around, Build Better Bricks is giving us a treat by letting us create our own custom LEGO Transformers Optimus Prime while we wait for the release of the official LEGO version on June 1.

With only a third of the parts needed to build the actual LEGO Optimus, B3’s custom brick rendition of Prime only requires less than 500 LEGO pieces to put together, making it a great way to jump back and reminisce about the G1 Transformers era without investing too much in new LEGO parts.

While B3’s version of the Optimus’ G1 version may not be at par with the actual 10302 set in terms of scale, this original creation from LEGO Masters Champion Tyler Clites still boasts some nifty features like 24 points of articulation, full transformation to his Semi Truck Mode, and his iconic ion blaster and Matrix of Leadership accessories. Do take note, however, that Build Better Bricks only offers the building instructions to create this custom version of Prime. You’ll have to provide the needed LEGO parts.

And if you want to give this a try, B3 is offering the building instructions to this for a minimal amount of $8. You’ll get high-quality instructions in PDF format, a parts list, and stud.io file that lets you easily import the model into Bricklink to get the parts you need if ever some of them are not available in your collection.

Let me know what you think about this B3 offering, and be sure to visit their website to know more about their custom LEGO Transformers build. While you’re at it, make it a point to see the rest of the custom LEGO builds that B3 has put together.

Find The Perfect Custom LEGO Earrings and More at the Brickshow Shop!

If you think you’ve seen it all on how you can personalize the LEGO brick or any other LEGO piece, then you’re in for a real treat at the Brickshow Shop. With a wide variety of custom LEGO earrings, you can find the perfect pair to represent your fun and quirky personality, and love for the brick. Since all of our custom LEGO jewelry is made from genuine LEGO pieces, it’s guaranteed to be just as durable and fun as the actual bricks themselves.

LEGO DOTS may have its buildable bracelets and more, but our new line of wearables takes custom LEGO jewelry to a whole new level. They’re completely hypoallergenic and made from surgical-grade steel, so they’re safe and perfect for anyone who’s looking for customized jewelry that will last.

Check out our latest collections of customized LEGO pieces.

Custom LEGO Earrings

Custom LEGO Earrings made from LEGO Star Wars Lightsaber

Lightsaber Star Wars Earrings made from LEGO Bricks 3

Lightsaber Star Wars Earrings made from LEGO Bricks 2

Lightsaber Star Wars Earrings made from LEGO Bricks 4

Custom LEGO Earrings made from LEGO Star Wars Baby Yoda (Grogu)

Custom LEGO Earrings made from LEGO Harry Potter Hedwig

White Owl Hedwig Earrings made from LEGO Bricks 2

White Owl Hedwig Earrings made from LEGO Bricks 1

Custom LEGO Earrings made from LEGO Blue Scorpion

Blue Scorpion Earrings made from LEGO Bricks 2

Blue Scorpion Earrings made from LEGO Bricks 1

Custom LEGO Earrings made from LEGO Strawberry Dot

Custom LEGO Necklace

Yoda Star Wars Minifig Necklace made from LEGO

Ahsoka Star Wars Minifig Necklace made from LEGO

Take a Look at Our Other Customized LEGO Pieces and Parts

New Custom LEGO Minifigures

The Brickshow Shop also offers plenty of customized LEGO minifigures from the Star Wars franchise and other characters from mainstream pop culture. Be sure to follow the link above to see what’s new in their collection.

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Other Custom LEGO Parts You Need To See!

From candy packs to books, and maps, the Brickshow Shop has everything that a serious minifigure traveler needs in their backpack. Check out what is latest by following the link on our latest custom LEGO minifigure accessories and parts.

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How to Order from The Brick Show Shop and Get Awesome Discounts

Aside from offering you a smooth check-out process, we also offer daily discounts on selected items to as much as 30% off. Simply follow the discount link on our site, add the items you want in your cart and proceed to check out. You have to hurry though because most of our custom LEGO earrings and jewelry are almost sold-out.

Hope you enjoyed this latest line of jewelry and necklaces from our storefront. Leave a comment below, and tell us which is your favorite. Happy shopping!

Celebrate May the 4th and Get a Chance to Win Two LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunships on Whatnot!

In case you haven’t noticed by now, Stephen, Jason, and the rest of the TBS gang have joined the Whatnot platform. For those unfamiliar, Whatnot is a community-driven marketplace that provides members with a safe place to buy and sell collectibles online. Its relatively new when it started in 2019 and just recently, The Brick Show Shop has joined in the live auction fray as well to make your May the 4th celebrations more fun.

The response we got from you is just so encouraging! We’re glad to hear that our Spinifig Wheel and custom LEGO Star Wars minifigs were a hit. And to make this LEGO May the 4th celebrations and tonight’s auction more exciting, Stephen will be hosting another live auction where you’ll get the chance to win not one, but two iconic LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunships!

The mechanics are simple. If you’re new to the Whatnot platform, we’re sending invites for first-time users with an awesome $10 credit giveaway that you can use to spend in any of our auctions. Just click on this link to avail of this freebie.

Then jump into the auction to have the chance to bag any of our custom LEGO Star Wars minifigures that we will be showcasing. And if you happen to be an auction winner, your name will be automatically added to the raffle where you’ll get the chance to get this LSW classic: the LEGO Star Wars Republic Attack Gunship (7676) from 2008.

For those of you who are into collecting LEGO Star Wars sets, you may know very well that this comes with uber collectible minifigs not found in other sets, or had a limited run. You’ll get the unique minifig versions of Asajj Ventress, Commander Cody, Plo Koon, and a Clone Wars Clone Trooper.

But the fun doesn’t end there. Just by viewing or joining us during the live auction, you also get the chance of winning (drum roll please) the LEGO Star Wars UCS Republic Gunship (75309) from last year. What a great way to spice up our May the 4th celebration!

Valued at $350, you can have the chance of bringing home this 3,292-piece set and being a proud owner of an Ultimate Collector Series set.

And of course, our Spinifig Wheel has something in store as well. Because other than the usual minifigs we feature during our live auctions, we will also throw in one of Build Better Brick’s bestsellers, the Custom LEGO Millenium Blaster valued at $150. Even Han Solo couldn’t resist this offer.

And to top it all off, you’ll get an exclusive first look at our very first Whatnot custom LEGO arcade game. Stephen will give us the details later, and here are some of its images to whet our brick appetites.

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Remember that you can only watch and have access to these prizes and reveals only at our live auction which will start tonight at 9 PM EST. So be sure to join before then. See you and May the 4th be with you and may you bring home these awesome LEGO sets!

This Custom LEGO Serenity Set Is a Space Renegade’s Dream

While director/producer Joss Whedon takes a momentary back seat from Zack Snyder’s Justice League streaming in just a couple of days via HBO Max, Build Better Bricks now relives one of Whedon’s most iconic pop-culture creations in this massive LEGO Serenity MOC.

Yep, as bold as maverick as the crew of the Serenity back then, this next B3 creation is its grandest offer to date. Based on the 2002 hit Fox TV series Firefly by writer and director Joss Whedon, and its 2005 theatrical counterpart, this custom LEGO Serenity build features tons of details that are very much familiar to fans of the TV series and film. Like its original counterpart, this build features the ship’s prominent large rear engine module, a pair of wing-mounted, rotating vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) engines, and a pair of two-man shuttles known in the series as “Beetles”.

On the inside of this brick-built creation, the details are likewise spectacular. We have a fully accessible cockpit, a spacious hallway connecting to the dining area and infirmary. The dining area and most of the ship’s sections may also be accessed by removing its middle top exterior or any of the opening hatches below it. Its rear engine room is also accessible to reveal its full interior.

And with over 2,000 pieces LEGO pieces used to build this custom LEGO Serendipity, it is B3’s largest building instruction ever created following its custom LEGO Milano back in 2017. So if you’re interested to revisit some of those wild space adventures aboard your very own Firefly-class spaceship, be sure to head over to Build Better Bricks to purchase the premium building instructions for this custom LEGO Serendipity MOC. For $25, you’ll get a hefty 285-page building instruction in full PDF format, a parts list, and a Stud.io file that you can easily import to Bricklink to buy the needed LEGO parts that you’ll need. Remember that you’ll need to purchase or provide the required LEGO parts separately, as B3 only offers the building instructions for this massive custom set.

While you’re at it, be sure to check out B3’s buy 2 get 1 promo on all of the building instructions that you will purchase from their store. Happy building!

Here’s Our Tribute to the King: Free Custom LEGO Black Panther Wakanda Statue Building Instructions For Everyone

Last week was a tough one to go through, following the terrible news of the untimely passing of one of MCUs pillars that helped bring to the big screen the mighty character of King T’Challa. And though Chadwick Boseman will be remembered through the many endearing characters in critically acclaimed films such as 42, Marshall, and 21 Bridges, it was in MCU’s Black Panther that he made his mark on Hollywood as one of the most brilliant actors of our time. And as our way of remembering the King, our online storefront The Brick Show Shop, is giving away a complete set of building instructions for a custom LEGO Black Panther Wakanda Statue.

Designed by our very own Tyler Clites (winner of this year’s US LEGO Masters TV Show over at Fox), this custom LEGO Black Panther Wakanda Statue requires 371 LEGO pieces that you can find from your LEGO collection or ordered via Bricklink. Aside from the building instructions, you’ll also get a printable parts list and an .IO file that you can upload over at Bricklink for easy purchasing of parts.

The nice thing about this is that you can get this set of free building instructions without making any qualifying purchases over at our shop. This is our way of showing appreciation to Boseman and the cinematic legacy that he left behind.

As a side note and in case you’ve missed it, Build Better Bricks also has for sale a set of building instructions for you to create a custom LEGO Black Panther Bust. I love to see this one standing side by side together with the Wakanda Statue.

BlackPanther01 1024x1024 — Build Better Bricks is also offering this set of high-quality building instructions for a custom LEGO Black Panther Bust.

We may never see the likes of Chadwick Boseman any more, but he will always be remembered in the LEGO creations that we will build in honor of his work and legacy. Thanks, King, and live on forever!