From Lagers to LEGO: Finding Midlife Creativity
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Today we’ve got guest contributor Jesse Gros’ tale of finding an outlet for his pent-up creativity. You guessed it: LEGO!
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The Mystery of LEGO Minitalia: Italy’s Forgotten LEGO Brick
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Long mistaken for a clone, LEGO Minitalia is actually a rare and fascinating chapter in LEGO history. Discover how this region-exclusive brick from Italy (and its cousin OLO from Japan) helped shape the LEGO brick we know today.
Read MoreCelebrating 25 Years of the VLC: Vancouver’s AFOL Legacy
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What does it take to keep a LEGO club thriving for 25 years? For the VLC, the answer is creativity, connection, and plenty of trains, towers, and towns. What started as a local meetup has now grown into a cornerstone of Canada’s AFOL community.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #4: How to Decide What to Build
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Ever struggle with what to build for a LEGO MOC? Or maybe you are lacking inspiration? The Builder Improvement Initiative explores some simple ways to stir up inspiration so you can begin building again!
Read MoreOn the Waterfront: Setting Standards for Collaborative Builds
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Large LEGO collabs can have a huge impact, but how do you make sure every module fits together seamlessly? Learn how NOVA-LUG created their Waterfront standard to build one epic beach party!
Read More12 Tips to Improve Your LEGO Stop-Motion Animation
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From smooth walk cycles to cinematic lighting, LEGO animator Josh Whitehouse reveals the techniques he uses to bring his brickfilms to life. Whether you're new to stop-motion or looking to sharpen your skills, these 12 tips will take your animations to the next level.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #3: How To Use Your LEGO Collection Effectively
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Does more LEGO mean better builds? Not necessarily. The Builder Improvement Initiative explores how collection size influences creativity and gives some tips on how to make the most of what you have—no matter its size.
Read MoreFabulous Fabufigs: A Brick-Built Tribute to LEGO Fabuland
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The newest LEGO House exclusive set brings back some beloved Fabuland characters in brick-built form, but who is missing? Guest contributor Dale Harris reflects on Fabuland’s legacy and expands the cast with instructions included.
Read MoreExpanding and Reimagining the French Café
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The new LEGO French Café gives builders just a taste of the beauty of French architecture, but what if there was more? Guest contributor Brickproject has done just that in reimagining and expanding the set, with instructions included.
Read MoreTwilight and Timber: An Architectural Study of LEGO’s Hoke House
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Is the LEGO Ideas Twilight set really an Architecture set in disguise? Join us as we take an in-depth look at the modernist design of the Hoke House and how its clean lines and geometric shapes translated into its brick-built counterpart.
Read MoreThe Shifting Landscape of LEGO Architecture
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In recent years the LEGO Architecture theme has seen fewer set releases, but has its influence truly diminished or has it simply evolved into something greater? Let’s look at the data to see if architecture is in decline or if it is experiencing a resurgence in unexpected ways.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #2: What Makes a MOC Outstanding?
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What separates a solid MOC from an unforgettable one? The Builder Improvement Initiative dives into the difference between “good” and “outstanding,” exploring how pushing boundaries and breaking traditions can elevate your LEGO builds.
Read MoreTopping It Off: The Triumphs and Tribulations of Crafting a New Hashima Tower
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From fragile facades to vibrating elevators, New Hashima offered Blake Foster a chance to push his building skills and engineering prowess to the limit. The result? A LEGO tower that tested his creativity, patience, and the laws of physics.
Read MorePragmatic Advice for Winning Awards at LEGO Conventions
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Awards at LEGO conventions aren’t just about luck—they’re about strategy, detail, and a little friendly competition. Discover Casey McCoy’s seven practical tips to taking home a trophy.
Read MoreMastering Rebrickable: A Guide to Sharing MOCs and Instructions
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From cataloging parts to selling MOCs, Rebrickable helps LEGO builders to take their hobby to the next level. Here’s how to maximize its features to share your creations with the world while safeguarding them against theft.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #1: How to Finish Your MOC
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Stuck in the middle of your MOC? You’re not alone. The Builder Improvement Initiative shares strategies for battling builder’s block, trusting your instincts, and knowing when it’s time to call it done on your LEGO projects.
Read MoreIt’s A (Wonder) FOL Life
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Discover a holiday story about the power of asking for help and the LEGO community’s unique way of proving no one is a failure who has friends.
Read MoreT Is For Tiny: Integrating T-Gauge Trains Into a LEGO Build
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If you thought LEGO trains were small, take a look at T-Gauge trains. Warren Elsmore shows how these tiny trains—10 times smaller than LEGO—can be made into a miniature garden layout MOC.
Read MoreEverything You Want to Know About LEGO Mosaics
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Where do you start if you want to build a LEGO mosaic? This guide from The LEGO Builder’s Handbook will show you how to build them from beginning to end, including the kinds of images that work best, what software is available to help out. and all the other options to master your mosaic.
Read MoreThe Art of Castle Building: Turning Fantasy Into LEGO Reality
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Journey into a realm of fantasy with a builder who combines his passion for architecture with the art of castle building. From inspiration to instructions, we’ll discover the process of designing, detailing, and documenting each of his custom LEGO castles.
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