For generations, Tintin’s Moon Rocket has inspired dreams of adventure beyond Earth, and now it arrives as an official LEGO set alongside Artemis II’s own journey to the Moon. We climb aboard LEGO Ideas 21367 to see whether this long-awaited tribute lives up to one of comics’ most iconic spacecraft.
Read MoreThe LEGO House exclusive I Love Billund set packs an entire town into one remarkably thoughtful microscale set. Join us on a walk down the Playline through LEGO’s hometown as we explore the landmarks, history, and hidden references built into this charming tribute to Billund.
Read MoreStraight from the opening scene of Ninjago, the Four Weapons Blacksmith shop has finally been brought to life as a LEGO set. After 15 years of waiting, we explore the model, revisit years of fan-built MOCs, and create a custom set expansion of our own.
Read MoreWhat do you do when a LEGO event is fast approaching and you’ve got no new MOCs to show? Well, you could always try to sprinkle some magic on some older stuff… by adding lights!
Read MoreThis is not your standard space set… which is s a good thing. The LEGO Project Hail Mary set brings a few unexpected ideas to the table, so we take a spoiler-free closer look.
Read MoreLEGOLAND blasts off in a new direction with a space-themed land packed with a spaceship coaster, an animatronic minifigure, and even a standout taco. We explored LEGO Galaxy to find out what works, what doesn’t, and what families (and AFOLs) should know before visiting.
Read MoreFrom the original floating Maersk ship to the newest container vessel, LEGO’s partnership with the Danish shipping giant spans half a century. We chart the course of these iconic blue ships and see how the latest ship stacks up.
Read MoreLEGO Friends has quietly become one of the most colorful themes in the LEGO lineup. We take a closer look at how Heartlake City uses color to set the mood in 2026—and maybe share a few rants along the way.
Read MoreLEGO finally enters the Pokémon arena with a massive take on the Gen 1 starters. We dig into Venusaur, Blastoise, and Charizard to see if this premium set is truly super effective.
Read MoreLEGO takes another shot at the moon, this time with a function-packed Technic launch system. We analyzed the Artemis Space Launch set like NASA engineers and even crunched the rocket science to see if it will fly.
Read MoreThe Dark Lord finally joins LEGO’s growing helmet lineup, but do Sauron’s fearsome headgear and minifigure live up to their legendary reputation? We take a closer look with the help of another lurking menace…
Read MoreIs 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 MoreLEGO’s LOVE set based on Robert Indiana’s work builds on a long tradition of art and commercialization. But is this a celebration of Pop Art or just another example of cashing in on mass-market appeal?
Read MoreWith minifigure-scale builds dominating the BrickLink Designer Program, the Antique Collection offers a case for why the BDP should make more room for creative risk.
Read MoreWhen a shipping mix-up left W.A.L.T. stranded, I did what any reasonable AFOL would do: I built my own robot and took him on the road instead! The result? A travel diary meets alt-build experiment featuring BrickLink’s first non-minifigure BDP set.
Read MoreWe started by trying to tweak Pooh’s smile. What followed was a full emotional journey from joy and mischief to rage and embarrassment… and the unsettling realization that LEGO Winnie the Pooh was staring into our souls.
Read MoreThe Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape captures a serene spring moment, but what happens when you reimagine the scene as a traditional scroll painting and change the seasons?
Read MoreThe instructions suggested a Paris skyline. We ignored them and used the pieces from the LEGO Architecture Paris set to build a dinosaur fossil instead!
Read MoreLEGO Education’s “Build, Solve, Invent” series turns problem-solving into hands-on play, inviting kids (and adults) to learn by experimenting, rebuilding, and having fun along the way. You might even find yourself happily taking a model apart just to see what happens next.
Read MoreAt first glance, the Flower Wall looks like a polished LEGO Botanicals set. But from Rylie Howerter’s perspective, it’s a parts pack of new colors and pieces with room to grow.
Read MoreLEGO took a different approach to San Diego Comic-Con this year, transforming its booth into a travel-themed gateway to Star Wars, Pokémon, Ninjago and more. We explore the sights, reveals, and thinking behind LEGO’s Smart Play-centric Comic-Con 2026 experience.
Today we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the concept of a “Flash MOC” and the evolution of one of her stunning backlit LEGO cheese slope mosaics.
Today we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the steps of creating a LEGO cheese slope mosaic that almost looks like a stained glass window.
What is a LEGO cheese slope and how can you tessellate them to make patterns that dazzle and amaze? This tutorial will teach you everything you need to know about cheese slope mosaics.
Can LEGO Botanical sets be used as “tree battle packs”? Yes! Here’s how to transform 10373 Mini Bonsai Trees into minifig-scale trees for all your MOC needs.
August is here with a fresh selection of LEGO contests and challenges. Don’t miss your chance to build a MOC and maybe even win some awesome LEGO prizes. With Frogust, Paradisa, and even some stop-motion in the mix, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Sometimes the best LEGO projects solve problems nobody actually has. Follow the design of the Kong-o-Matic 2000, a motorized machine that plays LEGO Donkey Kong so you don’t have to!
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