After multiple submissions, redesigns, and years of refinement, Joshua Kingma's University of Science has finally earned its place in the BrickLink Designer Program. We sat down with the designer behind the ambitious campus to discuss persistence, architecture, and how to bring large LEGO buildings to life.
Read MoreFrom marbled magnolia petals to printed orchid flowers, LEGO Botanicals are getting weird in the best possible way. Let’s take a closer look at the weird parts and make a few questionable creations along the way.
Read MoreLEGO doesn’t say it outright, but the choice to honor queer artist Keith Haring speaks volumes. For those who know the story behind his Dancing Figures, it’s clear: everyone is still awesome.
Read MoreFrom worn VHS tapes and childhood nostalgia to centuries-old fairy tales and DreamWorks history, LEGO’s new Shrek set opens the door to a surprisingly deep story. Join us as we explore the folklore, animation rivalry, and nostalgia behind the ogre who became a pop culture icon.
Read MoreHow accurate is the LEGO Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler? We take a deep dive into the iconic movie vehicle, comparing the new set to the real thing, analyzing its proportions, details, and design choices along the way. Plus, grab free instructions for a custom brick-built Dennis Nedry figure to complete your display!
Read MoreA new kind of LEGO play is here, but who is it really for? With Star Wars Day in full swing, we put the Smart Brick to the test with both a lifelong fan and its true target audience to see how it holds up in a galaxy far, far away.
Read MoreFew aircraft have had the impact of the DC-3, and now it’s landed as a LEGO Icons set. We explore the model, its history, and how it holds up when placed beside the real plane.
Read MoreFor 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 MoreIt is time to take to the skies to see all the LEGO floating islands that populate our imaginations. Check out these gravity-defying rocks and learn why they might be one of the best ever collab ideas.
Old LEGO magic still has its charms. We revisit Borgin and Burkes and Dumbledore’s office to compare how their buildings, curious objects, and magical creatures have changed across generations of Harry Potter sets.
Want to customize a minifig without fancy printers or toxic fumes? Learn how to use the dark art of reductive design to literally erase the line between official and custom LEGO parts.
LEGO meets tabletop combat in the Brassbound universe. We talk with creator Paul Antoine about designing microscale armies, turning builds into game pieces, and developing games with a growing community.
When a legendary archaeologist minifigure meets the spin cycle, adventure calls! Follow along as we reclaim the lost fedora of Indiana Jones and uncover how to repair a LEGO keychain.
LEGO adventurers need somewhere to unwind between quests. We talk with Sleepy Dragon Inn designer Marin Graux about classic Castle, medieval hospitality, and how his design evolved for the BrickLink Designer Program.
From sketches to superglue, see how this custom LEGO motorcycle earned its street cred. We chat with Jean-Yves about the design, prototyping, and even heat resistance of his LEGO customizations, taking them from prototype to the pavement.
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Monet painted his garden many times, exploring changes in color and time of day. Meredith Najewicz follows his lead, rebuilding the LEGO Art Water Lilies set with a darker palette and some creative part substitutions to cast the lilies in a different light.