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No instructions. No shortcuts. Just 45 years of experience, determination, and living in the fast lane. Explore the story (and car MOCs) of Davide Zen, Italy’s quiet Technic genius.
Read MoreSharing LEGO creations usually means you’ll need to take a photo or two, but where do you get started? We have your DIY guide for building your own lightbox as well as other tips about upping your photography game.
Read MoreEver thought about counting all your LEGO bricks? I thought about it—and then I did it. Am I committed or just crazy?
Read MoreThe end is here! From skeletal horses to fungal centaurs, Bio-Cup 2025 wraps up with an apocalyptic final round. Saddle up for the final showdown of the Four Horsemen and meet the builder who survived to win.
Read MoreHow did Harry Potter reshape the LEGO animal kingdom? From owls to otters, guest contributor Caleb Schilling (aka Cheesey Studios) explores how this magical theme has quietly transformed the entire LEGO ecosystem.
Read MoreIt’s the 30th anniversary of Batman Forever, and LEGO has released a new version of the film’s biomechanical Batmobile. Join BrickNerd as we explore the history of this singular vehicle and how LEGO designer Mark Stafford tackled the challenge of translating it into brick form.
Read MoreHow do you fit the vastness of space into a LEGO display? Nicolas Riveau shows us how with scale rockets, working launches, and a passion for the stars.
Read MoreThe LEGO zoo has certainly expanded recently, but how do custom animals hold up compared to LEGO’s official elements? Join us as we dive into the depths in another edition of “Before and After.”
Read MoreWith September fast approaching, it is time to gear up for SHIPtember! But how should you prepare to build a 100-stud-long LEGO spaceship? This guide will help.
Read MoreLEGO photographer Masayuki Muraki takes us on a journey to Himeji Castle—both the real one and its stunning LEGO counterpart—sharing cultural context, architectural admiration, and the story of a long-awaited set done right.
Read MoreWhat happens when you have too many flowers and not enough vases? I looked around, saw some wall space, and got inspired. Turns out, changing LEGO Botanical sets into wall decor works better than I’d ever imagined.
Read MoreLooking for LEGO window ideas to level up your medieval build? This collection of Tudor-inspired MOCs offers a clear view into the creative ways builders across the community use to let the light in.
Read MoreAt Brickworld Chicago, four talented builders joined a mysterious frog game and left with the LEGO Art Tiger set and an unexpected mission. This is the story of how they turned Frog Bucks into a tiger—and that tiger into an amphibian alt-build for Frog Nation.
Read MoreWhat if your LEGO minifig wasn’t a hero or a villain, but somehow both? VangelisBricks reflects on crafting a mirrored shot that blurs the line between up and down, day and night, and good and evil.
Read MoreFrom nostalgic villains to technicolor blooms, these five standout mosaics at South Australia’s biggest LEGO fan event show how creativity and color collided at Brixpo 2025.
Read MoreDo you want to build a LEGO puzzle? Now you can with these instructions from BrickNerd to build puzzle pieces that interconnect.
Read MoreWhat was LEGO Club TV and how did it set the stage for LEGO’s current videos on YouTube? We chat with its creators to find out why there will probably never be another channel like it.
Read MoreThe Telephone Game has been played several times in the LEGO community. From SHIPs to symphonies, let’s see how a MOC changes when it is passed along.
Read MoreWant to build bigger, faster, and cheaper? The secret might be hiding in your toddler’s toy bin. Here’s how DUPLO can power up your next LEGO MOC.
Read MoreFrom kings made of leaves to music monsters in the club, Bio-Cup 2025’s Round 2 brought a full house. Shuffle through the highlights before the final hand is dealt.
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