Drafts of a Mac: Is A LEGO MOC Ever Really Finished?
/Is a LEGO MOC ever really finished? Builder Kelly Bartlett explores how creating multiple drafts of a model can help with problem-solving and the creative process.
Read MoreIs a LEGO MOC ever really finished? Builder Kelly Bartlett explores how creating multiple drafts of a model can help with problem-solving and the creative process.
Read MoreThe AFOL community is growing and women are leading the way—creating spaces, breaking barriers, and making sure everyone has a seat at the table. For International Women’s Day, let’s meet a few builders who are shaping a more inclusive LEGO world.
Read MoreAfter more than two decades at The LEGO Group, Jan Beyer has stepped into a new role outside the company—but not outside the community. In this final part of our interview, he reflects on the company’s evolution, the friendships he’s built, and what’s next for him in the AFOL community.
Read MoreJan Beyer didn’t just connect AFOLs with The LEGO Group—he built opportunities for them to shine. In this second part of our interview, he looks back at his role in creating Skærbæk Fan Weekend, shaping LEGO House’s fan initiatives, and helping ensure that the AFOL community had a seat at the table.
Read MoreJan Beyer never planned on working for LEGO—but a chance encounter with a UCS X-Wing changed the course of his life. In this first part of our interview, he shares how his AFOL journey began and how it led to 21 years inside The LEGO Group.
Read MoreCheck out these amazing LEGO contests and challenges for March 2025 including our very own Imperial March! There are so many MOCs to be built and prizes to be won!
Read MoreThe Empire is calling—the Imperial March contest has begun! Build legendary Star Wars characters, epic ships, and reimagined scenes for a chance to claim galactic glory and some epic LEGO prizes.
Read MoreSifting your loose bricks can make sorting them faster and more fun, but can you make a sifter yourself? Join us as we look at some of the easiest ways to make a LEGO sifter so you can get back to building, ASAP.
Read MoreMany complex LEGO pieces are actually two unique parts held together by screws. Taking them apart can lead to some amazing MOCs, but do the screws themselves count as LEGO elements?
Read MoreWhile a short month, February brought a multitude of interesting articles, fascinating features, insightful deep dives, and eye-catching videos from all across the LEGO community. These are the best LEGO features of the month from around the fan community.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreSome LEGO elements didn’t always exist so builders once had to get creative! Let’s compare some custom creations and the LEGO parts that replaced them through the lens of photography.
Read MoreThink The Evolution of STEM is just another LEGO set? Think again. We unpack all the hidden details that celebrate scientific discovery, innovation, artistic expression and explore how it reflects the different ways we all learn.
Read MoreWhy does LEGO keep remaking Star Wars ships and City fire stations? Remakes are part of a long tradition of revisiting and refining classic sets from Architecture to vehicles. So let’s dive into the real reasons LEGO loves to rebuild the same subjects again and again.
Read MoreCan you feel it? Something long dormant is awakening. Prepare for the return of Imperial March, an epic LEGO contest where the fate of the galaxy is at stake. All will be revealed on March 1st…
Read MoreHow many different LEGO chests have been produced and how could you build one yourself? Read on to learn about these tricky trunks and get instructions to build an awesome upscaled LEGO treasure chest!
Read MoreProfessional camera gear doesn’t have to break the bank to get all the right moves. This is how to build a functional, three-axis camera slider using nothing but LEGO and a bit of engineering know-how.
Read MoreJoin us as we tell the tale of Bartu Elci-Ozsoy who shares how his “Slice of Life: Townhouse” MOC came together through constant iteration and feedback from fellow LEGO builders.
Read MoreStretch your mind as we celebrate Engineers' Week! Michael J puts LEGO beams to the test, exploring what happens when they flex under pressure. There’s a little math ahead, but don’t get bent out of shape, this is all about reinforcing your MOC-building skills!
Read MoreThe 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.
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