All Types, Part 2: Behind the Design of LEGO Typography
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What does a font say about a product? Today we continue our exploration of the fonts used by LEGO between the 1960s and 1990s.
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Making Trains Move: The History of LEGO Trains, Track, Motors and More
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For better or worse, LEGO trains have changed significantly over time. Today we look at the history of powered LEGO trains to see what makes them move—from electrified track and motors to controllers and more.
Read MoreA Builder's Guide to the Scrumptious LEGO Sausage
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The LEGO sausage has been around for more than 25 years, but with new colors and techniques, it is appearing in more sets and MOCs than ever before. Hot dog!
Read MoreBuilding a GBC Module From Start to Finish
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How do you build a LEGO Great Ball Contraption module from start to finish? Peek behind the scenes at the concept development, creation and testing of this soccer module to see if it scores a goal!
Read MoreThe Silmarillion in LEGO
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In the history of Middle Earth, so much happened before The Lord of the Rings. Come with us on a journey as we explore Tolkien’s Silmarillion in LEGO form to understand the origins of elves, men, and the forging of the One Ring.
Read MoreThe Future of LEGO: A Builder's Perspective on AI
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AI-generated “LEGO” MOCs continue to impact the LEGO community, but what does this cyber future entail? What does the creative process look like in the age of AI? And what impact will it have on real-life gatherings of AFOLs?
Read MoreThe Quest to Forge the Perfect LEGO Minifigure Sword
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How do you create a custom LEGO minifigure sword? Cutting, lathing, sanding, drilling, gluing, painting and etching were all necessary for this exceptional sword created by Detroitika who shared with us his behind-the-scenes process.
Read MoreBaby Scale and Beyond: The Guardians of LEGO Space Babies
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Space babies have been exploring the stars long before the official LEGO figure came along. Today we look at Baby scale and the builders who pioneered the style from Baby Castle to Baby Space and beyond.
Read MoreBad Guys Love Red Cars: Analyzing the Villains' Vehicles in LEGO City
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Why do all the bad guys in LEGO City have red cars? Has this always been the case? We go on a journey with the villainous vehicles to find out why baddies love seeing red.
Read MoreBonus Bits: A Quick Take On Extra Pieces In LEGO Sets
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Love or hate them, the extra pieces provided in new sets are a hallmark of LEGO. But have we been getting more or less of them recently? The answer is more complicated than you think.
Read MoreLDU and You: The Oldest New LEGO Measurement Unit
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Have you heard of the alternative LEGO unit called the LDU? Come dive into its origin and explore the interesting ways LDU can help with your own LEGO builds.
Read MoreThe Hilbert Brick: A Nerdy Build For Even Nerdier Builders
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Today we get seriously nerdy with Cole Blaq’s LEGO interpretations of metaphysics. So if you want to learn how cats, inflatable cows, and the great beyond all relate to LEGO, this is the article for you!
Read MoreIs FebRovery the Best Month of the Year?
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How did FebRovery get started in the LEGO community and what is the standing appeal of this building theme-month? Come with us as we explore its creation and discover the nostalgia, ingenuity and community-focus that brings us together over rolling rovers.
Read MoreFor the Birds: A Field Guide to LEGO Brick-Built Birds
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LEGO has produced a fantastic flock of bird-related sets over the years. With the arrival of 10331 Kingfisher Bird, we’re taking a flight of fancy and have assembled this field guide of LEGO brick-built birds.
Read MoreRemixing 12V Trains: Modernizing Classic LEGO Trains
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12V trains were something special, but what would they look like if made in the modern era? Let’s remix some classic sets using old and new elements to create a contemporary re-interpretation of LEGO trains.
Read MoreTRON: Totally Retro Objectively Nostalgic
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We launch into classic space to explore all things TRON which we’ve defined as “Totally Retro Objective Nostalgia”. From sets to MOCs and color schemes to design language, these LEGO TRON themes still have inspiration to offer.
Read MoreThe LEGO Color Palette: 2023 Edition
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LEGO has not released an updated color palette since 2016, so today we take a deep dive into color theory and Pantone matching to create an updated and more accurate LEGO color palette, updated for 2024!
Read MoreBehind the Design: Deconstructing the LEGO Octan Logo
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Take a deep dive with us into the details of Octan’s logo—its design, history, and place in the LEGO universe—to find out what goes into making such an iconic brand last more than a lifetime.
Read MoreLEGO Employee Holiday Gifts: Exclusive Presents For LEGO’s Elves
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Did you know that LEGO gives an exclusive set to its employees every year for the holidays? Join us as we take a festive look at the history of these rare sets and how they have changed over time.
Read MoreWhat Is The Best LEGO Snowman? A Deep Dive Into Frosty Figures
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LEGO has produced many minifig-scale snowmen with varying levels of success for decades, but which version is definitively the best snowman? Join us as we analyze what makes a snowman and determine which one has all the right snowy stuff.
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