LEGO Contest Round-Up for March 2025
/Check 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 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 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 MoreEver stared at a pile of LEGO bricks with zero inspiration? In this personal essay, I share my own experience with a massive builder’s block and a mid-life crisis and how I’m finding my way back to creativity and joy.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreIn 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 MoreLEGO has produced a variety of humanoid figures over the years, but none more fascinatingly frightening than those in the Belville theme. Join us for a closer look at these creepy dolls and for an analysis of how they size up to other LEGO figures.
Read MoreVictor van den Berg's Old Dutch Villa now graces the Masterpiece Gallery at LEGO House, but the journey to this achievement is just as remarkable as the build itself.
Read MoreHow 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 MoreToday’s guest article comes from Levi Knighten who shares their experience and struggles trying to create a sigfig as a black, queer fan of LEGO.
Read MoreSeptember has arrived 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 SHIPtember, the Brick Train Awards, and the return of the BrickLink Designer Program, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Why is this small, shiny LEGO chrome cup so expensive? And why is it so beloved (and hoarded) by builders of GBC modules? Today, we explore the legend of the chrome cup.
LEGO waterfalls are magical because they are both a memorizing moment frozen in time and also incredibly varied in how to build them. Here are some LEGO waterfall techniques from around the AFOL community, but be warned, you might get wet!
Ever wonder what goes into the design of LEGO set packaging? BrickNerd has you covered as we dive into the rules, standards and design sensibilities that go into creating an appealing product for store shelves.
What happens when a lifelong Trekkie, AFOL and professional toy designer finally gets an official LEGO Star Trek playset? Samuel Hatmaker explores the new Enterprise bridge and shows why playing Star Trek matters as much as displaying it.
We spoke with several Autistic AFOLs who shared their experiences with LEGO regarding coping, community, collecting and catharsis. And we found that Autism can be both a challenge and a superpower when it comes to LEGO.
What do you do when a LEGO Pokémon set doesn’t quite hit the mark? Take it apart and create an alternate build using only the pieces from the original set! But how do you level up a character as recognizable as Pikachu?
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