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/With Halloween fast approaching and to celebrate Disney’s Haunted Mansion ride (and film), let’s reflect on how to create Pepper’s Ghost effect in LEGO.
Read MoreWith Halloween fast approaching and to celebrate Disney’s Haunted Mansion ride (and film), let’s reflect on how to create Pepper’s Ghost effect in LEGO.
Read MoreAugust brought a mountain of interesting articles and fascinating videos from all across the LEGO community. These are some of the best LEGO features of August!
Read MoreBuild smarter, sturdier LEGO spaceships this SHIPtember with engineering tips for strong frames and precise polygons. This guide explores the geometry and design principles behind rigid, swooshable SHIP frames that won't sag.
Read MoreFrom a late-night pun to a full-blown theme month, FROGust is hopping across the LEGO community. Don’t miss your chance to leap in and build your own frog!
Read MoreFrom Yosemite to the Grand Canyon, RebelLUG builders joined forces to celebrate the beauty of North America’s National Parks. This colorful LEGO collab stacked iconic parks to celebrate the great outdoors.
Read MoreFive years in, the Bauspielbahn-Treffen Train Event continues to bring together the most passionate LEGO train fans from across the globe. Climb aboard as we take a ride around the track to explore what made the 2025 show truly special.
Read MoreWhile many of us around the world are sweltering in the summer heat, we thought it would be a perfect time to dive back into the deep end of the photo pool to cool off with some killer aquatic LEGO builds from Ken Ito / 暁工房.
Read MoreWhat tools do you need to get started with a LEGO GBC module? Today, we explore the essential materials required to build your own Great Ball Contraption.
Read MoreSay cheese! Dan O’Connor’s cheese slope mosaic uses plenty of friction to bring an awesome Arcane scene to life. We chatted with him about the technique, skill, and patience required to create such a stunning MOC.
Read MoreWant to start a First LEGO League team? Discover what FLL is, how it works, and follow along as we launch into the hottest LEGO robotics competition for kids.
Read MoreBuilders battled through vignettes, mashups, and “what if” scenarios in MELO 2025 making the 2025 Middle Earth LEGO Olympics an epic showdown worthy of Tolkien’s legendarium. Come witness everything this fellowship of LEGO fans created.
Read MoreJoin us as we visit BrickCon.PH 2025, where LEGO fans from across Metro Manila came together for a weekend of awesome displays, heartfelt tributes, treasure hunting, and a spirited sense of community.
Read MoreOn this day in 2008, Max Braun first introduced the micropolis concept to his local LUG. We mark the anniversary of the LEGO micropolis standard by looking at how far this little big idea has gone.
Read MoreHow many life-size LEGO cars exist, who builds them and why? Join BrickNerd as we look at these brick-built automotive marvels from simple recreations to stunning showstoppers.
Read MoreFrom Luffy’s rubber arms to a LEGO minifig keychain gone horribly wrong, we explore the One Piece set’s play features, cursed mods, and the unstoppable rise of Cosmic Noodle Benny.
Read MoreWelcome back to BrickNerd Quick Builds! Today we are building a Mini Iron Man Bust, inspired by the LEGO set 76327 Iron Man MK4 Bust and story about the color teal…
Read MoreFrom long-time fans to first-time viewers, LEGO’s new One Piece sets are inspiring builders in very different ways. We set sail with three contributors to explore how each brought their own experience aboard the pirate saga.
Read MoreWhat happens when you bring LEGO Toothless to meet the real Toothless at Epic Universe? From dragon meet-and-greets to exploring other worlds, this little build had an epic day in Berk.
Read MoreIf the unthinkable happens and your LEGO gets flooded, what comes next? A German AFOL shares his personal experience recovering his collection, how to clean mud off of LEGO, and what storage bins prevented the most water damage.
Read MoreMoving a large LEGO collection can seem like a daunting task, so here are a few tips on how to best pack, store and relocate your MOCs, sets and parts… or a story of how to avoid the situation entirely.
Read MoreAugust is here 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 Frogust, Paradisa, and even some stop-motion in the mix, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Sometimes the best LEGO projects solve problems nobody actually has. Follow the design of the Kong-o-Matic 2000, a motorized machine that plays LEGO Donkey Kong so you don’t have to!
From color palettes to clever part choices, building LEGO Pokémon at minifig scale takes skill and a sharp eye for detail. We chat with Radioactive Cheese about how he brings his Pokédex to life.
Bio-Cup 2026 is underway, and Round 1 challenged builders to bring Magic & Mysticism to life. From enchanted castles to eerie mechanical creatures, these are some of the builds that stood out to us. With a new format and Round 2 now open, there’s still time to join the competition!
Did you know that there are photos of entire LEGO themes that never were released as products? Join us as we take a deep dive into these lost themes from space to European architecture and beyond!
How do you connect a tiny Danish town to the rest of the world? If you're The LEGO Group, you build an airport. Discover how the humble Billund airstrip took off, becoming an international gateway for LEGO fans everywhere.
Many people recognize La Catrina, but far fewer know her story. LEGO builder Dulce Gomez shares the history behind one of Mexico’s most enduring cultural symbols and why it means so much to her.
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