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Read MoreToday 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 MoreFor 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 MoreWhat if your LEGO collection had no limits? Digital building allows for endless creativity, and [ S E A Z Y ] is taking it to the next level. Learn his tips, tricks, and philosophy behind virtual MOC design and custom part creation.
Read MoreWhat do you do when you run out of pieces but want to make a MOC bigger and edit it onto a cool background? You use photography tricks! This is your guide to compositing and editing for LEGO photography.
Read MoreThe Dark Lord finally joins LEGO’s growing helmet lineup, but do Sauron’s fearsome headgear and minifigure live up to their legendary reputation? We take a closer look with the help of another lurking menace…
Read MoreHave you ever said to yourself, “I wish I could be more creative”? Today, Oscar Cederwall shares some of the insights into creativity that he has gained during his years as a MOC-building AFOL.
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.
Read MoreIs the LEGO Ideas Twilight set really an Architecture set in disguise? Join us as we take an in-depth look at the modernist design of the Hoke House and how its clean lines and geometric shapes translated into its brick-built counterpart.
Read MoreIn recent years the LEGO Architecture theme has seen fewer set releases, but has its influence truly diminished or has it simply evolved into something greater? Let’s look at the data to see if architecture is in decline or if it is experiencing a resurgence in unexpected ways.
Read MoreAs the founder of BrickJournal and one of the earliest voices in LEGO fan media, Joe Meno championed builders, celebrated creativity, and quietly shaped the AFOL community we know today. This is a personal reflection on the man behind the magazine… and the legacy he leaves behind.
Read MoreLEGO’s LOVE set based on Robert Indiana’s work builds on a long tradition of art and commercialization. But is this a celebration of Pop Art or just another example of cashing in on mass-market appeal?
Read MoreWith minifigure-scale builds dominating the BrickLink Designer Program, the Antique Collection offers a case for why the BDP should make more room for creative risk.
Read MoreWhen a shipping mix-up left W.A.L.T. stranded, I did what any reasonable AFOL would do: I built my own robot and took him on the road instead! The result? A travel diary meets alt-build experiment featuring BrickLink’s first non-minifigure BDP set.
Read MoreWe started by trying to tweak Pooh’s smile. What followed was a full emotional journey from joy and mischief to rage and embarrassment… and the unsettling realization that LEGO Winnie the Pooh was staring into our souls.
Read MoreIt’s been Hoth-level cold lately, which can only mean one thing: Tauntauns. You think they smell bad on the outside? Look inside to learn everything you wanted to know—and a few things you didn’t—about LEGO Tauntauns of Empire Strikes Back fame.
Read MoreFebruary is here with a fresh lineup of LEGO contests and challenges. Don’t miss your chance to build a MOC and maybe even win some awesome LEGO prizes. With Valentine’s builds, space rovers, and everything in between, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Read MoreHave you ever encountered an oversized element in a tub of LEGO bricks and wondered why the part was made the way it was? Today we take a look at the cockpit from Jack Stone sets to discover the reasons behind this molding manufacturing mystery.
Read MoreHave 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 MoreNot every new LEGO part is created equal. Some exist to look good, others to solve problems—and the most useful ones do both. We explore how form and function shape the way builders evaluate new elements.
Read MoreWant to customize a minifig without fancy printers or toxic fumes? Learn how to use the dark art of reductive design to literally erase the line between official and custom LEGO parts.
LEGO meets tabletop combat in the Brassbound universe. We talk with creator Paul Antoine about designing microscale armies, turning builds into game pieces, and developing games with a growing community.
When a legendary archaeologist minifigure meets the spin cycle, adventure calls! Follow along as we reclaim the lost fedora of Indiana Jones and uncover how to repair a LEGO keychain.
LEGO adventurers need somewhere to unwind between quests. We talk with Sleepy Dragon Inn designer Marin Graux about classic Castle, medieval hospitality, and how his design evolved for the BrickLink Designer Program.
From sketches to superglue, see how this custom LEGO motorcycle earned its street cred. We chat with Jean-Yves about the design, prototyping, and even heat resistance of his LEGO customizations, taking them from prototype to the pavement.
October 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 a new LEGO Speederbike Challenge, and a Halloween contest or two, there’s plenty of inspiration to be found!
What makes your eye land on one part of a LEGO build before another? In this month’s Conversation Piece, we explore focal points, visual weight, and how builders can guide a viewer through a composition.
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