The LEGO Color Wheel Challenge
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With bold colors and fantasy flair, the LEGO Color Wheel Challenge pushed Steven Howard’s creativity from sketches to renders and beyond… all the way to Denmark to become a LEGO designer.
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An Inside Look: A Day in the Life at Fx Bricks
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What is it like creating the future of LEGO trains at 35,000 feet? Join Michael Gale for a behind-the-scenes look at the daily adventures of running Fx Bricks across two continents.
Read MoreEverything You Want To Know About LEGO Pneumatics
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Did you know that air pressure can power a LEGO car? Join us as we explore LEGO pneumatics taking a look at the history, components, and science behind the system plus a few sets and MOCs that feature a little air power.
Read More10 Things I Learned by Building LEGO Skyscrapers, Part 2
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Continuing our guest article on building LEGO skyscrapers from Deep Shen, learn the SNOT tricks, Pythagorean triples, and jumper techniques you need to know to build big architecture!
Read More10 Things I Learned by Building LEGO Skyscrapers
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Building LEGO models of real-life skyscrapers is more complex than it seems. How do you get the right scale, nail the details, support the weight, and make the MOC portable!? To help answer those questions, we are pleased to feature a guest article from Deep Shen on LEGO architecture.
Read MoreLEGO Brick Separators Are Taking Over the World!
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LEGO brick separators are everywhere! (Except when you really need one.) Cluttering your build table and falling on the floor, waiting to be stepped upon!
Read MoreWhen the Bricks Won’t Click: Tackling Creative Burnout in the LEGO Hobby
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The LEGO hobby is supposed to be creative and fun… until your own expectations start getting in the way. This deeply personal reflection explores burnout, perfectionism, and the surprising challenge of learning how to enjoy building again.
Read MoreDual-Molded Petals and Printed Plants: LEGO Botanicals Are Getting Delightfully Weird
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From marbled magnolia petals to printed orchid flowers, LEGO Botanicals are getting weird in the best possible way. Let’s take a closer look at the weird parts and make a few questionable creations along the way.
Read MoreEveryone Is Still Awesome: The Quiet Advocacy of LEGO’s Keith Haring Dancing Figures
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LEGO doesn’t say it outright, but the choice to honor queer artist Keith Haring speaks volumes. For those who know the story behind his Dancing Figures, it’s clear: everyone is still awesome.
Read MoreMust Go Faster: Examining the LEGO Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler
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How accurate is the LEGO Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler? We take a deep dive into the iconic movie vehicle, comparing the new set to the real thing, analyzing its proportions, details, and design choices along the way. Plus, grab free instructions for a custom brick-built Dennis Nedry figure to complete your display!
Read MoreThe Missing Sets of Middle Earth
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Middle Earth is a world full of stunning locations and creatures, many of which would be amazing LEGO Lord of the Rings sets. With the announcement of 11377 Minas Tirith, join us as we look at the MOCs that fill in the gaps of what could be.
Read MoreThe Conversation Piece #16: Strengthening Your Skills
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This month’s Conversation Piece from the Builder Improvement Initiative explores some SMART goals we can set for ourselves to help break though our building plateaus and bulk-up those mental LEGO MOC-building muscles. “We want to pump 🙌… you up! 🫵”
Read MoreHands-On with the LEGO Smart Brick: A Kid vs. AFOL Star Wars Showdown
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A new kind of LEGO play is here, but who is it really for? With Star Wars Day in full swing, we put the Smart Brick to the test with both a lifelong fan and its true target audience to see how it holds up in a galaxy far, far away.
Read MoreLEGO Castle Faction Names According To Kids
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LEGO Castle has featured quite a few factions like the Wolfpack and Fright Knights. But what would kids name them after only seeing their shields? Make way for the Mean Rocktopusses!
Read MoreEverything You Want To Know About LEGO Gears
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Join us as we explore the history of LEGO gears, the different types, how they work together (or don’t), and why they have so many teeth!
Read MoreThe Mystery of LEGO Minitalia: Italy’s Forgotten LEGO Brick
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Long mistaken for a clone, LEGO Minitalia is actually a rare and fascinating chapter in LEGO history. Discover how this region-exclusive brick from Italy (and its cousin OLO from Japan) helped shape the LEGO brick we know today.
Read MoreOrganized Inspiration: How to Use Pinterest for LEGO Inspiration
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Tired of losing track of that one perfect spaceship reference you wanted to build? Join us as we explore how Pinterest can become your personal inspiration library—and your secret weapon for better MOCs.
Read MoreDivergent Ideas: How LEGO Themes Evolve
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LEGO themes aren’t static. They are sculpted over time by fans, designers, and a few corporate curveballs. From Art to Ideas, we explore how LEGO themes outgrow their origins and reshape their purpose, all while trying to stay true to their core.
Read MoreThis Old Motor Bogie: How To Refurbish LEGO 9V Train Motors
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What is the best way to clean and restore your LEGO 9V train motors? We take a deep dive into how to maintain and refurbish your precious bogies to keep your trains running for as long as possible.
Read MoreLEGO According To Kids: Part Names and Acronyms
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AFOLs have a language all their own, giving LEGO parts a variety of interesting nicknames and acronyms. But what do kids think of these part names? Well, we asked and they did not hold back…
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