Build 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 MoreSpace MOCs usually have a very defined look and feel, but what can you do if you image LEGO space as a near-future colony on a colorful alien planet instead? Kimberly Giffen takes us on a tour of her take on LEGO Space.
Read MoreToday we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the concept of a “Flash MOC” and the evolution of one of her stunning backlit LEGO cheese slope mosaics.
Read MoreToday we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the steps of creating a LEGO cheese slope mosaic that almost looks like a stained glass window.
Read MoreWhat is a LEGO cheese slope and how can you tessellate them to make patterns that dazzle and amaze? This tutorial will teach you everything you need to know about cheese slope mosaics.
Read MoreCan LEGO Botanical sets be used as “tree battle packs”? Yes! Here’s how to transform 10373 Mini Bonsai Trees into minifig-scale trees for all your MOC needs.
Read MoreWhat do right triangles, new slope pieces, and something called a “sugar grid” have in common? They’re all part of the hidden math and geometry that make advanced LEGO building more precise and more creative than ever.
Read MoreAn amazing roof can elevate a build from “that looks nice“ to “holy crap, that is spectacular!“ From cheese slopes to Technic pins, join us as we take a look at 15 techniques to build a LEGO roof.
Read MoreJoin us on our continuing mission to explore strange LEGO parts and NPU as we launch into an investigation of the least LEGO of LEGO themes, ZNAP!
Read MoreAre you an AFOL in need of a break or maybe some inspiration? Or are you just getting started trying to build a MOC for the first time? Well, alternate LEGO set builds are the perfect experiment to get your imagination racing!
Read MoreContinuing 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 MoreBuilding 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 MoreThink LEGO tires are just for cars? These clever builders reinvent the wheel—literally—with some wheely wild NPU. Tread carefully because these round parts are rolling into some unexpectedly brilliant builds.
Read MoreThe best LEGO photos don’t always go according to plan. In fact, the most interesting results often come from unexpected moments. Here’s how to spot those happy accidents and turn them into creative opportunities.
Read MoreWhat 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 MoreThink airplane and boat parts are too big or specialized to be useful? These builders prove otherwise with brilliant, unexpected LEGO NPU from spaceships to Aunt Ida.
Read MoreWant to take your LEGO landscaping to the next level? Discover how classic and unconventional parts can create lush, vibrant foliage that brings your builds to life.
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 MoreMore detail doesn’t always mean a better build. We take a deep dive into how visual hierarchy, focal points, greebling distribution, and negative space shape the way LEGO MOCs are seen and understood.
Read MoreWhat better excuse than Groundhog Day to do a double take? We take a look at the cinematic “two-shot” and how it brings energy, emotion, and storytelling to LEGO photography.
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.
Do Classic Space minifigures have roles assigned by color, like in Star Trek or the U.S. Navy’s flight deck crews? We grab our metal detectors and dig into LEGO history (and the data) to find out!
Space MOCs usually have a very defined look and feel, but what can you do if you image LEGO space as a near-future colony on a colorful alien planet instead? Kimberly Giffen takes us on a tour of her take on LEGO Space.
Think you know LEGO Space? Think again. Before Blacktron hit the shelves, there was Jim Spaceborn, a forgotten comic that hinted at villains, megaships, and an entire LEGO publishing universe lost in time.
LEGO One Piece may be a licensed theme, but its latest wave feels surprisingly familiar. From pirate ships and towering castles to compact town scenes, we explore how the sets channel some of LEGO’s classic themes.
LEGO took a different approach to San Diego Comic-Con this year, transforming its booth into a travel-themed gateway to Star Wars, Pokémon, Ninjago and more. We explore the sights, reveals, and thinking behind LEGO’s Smart Play-centric Comic-Con 2026 experience.
Today we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the concept of a “Flash MOC” and the evolution of one of her stunning backlit LEGO cheese slope mosaics.
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The blue Classic Space astronaut has come a long way from the 1980s. Richard Dryden explores LEGO’s new upscaled version and reflects on the Classic Space sets and memories that started his LEGO journey.