When I think Hobbiton and Bag End, I think lush and green. And while the official set was green, it lacked a feeling of lushness. This little diorama by Jan Rose hits the mark. This is what lush looks like. I am missing the large round door from the official set, but I think overall this "feels" better. Nicely done Jan.
What happens when a LEGO builder who knows almost nothing about Pokémon takes on the entire Smart Play wave? We explore the colorful and curvy sets and then remix them into crazy creations far beyond the Pokédex.
Who was Susan Williams and why was her impact on people’s perception of LEGO so significant? Join BrickNerd as we piece together the illustrious career of this mysterious LEGO employee.
Have you ever wondered what the LEGO community was like in the 2000s? Today's guest writer and veteran builder, Nannan Zhang, shares his thoughts on building and sharing MOCs online for the past 20 years.
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.
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.
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.
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