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January 30, 2025

Our Family’s First GBC Module

January 30, 2025/ Brian Hickey
Our Family’s First GBC Module

Ever wanted to build a Great Ball Contraption? Here’s how we tackled our family’s first GBC module—from choosing a design to keeping it running at a LEGO convention.

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Community, Conventions, MOC Spotlight
GBC, AFOLs with Kids, family, BrickCon, Planet GBC
June 11, 2024

Six Ways to Play LEGO with Kids for the International Day Of Play

June 11, 2024/ Brian Hickey
Six Ways to Play LEGO with Kids for the International Day Of Play

To celebrate the first-ever International Day of Play, we are exploring six easy ideas to play LEGO with kids to make sure everyone is having fun!

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June 11, 2024/ Brian Hickey/ Comment
Stories, Tips and Tricks, News
Play, Day of Play, AFOLs with Kids
December 30, 2023

AFOLs with Kids: Tips For Building LEGO Together

December 30, 2023/ Brian Hickey
AFOLs with Kids: Tips For Building LEGO Together

If you’re an adult collector of LEGO, sharing your hobby with young children can be a frightening experience. So what are some of the best ways an AFOL can build and play LEGO together with kids?

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December 30, 2023/ Brian Hickey/ 3 Comments
Stories, Tips and Tricks
AFOLs with Kids, LEGO Builder, LEGO Dots, Parents, Kids
April 21, 2023

AFOLs With Kids: Should You Combine Your Collections?

April 21, 2023/ Brian Hickey
AFOLs With Kids: Should You Combine Your Collections?

Whose LEGO piece is this!? Brian Hickey explores the dynamics of adults and kids sharing a LEGO collection.

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April 21, 2023/ Brian Hickey/ 2 Comments
Collecting
LEGO, Parts, Sharing, Organizing, AFOLs with Kids
February 07, 2023

AFOLs With Kids: Are Kids Welcome At LUGs and Cons?

February 07, 2023/ Brian Hickey
AFOLs With Kids: Are Kids Welcome At LUGs and Cons?

Continuing our series about AFOLs with kids, we take a look at the question of whether or not kids are welcome at LUG meetings and LEGO fan conventions as exhibitors. Spoiler alert: there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer.

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February 07, 2023/ Brian Hickey/ Comment
Tips and Tricks, Stories
AFOLs with Kids, Conventions, Parents, Kids, LUGs

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