From Sketch to Model: Magda's Garden Shed
/How do you take a hand-drawn sketch and transform it into a final LEGO model? Builder Andrea Lattanzio shows us how with his newest MOC "Magda’s Garden Shed."
Read MoreHow do you take a hand-drawn sketch and transform it into a final LEGO model? Builder Andrea Lattanzio shows us how with his newest MOC "Magda’s Garden Shed."
Read MoreGet the garage ready, this cool LEGO car is about to park! Andrea Lattanzio shares instructions to build a classic LEGO sports car that looks a lot like a Ford Mustang.
Read MoreConfession time, I haven't watched The Walking Dead. So the context of this image is lost on me, I don't know who Sophia is or what's going on. What I do know is this diorama by builder speedyhead79 is loaded with detail and clever part use. My favorite is the stretcher holder (or dewback bridle) as fencing, perfect.
Picture the scene (well you don't have to work that hard, here's a MOC by Norton74 to help), you and a fellow gear head get word that old man Jessup might have an "old race car" in his barn while out hunting for parts. You track him down and he agrees to show you the old beater out back. You all enter the dusty old barn and with a completely nonchalant yank of a tarp he reveals a Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix. These things happen every year, and it has to be an amazing experience.
Thorsten Bonsch has created this nifty moc exclusively for Blocks Magazine. It's a lighthearted take on the recent movie concept. Instead of tearing apart Metropolis, they've opted to take Martha Kent's suggestion to try some one-on-one basketball to settle their differences. You might have noticed there was a little incident with Clark's heat vision, but looks like Mr. Kent has it under control.
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.
LEGO Speeder Bikes are back with a new community building challenge inspired by Citizen Sleeper. Build an airbike, create its messenger, and see what you can squeeze into just three studs wide.
Ahoy, me hearties! It be Talk Like A Pirate Day! Are you ready to set sail on an adventure through the history of classic LEGO Pirates? Where did it begin, what was it all about, and where has the theme showed up since? Join us on a treasure hunt through history!
Take a seat as we explore clever LEGO chair techniques that will leave you sitting pretty. From boat studs to bucket handles, here are some simple ways to design your own stylish chairs.
Identifying individual LEGO parts from bulk second-hand purchases can be challenging, so what are the most common elements that people want to know, “What is this!?”
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