On this day in 2008, Max Braun first introduced the micropolis concept to his local LUG. We mark the anniversary of the LEGO micropolis standard by looking at how far this little big idea has gone.
Read MoreBringing a slice of cyberpunk to Australia wowed crowds at Brickvention 2025, so we spoke with the New Hashima Down Under crew to uncover what it takes to build big, bold, and brilliantly lit.
Read MoreCome with us to Melbourne, Australia to see the LEGO dragons, art, trains, and towns of Brickvention 2024. It is a LEGO fan event not to be missed!
Read MoreFor International Women’s Day, we chat with two women who build LEGO trains, talk about what inspired them, and discuss what they look forward to in the next generation of train builders.
Read MoreAt Brickvention 2023, one LEGO creation stood out so much that it literally walked out the door. Today we chat with builder Veronica Young and showcase her wonderous wearable LEGO wardrobe.
Read MoreMeet Sir Termie who went too far back in time and is trying to blend in. We talked with builder Aaron Amatnieks to get all the terrific LEGO Terminator details.
Read MoreSome LEGO fans build sets and some build MOCs.But others have fun simply collecting. We chat with Wade Davey from Australia about his passion for collecting specific parts.
Read MoreThis last weekend was the Paredes de Coura Fan Weekend in Portugal. What did the LEGO convention entail, what fun was to be had, and how did the event handle being online? Keep reading to find out or watch the whole event online!
Read MoreFrom the simple Great Hall LEGO set to a gigantic Hogwarts castle, Donna Went’s “The Magical World of Harry Potter” layout has been an ongoing labour of love for the best part of a decade.
Read MoreTake a literal stroll through a virtual art gallery of LEGO creations, watch some of the best videos, and experience a bit of what the Brickvention Online convention from Australia was all about this year.
Read MoreBrickvention is Australia's premier LEGO fan event and is typically held each January. As a founding and former member of the organizing team behind the event, it holds a special place in my heart. It started in 2006 after the Australian AFOL community on LUGNET requested a regular event in their own country—quite the task at the time. With humble beginnings of fewer than 50 AFOLs in attendance, Brickvention has since become a popular event for Australian AFOLs and regularly attracts local and international visitors.
Read MoreTake 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!?”
The same bricks have sailed under many names in Alexander Zarkowski’s LEGO shipyard. We talk cruise ships, building at scale and how it feels to take apart a massive build after only a few weeks.
Which country has the cheapest LEGO? We’ve crunched the numbers across 22 countries spanning Europe, North America, and Australia and found a surprising result…
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!
Brian Hickey is back with another installment of LEGO According To Kids. This time he asks his to young children about their thoughts on LEGO color names. Read on to find the interesting and comical results!
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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