LEGOLAND blasts off in a new direction with a space-themed land packed with a spaceship coaster, an animatronic minifigure, and even a standout taco. We explored LEGO Galaxy to find out what works, what doesn’t, and what families (and AFOLs) should know before visiting.
Read MoreHow did FebRovery get started in the LEGO community and what is the standing appeal of this building theme-month? Come with us as we explore its creation and discover the nostalgia, ingenuity and community-focus that brings us together over rolling rovers.
Read MoreJust in time for NoVVember, here are some LEGO instructions for building a mini Vic Viper spaceship.
Read MoreThe LEGO Minifigure Vending Machine is more than just balls with minifigs. Join us to see what mini MOC prizes they inspired instead! Don’t worry, no real coins are required and you’ll win every time!
Read MoreWe can’t repel cuteness of that magnitude! An adorable Space Baby has crash-landed into LEGO’s latest Gift With Purchase available now, and we’ve got all the close-up details.
Read MoreJust in time for Febrovery, here are some LEGO instructions for building cute Mini Rovers inspired by your favorite Classic Space factions!
Read MoreWe launch into classic space to explore all things TRON which we’ve defined as “Totally Retro Objective Nostalgia”. From sets to MOCs and color schemes to design language, these LEGO TRON themes still have inspiration to offer.
Read MoreChris Yu’s LEGO Space Box series only gets better with each sequel, and his fourth box is ready to be revealed. Take a peek inside his Classic Space luggage to find all the hidden details.
Read MoreWhat does it take to build nostalgia in miniature? Rick Peckham’s classic theme vignette series nails the magical feelings we experienced as kids. And all it took was a second LEGO Dark Age to get him there.
Read MoreDespite being a year old, or from the “before times” as some members in my LUG call it, Capt. Dad’s first building foray into the land of Neo-Classic Blacktron got noticed by BrickNerd’s Message Intercept Base. I do love a good rover, and it is a great way to kick off Febrovery!
Read MoreJens Nygaard Knudsen passed away. You may not recognize his name, but if you’re reading this blog you know his work. Jens was initially a designer at LEGO and quickly became Chief Designer from 1968 until 2000. He designed early town sets and was Mr. Space having his hand in the Space lines from the Classic era up to M-Tron and what started as Sea-Tron which later became Aquanauts. Also he is credited with inventing the Minifigure! Mark Stafford posted his article (Brick Journal #6 2009) we he talks to Jens and Designer Niels Milan Pedersen on his flickr stream in memory (page 1, page 2, & page 3). The article has many pictures of concept models that Jens and Niels created. Mark will be forwarding comments on the flickr pages to Jens family and has started #NygaardMemorialFleet for anyone who wants to build a memorial spaceship.
Image from Mark Stafford’s flickr stream, original published Brick Journal #6
Builder MikeVd is back with a reimagining of classic space set 6985. And what better way to celebrate this iconic set, and contribute to a “box” themed event, than to actually construct the box it came in. All the scenes depicted on the box are little vignettes inside the box, making it a wonderful and whimsical creation.
Nothing to see here. Just three classic astronauts going on an adventure. All they have to do is follow this beautiful coral brick road by adde51 to get what their hearts desire. Maybe they are looking for heroic courage, an alien brain, or a magical heart? The possibilities are endless. All I know is that I can hear them cheerfully singing in the distance, something to do with finding a wizard.
It seems that the 1980’s classic spacemen have developed a sense of entrepreneurship and have decided to expand their ventures into space mining. With a crew this large and a fearsome machine, it is unquestionable that Andreas Lenander’s astronauts are on their way in making a multimillion credit business. It would seem that their skin color has also changed. Weird. Probably all that alien space dust.
Somedays I feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of military mechs that flood the LEGO community, therefore I am always surprised and intrigued by mechs that break this trend, such as this one created by legomelego. The background hangar and lighting is what really caught my eye at first, but the more I look at it, the more I can't help but feel that this little robot is trying to portray emotions and break free from his human overlords. Look at their diabolical smiles... how evil.
Want to feel old? I already did before I saw this (oh my back, oh my eyesight, where did my hair go? get off my lawn...). Yes, Classic Space has turned forty, and it hasn't aged a day, incredible. Builder justin_m_winn celebrates this momentous occasion with this spectacular tribute. It was a big part of my childhood, and it makes me very happy that it's still a part of my life.
The Galaxy Explorer (and the original space theme for that matter) is a classic. The only evidence you need to see the absolute affection the community has for this craft is the continual homages paid to it. I myself have created one, and I was given one as a gift. And builder ZCerberus has crafted this gorgeous tribute to the venerable ship, carrying on the tradition.
Now this is how to reimagine. Builder justin_m_winn took an incomplete 10196 Grand Carousel and turned it into this classic space masterpiece. The re-theming is brilliant, with different ride vehicles, classic space color scheme and even custom printed canopies. I like to imagine it's playing some cool retro futuristic music with plenty of "pew pew" sound effects.
If you're going to go roving on the lunar surface, you're gonna need a few things. Oxygen, or it's going to be a short trip. Insulation, there's a 200º difference between light and shadow there. Power, likely from batteries but certainly not from a gas engine. And traction, the surface is like that clumpy ash that forms in the bottom of your BBQ. That last part will be no problem for this brilliant classic space rover MOC by The Solitary Dark. Inspired by the tires of his Tamiya Boomerang RC car, the wheels of this rover are the standout feature. and should have plenty of grip trekking over the craters.
"How do Classic Space extend their cheerful brand of space exploration to the atmospheres of gas giants? With a huge floating carrier craft of course!" Now why didn't I think of that? Ben Smith was initially inspired by the SHIELD Helicarrier, but decided to go with a CS theme instead. Those four beefy engines look to be more than adequate to handle Jupiter's tempestuous weather, and I especially like the micro version of the Galaxy Explorer. Ben admits this is his first serious MOC. Welcome aboard, Ben!
What happens when a lifelong Trekkie, AFOL and professional toy designer finally gets an official LEGO Star Trek playset? Samuel Hatmaker explores the new Enterprise bridge and shows why playing Star Trek matters as much as displaying it.
We spoke with several Autistic AFOLs who shared their experiences with LEGO regarding coping, community, collecting and catharsis. And we found that Autism can be both a challenge and a superpower when it comes to LEGO.
What do you do when a LEGO Pokémon set doesn’t quite hit the mark? Take it apart and create an alternate build using only the pieces from the original set! But how do you level up a character as recognizable as Pikachu?
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.
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