LEGO Friends has quietly become one of the most colorful themes in the LEGO lineup. We take a closer look at how Heartlake City uses color to set the mood in 2026—and maybe share a few rants along the way.
Read MoreAt first glance, the Flower Wall looks like a polished LEGO Botanicals set. But from Rylie Howerter’s perspective, it’s a parts pack of new colors and pieces with room to grow.
Read MoreTake a deep dive into color with builder Caz Mockett who created these stunning habitats for LEGO monofigures. She talks about how she was inspired, which color was the hardest to collect, and what’s the most expensive element in the entire display.
Read MoreHow can you use color theory to improve your LEGO creations? Today we dive into how color composition and detailing can make your MOCs really pop.
Read MoreBrian 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!
Read MoreSelf-confessed color addict Chris Clarke takes us on a journey around the LEGO color palette, hunting exotic specimens that could one day be immortalized as the next fully-fledged LEGO color.
Read MoreWhat does LEGO look like up close? Join us as we discover the invisible yet beautiful intricacies of the LEGO ecosystem as seen through macro photography.
Read MoreWhich LEGO colors have only ever been used for a single part? Come take a deep dive into the rare rainbow of single-instance LEGO colors to find out!
Read MoreLEGO builder Ayrlego is a bold painter unafraid to use their color palette when it comes to buildings. Join us as we explore some colors other than muted Earth tones that can make buildings brighter than ever.
Read MoreThe Periodic Table of LEGO Colors has splashed onto the AFOL scene. How did it come to be, how was it designed, and how did they get all those colorful parts?
Read MoreI've never seen one of these, nor do I know if they exist, but it seems awfully specific and plausible to me. This is a LEGO molding color palette, presumably for checking color accuracy of ABS lots, and I very much want this piece of utilitarian coolness in my collection. Not to diminish the coolness of this brick version by Anthony SÉJOURNÉ, in fact, I'd like one of these too.
LEGO took a different approach to San Diego Comic-Con this year, transforming its booth into a travel-themed gateway to Star Wars, Pokémon, Ninjago and more. We explore the sights, reveals, and thinking behind LEGO’s Smart Play-centric Comic-Con 2026 experience.
Today we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the concept of a “Flash MOC” and the evolution of one of her stunning backlit LEGO cheese slope mosaics.
Today we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the steps of creating a LEGO cheese slope mosaic that almost looks like a stained glass window.
What is a LEGO cheese slope and how can you tessellate them to make patterns that dazzle and amaze? This tutorial will teach you everything you need to know about cheese slope mosaics.
Can LEGO Botanical sets be used as “tree battle packs”? Yes! Here’s how to transform 10373 Mini Bonsai Trees into minifig-scale trees for all your MOC needs.
August is here 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 Frogust, Paradisa, and even some stop-motion in the mix, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Sometimes the best LEGO projects solve problems nobody actually has. Follow the design of the Kong-o-Matic 2000, a motorized machine that plays LEGO Donkey Kong so you don’t have to!
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