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November 10, 2025

For Fish Sake! A Deep Dive into the LEGO Tropical Aquarium

November 10, 2025/ Dave Schefcik
For Fish Sake! A Deep Dive into the LEGO Tropical Aquarium

What could you do with an enormous LEGO fish tank? Guest writer Liz Puleo dives into the depths of the Tropical Aquarium to mod up a storm from tanks to turtles to total chaos.

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November 10, 2025/ Dave Schefcik/ 1 Comment
Customizing, Guest Article, Review
Modding, Tropical, Aquarium, Fish, Crab, Tank
July 30, 2024

Abandoning the Instructions: Rebuilding Smaller LEGO Botanical Sets

July 30, 2024/ Will Hafner
Abandoning the Instructions: Rebuilding Smaller LEGO Botanical Sets

LEGO pieces can be used in near-infinite ways, especially those from smaller sets! Today, we explore the alt-build possibilities of the Plum Blossom and Chrysanthemum botanical sets.

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July 30, 2024/ Will Hafner/ Comment
Review, Customizing
Alt Build, LEGO Botanical Collection, Plum Blossoms, Chrystanthemum, Crab, Roadster, Turtle
April 28, 2014

Isn't That Cute...Wait, What?

April 28, 2014/ Tommy

So, the first thing you looked at was the cute crab right? Brightly colored with big eyes and an adorable pose, it's eye catching. Then you looked to the right and thought "now what the heck is...oh". It's awesome and gruesome in one post, well played Legohaulic, well played.

Take that undertoe!
April 28, 2014/ Tommy/ Comment
MOC Spotlight
Characters, Crab, Ouch, LEGO, Ironbuilder

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Boarding Now: LEGO Takes Flight at San Diego Comic-Con 2026
Boarding Now: LEGO Takes Flight at San Diego Comic-Con 2026

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.

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Evolution of a Cheese Slope Mosaic
Evolution of a Cheese Slope Mosaic

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.

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How to Make a Cheese Slope Mosaic
How to Make a Cheese Slope Mosaic

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.

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Everything You Want To Know About Cheese Slope Mosaics
Everything You Want To Know About Cheese Slope Mosaics

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.

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A Botanical Battle Pack: Building Trees with the Hibiscus and Mini Bonsai Sets
A Botanical Battle Pack: Building Trees with the Hibiscus and Mini Bonsai Sets

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.

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LEGO Contest Round-Up for August 2026
LEGO Contest Round-Up for August 2026

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!

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Automating the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade: The Kong-o-Matic 2000
Automating the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade: The Kong-o-Matic 2000

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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Instructions to Build an Upscaled LEGO Pine Tree
Instructions to Build an Upscaled LEGO Pine Tree

Now you can build your own iconic upscaled LEGO tree! Instructions are available right here on BrickNerd and in BrickJournal’s most recent issue.

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