How did a LEGO cyberpunk city with millions of LEGO bricks and sixty builders come to be? Today we look at the New Hashima, starting with a guest article from the collab’s fearless leader Stefan Formentano.
Read MoreNew Hashima takeover week continues with Casey McCoy’s soundtrack for the epic LEGO collaboration. Setting the mood for both day and night, Casey conducts a musical progression to show how the playlists were composed and what goes into making music for MOCs.
Read MoreHow do you make a gigantic LEGO cyber city shine? By running hundreds of feet in wires connected to thousands of lights, of course. Join BrickNerd for New Hashima takeover week as we peek inside the collab to see how it all lights up.
Read MoreI don't know enough about cyberpunk to speak with much authority about this impressive diorama by vitreolum, but I can appreciate it on so many levels I don't care. In addition to a great deal of nods to Phillip K. Dick and William Gibson, there's also pop culture and Hollywood references galore in this. Click through to give this a proper look, it's totally worth it.
I learned a new term today, "tripartite". It's an architectural term relating to the use of rougher and inferior building materials on lower floors (where the peasants can touch them, ew!) and becoming more refined as you build up. Combine this fascinating concept with steampunk and you've got this awesome MOC by Groovybones.
Holy amazeballs, look at this thing! I mean seriously, look at it. Click through for a bunch more pictures too. And now I have a strange need to screen Akira.
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!?”
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!
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